Iwuanyanwu clarified that Ohanaeze has not received formal notification regarding Biafra Heroes Day
Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, remarked that the organization had not been formally informed about the Biafra Heroes Day planned by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
IPOB had announced that May 30th would be observed as a sit-at-home day across the five South-East states to honor the memories of Igbo people who died during the civil war of 1967 to 1970.
However, when contacted, Iwuanyanwu stated that he had not yet seen the IPOB statement and would need time to review it before reacting.
Meanwhile, a chieftain of Ohanaeze, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of IPOB-related issues, expressed concerns about the directive. He described it as potentially detrimental to the region, particularly for students taking exams.
The chieftain emphasized that while the celebration of Biafran Day was not opposed, frequent sit-at-home orders were causing disruptions. He urged security agencies to ensure the safety of students during the exams and called for enhanced security measures.
The police spokesperson in Anambra reassured residents of adequate security and encouraged them to go about their normal activities.
IPOB, in its statement, reiterated that May 30th would remain sacrosanct for the sit-at-home protest. The group emphasized the importance of remembering Biafran heroes and heroines who fought for freedom during the civil war.
While IPOB acknowledged the concerns raised, it urged people to participate in the sit-at-home protest peacefully. The group clarified that it had declared only one day of sit-at-home and disassociated itself from any criminal activities associated with the event.
Furthermore, IPOB urged Biafrans in the diaspora to obtain permits for rallies in their respective countries to raise awareness about the Biafra genocidal war and the resilience of Biafran heroes.
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