IPOB makes deal with Soludo, silent on Biafra

IPOB has proposed a deal to Anambra Governor Charles Soludo, and assured him of success if he jumps at the offer.

The offer, however, excludes establishing a Biafra nation, focusing on a secure and Anambra still part of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Emma Powerful, spokesman of the separatist group, in a statement advised Soludo to not to repeat the mistake of his predecessor Willie Obiano.

The governor earlier said he was willing to work with the group to tackle insecurity in the State.

In the likely cooperation, IPOB is asking Soludo not take seriously those or anyone whether part of his government or not that will advise him to arrest, imprison, and kill IPOB family members in Anambra.

“We, therefore, advise Soludo to remain focused on his vision and mission and shun distractions and bad advice from evil politicians. He should not repeat the mistakes of his predecessor Willie Obiano, who allowed himself to be used by Fulani people to persecute our people,” said Powerful.

“They killed our people at Nkpor in 2016 during our annual remembrance of our fallen heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate price for our freedom between 1967 and 1970, yet the Governor never asked questions.

“IPOB is a peaceful movement working hard to restore Biafra independence. We will never give up on our agitation until we are given a date for referendum to decide our fate as a people.

“We are ready to work with anyone in government who works for the interest and liberty of our people. Professor Charles Soludo is a seasoned technocrat, and an accomplished Igbo who should use his wealth of knowledge to develop our land.

‘We are willing to support him as long as he will not turn to be a willing instrument in the hands of our oppressors to persecute our people, especially Biafra agitators. We wish him success in office.”