The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) have dared Senator Uzor Kalu to provide a list evidence following his claims that over 30,000 individuals have lost their lives due to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s activism in the South-East Region.
IPOB described the claims as “false” and “irresponsible”.
NEWSMAXNG reports that Kalu who is the lawmaker representing Abia North, had on Sunday during an interview on channels televisions politics today, lamented that Nnamdi Kanu’s activities under the IPOB led to the death of over 30,000 people and the destruction of businesses across the South-East.
Reacting to the claims in a press statement released on Tuesday, the IPOB Spokesman, Emma Powerful, insisted that as far as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB are concerned, they are not responsible for the death of any Igbo individual or the damage to businesses in the South-East.
According to the spokesperson, IPOB is extremely upset and enraged by Orji Uzor’s “false statements”, as his assertions are entirely fabricated and part of a deliberate campaign to undermine the pro-Biafran group and its leader.
The statement read in part, “The worldwide family and movement of the IPOB denounces the irresponsible and false claims from Senator Orji Uzor that 30,000 individuals lost their lives due to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s activism in the South East region.
“This declaration arises from a malevolent spirit and a person who has chosen to barter his kin for selfish political gain.
“IPOB is extremely upset and enraged by Orji Uzor’s false statements, as his assertions are entirely fabricated and part of a deliberate campaign to undermine IPOB and MNK.
“The insecurity, fatalities, and devastation that occurred in the South-East were orchestrated by the Federal Government and certain South-Eastern politicians to blackmail IPOB and ESN.
“The IPOB struggle has remained non-violent despite the Federal Government employing infamous security forces to arrest, torture… numerous IPOB members.
“The evidence shows that IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu have consistently been targets of military aggression, violence, and killings backed by the state.”
He added that, IPOB has demanded impartial investigations into the violence and deaths occurring in the South East since 2015, but unfortunately, to this day, the Federal Government and the politicians have yet to permit an independent investigation.
“IPOB urges Orji Uzor Kalu to present proof of his assertions. As far as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB are involved, we bear no responsibility for the death of any Igbo individual or the damage to businesses in the East,” the statement said.
