The South East states in Nigeria are not actively joining the nationwide protests due to several reasons. Firstly, many people in the South East are more focused on local issues, particularly the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, a regional leader.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
They prefer protesting for his release rather than joining broader protests about the country’s economic problems.
Also, the South East has a painful history with past protests and conflicts that have caused harm to their region. Because of these past experiences, many are cautious about getting involved in large-scale protests that might lead to similar negative outcomes.
Lastly, some groups like the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have advised against joining these protests, suggesting that the economic hardships are problems for other parts of Nigeria to handle, not theirs.
This reflects a feeling among some that the South East has distinct political issues that are separate from the rest of Nigeria.
