The group said this in reaction to the recent resolution reached by members of the South-East Governors Forum to take the issue of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kano and others to the Presidency. They wondered why igbo leaders have been so quiet in matters that concern the Igbo Nation.
In a statement released yesterday by the leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu expressed the group’s gratitude to the Governors’ Forum for reaching the resolution to intervene but reminded them that Igbos were tired of vain promises and assurances.
He said in the statement, “The leadership of MASSOB salute the Igbo governors on their unanimous assurance to intervene in the detention of Nnamdi Kanu and other pro Biafra agitators languishing in different Nigeria prisons.
“MASSOB, as a leading pro-Biafra group and a factor in Igbo land expresses gladness that Igbo governors have showed interest towards issues concerning the survival of our people. MASSOB also warns that these governors must march their words, assurances and decisions with actions.
“Ndigbo are tired of vain promises and assurances which ultimately bring vain and meaningless glories.
“Kanu, three others at Kuje prison and 21 MASSOB members at Onitsha and Awka prisons are being held because of Biafra and freedom of our people, they are not criminals but freedom fighters who are loved by the people of Biafra.
“Majority of Igbo National Assembly members are political cowards, we advise the Igbo governors to distinguish themselves from the lukewarm and unproductivity of some Igbo National Assembly members. MASSOB and other pro Biafra groups represent the genuine interest of Igbo which can never be denied.”
It wondered why Igbo political leaders were afraid to identify with the non- violent pro Biafra agitators when their counterparts in the South-West and the North carry the struggles of their groups on their shoulders.
“If Yoruba leaders can eloquently support and collaborate with Odua Peoples Congress (OPC), Hausa [Arewa] leaders openly romance with their people for the goodness of their region and people, why are Igbo leaders afraid to support or collaborate with Biafra agitating groups for the betterment of Igbo land and her people?
“With Igbo governors stand, MASSOB is optimistic with an expectation that the next court appearance of Nnamdi Kanu and others shall bring a positive outcome that will erupt jubilation in Igbo land”, he said.
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