Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said he is “wholly committed” to a united Nigeria.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that over the past few years, the agitation by Igbo people for a Biafra Republic has risen.
They allege deep marginalisation by the Nigerian government.
But speaking in Lagos just before jetting out to London, United Kingdom (UK) for Monday’s appearance at Chatham House, the former Anambra State governor said: “I, Peter Obi, a proud Nigerian of Igbo extraction, I am most truthfully and wholly committed to that stand of one united, secure and progressive Nigeria.”
He added of agitators and insurgents: “I believe that some of those who are agitating, are doing so partly due to our failures in creating an inclusive and progressive Nigeria.
“A working Nigeria with equity, justice and fairness will also definitely and effectively checkmate such extreme groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP.
“I personally believe that the best strategy for dealing with these situations manifesting in the guise of unclear nationalism, bigoted patriotism and religious bigotry is a carrot and stick approach.”
