The Indigenous People of Biafra has said that it is now ready to negotiate with the Federal Government on peaceful exit of Biafra from Nigeria through a United Nations supervised referendum.

The pro-Biafran group said the peaceful agitation for Biafra Independence started in 2012 without any violence or criminality, but the Federal Government has continued to attack its members.

It stated this in a press statement issued by group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Saturday.

Powerful said IPOB has lost over 5,000 members and properties worth over $1bn as a result of the extreme use of force from the Nigeria security forces.

The statement read, “We the global family and movement of IPOB wish to reiterate once again that IPOB remains peaceful and open for negotiations and dialogue on peaceful exit of Biafra from Nigeria through a UN supervised Referendum.

“IPOB’s peaceful agitation for Biafra Independence started in 2012. Never has IPOB been associated with violence or criminality in all our years of rallies and protests. Nevertheless, Federal Government, through its security forces, has levied war against IPOB. Our members have been brutally attacked while on peaceful protest by the Nigeria security forces at many locations in Biafra Land.

“Many IPOB members and sympathisers have had their houses and business burnt by the Nigeria security forces. IPOB has lost over 5,000 members with properties worth over $1bn as a result of the extreme use of force from the Nigeria Security Forces. Irrespective of all the provocations, IPOB has never retaliated nor have we taken up arms against the Nigerian State.

“IPOB stands for peace. We stand for dialogue, and we stand for discussions. The cardinal rule under which IPOB was formed is to lead the way to a peaceful separation of Biafra from Nigeria. Biafra and Nigeria are two different nations.

“The events from 1948 to 2023 have shown that it is practically impossible for Biafra and Nigeria to coexist as one nation. IPOB has been calling on the Nigeria State for discussions on a peaceful referendum date, but the Nigeria State always returns the peaceful call with violent suppression.

“We have always maintained that self-determination is our inalienable right according to the UN laws.”

The group insisted that it remains committed to pursuing its self-determination peacefully according to international laws and regulations.

Roger3D:
Why do certain people entertain delusions as the norm. <There can be no referendum without a change in the Nigerian constitution. How daft is the IPOB movement?

flokii:
Have they prepared alaigbo for Igbo returnees from North, South West and South South?.. or they think Igbos will separate and still stay put in other regions?

These people sha like play too much.

legitnow1:


The massive land in SE is empty, we need our population back to boost commerce and economy.


What they are doing in Lagos, it is time to do it in SE.

flokii:


Preach..

Ndigbo ile ti ya.

legitnow1:



So u must remain with Igbo in one country by fire and by force even after they have cut you loose?

Peacemaker5128:
To take over properties of Ibos in my area just Dey hungry me

Roger3D:
You can either follow the Nigerian constitution or continue with terrorism. The matter is beyond you and I

Roger3D:
Why do certain people entertain delusions as the norm. <There can be no referendum without a change in the Nigerian constitution. How daft is the IPOB movement?

legitnow1:



Yeah, in 1960s, they left for Biafra, it was you that went to get them.


They are asking for a simple referendum, not Lagos yet that is a problem.

Until them carry gun enetr SW start to kill you is when u will listen.

gidgiddy:


Was their any referendum in the Nigerian constitution when referendum was used to make Northern British Cameroon part of Nigeria in 1961?

Was there any referendum in the Nigerian constitution when referendum was used to create the Midwest Region in 1963?

Theres no need for referendum to be in the Nigerian constitution, Nigeria has been using referendum without it being in the constitution

flokii:


Let me just pretend I didn't see your last line.. however, you should always remember that no one tribe has monopoly of violence.

Every action must have a reaction.. It will be a grave mistake on you people's part should you attempt to fire a single bullet in Lagos.

If you want biafra, go home and leave our states for us to have peace.. It's that simple.

Roger3D:
Oga Biafra The 1999 Nigerian constitution is all we know Sir. All this 1966 bullshit is buried with Balewa

gidgiddy:


Well, any situation where people are held against their will, there is never peace

Sonif you guys say it is "one Nigeria by force", it will be "one Nigeria without peace"

legitnow1:



Yeah, in 1960s, they left for Biafra, it was you that went to get them.


They are asking for a simple referendum, not Lagos yet that is a problem.

Until them carry gun enetr SW start to kill you is when u will listen.

Roger3D:
Then so be it. You either win or you bleed. It's not up to me

Corn247:


That last part will be your greatest undoing because you will all be rendered useless