IPOB insists on May 30 sit-at-home in South-East
The Indigenous People of Biafra has insisted that the May 30 sit-at-home stays sacrosanct throughout the South-East and that each resident within the zone ought to keep at residence in commemoration of “Biafra Heroes Day.”
The IPOB had earlier directed the West African Examination Council and the authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka to shift their respective engagements earlier scheduled for the day, whereas declaring the day as a day to have fun its fallen heroes in the course of the civil struggle between 1967 and 1970.
The pro-Biafran group, in an announcement signed by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Tuesday, stated the remembrance of all those that fought for Biafra freedom and sovereignty stays crucial, and no authorities or safety company has any authority to harass any harmless particular person in the course of the occasion.
Powerful said that every one social actions in Biafra Land are banned.
He added that markets, colleges, banks, authorities, and personal companies are usually not allowed to open, including that your entire South-East can be on lockdown from 6am to 6mm on that day.
The assertion learn, “The world household IPOB needs to remind each particular person resident in Biafra territory that thirtieth May 2024 sit-at-home in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day is sacrosanct and we oblige everybody to abide by this order, its solely in the future, solely Thursday, May 30, 2024 no different day.
“As lengthy as Biafra Land is anxious, IPOB stays an important state actor on the problems regarding Biafra. The remembrance of all those that fought for Biafra’s freedom and sovereignty stays crucial, and no authorities or safety company has any authority to harass any harmless particular person throughout that occasion.
“We are urging all state governors in Biafra Land to make sure the security of individuals and properties on that day. The college students for WAEC on that day should placed on their college uniform to establish themselves as WAEC candidates. We are usually not concerned in felony actions occurring and we can’t cease our kids from taking their exams.
“The Federal Government should perceive that they can not slaughter our heroes and, on the similar time, cease us from mourning or remembering them. Those who died within the defence of our land from the extermination agenda of the Nigerian and British governments in the course of the genocidal struggle of 1967–1970 are worthy to be remembered and celebrated.:
The group said that every one Biafran heroes and heroines should be remembered, together with Bruce Mayrock from the USA, who sacrificed his youthful age for Biafrans
“We bear in mind and honour General Phillip Efiong, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Air raid Achuzie, Dr Frank Opigo, General Umunnakwe, Thomas Aguiyi Ironsi, Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, and plenty of others who contributed immensely for us to dwell.
“Biafrans in the diaspora are advised to go and obtain permits to rally in their respective countries. We must tell the world the story of the Biafran genocidal war and the resilience of Biafran heroes. Our people must understand that Biafra is coming. We have crossed the Rubicon, and nothing will make us change our mind or diminish our resolve towards this fight for Biafra liberation,” the assertion added.
