- Simon Ekpa was arrested by the Finnish Authorities for alleged terrorism in Nigeria
- MASSOB denies knowledge of the existence of Ekpa, enjoined members to shun violence
- The secessionists group urges other secessionists group to eschew as a means to achieving Biafra actualization, condemns sit-at-home order
The travails that have befallen the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa following his arrest by the Finnish authorities may have been worsened by the denial of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The situation might have been aggravated by the dissociation of the troubled Biafra chieftain by the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB.
WITHIN NIGERIA had a chat with Fidelis Kenneth Okwudili Chief Minister of Biafra Independence Movement/Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, BIM/MASSOB in Enugu North zone of Enugu state.
The secessionist group said Simon Ekpa was never a MASSOB/BIM, and so, they don’t have any business with him whatsoever.
The group also talked about 13th Ojukwu Memorial Day celebration scheduled to hold on November 26.
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What is the memorial all about?
It is for the commemoration of Okemba Nnewi who fought for the liberation of Biafrans. BIM/ MASSOB gives Ojuwu that honor because Ojuwu is father of Igbo Nation. We celebrate him every 26th Nov to the tell the world that Ojuwu still alive
What is the position of MASSOB/BIM on the arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland?
BIM MASSOB welcome all the groups but never support group that preach violence
Is his arrest a challenge to MASSOB/BIM?
MASSOB stands for non-violence non exodus. We are not ready to speak for any body that thinks he or she can get Biafra independence through violence.
So, Simon Ekpa should be given Nnamdi Kanu’s treatment, right?
My leader Chief Ralph Uwazuluike is the father of peace in Igbo Nation and in Nigeria at Large. BIM/MASSOB can’t be happy when our properties are destroyed, our business collapses, killing going on in South East in the name of sit-at-home order. This is totally unacceptable in our land.
What crime did Simon Ekpa commit for championing the cause of Biafra in this regard?
He is the one to answer this
But, remember some MASSOB members are also accused of violence. What do you say about it?
MASSOB condemned and continues to condemn any violence in South East in the name of Biafra.
Can you say that MASSOB/BIM is completely free from violence?
Anybody or security agent that accusing MASSOB of violence that person is not well.
Let’s talk about Ojukwu memorial. You said MASSOB don’t support violence to actualize Biafra but Ojukwu whom you remember every Nov. 26 went to war for Biafra. What do say about this contradiction?
Point of correction Ojuwu never go to war to actualize Biafra.Is Gowon that forth war against Biafra. Even do Ojuwu never one day prepared for war but he used his own money fight the war to defend Igbo Nation , that is why Ojuwu is a father for ndigb. That is why Biafra celebrate him every 26th Nov.
Mr. Okwudili, do you believe that Biafra can be actualized without violence?
100% sure. Uwazuluike is the only person that started it in Africa and I believe he have already succeeded
Do you MASSOB support sit-at-home order?
MASSOB started sit-at-home in 2004 by Chief Ralph Uwazuluike. The order of sit-at home in 2004 is voluntary not by killing innocent people and destroying properties
MASSOB under the leadership of chief Ralph Uwazuluike can never support sit-at home that killing and destroying properties become the order of the day.
But remember initially that MASSOB was accused of starting violence when Uwazuluike engaged security agents in violence.
You can never have Biafra by adopting violence, the division of Nigeria must discus in round table, any body that is killing people to actualize Biafra independence is number one enemy of Ndigbo
Do you remember, MASSOB was accused of violence when the leader engaged security agents in violent confrontation?
Uwazuluike never engaged any security agent in violence, He adopted the principle of non violence non exodus from India. He was arrested more than 17 times Uwazuluike had never been accused of any violence
How far is Biafra from us, I mean the actualization of Biafra sovereignty?
Recently the enemy of Biafra hired a bishop to destroy Uwazuluike house in Owerri just to know if Uwazuluike will revenge. Nonsense. To answer your question Biafra is with you.
When will the Biafra Actualization pull through?
To ask when Biafra will come, Biafra is with you. The only thing that is remaining is Biafra recognition. We are asking UN to recognize Biafra.
And what did UN tell you about the recognition?
They said that the recognition of Biafra will start from Nigeria.
Why has Biafra not being recognized by other foreign countries?
We have 25 stages to go
What are those steps?
It is best known to us.
So, how close is MASSOB with Simon Ekpa in this lofty dream?
MASSOB never knew who is Simon Ekpa.
Even in the struggle for Biafra?
Every body can talk about Biafra just like Simon Ekpa.
Nnamdi Kanu has been in prison for years. Now Simon Ekpa has been arrested and may be extradited to face criminal charges in Nigeria. Don’t you think all these may hinder the actualization of Biafra sovereignty?
It is only Uwazuluike that can decide anything about Biafra, no body can stop Biafra actualization
What are the events line up for Ojukwu memorial day?
Just to honor Eze Igbo gburugburu.
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