A group, Igbo Youth Parliament has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency to stop marginalizing the people of the South-East region for sake of equity and progress, Igbere TV reports.
The group also frowned at events and utterances surrounding the pre-election of principal officers of the incoming ninth National Assembly.
In a statement issued at the end of an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, the group particularly criticized the “winner-takes-all” mentality of the APC, saying the 95/5 percent rule must stop forthwith.
The statement made available to Igbere TV, was signed by its National President, Comrade Eke Okogbue and Patron, Prince Xavier Ikechi.
“There is the need to maintain balance and give every Nigerian a sense of belonging, especially given the marginalisation the Igbo Nation has suffered in the country.”
While reminding the party that every segment of the country has qualified individuals for national service, the group expressed its support to the aspiration of Chief (Dr.) Orji Uzor Kalu as one of the next presiding officers of the Senate.
The choice of Dr. Kalu, the Youth Parliament noted, is due to his versatility, sagacity and detribalized personality.
“The Senator-elect for Abia North successfully delivered APC in his constituency,” querying what extra qualifications were necessary that he does not possess.
“For now and except convinced otherwise, the cap fits Orji Uzor Kalu and we so recommend him and will support all his efforts pursuant to becoming Senate President,” the statement read.
The group, in the statement, also threatened to initiate the recall of any legislator from the South-East that does not represent its constituents creditably.
