By Emmanuel Iheaka
The empowerment programme organised by the City Boys Movement for the people of South East ended in chaos, as participants scrambled for livelihood support items.
The event, held at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, Imo State, turned into a free-for-all over items such as sewing machines, deep freezers, grinding machines, and laptops.
Despite the presence of security operatives, the surging crowd broke through the barrier to jostle for the items.
The incident occurred when the National Leader of the City Boys Movement, Seyi Tinubu, was about to begin the distribution to some beneficiaries.
In an earlier address, the director of the movement in Imo State, Pascal Ikechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, said they have resolved to partner with the Bola Tinubu administration to secure the Igbo’s share.
“What we have shown you today is abundant love, and we expect that in return. Ndigbo, we are people defeated in war. It is not easy for us. We are just seeking a fair share. We are Igbo. We are tired of fighting; we want to apply sense in getting what we seek.
“We have decided to partner with the government at the centre. We are not ready to fight. We have tried fighting, and it didn’t work for us. The best we can do is a partnership. We have shown you love, Seyi Tinubu, and I know you will reciprocate in a dozen-fold.
“At the last election, I didn’t support Asiwaju; I had to be an Igbo boy. Politics is a game, and it’s a game you love to win. We don’t want to lose again”, Okechukwu submitted.
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