The Ohanaeze Ndigbo called on Igbo youths to show restraints, prudence and maturity in their legitimate demands for equity, justice and fairness” in Nigeria.

The group made this known on Thursday while reacting to the appearance of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Court.

According to a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, Igbo socio-cultural group said that they were pleased that the Department of State Security (DSS) bowed to the overwhelming demands of Ndigbo by producing Kanu in Court.

‘The diplomatic engagements by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide under the able leadership of His Excellency, Amb. Prof. George Obiozor has apparently yielded a positive result as the Federal Government has through the Department of State Security bowed to the overwhelming demands of Ndigbo by producing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Court.’

The body also said that it will see to it that the government at the centre toe the path of wisdom by conceding to the proposal for dialogue and alternative dispute resolution which will ensure the unconditional freedom of Kanu and all members of IPOB detained across Nigeria.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo statement reads in part: “This is one step forward in Ohanaeze’s determined moves towards ensuring that the Afara Ukwu Prince is set free in no distant time.

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“The Monitoring Team of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by former governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Chief Nwosu, Ezeigbo 1 of Abuja, Barr. Goddy Uwazurike were also in court to monitor proceedings and report back to the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

“We are unrelenting in our resolve to ensure that the FG toes the path of wisdom by conceding to the proposal for Dialogue and Alternative Dispute Resolution which will ensure the unconditional freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and all members of IPOB detained across Nigeria.

“While commending Nigerians from all walks of life for the extraordinary interest and solidarity they have demonstrated for the current Igbo travails, I urge our youths to show restraints, prudence and maturity in their legitimate demands for equity, justice and fairness.”