The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned the attack on the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweramadu in Germany by the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Igbere TV reports.
Igbere TV had reported that Senator Ekweremadu was stoned with eggs yesterday in Germany by members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB.
In a statement made available to Igbere TV on Sunday by his media office, Kalu said after he watched the video of Ekweremadu being assaulted by IPOB members, he was really Irritated and disturbed by their actions.
Kalu further described the action of the mob as uncivilized, unacceptable and barbaric.
He, however, urged Ndigbo to respect leaders at all levels.
He noted that the only way the South East region can be prosperous is by embracing dialogue, peace and unity.
The statement reads,
“After watching a viral video of the physical attack on former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweramadu, I was not only disappointed but irritated and disturbed with the action of some members of IPOB.
” The assault on the senator is a slap on Igbo leaders regardless of age, party affiliation and religion.
” The perpetrators of the uncivilized act must face the wrath of the law.
” Senator Ekweramadu is not only one of the Igbo leaders but also a prominent Nigerian and as such should be accorded due respect by all and sundry at home and abroad.
“For the South East to move forward, the people of the region must embrace dialogue as a way of resolving pertinent issues and eschew violence.
While appealing to Ndigbo across the globe to be law-abiding and good ambassadors of Nigeria, Kalu urged Igbo groups to educate their members on the consequences of social vices.
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