The fact that the leader of the Nigerian separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi have never ceased to call for peace in the South East “is a serious indictment on the Buhari led federal government of Nigeria and all those behind the incarceration of the people`s hero.”
This is a case made against the federal government of Nigeria by a Biafran independence apologist, Barrister Williams Ukonu, the founder of the Biafran National Party (BNP) and a human rights activist.
Barr Ukonu, was reacting to a question from Clariform reporter about the new statement released on Monday by Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead legal counsel for the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In the statement, Kanu berated those behind the insecurity in the South East, while also beseeching the people of the zone to “snoop out the various hideouts of these marauders and flush them out without further ado.”
He said that the South East “is under siege by the presence of these criminal gangs, and they can no longer be tolerated.”
He went further to condemn those supporting or funding the activities of the criminal elements in the zone, while also noting that their activities have given a free reign to the Nigerian security agents in the zone.
He said “That anybody sending funds to the monsters/criminal gangs desecrating and terrorizing our land should count himself/themselves among those fueling the kidnapping, killings and violent crimes on our land, and should be reminded that the evil activities of these enemies of our people has given the Security Agencies the free ingress into our land.” Said Nnamdi Kanu.
The statement released on Monday in Abuja, is the latest from the IPOB founder who is on trial for treason and currently in the detention facility of Nigeria`s secret police, the Department of Security Services (DSS).
Mazi Kanu`s lead legal counsel, Barr Ejiofor is known to release a statement to the public after each routine visit by his legal team to meet with Kanu at the detention facility of the Department of State Services, DSS.
The routine visit is in compliance to a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, Abuja where Kanu is standing trial for treason against the Nigerian state.
Speaking further, Barr Ukonu condemned the Federal Government for not permitting the IPOB leader to personally address the people of the South East to urge calm and peace in the land.
“Remember that the current governor of Anambra state was working on getting MNK to publicly address to his people in Biafraland, which he accepted, but up till date Buhari and his cabals refused to let it happen.
“That’s because they are profiting from the insecurity that is pervading our lands. In fact, they are behind it. The case of unknown gunmen is a farce. It is a big sham. They are Nigerian security operatives or those they have recruited to do their evil bidding.”
NOTABLE QUOTES
The new statement by Barr Ifenayi Ejiofor, IPOB and Nnamdi Kanu`s lead council reads in part:
“The routine visit to our indefatigable Client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (Ohamadike Ndi Igbo) was conducted today, in line with the prevailing Court Order.
“As the D-Day is fast approaching, the need for final dotting of the ‘i’s’ and crossing the ‘t’s’ becomes compelling. Hence, today’s visit is substantially anchored on our last minute preparations. Onyendu is delighted with the level of preparedness as reported to him, and the anticipated positive outcome, come June 28th, 2022. Since our briefing was purely privileged, it shall remain private until the die is cast.
“Onyendu is profoundly enthused with the level of our peoples’ commitments towards reclaiming our land from the marauders desecrating our land. Onyendu specifically requested that UmuChineke be reminded as follows:
“That by virtue of what you represent, you should be Holy and behave holy at all times, and always be guided by his whiter than white preachings. That you should be seen to be real Children of God. That it is the responsibility of this generation to protect the next generation, hence, you should never indulge in any act capable of endangering the next generation.
“That anybody sending funds to the monsters/criminal gangs desecrating and terrorizing our land should count himself/themselves among those fueling the kidnapping, killings and violent crimes on our land, and should be reminded that the evil activities of these enemies of our people has given the Security Agencies the free ingress into our land.
“The downside resultant effect is that in the course of pursuing these monsters, they ended up abducting and whisking away our innocent sons and daughters caught up in the web.
“That the onerous task staring on the face of every UmuChineke now, is to join this formidable front to resist and eradicate all forms of crimes and criminalities on our land, and reclaim our Land. There must be total peace on our Land.
“That UmuChineke should snoop out the various hideouts of these marauders and flush them out without further ado. That our land is under siege by the presence of these criminal gangs, and they can no longer be tolerated. Total cleansing of our land is demanded. That our land is holy land and should be kept holy at all times.”
BACKGROUND
Clariform reported that on the 14th of May, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the current governor of Anambra State visited the DSS detention facility where the IPOB leader is detained by the Nigerian government. During the visit he discussed and agreed with Kanu to “personally broadcast to his followers to maintain the peace”
In a social media post, the governor personally confirmed this meeting, while noting the following:
“I visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, (Friday, 13th May, 2022) to felicitate with him and also as part of the wider consultations with critical stakeholders in search of lasting peace and security in the South East.
“He assured that if the opportunity arises, he will be glad to personally broadcast to his followers to maintain the peace.
Together, we shall restore peace, security and prosperity in Anambra and the Southeast.”
