Nnamdi looking dejected after a court appearance in Abuja
In what was termed as an 'inflexible and defeatist position of IPOB led by Nnamdi Kanu',
who is currently in Kuje prison, a faction of the Indigenous People of
Biafra (IPOB), identified as The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra
(TRIPOB), has broken out of the main group.
Chima Phillip Effiong Osuji, who is the spokesperson of the
splinter group, said the decision to break away, was taken at an
emergency meeting convened by some disaffected members of IPOB on
Monday, August 22, 2016 in Aba, Abia state.
“It was resolved that due to the rigid and fatalistic position
of the Nnamdi Kanu- led IPOB, several of us with like minds shall
breakaway and form The Rebranded Indigenous People of Biafra, TRIPOB,” he stated.
The new group said that Biafra would not be a reality and on
October, 1, 2016, would set ablaze the Biafra flag in Abuja, recite the
national anthem and pledge to Nigeria, while the spirit and intent of
Biafra will be pursued inside the Nigerian nation.
THE FULL STATEMENT
"At an emergency meeting convened by some disaffected members
of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday, August 22, 2016 in
Aba, Abia state, it was resolved that due to the rigid and fatalistic
position of the Nnamdi Kanu led IPOB, several of us with like minds
shall breakaway and form The Rebranded Indigenous People of Biafra or
TRIPOB.
"TRIPOB now sees the Biafra question from a different
perspective. Biafra will now become to us a powerful metaphor for
change, development and greatness of the Igbos inside a united Nigeria,
where the South East axis will be a utopia from the sheer determination
borne out of the Biafra metaphor.
"We believe in being a part of a united Nigeria, and a new way
of thinking, where the victim mentality will no longer be acceptable.
"We have accepted the fact that the Biafra Republic is not a
reality but an anachronism, and doubt that the South South region will
become a part of a Biafra Republic, except by force; after a declaration
of another civil war.
"That the lessons and history of the civil war will only
reinforce the belief in ourselves to reach the zenith in this great
country, Nigeria, where opportunities abound for every one regardless of
tribe or religion, and even where such narrow sentiments exists, we
will not see ourselves as victims. Never!
"In view of this new mindset, members of the TRIPOB and any new
defectors will on October 1, 2016 make a public denunciation of a
Seccesionist Biafra Republic at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
"The event will also include recitation of the Pledge to
Nigeria our Country, singing of the National anthem, followed by a
solemn burning of the Biafra flag and unveiling a new Biafra flag
representing pride, change, potential and spirit of the Igbo race which
can thrive any where in the world.
"Long live the Biafra Spirit! Igbo…Kwenu!!!
"Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Nigeria…Kwenu!!!"
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