Bianca Ojukwu Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain and widow of Biafran warlord Chukwuemeka Ojukwu has called on the Federal Government to review its stand towards the people of the south-east.
At the ninth edition of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu Memorial Ceremony held at Ojukwu Centre Owerri, Imo State capital on Thursday, Bianca accused Igbo leaders of not standing up for their people.
She stressed the need for the Federal Government to treat south-easterners fairly in the distribution of the nation’s resources, stating that the people of the region had been roundly marginalised.
“The Federal Government must review its stand towards the people of south-east. The south-east is marginalised in every sector. Igboland is now a metaphor for wasted youths in Nigeria. That’s a very precarious situation for this country,” she said.
“Inability of government to share political and economic opportunities equitably is what is causing tension and problems in the country.
“For as long as there’s injustice and inequity, there must be agitations and Biafra will never die.
“These youths are not agitating because they are not being given money but they’re asking for equal opportunities.”
Bianca advised the Igbo people to continue the quest for their “due rights and privileges” peacefully.
She also regretted that no member of the Anambra State Government attended the event.
