APGA warns against the ‘convenient’ use of Igbo heritage for political expediency

The ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA) Nigeria, has warned politicians and prominent individuals against the convenient use of ethnic and cultural heritage for political horsetrading while pretending to represent the Igbo Nation, when fully knowing that the Igbo peoples’ issues are distant from their radar, and of no concern.

Being Igbo cannot be a convenient political stance. While we recognize that all are welcome and entitled to the Igbo cultural heritage, we however warn those with similar nomenclatures to the Igbo, to be careful of how they conveniently introduce such in their utterances at the greater political and economic arena, which while self-serving and has no bearing on the greater reality, is however interpreted by others as a stance by the Igbo, with implications against the greater Igbo Nation, when such stance fails.

Unfortunately also, the bearers demonstrate poor astuteness in standing by their previous messages.

The Igbo do not tolerate cowards, or cowardice. You cannot be one thing today, and tomorrow another. Nigerians hate the inconsistency. Be proud to consistently say your name, where you come from and who your kith and kin are.

We, at the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA), are of the opinion that Truthfulness, Consistency and Faithfulness to the fatherland, are part of the Igbo cultural heritage and ethic, and should be demonstrated on a daily basis, not at whim. We charge all to reflect same consistency, in thought, presentation, word, and deed, especially during this election period. We do not have convenient Igbos.

Say who you are. Everywhere. Let all know. No ambiguity, irrespective of Geographical location. Be proud of your heritage. Fellow Nigerians will exactly know who they are dealing with. There are no watered down Nigerians. We all have a distinct orientation. That is why the Nigerian cultural melting pot is one the richest in the whole world.

We, at the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA) Nigeria, caution that people must demonstrate a sense of discipline and consistency in their stance and utterance as the greater Igbo population, nay Nigeria, is affected by it.

Because at The ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA), Nigeria, We continue to be our brothers and sisters keepers, looking out for the welfare of our electorate.

Sgd:

Okwukwe Ibiam

National Publicity Secretary

ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA)

NIGERIA.