Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has advised the Federal Government to dialogue with secessionists.
He expressed that addressing the root causes of their agitations will help in dousing tensions in the country.
Moghalu made the call on Wednesday when he featured on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily.
He expressed that secessionist agitators feel marginalised and are seeking justice.
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“I think that the government should be able to invite, whether it is IPOB or Sunday Igboho, all the secessionists; invite them to the table.
“They are essentially political agitators. You can call them terrorists. That is your own prerogative but we know what terrorism means in reality. Boko Haram are terrorists. We know that,” the economist and lawyer added.
“When people begin political agitations and we very easily throw terrorism at them just because they are mouthing off and speaking in a language that nobody likes or insulting their fellow citizens. That is their way of handling this type of thing.
“Can we address the agitations? Don’t be afraid to address the core reasons behind the agitation because they are crying out for justice. They feel marginalised. What is wrong with addressing those issues?