A coalition of pro-Biafra groups numbering 13 on Saturday gathered at the home of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, in Nnewi, Anambra State in a bid to chart a new path for its agitation for the realization of Biafra. The agitators, who held prayer session before having prolonged discussion, insisted that there was no going back on the pursuit for secession. In a statement issued by the leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, the groups agreed to work together to achieve their aim.
“All pro- Biafran groups agreed to work together as one for the purpose of Biafra actualisation and restoration. The groups also agreed on the unity of purpose for Biafra and that all pro-Biafran groups should maintain their individual status , name and internal running of their affairs. The groups rejected the proposals for states as federating units of Nigeria as part of restructuring; it is totally against the wish and desire of the people of Biafra.
While we are reaffirming our total commitment to Biafra actualisation, we wish to state that the only kind of restructuring that will be acceptable to us is to recognise the six geopolitical regions as federating units, using the 1963 constitution as a template.”
Aside from MASSOB, other groups in attendance included the Eastern Peoples Congress, Biafra United Liberation Council , Joint Revolutionary Council of Biafra, Igbo Hebrew Cultural Restoration, and Biafra Actualisation and Defence Squad.
Also in the gathering were Biafra Revolutionary Organisation, Biafra Liberation Crusade, Salvation Peoples of Biafra, Ekwenche Organisation, Biafra Peace Corps, Billie Human Rights Initiatives as well as Igbozurume Organisation.
