MASSOB asks Igbo to stay at home on Thursday

Jude Ossai, Enugu - 26.08.2008

DESPITE the clampdown on members of the outlawed Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) by the security operatives, the group has called on Igbo to remain at home on Thursday to mark the struggle for a Biafran republic.

The sit-at-home order is expected to take effect from 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

In letters posted at strategic places in Enugu metropolis, signed by the leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, MASSOB said its struggle was a matter of life and death.

According to the group, based on the realisation that the destiny of the Igbo lied with them, they had resisted all temptations to compromise on the struggle.

“Presently, the Federal Government, through some Igbo politicians, is using some of our expelled members to create the impression that there is crisis in MASSOB. This is a mere storm in a tea cup. The struggle for Biafra is unstoppable.

“We recently engaged a team of international lobbyists to facilitate the quick realisation of Biafra. And this stay-at-home is highly needed to lead us the next stage. We count on your usual cooperation,” it added.

Efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mike Abattam, for comment were not fruitful as he was not in the office at the time the Nigerian Tribune called on Monday.