A Presidential Candidate and Fmr Deputy Governor of the CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has called on the Federal government to meet and dialogue with secessionists, Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu in a bid to douse the tension in the country.
Moghalu who made the call on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily said the secessionists feel marginalized and are only seeking justice, hence their agitation for Oduduwa and Biafra republics.
“I think that the government should be able to invite, whether it is IPOB or Sunday Igboho, all the secessionists; invite them to the table,” he said.
Moghalu also decried proscribing the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) group spearheading the creation of an independent Biafra nation.
He, however, noted that the IPOB is agitating in a wrong way but cautioned that the group should not be called a terrorist group.
“They are essentially political agitators. You can call them terrorists. That is your own prerogative but we know what terrorism means in reality. Boko Haram are terrorists. We know that” he added.
“When people begin political agitations and we very easily throw terrorism at them just because they are mouthing off and speaking in a language that nobody likes or insulting their fellow citizens. That is their way of handling this type of thing.
“Can we address the agitations? Don’t be afraid to address the core reasons behind the agitation because they are crying out for justice. They feel marginalized. What is wrong with addressing those issues?”
Agitation for secession has become widespread in the country with Sunday Igboho leading the call for the South West and Nnamdi Kanu for the South East.
