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The Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA), the umbrella body for Ndigbo in Northern Nigeria, has commended Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his recent efforts to address the historical narrative surrounding the 1966–1970 Nigerian Civil War.
The commendation was contained in a communiqué issued after the assembly’s third quarterly meeting held in Kaduna from August 21 to 22, 2026.
The communiqué, signed by IDA President-General, Chief Ken Okeugo, and Secretary-General, Hon. Donatus Nwugo, said Mutfwang’s position on the historical events had helped ease what it described as a “huge moral burden” on the Igbo community.
The assembly particularly welcomed the governor’s rejection of what it described as the erroneous attribution of blame to the Igbo for the crisis, saying his remarks had reassured Igbo residents in Northern Nigeria about the security of their lives and property.
The IDA urged other northern governors to emulate Mutfwang by taking steps that could promote reconciliation and help heal wounds associated with the civil war.
The group also commended Igbo residents in the North for their participation in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise, urging them to remain actively involved in democratic processes.
On the 2027 general elections, the assembly said it would carefully assess its political options without ethnic or religious sentiments, with the interest of Ndigbo in Northern Nigeria as a major consideration.
The IDA further urged Igbo residents to maintain peaceful relations with their host communities and exercise caution in their public statements to avoid unnecessary tensions.
The assembly also appreciated the Kaduna State Government for providing a peaceful environment for its meeting and commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as the cordial atmosphere enjoyed by Ndigbo in the state.
Mutfwang had in July apologised to the Igbo community in Plateau State over the state’s role in the civil war, saying Plateau people had been “deceived” into participating in the conflict. His remarks were widely seen as an appeal for reconciliation and renewed unity.
