Politics
Nigeria Accuses France, UK Of Supporting IPOB
The Federal Government spoke yesterday of an international dimension to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) crisis.
It accused the United Kingdom of doing very little about its complaint that Biafra Radio was broadcasting from its territory.
Besides, said the government, the bulk of IPOB’s funding from its diaspora supporters is sent through France.
Information Minister Lai Mohammed, who stated this yesterday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, added that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s belligerent attitude and the violence the group employed could not be overlooked by any government.
The minister said: “Let me tell you, the financial headquarters is in France, we know, but you see, can you as a government stop sending money to your parents? You have to block the sources of finance that is what I said recently.
“It is incontrovertible that some people in the diaspora contribute money to IPOB. We know this as a fact. Again, there are a few knotty diplomatic issues which you need to skip. For instance, who does not know that the IPOB internal radio is located in London? We know the diplomatic moves we have been taking and approaching the UK, all the damage it has done; but they don’t see it that way. For them, it is about freedom of expression.
“If we have a person in Nigeria openly soliciting arms to come and fight the UK, what would you think of it. Would you consider that freedom of expression? And this is a country that also has had a history; what did the Irish Republican Army (IRA) do to be labelled a terrorist organisation? They were planting bombs, they were fighting the British army.
“I don’t want any diplomatic row. We know for a fact where the funding is coming from and we are going to stop them but it is difficult to stop them and we have been working on it and we will not stop.”
On those financing IPOB, the minister said: “We have the records; we know IPOB collects money from many people from the diaspora, they collect money from many people in Nigeria. They collect money from some foreign countries; this is clear.
”I think this is not rocket science. Any treasury looter would do everything possible to distract the government. If by any act, God forbid it, Nigeria is today engulfed in war, and Nigeria is now involved in trying to quell unrest, will the courts be spared? What would be the first priority of government? It will be to quell that riot, so it is a way of distraction to ensure that government is not focused.
Mohammed added: “Let me state clearly that it is within the rights of individuals or groups to seek self-determination. But this pursuit has to be non-violent. Where any group crosses the line by engaging in violence, it risks being cut to size and that’s exactly what has happened to IPOB. I am not interested in the semantics or legality of troops deployment or the proscription of IPOB. All I know is that IPOB has engaged in terrorist activities, viz: Setting up parallel military and paramilitary organisations, clashing with the national army and attempting to seize rifles from soldiers, using weapons, such as machetes, molotov cocktails and sticks and mounting roadblocks to extort money from people, among others.
“To those who have engaged in semantics or legality, I ask: which country in the world will tolerate those activities I have listed above? Which national army will look the other way when it is being attacked by a band of thugs?
“For those who are fixated with legality, I have good news for them: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the process of proscribing IPOB, and the procedure is on as I speak. But I ask, if the President had been overly concerned with legality, where would Nigeria have been today? If attacks in the South-east had attracted reprisals elsewhere in the country, what would have happened?
“But for the quick action of governors in the South-east and the North, there would have been a conflagration of immense proportions.”
Mohammed praised the South-east governors for making it clear to IPOB that it has no support for its violent campaign.
“By their action, the governors have cut off the oxygen that IPOB needs to survive. If the elected governors of all the states in the South-east have banned the activities of IPOB, who then is the organisation fighting for?
“I did state, during my earlier interactions, that IPOB is a contraption against the Buhari Administration, and that it is being sponsored by those I call the Coalition of the Politically-Disgruntled and the Treasury Looters. I stand by that statement despite the noise emanating from the usual suspects. To quote the title of a James Hadley Chase novel, The Guilty Are Afraid, I will add: The guilty are always overly agitated. Good for them.”
The minister went on: “I think anybody who has watched Nnamdi Kanu’s videos anywhere he goes to, he openly solicits for arms and for funds. I have a lot of quotations from him as to the violence intention of IPOB; in one of his videos, he said if he is arrested, his boys should burn down the country, the same Kanu went on television a few days ago saying he was sleeping at about 4:30pm in his house in Umuahia and then some solders were making noise they were disturbing his sleep and his boys stopped them.
“I ask him which country in the world would tolerate this. Unfortunately, Nigerians, we have short memories, at times, or we intend to be very mischievous because this thing is being turned into the North is persecuting the Southeast or Muslims persecuting Christians. We have forgotten that in 1983 there was a group called Maitasine in Kano, they were crushed by the Shagari government, they were Muslims and northerners.
“When they relocated to Burukutu they were again crushed by Shagari. When Buhari became Head of State, the same Maitasine raised their heads, he chased them far into the Chad Republic as then Head of State, I remember that time he was accused by America of trying to expand Ghadafi’s agenda.
“Abacha in his own time dealt also with Maitasine and he was a Muslim. President Umaru Yar Adua in 2010 was on his way to the airport when he got a report about Boko Haram; he sent the army to go and destroy them; these were Muslims from the North dealing with essentially Islamic Muslim insurgencies.
“Anything about insurgence or terrorists act you don’t think about religion, you don’t think about ethnicity, you think about the unity of the country.
“But for me, do you want the President to wait for this to be put into law before you take action and stop looting or killing. Where will Nigeria be today if there is conflagration in Lagos or Kano? Like the Governor of Abia said yesterday, there are about 11million Igbo living outside the Southeast; that is not a small number; it’s not a joke,” he said.
In the minister’s view “Nigeria has been very lucky,as there would have been massive bloodshed if reprisals had taken place outside the Southeast and it didn’t take place because our traditional rulers, our governors and other leaders went out to pacify people and the kind of stories that has been trending on the social media has not helped things.” “As a matter of fact, there was one stating that a major general had been killed, not knowing that it was a retired major that was killed in Benue state over land matters; that would have set the entire country ablaze.”
He spoke of how the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister mobilised all the 17 graded traditional chiefs and emirs in Abuja to meet with all the stakeholders to prevent reprisal attacks.
“And they think it’s a joke; you can imagine what would have happened if the people of Kano or Kaduna had started retaliation. So, we are in a very dangerous situation and actually we are sitting on a keg of gunpowder. The peace that you are seeing is deceptive. We must continue to work on it and we must continue to counter this very untrue narrative.
“Is there anybody here who can tell me which part of Nigeria genocide is taking place it is not true but of course we are in the era of fake news and artificial intelligence where you can make a video of what is happening in Iraq super impose pictures in Nigeria and voices and send it. People are gullible, including some foreign countries.”
According to him, the Buhari administration will never stifle anybody’s freedom of expression.
Mohammed said: “On the basis of that, we have heard some funny bones saying that Nigeria should be expelled from the United Nations because they are perpetuating genocide. This government will not stifle anybody’s freedom of expression, but when you cross the line for the sake of national unity we won’t allow you.”
On Buhari’s approval of the IPOB proscription, Mohammed said: “There is a procedure for proscription. The President must sign the proclamation after which the Attorney General will follow the procedure which he is doing.”
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Anyanwu IK
September 22, 2017 at 8:40 am
Fulani herdsmen is a charity organisation. Prescribing IPOB as a terror group is another mistake by this government because terrorist don’t vote and they want them to vote. This is coming to backfire on FG. Education is power
Fadeke Hayford
September 22, 2017 at 7:45 am
This oriental just like fake news ,FG said their funding is from France not French govt but Igbo’s in France and uk
Ajah Jude Ucheokorie
September 21, 2017 at 10:30 pm
Iet them continue to Cray them go tair
Valentino Stylles
September 21, 2017 at 9:28 pm
They’re over 11 million Igbo people in the northern Nigeria, they’re over 11 million Igbos in the south south,
There are over 20 million Igbos in the east, but yet is there less than 10,000 Yoruba, Hausa and Fulani in the east “Biafra land”, do you people ever ask yourself why is that?? Maybe because there is nothing there for these people to survive on.. yet they can survive everywhere else and even In there own land.. You have to give the Biafrans or Ndigbo credit for they know how to survive anywhere on earth, many people may not like them and they also help your economy everywhere they go wow.. They’re actually special people, for God made them so.. May God give them what they deserve in time, for no war is needed in freedom and faith in God and love of life..
Fadeke Hayford
September 22, 2017 at 7:47 am
The reason is all other part of Nigeria are accommodating to Igbo’s but Igbo’s are hostile to them so they don’t want to settle in the east,if people aviod an area that means they are not accomodating
Chris Njoku
September 21, 2017 at 9:57 pm
Lai Mohammed who ever gave you this name should be awarded an Oscar because not lie you simply talk shit half of the time, if only the trash you vomit could convince a lizard, let alone a human. As for the French Embassy spokesperson, please be reminded that once again that there is no unity in nigeria. If there is, it is negotiable or you will be on the wrong side of history. South Africa and former Rhodesia ( now Zimbabwe). If you doubt the writer go and ask Mr Ian Smith or any of the Boers in South Africa.
Charles Osuigwe
September 21, 2017 at 8:33 pm
France, UK, now father terrorists for supporting Biafrans
Cassidy Aniede
September 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm
If they support IPOB is it bad? You people should go and sit down you don’t have case
Engine Onye'isiukwu N'ebu
September 21, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Foolish people France was once a tribe in Latin before they became independent and archived their territory and now they have a national identity. Wise people France. But In Africa the stupidity is way too much that they Nigerians will corrupt your intelligence the more you try to educate them. How daft can Nigerians be?
Enukaora-nwobi Bernard
September 21, 2017 at 6:50 pm
Buhari is sponsoring herdsmen you should have known that
Zitenwa Zik Ikokwu
September 21, 2017 at 6:49 pm
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Kingsley Ugochukwu Madukaiwe
September 21, 2017 at 6:16 pm
IPOB is Supported by the World…
Comr Ernest Favour
September 21, 2017 at 5:22 pm
They never see anything. Stupid politicians
McChuqs Kings
September 21, 2017 at 4:41 pm
So be it for now…
Akinnuoye Latif Sola
September 21, 2017 at 4:40 pm
When you are good at home your people will support you and outsiders will adore you.
Egu Ifeanyi
September 21, 2017 at 3:10 pm
Confused entity
Bashir Sani
September 21, 2017 at 2:54 pm
No wander.
Nonso Augustine
September 21, 2017 at 2:48 pm
This government is bring international war to people of nigeria.
Any body in nigeria need to be careful .
Lot of non educated men in government speak any how and they can bring free war to their people because of wot they speak .
They speak without thinking or reasoning .
I stand with nnamdi kanu.
I stand with ipob .
I stand with usa
I stand with good people in the world .
I stand with people who can say the true .
I stand with femi kayode.
I stand with my people .
I stand with love .
I stand with educated people who know how to use it and reason in Godly manner .
I stand with my Master Jesus .
Akwa Richard
September 21, 2017 at 2:34 pm
It’s now the so call FG has confirmed the separation of the South East to go.
Nelly Don
September 21, 2017 at 2:23 pm
All hail Biafra
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
September 21, 2017 at 1:50 pm
But the same Nigeria is supporting boko haram terrorist
Ojinika Odinaka
September 21, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Tell them dear…even arewa youth
Bishop Kingsley Onyekachi
September 21, 2017 at 1:50 pm
All hail Biafra
Mohammed Usman Abba
September 21, 2017 at 1:20 pm
“You are highly respected by world leaders, including myself. Your person has given your country a positive image.”
Antonio Gutteres, UN Sec- Gen to President Mohammadu Buhari.
Mohammed Usman Abba
September 21, 2017 at 1:39 pm
I though Nnandi KANU was a hero from southeast, but now I know he is coward
Ojinika Odinaka
September 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Sunday Clement
September 21, 2017 at 1:11 pm
And so what?
Olanma Iheme
September 21, 2017 at 1:07 pm
Niger is confuse nation
Josephat Nnacho
September 21, 2017 at 12:50 pm
God has come to put disaster that make truth come out.
Hope Chima Nwala
September 21, 2017 at 12:48 pm
All hail Biafra
Prince Ojilere
September 21, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Nkem , your are mad who are you? And who is ur father? Form biafraor Nigeria how much the give you, is you who is ndi ara and stupid ur family
Adaeze Jacklin Prosper
September 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm
Mtcheww
Chiedozie Ositadinma
September 21, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Oh! Really?
Nkem Mau Mau Obumselu
September 21, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Rubbish, don’t mind stupid people. Why can’t they come home and fight for their so cal biafra. Una dey another person’s country dey enjoy their country. Come home and support ur biafru. Fight for your biafru, ndi ara na acho onye ha ga egbu. I wish the president of that country will deport u guys.
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NO 17 OKETAKO OKE SOPIN IJEBU IGBO OGUN STATE NIGERIA
Chukwunwike Nwa Amawbia Egwuonwu
September 21, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Dem never see anything
Joshua Sunshine
September 21, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Funny
Annageende Samuel
September 21, 2017 at 12:06 pm
Godswill Uche
September 21, 2017 at 12:06 pm
If IPOB dey pain you,
Patrick Aneke
September 21, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Confusion everywhere
Chidiebere Aguigwom Laventure
September 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Soon they will tell you that prophet Mohammed is sponsoring ipob. The zoo government have no atom of shame.
Nnamdi Gentlelion
September 21, 2017 at 11:57 am
Burhari need to arrest coz hr is a repist
Kendrick Alpheus Victor
September 21, 2017 at 11:57 am
And then what’s their business
Mack Chanchin'g
September 21, 2017 at 11:56 am
it’s a lie all we need is freedom UK is not supporting Ipob
Mahmud Mamman
September 21, 2017 at 11:55 am
Kanu Must Be Kept In The Cage
Mahmud Mamman
September 21, 2017 at 11:54 am
Kanu Must Be Kept In The Cage
Dandy Alinso Bowy Impudential
September 21, 2017 at 11:52 am
its not a bad thing
Iykebest Solomoon
September 21, 2017 at 11:48 am
Up Biafra
Odili Chinedum Peter
September 21, 2017 at 11:45 am
hahahahahahaahahahahahahahaha
Glory Chukwu
September 21, 2017 at 11:42 am
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ibrahim Hassan Aso
September 21, 2017 at 11:41 am
Tell kanu 2 resume or resign
Aisha Muhammed
September 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm
A toh our mumu Don do
Ibrahim Hassan Aso
September 21, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Our mumu Don do….. Hahahahaha
Obaino D Tempoka
September 21, 2017 at 11:40 am
Idiotic youths of useless Nigeria, Buhari has borrowed upto 25billion dollar but hunger are still killing you idiots they, who will pay that money? You and your generation, time is coming when you will cook your child and eat it as food, it will start from you the idiot useless Nigeria youths that chosed fire instead water, dead brain old man instead of vibrant young man with common sense, You people have not seen anything yet.
Joseph John
September 21, 2017 at 11:53 am
Use ur head b4 u Post something on a social media
Ibrahim Hassan Aso
September 21, 2017 at 11:40 am
Hahahhahah
Christopher Ochini
September 21, 2017 at 11:39 am
Bh
Ray Okpaleke
September 21, 2017 at 11:38 am
All hail Biafra
Haters go and die period
Ogoshi Keana M. Otaki
September 21, 2017 at 11:38 am
So far in Nigeria, we have 3 terrorist group
1. Boko Haram headed by Shekau
2. Shite headed by Alzazzaky
3. IPOB headed by Nnamdi Kanu
Jude Oforma
September 21, 2017 at 11:41 am
What of Fulani helmsmen?
They are ambassadors of peace
Funny country
Ogoshi Keana M. Otaki
September 21, 2017 at 11:42 am
Jude Oforma, are u one of the terrorist in south east?
Jude Oforma
September 21, 2017 at 11:47 am
If killing of unarmed Biafra will make only Nigeria call me a terrorist
Yes I’m a full blooded terrorist
And I’m proud to b a terrorist
Ogoshi Keana M. Otaki
September 21, 2017 at 11:48 am
Hehehehehe. New terrorist group
Golden Wiche
September 21, 2017 at 11:48 am
You did not include AREWA YOUTH?
Jude Oforma
September 21, 2017 at 11:53 am
Arewa youth are from chad
Aisha Muhammed
September 21, 2017 at 11:56 am
Jude Oforma under Boko haram
Archimedes Perfect
September 21, 2017 at 11:37 am
buhari IS A DEAD TERRORIST,A RAPIST AND A AN OLD COWARD…
Aisha Muhammed
September 21, 2017 at 11:54 am
Fatima Ibrahim
September 21, 2017 at 12:06 pm
He’s 100%better than Ur Lousy nd Unpresentable Father
Nwachukwu Christabel Kelechi
September 21, 2017 at 11:37 am
Rubbish, if France and uk is supporting Ipob, which country is sponsoring BOKO HARAM
Wein Billy
September 21, 2017 at 11:46 am
Lolz
Aisha Muhammed
September 21, 2017 at 11:53 am
Fatima Ibrahim
September 21, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Jonathan knows better
SCALLYWAG!
Peter Chime
September 21, 2017 at 12:12 pm
WHAT IS A SCAM?
A scam is when Katsina state was carved out from Kano state and Kano has 44 local government areas and Katsina has 34 local government areas as well, please can historians tell me how many local government area Kano state has before Katsina state was created, if proper census will be conducted tomorrow it will be proved that Lagos state is more populous than Kano and Katsina state put together that is if cows are not counted, if you are still wondering why some people are running away from restructuring think no more… Good day brothers and sisters
Jude Oforma
September 21, 2017 at 11:36 am
I though it was Nigeria politicians
Nigeria is full of lies
U say something today
Tomorrow u change to another thing
Which means American and Israel are sponsoring Boko Haram
Lolzzz
Funny government
Sirleh G Ibrahim
September 21, 2017 at 11:33 am
Kanu is a disgrace to Humanity.
Ray Okpaleke
September 21, 2017 at 11:39 am
Your father
Ray Okpaleke
September 21, 2017 at 11:39 am
Lazy alamajeri
All hail Biafra
Mazinuel Emmanuel
September 21, 2017 at 11:42 am
Where did u copy that sentence from?
Okoye Samuel Ugochukwu
September 21, 2017 at 11:55 am
Mumu cow brain
Nnamdi Gentlelion
September 21, 2017 at 11:56 am
Alamajeri thank god you know the spelling of KANU coz your president burhari can not spell KANU,,,,,,burhari Is a disgrace to zoological republic of Nigeria
Sirleh G Ibrahim
September 21, 2017 at 11:58 am
Proudly Almajiri/Aboki in a high ranking position.
Mithras Love
September 21, 2017 at 11:58 am
U are a disgrace to ur father and ur father is a disgrace to his own father. Stupid idiot!!
Sirleh G Ibrahim
September 21, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Kingsley Oluchi
September 21, 2017 at 12:10 pm