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Coalition Of Igbo Political, Socio-Cultural Groups Urges Igbos In Lagos To Shun Protest
The Coalition of Igbo Political, Social, and Cultural Groups has urged Igbos of all backgrounds, stakeholders, residents, traders, and industry captains in Lagos not to participate in the planned August 1 protest.
In a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos, the coalition stated, “We are distancing ourselves and the entire Ndigbo in Lagos from the planned protest by some unscrupulous faceless elements, who are partly using Igbo nomenclatures to fan the embers of unsound agitation.
“Nigerians should cultivate a culture of dialogue with the government and provide constructive criticism rather than resorting to unnecessary provocative protest and violence.”
The details of the press statement…
After conducting an empirical analysis and overview of Nigeria’s current economic situation, we as a group agree that the country is experiencing hardship.
However, the current economic downturn is not limited to Nigeria; other developed and developing nations are in a similar situation.
It is therefore imperative to note that the current economic situation confronting our country is not the fault of the current government led by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Rather, it is a cumulative effect and result of previous bad governance, which cannot be logically and sensibly attributed to the current administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has only been in office for a year.
In light of the foregoing, we believe that a national protest at this time, when the federal government is attempting to revitalise the economy, will be counterproductive and therefore unwise.
As a result, we are distancing ourselves and the entire Ndigbo community in Lagos from the planned protest by some unscrupulous faceless individuals who are using Igbo nomenclature to fan the flames of unsound agitation.
Nigerians should cultivate a culture of dialogue with the government and offer constructive criticism rather than resorting to unnecessary provocative protest and violence.
In this regard, we urge all Igbos of all ethnicities, stakeholders, residents, traders, and industry leaders not to participate in the protest.
Lagos state is a Yoruba land, and Ndigbo residents have made significant contributions to its development, so they cannot be used or coerced in any way to destroy assets.
We are not destructive, and we cannot be among those who seek to destroy what we have contributed to and built together. Ndigbo are not wired for destruction, but rather for development wherever we live.
Let it be known that, according to all intelligence gatherings, the faceless organisers of this planned protest are unknown to us, are not Igbos, and are simply hiding under Ndigbo names, dropping Igbo names to cause confusion and gain credibility.
We are also taking this opportunity to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the South East Development Commission and for deeming it appropriate to appoint an Igbo illustrious son as Chief of Naval Staff, thereby giving the Igbo ethnic group a say in the national security structure. We would be grateful if the President would make the Commission rewarding and beneficial to Ndigbo in general, affecting the lives of people in that zone.
In light of Our President’s strong relationship with the people of the South – East, we urge him, as a gentleman Democrat, to expedite action on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release through a political process rather than a judicial one, as many prominent Ndigbo leaders have recently done.
This coalition is made up of sixteen large groups, including The Council of Ndieze in Lagos state, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, South-East Forum, Lagos, Igbo Mandate, Seven Igbo Town Unions, Igbo Speaking Community, Igbo Vision APC Lagos, Igbo Market Men and Women Associations and Leaders, and Ndigbo In APC (authentic).
Signed: Anatuanatu Coordinator, High Chief Anselm Njoku.
Eze Dr. Uche Dimgba, Eze Ndigbo Ikeja, and BOT Chairman of the Council of Ndieze, Lagos State.
Eze Chris Offia, Chairman of the Council of Ndieze, Lagos State.
Chief Chris Ekeocha is the chairman and president of seven Igbo town unions in Lagos state.
Hon. Nelly Okafor, President, Market Women
Chief Sunday Eze is the President-General of the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos State.
Chief Sunday Ossia, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State.
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
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