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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have been warned by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, to maintain a stance of neutrality and abstain from unjustified meddling in the body’s affairs.
Such intrusion, according to Ohanaeze, is not just unsettling but also categorically unacceptable and merits harsh censure.
According to the pan-Igbo group, it is concerning to see that IPOB is being mislead by those who are unfortunately profiting from Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s protracted and unfair detention.
Ohanaeze claims that it is clear that some IPOB members have been isolated and are standing up for those involved in the IPOB leader’s own imprisonment.
The group distorted the original mission by extending its support to people who are not true members of the organization but are close to its leadership, according to a joint statement released on Tuesday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the spokesperson, Thompson Ohia.
The statement read: “We cannot overlook the shameful alignment of IPOB with certain Igbo leaders who seem intent on exploiting Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as a scapegoat for their own ulterior motives. The very individuals responsible for the violence against IPOB members are those whom IPOB now chooses to defend.
“This contradiction not only undermines the integrity of our collective struggle but also diminishes our shared vision for justice and equity.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to publicly inform the general populace of attempts to manipulate IPOB as a tool for blackmailing the leadership of our organization. We will resolutely decline to engage in any media disputes or controversies with the leadership of IPOB, particularly as they have been led to believe that attacking Ohanaeze Ndigbo will serve their cause.
“We challenge IPOB to exercise caution in its choices, for the individuals they currently support are, in fact, the enemies of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. These individuals are more invested in taking photographs alongside him in court rather than genuinely advocating for avenues that would facilitate his release.
“The ongoing violence against innocent youths, who are unjustly branded as IPOB terrorists, is a direct consequence of this misalignment. At this pivotal moment, we implore IPOB and all stakeholders within our community to reassess their alliances and redirect their efforts towards a united front against our true adversaries.
“Let us collectively strive for a future marked by clarity of purpose, unyielding commitment to justice, and profound respect for the sanctity of our shared heritage.”
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