The Indigenous People of Biafra has warned members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo demanding restructuring to bury the idea, insisting that what the Ndigbo wants is a referendum.
The pro-Biafran group said the era of anyone with a red cap claiming to be an elder speaking for Ndigbo is over and gone for good, adding that it is not going back on referendum to democratically decide whether to remain or exit from Nigeria.
They stated this in a statement made available by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on Saturday.
Powerful said, “The attention of the global movement and family of IPOB has been drawn to the unguarded statements credited to one Abuja-based Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain, Augustine Amaechi claiming that Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants restructuring not referendum.
“The few political jobbers in Ohanaeze Ndigbo demanding restructuring should perish the idea. Biafrans want a referendum. IPOB members and supporters worldwide represent over 90 per cent of Biafrans. We have made it clear to the Federal Government and the international community that Biafrans want a referendum to democratically decide to either remain in Nigeria or exit Nigeria.
“This is our only demand. We are not going back on our demand for a UN-supervised referendum in Nigeria for the determination of Biafra Independence. Once the Nigeria government heeds our democratic demand for a Biafra referendum, Nigeria’s major problem will be solved.
“The era of anyone with a redcap claiming to be an elder speaking for Ndigbo is over and gone for good so Abuja politicians must take note and advise themselves properly. The treacherous activities of some Igbo political jobbers surrounded by their urchins have endangered the South-East people, and the economic underpinnings of our culture”.
