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BREAKING!!!! “We’re Not Igbos” – Ikwerre People Reject Affiliation With Southeast | #Politicsnigeria

Ikwerre ethnic nationality, represented by the Iwhnurohna Progressive Union (IPU), has ignited fresh controversy over their ethnic identity, firmly rejecting any affiliation with the Igbo people of the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

The Ikwerre, primarily based in Rivers State in Nigeria’s South-South region, voiced strong opposition to comments by a former Secretary-General of the apex Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, who claimed that the Ikwerre are of Igbo descent.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the President of IPU, Dr Okachikwu Dibia, expressed his community’s discontent with what he described as an “unholy narrative” propagated by Igbo leaders such as Okwukwu and the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.


Dibia stated that the Ikwerre ethnic group would file a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other national and international security agencies, accusing Okwukwu of making threats of extermination against the Ikwerre people.

“IPO will surely petition the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and all other national and international security agencies on the threat of extermination of the Ikwerre people issued by one Barrister Uche Okwukwu,” Dibia declared.

He outlined several cultural, linguistic, and historical factors as reasons why the Ikwerre should not be classified as part of the Igbo ethnic group.

According to him, the Ikwerre people, also known by their native name, Iwhnurohna, have distinct cultural identities that separate them from the Igbo.

“Let us make it clear here that while Ikwerre is our political name, Iwhnurohna is our native name, and both refer to the same people: Ikwerre ethnic nationality are found in Rivers State, Niger Delta, South South geopolitical region of Nigeria,” Dibia clarified.

The claim that Ikwerre are part of the Igbo people, Dibia argued, is based on a flawed understanding of the historical and social interactions between the two ethnic groups.


He refuted the assertion by Iwuanyanwu that Ikwerre speaks the Igbo language because they are Igbo.

Instead, Dibia argued, the adoption of the Igbo language was largely a result of prolonged cultural, political, and economic interactions between the two groups, particularly during the period of the Eastern Regional Government from 1952 to 1967.

“When they say ‘Ikwerre is Igbo,’ what do they mean? They mean that all the ancestral communities in Ikwerre originated from Igboland. This is not true,” Dibia stated.

Dr. Dibia emphasized that the Ikwerre ethnic group is deeply committed to the unity of Nigeria but advocates for greater self-determination within the federation.

He called for respect for the distinct identities of Nigeria’s various ethnic nationalities, stating that the key to achieving national unity lies in embracing and celebrating diversity rather than imposing external identities on groups like the Ikwerre.


“The Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality strongly believes in one Nigeria. We also suggest that to realize this unity, the different composite ethnic groups should enjoy full self-determination, and this is the meaning of unity in diversity which remains a runaway potential waiting to be optimized,” Dibia stated.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/were-not-igbos-controversy-as-ikwerre-ethnic-group-rejects-affiliation-with-southeast/

Igbos are a major tribe in Nigeria with a huge population, but its funny how they care so much about being accepted by everyone.

Its damning seeing see this tribe trying to force others to identify with them. Like, these small groups should be forcing the affiliations, you


Well...the unnecessary urge to brag about anything and propensity to seek public validations at all times, are signs of chronic and deep Inferiority complex

These guys always think they are relevant.

But no matter how they deny it. They are Igbo, that's fact they cannot clean.

Poor political jobber

giddygiddy.

The name of the person making this statement is Okachukwu Dibia. It's shows that he doesn't even know his origin. 🤦🤦🤦

If you desperately haunt a people, they'll become more afraid of drawing near to you and may become suspicious of your ulterior motives.

The Iwhnurohna people watch how Igbos deny Ebonyi which is in South East that they are not Igbos, or refer to them as ferior Igbos and call Abakaliki the descendants of Igala and Tiv, while insisting that Iwhnurohna which is not in South East is Igbo.

Thus makes the Iwhnurohna people to cross the T's and dot the I's and observe it is because Ebonyi Abakaliki does not have Oil.

If Ebonyi Abakaliki has Oil Igbos will change the narrative that they are Igbos. And if Iwhnurohna lose access to the Sea and Oil drop stops to flow, Igbos will stop giving a fíck about them and stop calling them Igbos and part of Igbo family.


Igbos will accept Ibibio which doesn't have Igbo traditions, heritage or culture or language, as Igbos because they have Oil and sea, and donate Ebonyi Abakaliki to North Central if that negotiation were to be on the table.

Wisdomkosi:
The name of the person making this statement is Okachukwu Dibia. It's shows that he doesn't even know his origin. 🤦🤦🤦

Goodluck Jonathan is English now?

For their pocket

Wisdomkosi:
The name of the person making this statement is Okachukwu Dibia. It's shows that he doesn't even know his origin. 🤦🤦🤦

Samuel Peter is Jewish, since he bears a Hebrew name

Golan007:


Goodluck Jonathan is English now?

All South South states are Igbos. They should keep deceiving themselves

Wisdomkosi:


All South South states are Igbos. They should keep deceiving themselves

You are mad.

You better don't cause proboem for Igbos residing in South South.

CyrusVI:


Igbos are a major tribe in Nigeria with a huge population, but its funny how they care so much about being accepted by everyone.

Its damning seeing see this tribe trying to force others to identify with them. Like, these small groups should be forcing the affiliations, you


Well...the unnecessary urge to brag about anything and propensity to seek public validations at all times, are signs of chronic and deep Inferiority complex

They don't give a rats ass about all these minority people they are dragging. The Ibos are only interested in their lands and resources.

The Ikwere are very aware of this but the foolish Asaba people who have sold all their lands to Ibos are the ones now consoling themselves with Ibo identity to wash the shame of selling their ancestral lands to Ibos.

I pray this Anioma state comes through because we in Delta South and Central will not want to be next in this Ibo expansionism.

mcbreeze:
These guys always think they are relevant.

But no matter how they deny it. They are Igbo, that's fact they cannot clean.

Poor political jobber

They have been telling you forever that they are not Ibo.


Why can't you respect their position ?

You are not dragging them out of love but because you want to annex the whole Rivers using this by force Ibo identity on them.

You people will never relent in this your expansion into the Niger Delta until you are addressed in the only language you understand.

Ebubu:
You are mad.

You better don't cause proboem for Igbos residing in South South.

You are the person that's m@d. You guys should start changing your names from Igbo so that when you commit crimes, you won't be tagged Igbo

Wisdomkosi:


All South South states are Igbos. They should keep deceiving themselves

Madness.

Only the north has been able to tame you land grabbers .

Any talk of civility is dead on you guys.

I am waiting for you to extend that your cannibal Biafra into the SS and then you will be reminded how your grandparents were all chased out from the entire region.

Continue

Wisdomkosi:


You are the person that's m@d. You guys should start changing your names from Igbo so that when you commit crimes, you won't be tagged Igbo

If you desperately haunt a people, they'll become more afraid of drawing near to you and may become suspicious of your ulterior motives.

The Iwhnurohna people watch how Igbos deny Ebonyi which is in South East that they are not Igbos, or refer to them as ferior Igbos and call Abakaliki the descendants of Igala and Tiv, while insisting that Iwhnurohna which is not in South East is Igbo.

Thus makes the Iwhnurohna people to cross the T's and dot the I's and observe it is because Ebonyi Abakaliki does not have Oil.

If Ebonyi Abakaliki has Oil Igbos will change the narrative that they are Igbos. And if Iwhnurohna lose access to the Sea and Oil drop stops to flow, Igbos will stop giving a fíck about them and stop calling them Igbos and part of Igbo family.


Igbos will accept Ibibio which doesn't have Igbo traditions, heritage or culture or language, as Igbos because they have Oil and sea, and donate Ebonyi Abakaliki to North Central if that negotiation were to be on the table.

KwaraRat:


Madness.

Only the north has been able to tame you land grabbers .

Any talk of civility is dead on you guys.

I am waiting for you to extend that your cannibal Biafra into the SS and then you will be reminded how your grandparents were all chased out from the entire region.

Continue

Keep wailing while keep conquering your lands like you said. Sh@meless man that doesn't know his origin. Go back to school and read history

mcbreeze:
These guys always think they are relevant.

But no matter how they deny it. They are Igbo, that's fact they cannot clean.

Poor political jobber

They have started their origin why not leave them alone, is by force to be be, i know u will not be happy if hausa say igbo is housa

Ebubu:


If you desperately haunt a people, they'll become more afraid of drawing near to you and may become suspicious of your ulterior motives.

The Iwhnurohna people watch how Igbos deny Ebonyi which is in South East that they are not Igbos, or refer to them as ferior Igbos and call Abakaliki the descendants of Igala and Tiv, while insisting that Iwhnurohna which is not in South East is Igbo.

Thus makes the Iwhnurohna people to cross the T's and dot the I's and observe it is because Ebonyi Abakaliki does not have Oil.

If Ebonyi Abakaliki has Oil Igbos will change the narrative that they are Igbos. And if Iwhnurohna lose access to the Sea and Oil drop stops to flow, Igbos will stop giving a fíck about them and stop calling them Igbos and part of Igbo family.


Igbos will accept Ibibio which doesn't have Igbo traditions, heritage or culture or language, as Igbos because they have Oil and sea, and donate Ebonyi Abakaliki to North Central if that negotiation were to be on the table.

I don't blame you because you don't even know history. I suggest you go back to school and study history before coming out on public forum to spill thrash.

Wisdomkosi:
The name of the person making this statement is Okachukwu Dibia. It's shows that he doesn't even know his origin. 🤦🤦🤦

He stated and mentioned his ancestors came from, leave him with that

enochogaga:


He stated and mentioned his ancestors came from, leave him with that

Yes, just the way in January 1966 coup, they tagged it Igbo coup, whereas it was led by Officers from Delta North whom some of their people now call themselves non-Igbos. Know your origin man

Wisdomkosi:



I don't blame you because you don't even know history. I suggest you go back to school and study history before coming out on public forum to spill thrash.

You are relying on history I am relying on the Present

Ebubu:

You are relying on history I am relying on the Present

You can't rely on present when you don't know your history

Wisdomkosi:


Keep wailing while keep conquering your lands like you said. Sh@meless man that doesn't know his origin. Go back to school and read history

See this slave claiming lost Jew rat telling a freeborn African his heritage .

Are you not a Jew again?

Foolishness is an 0koro.

Wisdomkosi:


You can't rely on present when you don't know your history

Are you no longer lost Jews?

Fool

Wisdomkosi:


Yes, just the way in January 1966 coup, they tagged it Igbo coup, whereas it was led by Officers from Delta North whom some of their people now call themselves non-Igbos. Know your origin man

Where did igbo originated from pls? Cos i get different answers if i ask an igbo man

enochogaga:


Where did igbo originated from pls? Cos i get different answers if i ask an igbo man

The banza that is claiming lost and found Jew rat is who you are asking to tell you his history ?

A people that do not even know where they originated from from the deep Congo forest jungle is whom you are asking to tell you his history ?

A baby factory product has more chances telling you his or her origin than these banzas claiming Jew.

KwaraRat:


They have been telling you forever that they are not Ibo.


Why can't you respect their position ?

You are not dragging them out of love but because you want to annex the whole Rivers using this by force Ibo identity on them.

You people will never relent in this your expansion into the Niger Delta until you are addressed in the only language you understand.

I know the likes of you are poorly educated. Even if I educate you can't comprehend

enochogaga:



They have started their origin why not leave them alone, is by force to be be, i know u will not be happy if hausa say igbo is housa

They are Igbo. Whether they like it or not. It is not about denial.

Ebonyi their brothers and sisters are fake igbos. Ewu igbos. Gambari igbos. But go far claiming everywhere as igboland. What do you expect from people dragging Isreal with God 😂

Ebubu:
If you desperately haunt a people, they'll become more afraid of drawing near to you and may become suspicious of your ulterior motives.

The Iwhnurohna people watch how Igbos deny Ebonyi which is in South East that they are not Igbos, or refer to them as ferior Igbos and call Abakaliki the descendants of Igala and Tiv, while insisting that Iwhnurohna which is not in South East is Igbo.

Thus makes the Iwhnurohna people to cross the T's and dot the I's and observe it is because Ebonyi Abakaliki does not have Oil.

If Ebonyi Abakaliki has Oil Igbos will change the narrative that they are Igbos. And if Iwhnurohna lose access to the Sea and Oil drop stops to flow, Igbos will stop giving a fíck about them and stop calling them Igbos and part of Igbo family.


Igbos will accept Ibibio which doesn't have Igbo traditions, heritage or culture or language, as Igbos because they have Oil and sea, and donate Ebonyi Abakaliki to North Central if that negotiation were to be on the table.

you guys just wake up and write rubbish