The Media and Publicity Secretary of the Indigenous People
of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful has said that the group is ready for peace, if
only Nigeria is out for it.
“IPOB is ready for peace if Nigeria is out for peace, but so
far, NIGERIA has only proved it is out for violence”, he said in a statement.
Emma stated this in a statement obtained by Vanguard on
Friday. Powerful was reacting to a story titled: “Be ready to make peace – Kanu
tells IPOB supporters”. In the story, the lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor told
news in Owerri that Kanu instructed his members to avail themselves in the
ongoing peacemaking process.
His words: According
to Ejiofor said: “Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu deeply appeals to UmuChineke to
avail themselves of the peace initiative presently ongoing and not to be
distracted anymore. He further implored all UMUCHINEKE to keep their eyes on
the ball because enemies are struggling in vain to entrench disharmony.
“Onyendu reiterates
that the ongoing interventions towards peaceful coexistence must be respected,
encouraged and abided by. His call for unity among the entire UmuChineke at all
levels, who believe in his peaceful message cannot be overemphasised.
“Further, Onyendu extends his warm regards to millions of
his fans and followers who have equally remained consistently resolute and
focused. He is convinced that the present situation will only last a while and
he will emerge victoriously.
<p>”He also used the opportunity to offer special
prayers for me in commemoration of my birthday, as he believed most strongly
that the future is crystal bright and holds many good tidings. Consistent with
our usual request, we crave your unrelentless prayers and supplications to the
Almighty Chukwuokike Abiama. It will surely end in Praises,” Ejiofor said.
But reacting to the story, IPOB through Powerful opined:
“The attention of the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of
Biafra (IPOB) has been drawn to the laughable deliberate attempt to misrepresent
the message of our Leader to the IPOB family members.
“The fallacious reports in some national dailies that our
great leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU has asked IPOB members to embrace peace with
Nigeria is another attempt by our enemies to sow seed of disunity in our midst.
“They think they can report the messenger out of context and
possibly cause disaffection in the IPOB family but that antics can no longer
work. We are surprised at the mischievous twisting of a clear message from our
leader by the enemies of the struggle. Their aim is to create confusion and
cause disaffection in the IPOB family but they came too late.
“We therefore, want to put the record straight: What our leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU said was
that IPOB members should ensure
continued peace in the movement. He urged those who are trying to get
distracted to embrace peace in the movement and ensure the house is intact as a
family.
“Nnamdi KANU never called for anybody to relax but advised
family members worldwide to embrace peace within the family . We are ready for
peace if they need our peace. Those traitors trying to create confusion in the
family should be careful.
“Because IPOB is a peaceful non violent movement, our doors
are open for meaningful and sincere peaceful engagement with other
nationalities in Nigeria and even with the Nigeria government if Nigeria
government is ready for such peaceful engagement. We are human beings and cannot jeopardise our
honour and respect before the international community.
“But before we enter into any peaceful engagement with Nigeria, Nigeria must show us that it is
favourably disposed towards peace. IPOB is ready for peace if Nigeria is out
for peace, but so far, NIGERIA has only proved it is out for violence. But no matter how much they
persecute us, the Nigeria security agents cannot break our resolve to get
Biafra people liberated. Our leader only reiterated the need for IPOB members
to co-exist peacefully.”
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