Pro-Biafra agitators: Obi advises FG to adopt dialogue

Former Anambra state governor, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday cautioned the federal government against the approach it adopted in handling pro-Biafra agitations in the South-East zone.

Obi, who was fielding questions from journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, at the Governor’s Lodge in Owerri, insisted that the use of force cannot quell the growing agitations.

According to him, the federal government should continue to engage the players in dialogue as a means of finding a lasting solution to the challenges, particularly the issue of Biafra, which, he said is given Igbo leaders serious concern.

He said, “I have warned against the use of force against Biafra agitators. The federal government should be open to continued dialogue, which is what we are supporting. That is why I am here today to thank Governor Okorocha for his efforts in managing the Biafra challenge.”

“Our people won’t support the use of force against those agitating for Biafra, it is a very delicate matter that must be treated with caution. As a matter of fact, the federal government should release all Biafra activists that are currently in detention to begin the process of meaningful dialogue.”