Connect with us

NEWS

We Biafrans Need, Cherish Referendum And Not Asylum, IPOB Tells UK Government

Published

on





The Indigenous People of Biafra says its victimised members do not want asylum from the British government.

IPOB said what it needs and appreciates most is a referendum that will accord a sovereign Biafran nation to its members.

The separatist group said this while reacting to the promise by the United Kingdom to grant asylum to IPOB members hounded by the Nigerian government, according to Sahara Reporters report.

Advertisement

The Igbo National Council (INC) on Monday said the United Kingdom wanted to appease the Igbo people, over the wrongs done to them.

INC President, Chilos Godsent, said this in Owerri, Imo State, while reacting to the report that the United Kingdom was planning to grant asylum to alleged persecuted members of IPOB and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB.

Godsent said, “The only thing is that the UK is trying to address some of the anomalies targeted on the Igbo nation. They want the Igbo to feel pacified and believe that the UK is in for social justice. The UK wants to redeem its image. In the history of Nigeria, the UK has not shown any support for the Igbo nation. They know that things have fallen apart in Nigeria.”

Advertisement

Reacting on Tuesday, IPOB in a statement through its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful appreciated the British government for its gesture but declined the offer.

“We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ably led by our great and indomitable leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has noted with satisfaction the news that the United Kingdom has agreed to grant asylum to persecuted Biafra agitators resident in the UK.

“While we commend them for this bold initiative, we wish to most graciously remind them that what we Biafrans need and cherish the most is a referendum and not asylum in the UK. We are tired of living in bondage in the devilish contraption called Nigeria they single-handedly created.

Advertisement

“We would not wish our children, now and generations unborn, to share the same geo-political space with those that reward terrorists and criminalise law-abiding citizens. We particularly thank the UK government for confirming what the rest of the civilized world already know that the great IPOB worldwide family are not terrorists but peaceful agitators and freedom fighters.

“That Nigeria is a country run by terrorists for the benefit of terrorists has been confirmed by this noble move by the United Kingdom. Aso Rock, the seat of power in Nigeria is a terrorist haven with serving ministers who are openly sympathetic to terrorists and their activities, coming and going as they please, while freedom fighters are languishing in jail.
“We want freedom, not asylum,” IPOB said.

Advertisement
COMMUNITY REPORT19 minutes ago

Agency to Eliminate Malaria on the Offing as Sen. Nwoko Makes Compelling Case for Bill at Public Hearing

NEWS2 hours ago

Coalition Protests Against Otuaro-led Amnesty Office, Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ‘Widespread Corruption’

OPINION2 hours ago

MORE REASONS WHY WE NEED ANIOMA STATE, BY OGBUESHI GODFREY ODOGWU

FEATURED3 hours ago

Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi to Stay Away from Edo Without Security Clearance to Visit

FEATURED11 hours ago

Aso Rock’s Bombshell: Gambari Reveals How Buhari’s Cabal Exploited His Weak Moments and Their Secret Tactics

COMMUNITY REPORT16 hours ago

Family Announces Funeral Arrangements for Oromoni’s Wife

SunTrust Bank
FEATURED18 hours ago

‘How SunTrust Bank Executives Allegedly Colluded With Aisha Achimugu to Facilitate $12 Million Fraud in ‘Oil Block Acquisition Deal’

FEATURED24 hours ago

CDS Urges Community Ownership of National Assets, Commends PINL on Zero Infractions

COMMUNITY REPORT1 day ago

One Year in Office: Isoko North Chairman Vows to Deliver Lasting Devt, Thanks Gov Oborevwori

METRO1 day ago

Ned Nwoko Meets PSC’s Echelon, Highlights Need for Inclusive Policing and Institutional Reforms

FEATURED1 day ago

Court Convicts Man for Failing to Declare $420,900 and Over N653 Million in Cash

FEATURED1 day ago

Yahaya Bello Loses Bid for Overseas Medical Trip in Alleged N110.4bn Fraud Case

FEATURED1 day ago

Nigerian Court Jails 15 Chinese for Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos

FEATURED1 day ago

Ned Nwoko, Senate Leadership Pay Condolence Visit to Buhari’s Family in Daura

Warri-Itakpe Train service
FEATURED2 days ago

Warri-Itakpe Train Service Suspended Over ‘Unforeseen Technical Challenges’

Advertisement
Advertisement