World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over Obi
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- The World Igbo Congress warned politicians and supporters against threatening or intimidating Igbos because of their political choices.
- Vice-Chairman Basil Onwukwe issued the warning in an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica.
- The group said it would no longer remain silent when such threats endanger lives and property.
The World Igbo Congress has warned politicians and their supporters not to threaten or intimidate Igbos over their political choices, saying it will no longer stay silent when such actions put lives and property at risk.
Basil Onwukwe, the organisation's vice-chairman, issued the warning during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica.
The warning concerned political reactions surrounding Obi and the treatment of Igbo people who make political choices viewed differently by politicians or their supporters.
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