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Biafra: IPOB Finally Gives Condition For Peace With FG, S’East Governors
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has given conditions for lasting peace with the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,South East governors and Nigeria in general.
The group on Sunday met with the highest Igbo socio-cultural association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and leadership of the Prof Ben Nwabueze-led Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), demanding the unconditional de-proscription of the group labelled “terrorist” organization, insisting it was part of the terms for peace with the federal government and southeast governors.
Also, IPOB demanded an end to all criminal prosecutions of their members arrested in various parts of the country over their self-determination agitation as well as the recognition of rights of individuals as contained in the Nigerian constitution.
During a meeting held at Prof. Nwabueze’s countryhome in Atani, Ogbaru local government council, Anambra state, the organization also demanded compensation for all IPOB members killed during the last Operation Python Dance in the southeast and the prosecution of security men that murdered them.
They reportedly were said to have demanded an end to the constant and indiscriminate harassment and arrest of its members in any part of the country by security operatives.
It was gathered that during the meeting, IPOB was said to have noted that in all the prosecution made so far against its members, none had been found guilty or convicted for crimes, insisting that “since the Ohanaeze and Southeast governors gathered together to proscribed the group, they should also gather together to de-proscribe it”
Although the IPOB team to the meeting from Germany led by their General Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, had staged a mild walk out from the meeting following what they regarded as poor presentation and acceptance of their demands by the Ohanaeze leadership to the meeting, it was however agreed that another meeting involving the five governors of the zone would be held in Enugu on August 8, where the issues would further be deliberated.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Constitutional lawyer and elder statesman, Prof. Nwabueze noted that the de-proscription of the organization as a “terrorist” one was key among other demands presented at the meeting.
He stated that the Igbo leaders of the Thought and Ohanaeze leadership have agreed in principle to do all within their power to ensure that the organization was de-proscribed, adding that it would guarantee peace in the country.
Nwabueze, who stated that Ndigbo was desirous for the peace, unity and development of the country, said such was not achievable with the level of disenchantment in the land by various groups.
According to him, this was part of the reasons why Ndigbo was pursuing for the restructuring of the country, adding that should the country be restructured, agitation for secession would automatically be checkmated.
He said: “This is what we told the IPOB members who attended the meeting in their number and made several demands. We will surely continue our discussions with them. That is why we are involving the governors of the zone and calling for another meeting in Enugu on August 8 to enable continue. We had met some days ago in Enugu with the leadership of IPOB and that was where we agreed for a ceasefire on attacks on Ohanaeze leadership and the rest of the country. I am happy to report that they have abided by the terms of that agreement and are willing to discuss further.”
Nwabueze who was flanked during the briefing by Ohanaeze President General, Chief Nnia Nwodo and Bishop Emeritus, Rt Revd Maxwell Anikwenwa, leaders of Jewish worshippers among others, restated that Ndigbo were not interested in producing a president for the country in its present political structure.
He said that it would be difficult for such a president from Igbo extraction or any other ethnic group in Nigeria to function effectively, hence the need for quick restructuring of the country to avoid total collapse.
He said the meeting affirmed the need for rotation of the office of the president as it would give a sense of belonging to all the geo-political zones.
Anonymous
August 9, 2018 at 5:43 am
We need Biafra n freedom
Anonymous
August 7, 2018 at 10:38 am
This is rubbish!
Anonymous
August 7, 2018 at 10:36 am
Only biafra referumdum is d answer
Anonymous
August 7, 2018 at 9:13 am
Fake news
Anonymous
August 7, 2018 at 5:25 am
Biafra must be restored .God’s mandate, whether British/pharaoh of Nigeria like it or not.
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 7:18 pm
This oriental times has been idotrated . Is iopb having meeting with ohanaeze or federal government? Why is this platform publishing deceitvey news? Ipob is formidable and are the only people that has the road map of biafra . God bless nnandi kanu wherever he is and his descendant
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:58 pm
I pity those who put their faith in IPOB. They took Nnamdi Kanu to a one chance bus stop & left him there. Or can we say Kanu misled IPOB making them believe he had a watertight workable strategy & plan B, which in fact he hadn’t. Now, both are left disappointed with each other: Kanu feeling abandoned by IPOB, while IPOB feeling misled by Kanu that he had a workable strategy that would make Biafra a reality. Now, the chickens have come home to roost. Kanu caged, IPOB stranded, their gullible agitators demoralised & direction less. To make matters worst, elections are approaching, and the SE region is not only politically confused but direction-less.
The youths, on the urging of IPOB/Kanu, have abused & insulted every other tribe, region & religion, to the point of wasting the goodwill Igbo political leaders had previously over the years. The youths insulted their leaders, elders & politicians, but could not provide alternative leadership for the SE. One could say, with much credibility, that of all the geo political zones, it is the SE that does not have a leadership that could steer the political direction of the region. They claim this weakness as republicanism, and somehow proud of it. But within the Nigerian political context, it has served them well. Any society that does not recognise/respect age, traditional leadership is bound to find its ship drifting. IPOB/ Kanu destroyed established SE leadership & replaced it with chaos. No matter, his faulty it was, it was & still is much better than the chaotic void which IPOB/ Kanu created.
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:40 pm
BUT Federal government led by APC and Buhari will never accept this condition. I know the tyrant in Buhari. #AFAU
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:25 pm
Lies from the pit
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:22 pm
Cowards, not that Biafra is at the door post, you want to back off….. Fools⛄⛄⛄⛄
Anonymous
August 9, 2018 at 5:46 am
You are a complete ignorant idiot, ipobs are not opportunist as you think, we are not backing off, idiot if you don’t know what to talk, keep your mouth shut
Anonymous
August 9, 2018 at 6:37 am
Tochukwu Osedum You are a foolish fool
Anonymous
August 9, 2018 at 6:37 am
Go and open another facebook account
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:07 pm
Our only condition is referendum.
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 5:40 pm
Hahaha
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Good
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Story
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 12:16 pm
No Peace With Ipob Until They Produce Nnamdi Kanu To Answer Charges.
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Has the Miyetti been summoned
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 5:59 pm
Cos Nigerians Kept Quiet Over It.
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 6:42 pm
OGA Makaxhika Karicha answer the question thrown on you. Hypocrite will definitely kill you. #AFAU
Anonymous
August 6, 2018 at 8:33 pm
What a beautiful bastard. Can your stupid idiot father do half of Wat he did? Can your stupid idiot father sacrifice his life for you or his family? Until you answer that then shut up that your gutter