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Presidential Election: Nnamdi Kanu Gives another Order ahead of Feb 16

by Israel Akintunji

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has made a U-turn from his previous speech

Kanu has been calling on the Igbos to boycott elections in their lands, he has also scheduled a referendum for Biafra state on the date of the presidential elections.

Although, on Wednesday he told IPOB members to shut down the southeast to prevent elections holding in the region

In the broadcast obtained by TheCable on Thursday night, Kanu said unnamed individuals have met the demands given by the group before any election could be held in the south-east.

He said: “Earlier today, February 14, 2019, I received confirmation from our team that all of our pre-conditions played before those kicking off to call off the elections have been met. And in view of that, I hereby lift the boycott of elections.

“IPOB was very steadfast, we have fought a very good battle; we have made it very clear to all and sundry that we are very determined and this is a victory for IPOB and for the emancipation of Biafra.”

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Kanu expressed hope that those who agreed to the group’s demands will implement them.

“We said it from the beginning, nobody should expect us to participate in any form of elections unless our demands are met. And I am glad to tell you that they have acceded to our demands and it will be fully implemented,” he said.

“I, therefore, ask each and every one of you to take this good news to all our towns and villages that the boycott has been lifted. And we will all go about on the 16th of February to discharge whatever duties we have or whatever beliefs … for groups and individuals.

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“Never again will they take IPOB for granted, and never again will people underrate our resolve. We have shown it to them and we shall continue to demonstrate it until Biafra republic is restored. I thank you very much and may God be with you.”

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