- Commends “all those who played a role in ensuring our leader was brought to court”
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday demanded the “unconditional release” of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The group also said the “Nigeria government should prepare a date for referendum on Biafra.”
IPOB in a statement by its Spokesperson, Emma Powerful, also commended “all the honourable men and women including renowned groups in the world who lent their voices in advising federal government and the Department of State Services, DSS to produce our leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU today in Abuja Court.”
Saying that those who played a role in Kanu’s appearance in court “have done Nigeria and DSS some great service,” the group adding that since they can confirm that he is alive, “Nigeria must do the needful and release him unconditionally.”
They also commend those who showed solidarity to its leader “in today’s sit at home. We appreciate your cooperation and support for this noble project which God Almighty Chukwu Okike Abiama has destined us to pursue and we must come out victorious. Sacrificing one day to show solidarity for our leader who has sacrificed so much for us all is not too much.”
“Our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu committed no crime to deserve persecution by the federal government that is openly hobnobbing with real terrorists and Fulani bandits but crushing peaceful agitators. We demand unconditional release of our Leader. He should not be in detention while real terrorists and mass murderers are parading freely on the streets.
“Nigeria government should prepare a date for referendum on Biafra for people to decide where to stay either in Biafra or Nigeria.Those who want to sabotage Biafra freedom should wait for referendum date. IPOB demands nothing other than unconditional release of our great leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU, and a date for Biafra referendum. We are not interested in any dialogue unless our Leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU is released before we can sit with anybody for discussion.”
