IYM Declares Seven Days Mourning, Say We’re in Shock

IYM(Igbo Youth Movement)

Igbo youths under the umbrella of the Igbo Youths Movement, IYM, said they could not believe that Achebe is dead. Said the group’s President, Evang Elliot Uko: The Igbo Youth Movement wails in shock to the call to glory of African hero Prof. Chinualumogu Achebe. We wail and mourn and wish it was not true. Achebe presented traditional African society to the rest of the world fifty five years ago.
He was the man who gave the world insight to the orderliness of pre-colonial Africa. His ideas and message translated to over a hundred languages.

Lately, he stood up for truth in an inspiring display of courage and love for one’s people and respect for History. He was not afraid of name calling or the expected abuse. He chose the truth in order to inspire all generations. A great Iroko has fallen, IYM hereby declares seven days mourning for the man of his people.”



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