The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will not enter into dialogue with anyone unless its leader Nnamdi Kanu is released from detention.
The group’s spokesman Emma Powerful stated this in a release on Thursday after Mr Kanu appeared in court for his re-arraignment on amended seven-count charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony.
“Our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu committed no crime to deserve persecution by the federal government that is openly hobnobbing with real terrorists and Fulani bandits but crushing peaceful agitators.
“We demand unconditional release of our Leader. He should not be in detention while real terrorists and mass murderers are parading freely on the streets,” the statement read.
The separatist group also demanded that the Federal Government should set a date for referendum on Biafra.
“Nigeria government should prepare a date for the referendum on Biafra for people to decide where to stay either in Biafra or Nigeria.Those who want to sabotage Biafra freedom should wait for the referendum date.
“IPOB demands nothing other than unconditional release of our great leader, Mazi Nnamdi KANU, and a date for the Biafra referendum.
“We are not interested in any dialogue unless our Leader, Mazi Nnamdi KANU is released before we can sit with anybody for discussion,” Emma Powerful said.
