The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has reportedly cancelled its one week sit-at-home order in South-East Nigeria scheduled to begin on Friday ahead of Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday. This follows the intervention of elders, traditional and religious leaders in the region.
IPOB therfore explains that it does not expect anybody to observe, monitor or enforce the suspended order otherwise such action will be considered a rebellion.
IPOB calls on people of Anambra State to “go out enmasse and peacefully exercise their franchise” to choose a leader of their choice and should not be intimidated by anybody, group of persons or security agents.
IPOB says its activities “can not by under any guise be seen to be interfering with any electoral process”; warns that “No rigging of any kind will be tolerated on the Anambra State governorship election”
In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB calls on people of Anambra State to vote on Saturday in the Governorship election “and standby to protect their votes”
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
