IPOB Bans Celebration Of Nigerian Independence In Biafra Land
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reiterated its ban on the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day in Igboland, warning Biafrans worldwide to avoid participating in any festivities marking the occasion.
... Describes Nigeria's freedom from Britain in 1960 as "flag independence"
...Asks parents not to allow their children to be sacrificed for a country that considers them as sub-human.
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has renewed it's ban on the celebration of Nigerian independence in Igboland.
IPOB made this known in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful on Monday.
The statement read, "The Directorate of State, DOS, of the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, wish to remind Biafrans at home and in the diaspora that the ban on the celebration of the Zoo Nigeria annual October 1st Independence Day by Biafrans is still in force. As a Biafran, you're to avoid any Nigeria Independence celebration globally.
"IPOB calls on Biafrans globally to go about their normal business because we are not part of Nigeria and have nothing to do with their British flag independence of 1960. We are aware that some prominent Igbo men and women played pivotal roles in securing the flag independence that Nigeria celebrates annually on every October 1st, however, such independence has taken more blood of Ndigbo to maintain than any other ethnic group in Nigeria.
"Biafrans have decided to reject the bloody flag independence of Nigeria and work for the restoration of a true united and prosperous Independent State of Biafra. Therefore, every Biafran should reject this Nigerian forced unity as we look forward to celebrating the Biafra independence soon.
Ndigbo must adhere to this clarion call to stop every activity concerning Nigeria independence tomorrow. There shall be no flying of Nigerian flags in Biafra territory. "There shall be no independence activity for students in Biafra land. Everyone should go about their businesses or use that Day for family quality time and rest at home for those who may chose not to go for their work and business.
"IPOB is not joking with the restoration of Biafra freedom and sovereignty. Do not make yourself an enemy of the struggle by participating in Nigeria flag independence celebrations tomorrow.
"Parents and guardians must not allow their children to go for any Nigerian independence activities tomorrow.
"We are monitoring everywhere in Biafra land. As an Igbo parent, do not allow your children to be sacrificed for a country that considers them less of a human."
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