Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Friday in Aba, warned that 2023 elections will not hold in southeast if its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains in DSS custody.
The IPOB members stated this during a peaceful protest which was held in Aba
While the protest held in the three major local government areas of Aba North, Aba South and Osisioma LGAs simultaneously, unconfirmed reports had it that the protest also held in Ugwunagbo, Ukwa West and Ukwa East as well, all in Abia South of the state.
It was reported that security agencies in Aba who mounted their men at some strategic spots prevented the protest from getting off hand.
The IPOB were said to have warned that next Monday sit-at-home would be strictly monitored and would deal with anyone who flouts the order.
According to information gathered, the group is protesting against the continued detention of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu by the federal government.
IPOB members who spoke on condition of anonymity said they would be forced to not only shutdown the economy of the states in the South, but the entire country until their leader is released from the detention facility of the DSS.
“This is part of our renewed warning signal to the federal government that they should forget 2023 elections in the southeast if they continue to detain Nnamdi Kanu”, the member said.
