The planned visit by President Muhammadu
Buhari to Enugu for an economic and security summit alongside former
president Olusegun Obasanjo has sparked heavy protest in the state.
The
president was billed to attend the summit alongside other top Nigerians
but the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) issued a warning to the
president not to visit any part of Biafraland.
The
continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra has
fueled the agitation for Biafra although the president has insisted that
Nigeria will not break-up.
The group issued a statement threatening to stage a protest in the state to show their displeasure at the president’s visit.
“From
the foregoing, it is crystal clear that Buhari is not welcome in Biafra
land because his coming is tantamount to biting off our nose to spite
our face.”
“Therefore,
we warn Muhammadu Buhari to stay away from Biafra land to avoid
unpleasant consequences on him and those inviting him. To be forewarned
is to be forearmed,” IPOB said.
Youths hoisting
Biafra flags took to the streets in Enugu chanting Biafra and warning
that the president should not set foot in the state.
See photos of the protest below:
Biafra protesters ask President Muhammadu Buhari not to step into Enugu
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