The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has replied President Muhammadu Buhari on his final verdict for the referendum for Biafra independence.
Speaking with the journalists after his returning from a one-week working visit to the USA, Buhari has ruled out any chance of the IPOB to get a referendum of their own.
However, the group in a statement signed by Victoria. O. C. Agangan, said that the president by this singular act has exposed his fears, because it is no longer a fable but reality that Biafra is not far-fetched.
“Look here, Mr President, you have no choice in the matter, Biafra is on the move already and must be restored. If you think Biafrans are not worthy of a referendum, that peace that has deserted Nigeria since your fraudulent ascension to Aso Rock, will continue to elude your British creation ,” the statement reads.
“How can Buhari not see that even in chains and cell, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu controls the oars? He clearly has the peoples mandate and there is nothing you can do about it. He has led by example and has won over the heart of millions all over the world, including non Biafrans.
“This was evident in the way and manner the Free Nnamdi Kanu was launched all over the world, with Biafrans at home obeying the sit-at-home order.
“The trigger-happy soldiers were disappointed as they were denied blood to spill away as usual on September 23, 2016.”
The IPOB further added that Buhari must understand that Biafrans are not begging for referendum but are poised to take our freedom in every way possible.
The group said: “There was a time when it was a taboo to mention the name ‘Biafra’, but today the president of Nigeria cannot desist from mentioning her, the media/television stations are discussing her and newspapers are incomplete without mentioning Biafra.
“Who, can dispute that Biafra is here already? As Crimea left Ukraine for Russia, and they could not be stopped, so Biafra will eject from Nigeria in due course. No union is formed by force or under duress. Two cannot walk together except they agree.
“Mr Nigerian President, you cannot force us to be a part of your blood letting and blood filled Nigeria. Your will cannot be enforced on us, we will not succumb to threats.
“We are demanding and not begging for our legal rights as laid down by the United Nations, in which Nigeria is a signatory to. We hope to achieve this without options, there are many entrances and ways to the market.”
“Well, the Avengers have made it clear, no more oil to steal, Go and develop your own lands and let us be. Stop stealing from us, we do not need hookworms and tapeworms in our systems sucking up our wealth. Desist from talking dirty! Biafra is here to stay!”
The Nigerian president made the announcement barely 24 hours after a stay-at-home protest by the Biafran supporters in the eastern part of the country to express their displeasure with the All Progressives Congress led government.
Buhari who has just returned back to the country from the United States of America, where he attended the 71st United Nations General Assembly, restated his determination that the Biafrans are not getting any referendum.
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