Election Violence in the North - Igbo says this time we stay and fight

FOLLOWING  three days of  deliberations in Abuja  over the political situation in the country, Igbo traditional rulers from 19 northern states and Abuja, Tuesday resolved to admonish their people against mass relocation to the south eastern states for fear of election violence.

  In a meeting convened by the Director General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), Sir Ferdinand Anikwe, the  leaders , under the auspices of Igbos in the Daispora, maintained that this time, Igbos in the north will not run again.

The leaders also pledged to disseminate the message of hope to their people in their respective states.

  Speaking at the end of the meeting, Coordinator, Igbo Traditional Rulers in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, Eze  Panpas N. Nwahiwe,  urged the Igbos in the north to remain where they reside and cast their votes during the general elections without fear of molestation.

The Guardian