Leader of the Indigenous People
of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, says the demand for the secession of Igbos and
the entire South-East from Nigeria is because Nigeria is not functioning well
and can never function.
In a chat at his Father’s house in Umuahia, Abia state, Kanu said “Nothing seems to be working in Nigeria. There is pain and hardship everywhere. What we’re fighting (for) is not self-determination for the sake of it. It’s because Nigeria is not functioning and can never function.”
Kanu who was granted bail last
month, says he doesn’t care if he is flouting one of the terms for his bail
which prohibits him from granting media interviews.
“I don’t care. I can’t go outside to call for a press conference. I can’t go on Biafra Radio to broadcast. I can’t allow large (groups of) people to basically congregate outside to see me…it’s like asking me not to breathe,” he said.
Kanu decried the perceived
marginalization of the Igbos in Nigeria, saying that they have been prevented
from aspiring to assume important positions in the country such as President,
Inspector General of Police, Chief of Army Staff amongst others
“I’m not allowed to contest for the presidency of Nigeria because I’m Igbo. I’m not allowed to aspire to become the inspector general of police because I’m Igbo.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
“I’m not allowed to become chief of army staff because I’m Igbo. What sort of stupid country is that? Why would any idiot want me to be in that sort of country?” he quipped.
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