Election: Ohanaeze warns against attacks on Igbos

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-political body, on Friday in Enugu warned that there would be repercussions if Igbos are targeted in possible post-election violence in any part of the country.

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Gary Enwo-Igariwey, made the warning while addressing journalists after a meeting at the organisation’s national secretariat in Enugu.

Scores of Igbos in the Northern part of the country were killed in civil disturbances that trailed the 2011 presidential election.

But, a week to the 2015 presidential poll, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned that Igbos would not fold their arms and watch as they are attacked in possible post-election violence.

Ohanaeze-Ndigbo equally told Igbos in other parts of the country to defend themselves, and retaliate if attacked.