Why I Refused To Order For The Killing Of IPOB Members - Okorocha Reveals
Afnews Editor
Sep 21, 2021
Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has revealed why he refused to order his men to shoot and kill members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, during his tenure.
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The former Governor called on the Buhari Government to sympathise with the youth and address their grievances.
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Speaking further, the lawmaker called on the people of the South-East region to present a good reason they should be given the opportunity to produce the next President of the country in 2023.
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Okorocha, who represents Imo West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, said this during 'Conversation with Owelle Rochas Okorocha at 59 and Award of Icon of Service and Philanthropy,' aired by NTA.
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"When IPOB started, they came to Imo State when I was the governor, but I listened to them and understood their grievances.
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"They asked me to join them, and I told them if they can convince me to have another (Biafra country) passport, I will join.
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"I could have asked my men to shoot them as they were killed in Okigwe and other states, but no. I had to listen to know what they were going through.
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"That is how the Nigerian government should treat the youths, sympathise with them. Treat them well,ÔÇØ Okorocha said.
Recently, many youths have been reportedly killed while many others have been arrested and jailed by Nigerian security operatives.
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