IPOB cancels one week sit at home order in anambra

Ahead of the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State, the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) agreed to cance week sit-at-home order in the state.

Earlier, IPOB had announced a one-week sit-at-home order in protest against the continuous detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the federal government.

The IPOB spokesman made the announcement in a statement less for the enforcement of the order, citing its non partisan position.

He said the leadership of IPOB is interested in achieving its referendum through peaceful agitation and self determination, adding that residents of the state are free to go to the polls and exercise their franchise peacefully.

The group explained that it decided to review its earlier stand, following the intervention of elders, traditional and religious leaders in their agitation for self determination.

The statement read, “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 (Friday) November 5 to November 10, 2021.”

The statement added: “IPOB leadership is only interested in our referendum and peaceful agitation for self determination, and can not 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 2021 and accordingly, chose a leader of their choice and should not be intimidated by anybody, group of persons or security agents.”

IPOB also asserted, “Anambrarians should vote and standby to protect their votes. No rigging of any kind will be tolerated in n 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.

“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.”