The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has said that the May 30 sit-at-home remains sacrosanct across the South-East geopolitical zone, advising residents in the zone to stay at home in commemoration of “Biafra Heroes Day.”
The Daily Crucible reports that IPOB had earlier directed the West African Examination Council(WAEC) and the management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka to shift their already scheduled engagements for the day to allow the people celebrate their fallen heroes – those that died during the brutal three – year long civil war(1967 -1970).
In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Tuesday, said the remembrance of all those who fought for Biafra freedom and sovereignty remains imperative, and no government or security agency has any authority to harass any innocent person during the event.
Powerful stated that all social activities in Biafra Land remained banned on May 30.
According to him, markets, schools, banks, government, and private businesses are not permitted to open.
He said there would be a total lockdown of the entire South-East from 6am to 6mm on that day.
Powerful explained that all Biafran heroes and heroines must be remembered, including foreign nationald like Bruce Mayrock from the USA, who, he said, sacrificed his youthful age for Biafrans
The statement read, “The global family IPOB wishes to remind every person resident in Biafra territory that 30th May 2024 sit-at-home in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day is sacrosanct and we oblige everyone to abide by this order, its only one day, only Thursday, May 30, 2024 no other day.
“As long as Biafra Land is concerned, IPOB remains a very important state actor on the issues concerning Biafra. The remembrance of all those who fought for Biafra’s freedom and sovereignty remains imperative, and no government or security agency has any authority to harass any innocent person during that event.
“We are urging all state governors in Biafra Land to ensure the safety of persons and properties on that day. The students for WAEC on that day must put on their school uniform to identify themselves as WAEC candidates. We are not involved in criminal activities going on and we cannot stop our children from taking their exams.
“The Federal Government must understand that they cannot slaughter our heroes and, at the same time, stop us from mourning or remembering them. Those who died in the defence of our land from the extermination agenda of the Nigerian and British governments during the genocidal war of 1967–1970 are worthy to be remembered and celebrated.
“We remember and honour General Phillip Efiong, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Air raid Achuzie, Dr Frank Opigo, General Umunnakwe, Thomas Aguiyi Ironsi, Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, and many others who contributed immensely for us to live.
“Biafrans in the diaspora are advised to go and obtain permits to rally in their respective countries. We must tell the world the story of the Biafran genocidal war and the resilience of Biafran heroes. Our people must understand that Biafra is coming. We have crossed the Rubicon, and nothing will make us change our mind or diminish our resolve towards this fight for Biafra liberation.”
