Nnamdi Kanu
If
anyone thought the Nnamdi Kanu is scared to go back to prison or
continue with the agitation of Biafra Republic, then he should re-think
as the IPOB leader makes new revelations.
As part of his consultations towards the agitation for Biafra
Republic, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu,
Monday, in Owerri, the Imo State capital, met with the Prof. Uzodinma
Nwala-led Alaigbo Development Foundation.
Alaigbo Development Foundation is a pan-Igbo organisation composed
of some accomplished Igbo professionals, academics and the
intelligentsia at home and in the diaspora with interest in Igbo cause.
Speaking shortly after, Kanu described it as “a family meeting,” saying: “I told them that I will update them periodically on what we are doing.”
According to Vanguard, the IPOB leader expressed delight that the
Igbo elite had woken from their slumber and come to terms with realities
over the need for the race to unite and take their destiny in their
hands.
He said: “I am glad that the elite are coming on board. We are
all elite, including the carpenter and the mechanic by the road side,
who have understanding of the times, as long as they can make sense and
articulate their viewpoints and channel them towards emancipating our
people.
“Elitism is not purely about academics; it has to do with being
able to articulate a sense of purpose for a people and pursuing it
doggedly.”
While speaking further on the agenda of the meeting, Kanu said “it was a family meeting and not for public consumption,” adding that it was very fruitful.
According to him, the outcome of the meeting “will guide us in our efforts towards restoring Biafra.”
On what he discussed with South-East Governors, Kanu said he
outlined his demands to them for onward transmission to the Federal
Government.
He also vowed never to compromise his position on the independence
of Biafra, which he said was non-negotiable as any other thing to the
contrary would amount to betrayal.
He said: “I laid down before the governors what we want from
the Federal Government, and that is the restoration of the Republic of
Biafra.
“Nothing has changed; our position is still the same. What we
want is referendum on Biafra. We have told them what we want, and we
cannot compromise that position.So, let them convey same to the Federal
Government.”
He said that he has a lot of respect for the Igbo elders but said
that “no amount of pressure or persuasion” would make him drop the
agitation for Biafra “because that is why I was born.”
Kanu urged Biafrans all over the world to remain resolute,
determined and focused on the struggle, expressing the confidence that
Biafra would soon be realized.
He insisted on boycotting the November 18 governorship election in
Anambra, pointing out that henceforth, there would be no more elections
in any Biafra soil until the Federal Government conducts referendum on
Biafra.
On the media reports that he had gone underground following moves
by the Federal Government to re-arrest him, Kanu declared that he would
never go into hiding because he was never moved by threats.
“Nigeria should be afraid of me and not me afraid of it. The
media should not be reporting falsehood but should remain objective and
accurate in their reportage of events,” he said.
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