The Igbo apex socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo has condemned in strong terms the attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu by IPOB members in Germany.
In a statement by its President-General, the group described the incident as “disappointing, grotesque and dangerous for Igbo solidarity,” and called on the German law enforcement agency to fish out those behind the act.
Nwodo, who noted that Ekweremadu had always been in the forefront of fighting Igbo cause further described the actions of the IPOB members as “un-Igbo.”
He insisted that Ekweremadu did not deserve such treatment.
“The assault on Ekweremadu by Igbos in Germany, described as IPOB, is disappointing, grotesque and dangerous for Igbo solidarity. This violent, rude, impertinent, divisive and discourteous style of IPOB or IPOB instigated miscreants is damaging to our cause. It strengthens the case of those who describe them as terrorists and weakens our case against the infringement of our fundamental human rights.
“Ekweremadu negotiated the sureties and securities for Nnamdi Kanu’s release on bail. He does not deserve this picketing and disgrace. A disgrace to him is a disgrace to Igbo race. Whilst I condemn the attack on our revered son and leader, I call on the law enforcement agencies in Germany to bring to book the perpetrators of this despicable act. It is un-Igbo. It is disgraceful,” Nwodo said.
Also reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described it as an embarrassment to the country and also called on the German government and law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book.
In a statement on Saturday, Dabiri-Erewa, noted that it was “shameful and pathetic that an event which was put together by Ndigbo community in Germany and whose members comprised of the majority of Nigerians living in Germany, to amongst other things provide a forum for the Diasporans and various stakeholders to network and facilitate a better cooperation between German and Nigerian businesses, ended up in such a disgraceful manner.”
