Ohanaeze Ndigbo has decried President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of only five ministers from the South-East, describing it as “unfair and unjust”.
Gatekeepers News reports that the group expressed its displeasure in a statement signed by its president general, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
It recalled that the states and geopolitical zones were created by the past military administrations, saying Igbos did not play much part in the process.
It noted that the South-East was short-changed by the fact it has only five states while other geopolitical zones have a minimum of six.
The five nominees from the South-East include Nkiru Onyejiocha (Abia), Uju Ohaneye (Anambra), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Uche Nnaji (Enugu) and Doris Uzoka (Imo).
Ohanaeze called for justice, fairness and equity for every ethnic group in Nigeria including the Igbo.
“Our political power has been reduced as we have a few senators and also in the House of Representatives; governors, house of assembly and local governments.
“In federal revenue allocation, the South East is denied the revenue that comes on the basis of states. In federal board appointments and other resource distributions, we are strategically short-changed.
“We wish to observe that this situation was not caused by the current administration but we however appeal to President Bola Tinubu to help us remedy the situation and restore justice, equity and fairness in Nigeria.
“We pray the Almighty God to bless and prosper our country, Nigeria and give our leaders the wisdom and knowledge to steer the ship of the Nigerian nation to peace, happiness and prosperity for all Nigerians irrespective of ethnicity, creed and political persuasion.”
