The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced cancellation of its one week sit-at-home order ahead of the Anambra State Governorship election, saying it took the decision following genuine intervention of elders in the state.
Penpushing reports that, the spokesman of the outlawed group, Emma Powerful in a statement explained that after a due consideration of the positive impacts of their engagement, and sequel to the fact that the elders have spoken it resolved to allow peaceful election.
“Following the genuine intervention of our elders, esteemed traditional Institutions /Rulers and Religious Leaders, and after a due consideration of the positive impacts of their engagement, and sequel to the fact that Our elders have spoken in our terms, the Leadership of IPOB ably lead by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu hereby and immediately call off the one week sit at home earlier declared to commence tomorrow, November 5 to November 10, 2021,” he said.
‘We have equally considered several appeals by our mothers who earn their living based on their daily economic activities which will obviously be affected if Biafra land is locked down for one whole week. It’s never our intention to add to the pains of our people, hence our decision to suspend the sit-at-home’.
Penpushing further reports that, the group emphasised that it is only interested in referendum and peaceful agitation for self determination, and cannot by under any guise be seen to be interfering with any electoral process.
‘The people of Anambra State should go out enmasse and peacefully exercise their franchise come 6th November 20121 and accordingly, chose a leader of their Choice and should not be intimidated by anybody, group of persons or security agents’.
‘Credible intelligence available to us confirmed that the Nigeria DSS has concluded arrangement to deploy a branch of their trained terrorist group to Anambra state come 6th Day 2021, to unleash mayhem on our people and attribute the killing to peaceful IPOB members’.
Penpushing also reports that, the group encouraged residents on need to vote and protect their votes, stressing that no rigging of any form will be tolerated, and the exercise must be transparent, free and fair
‘Anambrarians should vote and standby to protect their votes. No rigging of any kind will be tolerated on the Anambra State governorship election. It must be transparent, free and fair to all. We wish to thank Biafrans, IPOB members worldwide, friends of Biafra and lovers of freedom for their continued support for our dogged struggle for independence’.
‘May we therefore, warn detractors, traitors and enemies of Biafra not to cause confusion by imputing motives to our decision. IPOB doesn’t expect anybody to observe, monitor or enforce the suspended order otherwise such action will be considered a rebellion to the highest leadership of our global movement’.
‘On the other hand, our oppressors should not take our decision as an act of cowardice. IPOB still believes that our elders, religious leaders, political leaders and various stakeholders will live up to their promises in their engagements and efforts towards securing the unconditional release of our leader’.
‘We therefore urge all Biafrans and residents of Biafra to go about their lawful businesses without fear of any molestations. All agents of darkness recruited by our enemies to inflict pains on our people under the guise of enforcing the sit-at-home are hereby warned to steer clear or brace up for the consequences of their evil action’.
Penpushing reports that, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said it will not relent in pursuit for Biafra freedom, declaring that Nigeria government must give them date for Biafra referendum to decide where they want to belong.
The group, it is recalled had used force to enforce its earlier sit-at home protests in the South-East, and declared the sit-at-home in Anambra to discourage residents from taking part in the November 7 Governorship election in the state.
Penpushing further reports that, 18 parties are taking part in the Anambra governorship election on Saturday, but as at the time of filing this report on Thursday, Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) did not declare support for any of the candidates.
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