Group Warns South-East Governors To Reject Kanu’s Illegal Militia

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Reactions have continued to trail threat by the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to governors of the region over their opposition against his formation of a militia outfit named “Eastern Security Network” in the region.

Condemning the development in the strongest possible terms, a coalition of some South East groups operating under the auspices of Coalition of Igbo Groups Worldwide, charged the governors not to succumb to Kanu’s threat.

In a statement made available to newsmen on wednesday, the group advised them to stand their ground against Kanu and IPOB’s activities which, according to them, are illegal to the laws of the land and humanity, Eko hot blog gathered.

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While calling on the South East governors to rather make laws that will be beneficial to the people of the region, the coalition stressed the need not give Kanu any ample opportunity of operating alternate leadership which according to them was inimical to the peace and development of the South East and Nigeria.

The statement signed by its affiliate members, described the IPOB leader as a fugitive adding that he was being bankrolled by some self-seeking interests to destroy the South East.

It warned that unless Kanu’s activities were wholeheartedly denounced by the leadership and all well-meaning individuals of the South East, the region’s quest to actualise its dream in the 2023 presidency would meet strong opposition.

Among the groups that signed the statement were South East Mothers Forum, represented by Mrs Achike Ezeife as Coordinator; Ndigbo Progressive Youth Vangurd which had Barr. Uche Ude also as coordinator; Igbo Unity Congress with Mazi Osigwe; South East Market Women Vanguard, represented by Deaconess Grace Ejike and the South East Youth Network,which had Pastor Andy Okoro as signatory, respectively.

“We call on our governors who are elected by the people to represent them not to be intimidated by Kanu’s threat.

They should go all out against him by exposing him for what he is, for the betterment, peace and unity of Igbo land.

The South East governors should not relent in enforcing law and order in their various states for the good of their people.

Recall that IPOB had warned South-East governors not to work against the Eastern Security Network as it accused the governors of grand plot to incite the army and others against the outfit.