The Anambra State government has
expressed its support for the decision of the Southeast governors forum to
proscribe the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The forum had proscribed the
activities of the pro-Biafra group after a violent clash of the group with
soldiers in Abia State last week.
The state government lent its
support, saying that it will fight to defend the people of the state from all
aggression, and has provided maximum security cover for places of worship of
all faiths, for housing settlements of non-indigenes, motor parks and all other
public places to guarantee the peace and safety of all.
Part of the press release signed
on behalf of the state government by the commissioner for information, Mr Tony
Nnachetta stated that, “Sequel to the decision of the South East Governors
forum which met on the 15th of September , 2017, at Enugu, where amongst other
decisions, was the proscription of the activities of Indigenous People of
Biafra IPOB, the Government of Anambra State wishes aligns itself with the
clarion call.
“In this regard, Government
reasserts to Ndi Anambra and all residents that there is no refuge or room for
mischief makers and anyone who wishes to distort the prevailing peace; and that
the Security agencies have assured that there will be no infiltration by such
persons or groups
“Maximum security cover is
provided for places of worship of all faiths, for housing settlements of
non-indigenes, motor parks and all other public places to guarantee the peace
and safety of all.
“The safety of Ndi Anambra and
all residents in Anambra, the security of their lives, properties and
environment are cardinal priorities of the Willie Obiano Administration which
has ensured that everyone goes about freely within our environment without let
or hindrance.”
The release stated that the state
government was determined to sustain this culture and its improved way of
living and is, therefore, appreciative of the peaceful conduct and
collaboration by all persons and agencies which has led to the acknowledgement
of Anambra being the safest State in Nigeria
It also stated its support for
the restructuring agenda as announced by the Governors Forum and encouraged Ndi
Anambra to articulate their thoughts to follow through on the issue.
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