Demolition Of Houses: Iwuayanwu Urges Igbo Not To Cry Over Spilt Milk, Says Aggrieved Agency Fund To Be Set Up

By Akinwale Kasali

The President General of the Igbo Apex Organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuayanwu has brought respite to the Igbo affected by the demolition of their houses in the Abule Ado area of Lagos by the Federal Housing Authority, FHA. He assured them that moves are on the way to mitigate aggrieved Igbos nationwide.

He said there was no need to cry over spilt milk as regards the demolition, urging them to remain collected and calm.

Speaking during his visit to grieve with the Igbo in the community on Friday, Iwuanyanwu said, “The government has the right to demolish for public interest, but the affected citizens should be compensated. There’s no need to cry over spilt milk.

He added: “In any country, citizens’ rights are sacred. Senator Umeh has briefed me, but I came here to know the main issue. What we are going to fight for are our rights. You only build a country based on the truth.”

Affected Property Owners recounted their ordeals, and stressed that it was disheartening and a traumatic experience.

In his response, Iwuanyanwu disclosed that Igbo in diaspora are seriously concerned about how Igbo at home are being treated.

“ We have decided to set up an Igbo relief agency where every aggrieved Igbo would be funded.

“ will also advise communities to treat Igbos fairly because we are peace loving and we are the highest indigenous people that are adding to the GDP of the nation.

“Treat people the way you want them to treat you. In other words, treat Igbos the way you want Igbos to treat you,” he stressed.