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There’s Need To Renegotiate Nigeria’s Unity – Amaechi
The last of the clutch of nationalist, first republic Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, says there is nnothing that’s not negotiable about Nigeria.
Speaking at press conference organised by Global Movement for Igbo Presidency (GLOMIP) at his home in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, the 91 year called for the renegotiation of the unity of Nigeria in order to ensure equity for all.
Ekohotblog gathered that the group prevailed on him to throw his weight behind agitation for Igbo Presidency.
Amaechi insisted that nothing was unnegotiable, including the unity of Nigeria, adding that Nigeria was yet to attain the level it should be as country after 60 years of independence.
Amaechi said, “Whatever concerns the betterment of Nigeria, I will always take part in it. I’m the only surviving member of our set.
“We know how hard we fought to achieve independence for Nigeria, and up till today, I still look forward to a better Nigeria. Whatever concerns Nigeria, I will not take a backseat, that is why I accepted when I was told to be a part of this press conference by GLOMIP”
“I am one of those who fought for independence. I suffered incarceration, and apart from being a member of NCNC, I was a member of the Zikist movement, the radical wing of the party. I have been in prison many times because of the independence of Nigeria and my first imprisonment was at the age of 21.
He said it had become imperative to revisit the terms of upon which the very existence of Nigeria is anchored, adding that the south east has been marginalised for too long.
He noted that renegotiation would calm frayed nerves and quell agitation in some parts of the country.
Going back memory lane, the nationalist said, “We the Zikist Movement always went in and out of prison those days, and I remember that each time someone came out of prison, we organized a reception for him
“I remember that we fought this fight without any ulterior motive. It was after independence that someone recommended me for minister, saying that I suffered too much in the struggle. That was how I became the youngest minister of the first republic.
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“In 1966, the military struck, and from one military head to another for 38 years, and Nigeria became a stinking cesspool of corruption. There is need to salvage the country and we pray whoever can salvage her, let God throw him up in 2023.
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