Group declares May 22 Biafra Independence Day

chika ebuzor

May 8, 2017 9:28 AM

MASSOB told newsmen that this year’s celebration will be held across the county for seven days.

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared May 22, 2017, as Biafra Independence Day.

According to Daily Post, the group also urged Igbos all over Nigeria to come out and celebrate Biafra.

MASSOB also called on security operatives to allow their members celebrate the Independence Day peacefully.

The group said that Igbos are no longer interested in being part of Nigeria, adding that the union has frustrated the creative efforts of the easterners.

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MASSOB also issued a statement saying “The defunct Biafra was declared by Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu on May 30, 1967 and ended 1970. The new Biafra was declared on May 22, 2000 by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike.

“We want to show the whole world that Biafra remains unchangeable and unshakable. This year’s celebration is the first of its kind because there are a lot of changes. The celebration will last for seven days.”

Members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) also said that the release of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu is a triumph of light over darkness.

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