Biafra Nations Youth League,
BNYL, says it has commenced “grassroots referendum programs in South South
communities.”
BNYL disclosed that the event had
in attendance, “Chiefs, elders and war veterans.”
In a statement on Monday, leader
of the group, Princewill Obuka said he and “other members of the group are
currently on the grassroots engagements in Onna, Akwa Ibom State.”
The group had earlier stated
that it would commence referendum activities today.
Obuka had stated that the date
was “chosen as it marked the anniversary of the death of General Philip
Effiong, Biafra second in command who after declaring a cease fire, surrendered
Biafra.”
This comes amid warning by
President Mohammadu Buhari directing security agencies in Akwa Ibom State
to clamp down on secessionists.
The President gave the directive
in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the 22nd and 23rd combined convocation of the
University of Uyo (UNIUYO).
Represented by the Minister of
State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwuka, Buhari warned that, “the Federal
Government will never condone and tolerate incendiary remarks from any person
or group of persons, which are meant to harass, intimidate, cause fear and
spread hate, no matter how highly placed such a person is.”
“Law enforcement agencies should
fish out people who put out inciting statements, instigate civil disobedience,
broadcast hate speeches or stir up strife, riot and rebellion and bring them to
book”, he stressed.
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