IPOB Advises South-Easterners Against Participating in Nationwide Protests Against Economic Hardship

 

IPOB Advises South-Easterners Against Participating in Nationwide Protests Against Economic Hardship

IPOB Advises South-Easterners Against Participating in Nationwide Protests Against Economic Hardship

The separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a directive urging individuals in the South-East region to refrain from joining the ongoing protests across Nigeria against the prevailing economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu's administration.


In a statement released on Tuesday by IPOB's spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group cautioned against organizing protests in the southeastern states, asserting that the Igbo community has disengaged from Nigerian affairs and awaits an opportunity to secede.


Powerful emphasized that initiating protests against economic hardship in the South-East would jeopardize the safety of Igbo individuals. The statement referenced previous accusations during the #EndSARS protests, where Igbo people were blamed for attempting to destabilize Nigeria through violence.


While acknowledging the economic struggles faced by Igbo individuals due to government policies, IPOB stressed the need to exercise caution and prioritize the pursuit of freedom for Biafra.


The group recommended that individuals or groups intending to protest against Nigeria's economic challenges should do so in the northern or western regions, highlighting the pressing security concerns and violence perpetrated by federal government agencies and terrorists in the South-East.


"We will not allow anyone or any group to use protests as a means to introduce further destabilization into our territory," the statement concluded.


IPOB's directive contrasts with the recent call by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, urging Igbo people not to participate in protests against the Tinubu-led government. While protests against rising living costs escalate across Nigeria, IPOB remains steadfast in its stance for Biafran independence, urging caution and strategic planning amidst the prevailing economic challenges.

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