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Nkpor Massacre: Obiano Apologises To IPOB, Says ‘I Am Innocent’
The governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano has tendered an unreserved apology to the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, over the killings of members of the group at Nkpor in Anambra state on May 30, 2016 during the 2016 Biafra Day.
At least 150 IPOB members were killed by the Army according to Amnesty International.
Speaking when he received members of the Biafran War Veterans at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Obiano said it was regrettable that such a number of Biafra agitators were massacred.
The Biafran War Veterans led by Joe Achuzia, were paying the governor a condolence visit over the death of his mother, Mrs. Christiana Obiano
Insisting that he could not have ordered the killing of those who voted for him in 2013 election, Obiano said that he has a mentality that guides him in issues of conviction which made him against all opinions and vehemence from federal authorities to still go ahead to bury those that died during the civil war, less than a year into the life span of his administration.
“Abuja was against my plan to bury the victims of Biafran war, there was a lot of opposition to it from security agencies but I went on to bury our dead war heroes.
As a young boy during the war, I knew what happened. I saw many dead bodies and I know the importance of according proper burial to the departed even more so those that departed in the painful and regrettable way as they did.
“So, I had to embrace all odds to bury them in an elaborate ceremony on the 12th of January 2015, less than one year into my administration. How then will I contemplate killing their off springs for the same reason of Biafra. I didn’t do that, I’m innocent of the name calling.”
Obiano revealed that the report given to him by the army following the incident claimed that nobody was killed.
However, when he visited Menax Hospital and St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, both in Onitsha, he discovered that people were killed and that some of those killed and the injured were taken out of the state to neighbouring states as very many of them came from outside Anambra state.
Obiano claimed that he volunteered to pay the hospital bills of the victims but some of them refused his offer. Regretting the actions and inactions that led to current agitation, Obiano said that he had told President Buhari that if what is being done for the North-East or close to it was done for the Igbos after the civil war, there would have been no agitation for Biafra today.
He pointed to impassable federal roads in the South-East, the issue of Second Niger Bridge and general lack of federal presence as viewed by the youths of Igboland made the longing for Biafra a recurring decimal.
In his remarks, the leader of the Biafran war veterans, Joe Achuzia, spoke extensively on the build up to the protest that led to the killings whose information he said he was privy to, recalled how he had spoken with the then Anambra State Commissioner of Police to request that they allow the agitators to stage a peaceful protest but noted that on the said day, the army who were not in the picture suddenly appeared and became trigger-happy in killing citizens they were meant to protect.
Achuzie, who is the leader of Council of Elders of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, pointed out that Governor Obiano has shown genuine commitment towards the people’s struggle by undertaking the burial of all Biafran soldiers that died during the Nigerian Civil War, noting that such a man cannot carry out such despicable action against his own people as was erroneously held by some Biafrans.
Prince TheSpectacular
August 10, 2017 at 7:41 pm
If he says he is innocent, that means he isn’t contrite yet. He has not apologized yet. He should rather claim responsibility, not absolve himself
Tochukwu Ndukwe Jnr George
August 10, 2017 at 12:35 pm
No peace for the wicked & total boycott on 18th November election
Paschal Legitimus
August 10, 2017 at 11:03 am
Hahahahahah onwebeghi ihe ifu u neva see anytin yet #NO_ELECTIONIN_ANAMBARA_ND_BIAFRA_LAND
Gloria Onyesoh
August 10, 2017 at 10:46 am
Innocent my foot. Eat your Apologies. Wicked and heartless man.
lezor lazor
August 10, 2017 at 10:21 am
No election
Chigbo Benjamin
August 10, 2017 at 9:05 am
Idiot, when the time is right nah Cain we go use wipe u till death
Gloria Onyesoh
August 10, 2017 at 10:45 am
Ha ha ha, l like that. Na better cain way dey use pepper rub 4 d body, so that e go enter well well for that his evil body.
Andy Victor
August 10, 2017 at 8:57 am
Na lie,this man face no look like a person wey apologise
Victor Eke Achonwa
August 10, 2017 at 8:50 am
Chai! Sorry for you, your apology is too late and came at a very wrong time. You connived, collided and colluded with the Nigerian government to lie and denied that you didn’t killed anybody. Why are you apologizing again now? Report yourself and the Nigerian government to the criminal court of Justice, UN, AU, ECOWAS, Amnesty International and other Human rights organization for prosecution if you are sincere enough that you’re sorry for the atrocities and violation of human rights and thereafter, you and the Nigerian government will bring back those lives you killed for no just cause or reasons
Gloria Onyesoh
August 10, 2017 at 10:49 am
Satan will punish this evil man
Philip Bright Simeon
August 10, 2017 at 8:11 am
U don’t shoot at unarmed protesters.. Your apology will be accepted on just one condition.. U own the power to kill and u should also has the power to raise them.. So raise them from the grave that’s all.
Jack Obinna Okoye
August 10, 2017 at 7:54 am
It’s too late, IPOB decision stands as we agreed dat we will not be a partaker of Anambra state poll till referendum date is mentioned.
Obianu u can take ur apology to d graves of innocent Biafrans u killed just to pls ur slave master.
Mirabel George
August 10, 2017 at 7:51 am
Is too late and apology will never bring back the dead to life. No election in Anambra state.
Ogbebe Michael Ogbebe
August 10, 2017 at 7:46 am
trash wicked idiot
Osita Okoye
August 10, 2017 at 7:45 am
Means he promised to resurrect them to live to come and vote,hallelujah
Chinedu Ugwu
August 10, 2017 at 7:40 am
Lie
Uwakwe Jane
August 10, 2017 at 7:38 am
It’s too late, you must pay for your sins.
Faddy Valine
August 10, 2017 at 7:33 am
Fuck you with your apology go and bring those our brothers and sisters then we can listen to you.idiot
Maazi Daniel Chimezie
August 10, 2017 at 7:28 am
Apologies can’t bring back the dead, so we need it not. We can only pay them back with Biafra freedom! When we restore Biafra, their soul will rest in peace.
Moses Ikechukwu
August 10, 2017 at 7:09 am
We must continue, zoo call Nigeria must fall
Michael Chukwuemeka
August 10, 2017 at 7:03 am
you are the chief security officer of anambra state, then and now. so you are guilty.
Victor Ude
August 10, 2017 at 7:02 am
The blood that you murdered must speak against you and Chukwu Okike Abiama must fire you with Thunder. Bloodish Obiawusa
Tony Okwuosa
August 10, 2017 at 6:53 am
Because of election
Chukwunanu Ajuru Samuel
August 10, 2017 at 6:43 am
Story
Tobest Goddyson
August 10, 2017 at 6:20 am
Willi Guilty Obiano
Chris John
August 10, 2017 at 6:18 am
It’s too late, you did it for political reasons
Amaka Ezebunanwa
August 10, 2017 at 5:52 am
Why are u so much interest for power. U say IPOB did not has power to stop ur election. No problem . we the mass are IPOB.
Ugwu Brendan Onyebuchi
August 10, 2017 at 5:38 am
Where do we start to forgive you,after the killing you collaborate with the zoo government to lie against our people,so now because of election you are now realise your past mistake,no way.
Biafra
August 10, 2017 at 6:36 am
Since 2016 you are just remembering it now because of election.
Uchenna Jude Chijioke
August 10, 2017 at 5:12 am
Go and bring back those people you killed.
Ime Favour Ime
August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
Medicine after death
Friday Ugah
August 10, 2017 at 4:59 am
Too late
Stanley Johnmartin
August 10, 2017 at 4:56 am
NO ELECTION…. IDIOT APOLOGIZED AFTER PICKING FORM IN ABUJA FOR THE NEXT ELECTION…. THUNDER FIRE U
Ejike Ali
August 10, 2017 at 4:55 am
Chaiiii U never seen anything.
Ugochukwu Aninweze
August 10, 2017 at 3:49 am
Chukwu okike abiama thank you for your son nnamdi kanu you give to us this time ,may you protect him ,isee
Jerom Chisom Paul
August 10, 2017 at 3:22 am
You will be charged and tried by a competent court to prove your innocency.
Ude Tinauchenna
August 10, 2017 at 2:45 am
Mumu obiano an innocent
Simeon Okolieaboh
August 10, 2017 at 12:13 am
No election
Golden Heart
August 9, 2017 at 11:26 pm
I thought he was bragging saying there must be elections and IPOB will not stop it while is he begging now
Henry-Paloka Adimonye
August 9, 2017 at 11:08 pm
Its Biafra or nothing , “NO ELECTION”
Amos Nnamani
August 9, 2017 at 11:05 pm
obi you must be punished drunker
Zahradeen Skinny
August 9, 2017 at 11:03 pm
d more u animals say no election d more u fools keep dyin.. so keep singin.. animals
Amos Nnamani
August 9, 2017 at 11:10 pm
foolish monkey is here
Star Pretty
August 10, 2017 at 12:39 am
Ok that is why you are killing abi time will tell ok
Star Pretty
August 10, 2017 at 12:39 am
Ogechi Constance
August 10, 2017 at 4:34 am
God forsaken murderous fool
Iwuji CHukwuebuka
August 10, 2017 at 6:31 am
What did GOD said in HIS commandment,nw i knw dat u guys are nt serving the living GOD as u claim 2.That y u rejected JESUS who paid ur price.GOD is watching.We are like children of isreal in the land of egypt,but one the the nigerians we see 2day we shall see them no more.
Victor Ude
August 10, 2017 at 6:56 am
You are a fool at fourty
Livinus Agim
August 9, 2017 at 10:54 pm
Power belongs to the people that knows their right and resist evilmen.
Eze Chinecherem
August 9, 2017 at 11:34 pm
No election mind you
Conquest Daniel
August 9, 2017 at 10:32 pm
On biafra mandate we stand
Vincent Chukwuemeka Nwizu
August 9, 2017 at 10:24 pm
Williams Innocent Oboiano.
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
August 9, 2017 at 10:19 pm
Chief Murder of biafrans if you are innocent why apologies to ipob the same people you slaughtered on the street
Solomon Chukwuemeka
August 9, 2017 at 10:09 pm
obi 4 how far?
Mbachu Chukwudi
August 9, 2017 at 10:05 pm
IPOB shouldn’t take dis guy serious. Did the killings happen today? Why haven’t he apologised all diz while?
Becos we said “NO ELECTION” until referendum is conducted
Ever Ibe
August 9, 2017 at 10:02 pm
ONUKWU!
Princechinedu Peters
August 9, 2017 at 9:58 pm
So ur name is not willi obiano again is now innocent obiano hahahaha inukwa
Godwin M Odigbo
August 9, 2017 at 9:54 pm
No election in anambra
Damian Chijioke
August 9, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Can a leopard change it skin ? Obi di aghugho enweghi ngwota.
Patrick Chibuike Uwakwe
August 9, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Biafra restoration is paramount
Engr Uba Uchechukwu Ferdinand
August 9, 2017 at 9:44 pm
Nonsense, no election in anambra state that is final
Afamefuna Kenneth
August 9, 2017 at 9:41 pm
YOUR NAME IS NOW #INNOCENT #OBIANO
Uche Ndukwu
August 9, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Election time ! Apology time !! No election !!!
Itz MrErnest
August 9, 2017 at 9:36 pm
BETTER OOOO
Sunday Egbe
August 9, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Chika Okonkwo
August 9, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Chi efo
Sunday Egbe
August 9, 2017 at 9:34 pm
Sunday Egbe
August 9, 2017 at 9:33 pm
Abubakar Ahmad
August 9, 2017 at 9:33 pm
They are saying they will boycott election not knowing the negative effect it has, state of emergency would be declare
Sunday Egbe
August 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm
Zahradeen Skinny
August 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm
u must b mad for apologizin. kill more thousands notin will hapun
Chika Okonkwo
August 9, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Blood suckin demon lik u
Sunday Egbe
August 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm
Shijja'uddeen Yahaya Sfn
August 9, 2017 at 9:29 pm
why are u apologizing animals?you must be mad for that
Emmanuel Chukwuebuka
August 9, 2017 at 9:29 pm
No need sir
Alaeze Kingsley
August 9, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Who is guilty Mr innocent?
Chinedu Stanley
August 9, 2017 at 9:22 pm
No election please everyone just type no election please
Prince Adubasim Ifeanyichukwu Hezekia
August 9, 2017 at 9:21 pm
Sorry
Eva Best
August 9, 2017 at 9:20 pm
Ok, innocent obiano
Chisom Victor Onyibor JP
August 9, 2017 at 9:20 pm
Apologies accepted but no election in Biafra land
Prince Onyia
August 9, 2017 at 9:19 pm
It’s too late
Sagacious Sunday Isaiah
August 9, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Because of election Abi, come 2019 all igbo politician n ohaneze ll beg n apologize IPOB but its already late.