The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has issued a WIC warning on Igbo threats, urging politicians and their supporters to avoid intimidating people over their political choices.
The organisation said it would no longer remain silent when political disagreements put the lives or property of Igbo people at risk.
WIC Vice-Chairman Basil Onwukwe gave the warning during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica.
His comments came as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Onwukwe said the WIC remained non-partisan despite increasing political tensions.
However, he stressed that the organisation’s neutrality should not be interpreted as indifference to threats against Igbo people.
He referenced previous concerns surrounding Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
“Because we kept quiet when a particular state governor was threatening Peter Obi not to come to his state does not mean we don’t see what is going on,” he said.
According to him, the organisation is monitoring political developments across Nigeria.
He said WIC would respond when political disagreements begin threatening Igbo lives or property.
“There should not be any threat to any Igbo person in Nigeria anymore. World Igbo Congress wouldn’t tolerate such actions anymore,” Onwukwe said.
The WIC vice-chairman urged politicians and their supporters to pursue their political interests without bitterness.
He said political differences should not develop into intimidation or violence.
“Everyone should engage in their politics without bitterness. Once the politics of anyone or a group becomes a threat to the life of any Igbo person, then they should be ready to contend with us,” he said.
The WIC warning on Igbo threats also included an assurance to Igbo people across Nigeria.
Onwukwe said the organisation was prepared to defend their lives and property irrespective of their political affiliations.
Speaking ahead of the WIC convention in Austin, Texas, Onwukwe said the organisation had created networks to support Igbo people living and conducting businesses in different parts of the world.
He also disclosed plans to establish an Igbo Credit Union in the United States.
According to him, WIC is equally pursuing plans for a Biafra Cenotaph and Monumental Park.
The initiative was proposed during the organisation’s convention in Worcester, Massachusetts, last year.
“We can assure everyone that we are prepared to go to any length to defend the life and properties of any Igbo person in Nigeria,” Onwukwe said.
He added that Igbo people were highly mobile and widely represented across different parts of Nigeria and the world.
The organisation’s position comes as political activities and alliances gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
