The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, following what they claim to be his attempts to tarnish the image of the group ahead of Nnamdi Kanu’s December 15 judgment. IPOB alleges that Governor Mbah is succumbing to pressure from Aso Rock to influence the Supreme Court proceedings.
In a statement released by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on Friday, the group responded to Governor Mbah’s recent statement branding IPOB as a proscribed organization. They assert that Mbah, under pressure, accused IPOB of orchestrating the sit-at-home in the southeast.
Part of the statement reads: “If you continue to use the IPOB name to buy favour from Tinubu’s administration, you are making a costly mistake. IPOB is not a pushover. Our silence, gentleness, quietness, and love for our people should not be mistaken for cowardice. You should be careful that you don’t steer up a hornet’s nest for your government. We know that you talk too much, and if you don’t know how to speak to the press, you should find another person who does that for you or other means to communicate. IPOB has antibiotics for you people.”
IPOB accuses Governor Mbah of making reckless utterances and warns him against acting as a mouthpiece for Aso Rock, cautioning that such actions could result in dire consequences.
They urge the public to disregard what they term as the governor’s attempt to demonize IPOB, especially in light of the approaching Supreme Court judgment regarding Nnamdi Kanu.
The statement concludes by advising Governor Mbah to choose his words carefully, suggesting that if he struggles with speaking to the press, he should find an alternative spokesperson or means of communication.
