The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday,
explained why Simon Ekpa may no longer continue as a broadcaster on Radio Biafra.
IPOB disclosed that Ekpa has refused to follow laid down
rules of operation in Radio Biafra, hence the need to discontinue with his
services.
Ekpa was engaged as one of the broadcasters on Radio Biafra,
shortly after the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB.
However, the group said Ekpa’s services may no longer be
needed because he has refused to sign the rules of engagement and code of
conduct guiding those broadcasting on Radio Biafra.
A statement by Emma Powerful, reads: “The global family of
the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great leader Mazi Nnamdi
Kanu has observed with regrets, that Mazi Simon Ekpa whom our leader Mazi
Nnamdi Kanu gave an appointment and duty to start broadcasting on Radio Biafra
doesn’t want to follow the laid down rules of operation in Radio Biafra. Our
leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu gave the directive while in detention but Mazi Simon
Ekpa has refused to follow the principles.
“Mazi Simon Ekpa has refused to sign the rules of engagement
and code of conduct guiding those broadcasting on Radio Biafra. We don’t
understand why Mazi Ekpa would not like to follow the steps of other
broadcasters on the platform who have since done the needful.
“IPOB is a big movement, and cannot just change the rules
because of one individual as this may set a bad precedence. Mazi Simon Ekpa is
hardworking Biafran whose immense contributions towards the restoration of
Biafra are highly appreciated, but for not signing the code of conduct as a
broadcaster on Radio Biafra, he may not continue to have the opportunity of
broadcating via the platform.
“This decision was not intended to ridicule or undermine
anyone but to prove to all that due process cannot be compromised in IPOB. IPOB
is a well structured movement where activities of members are regulated with
well-thoughtout rules. No one should act in a way that suggests that the laws
are meant for certain group of people.
“While Mazi Simon Ekpa has the right to make his broadcasts
on Facebook and other platforms of his choice, he may no longer broadcast on
Radio Biafra as one of the official broadcasters.”
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