Buhari said he remains a friend to Ndigbo, while recalling notable various instances when he demonstrated the gesture. President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he does not hate Ndigbo and remains a friend to them. He made this statement through his representative, the Executive Director Administration and Training, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Dr. Steve Egbo, during a special empowerment programme for widows organised by the Chinedu Ogah Foundation in Ebonyi State.There, he restated his resolve to collaborate with the people of the South-East geopolitical zone, in moving the country forward.He however dispelled rampant allegations that he has much hatred for the people of the South-East saying: “all these accusations, permutations are all lies calculated to create bad feelings of the Igbo people” and also described it as “mischief-makers’” handiwork.Furthermore, he recalled three notable instances when he has demonstrated his love and companionship for the Igbo people.
