An esteemed figure and leader within the PDP, Chief Mike Ahamba SAN, has reiterated his allegiance to Nigeria while expressing doubts about the viability of secession for the South East region. He underscored his belief that pursuing secession would not lead to peace in the Southeast and firmly stated his opposition to such a prospect occurring during his lifetime.
Chief Ahamba advocated for a shift towards ensuring fair distribution of resources and opportunities among all states, rather than resorting to divisive tactics such as secession. Moreover, he dismissed the notion of secession as a remedy for the challenges faced by the Igbo community in Nigeria, instead highlighting the historical accomplishments of past leaders like Okpara in fostering development in the Eastern region within the Nigerian framework. He emphasized Okpara's successful management of the region's economy, which garnered international acclaim and prosperity, particularly through industries such as palm oil production.
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In an interview with The Sun, Chief Ahamba stated, "I'm a Nigerian till tomorrow, I don't believe that there will be peace in the South East if it secedes and I don't want it in my lifetime. That is the truth of my position, not because I don't like some independence, but all I like is give every state the opportunity to be as big as they produce.
You don't rob Peter to pay Paul and expect peace. Anybody talking about Secession should count me out. It is not the solution to the Igbo problem in this country. In this country, Okpara ruled the Eastern region for five years and made it to be the fastest-growing economy in the South of the Sahara, internationally recognized with palm oil. Malaysia came here and collected palm oil seedlings, the economy of Malaysia is based on palm oil, where is our own?''