Spokesperson of the splinter group, Chima Phillip Effiong Osuji, said the decision to break away as taken at an emergency meeting convened by some disaffected members of IPOB on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Aba, Abia state,.”
“It was resolved that due to the rigid and fatalistic position of the Nnamdi Kanu- led IPOB, several of us with like minds shall breakaway and form The Rebranded Indigenous People of Biafra, TRIPOB,” he stated.
The new group said that Biafra would not be a reality and on October, 1, 2016, would set ablaze the Biafra flag in Abuja, recite the national anthem and pledge to Nigeria, while the spirit and intent of Biafra will be pursued inside the Nigerian nation.
“TRIPOB now sees the Biafra question from a different perspective. Biafra will now become to us a powerful metaphor for change, development and greatness of the Igbos inside a united Nigeria, where the South East axis will be a utopia from the sheer determination borne out of the Biafra metaphor.
“We believe in being a part of a united Nigeria, and a new way of thinking, where the victim mentality will no longer be acceptable,” it asserted. The group added: “We have accepted the fact that the Biafra Republic is not a reality but an anachronism, and doubt that the South -South region will become a part of a Biafra Republic, except by force; after a declaration of another civil war.”
“That the lessons and history of the civil war will only reinforce the belief in ourselves to reach the zenith in this great country, Nigeria, where opportunities abound for every one regardless of tribe or religion, and even where such narrow sentiments exist, we will not see ourselves as victims, Never,” The group added.
It declared: “In view of this new mind-set, members of the TRIPOB and any new defectors will on October 1, 2016, make a public denunciation of a secessionist Biafra Republic at the Eagle Square, Abuja.”
“The event will also include recitation of the pledge to Nigeria, our country, singing of the national anthem, followed by a solemn burning of the Biafra flag and unveiling a new Biafra flag representing pride, change, potential and spirit of the Igbo race which can thrive anywhere in the world. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteWhat ever name u call yourself, u are fools and betrayals. I cried for betrayals like u. Am not surprised, that's the same way the buharism is dividing the Niger Deltans. Bulgari, whether U share money to divide the pressure group or not u have David the country sinc your inception. So leave who say she(country)want to go her own way to go. Marriage is not by force.
ReplyDeleteBiafra a metaphor for change? Buffoons must be sponsored. Anyone above retard IQ knows in negotiations you can settle for that but not to start your negotiations from such a weak angle or your zookeeper will give you nothing. Hungry sellouts. How many pieces of silver where you paid or are you a sycophant or a voluntary job?
ReplyDeleteI believe this stand by this new group if pursued with all sense of seriousness and sincerity will see the Southeast better for it. They are a very resourceful people and only need to look inward to see how great and the strategic position they can occupy in this great nation. They can make themselves a force to be reckoned with by harnessing all d potentials they have. Instead of playing d victim, make use of d situation and become the victor and you won't be a push over but a force to be reckoned with.
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