How we can avert another civil war – Obasanjo advises pro-Biafra agitators

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for better dialogue during disagreement instead of beating war drums.

While reacting to the protests by pro-Biafra agitators in some parts of South-east and Lagos recently, Obasanjo said, “Our differences could only be addressed when issues are discussed instead of going to war.”

“We do not need another civil war. We had fought one before. I was part of it.”

The former President who spoke at the unveiling of a banquet hall built in his name by the Executive Vice President, Centre for Policy and Foreign Engagement, Dr. Agbai Eke Agbai, at the burial of Mama Enyidya Beatrice Agbai, in Abiriba, Abia State, said, “I saw with my eyes. I heard with my ears. I smelled with my nose. What we need is better communication. And I am here to communicate with you.”

Obasanjo stressed that, “What I enjoy most is the cultural diversity. Earlier in the week, I was in Benue State and I enjoyed the cultural dance. Since I arrived here yesterday I have enjoyed the cultural dances. What we need to address is how to reduce unemployment, how to reduce poverty, and how to hold our leaders accountable to their promises.”

Following court order that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, be set free last week, some supporters of pro-Biafra groups have been protesting along major streets in Owerri, Onitsha, Port Harcourt and some other cities in the South-east.

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