MASSOB Declares May 22 Biafra Independence Dayj

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has declared May 22 as Biafra Independence Day across the country.
MASSOB stated that this year’s celebration would be held for seven days, assuring that the exercise throughout the period would be free of violence. It, therefore, urged Igbos all over the world be part of the celebration.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 7, by the Leader of MASSOB, Delta-Central, Mr. Perry Akujinwa, the group called on security agencies in the country to allow its members observe the celebration in peace.
The statement partly reads:
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The statement added that the group was determined to peacefully achieve the dream of Biafra Republic without bloodshed. It added that the Igbos were no longer at ease with the ‘unholy marriage’, which it claimed had stifled the progress and innovativeness of the Igbos.
Meanwhile, members of MASSOB have insisted that the renewed intimidation and clampdown on its members by the Police in Aba, Abia State, will not stop the celebration of the Biafra flag hoisting 17th anniversary in the city on May 22.
Founder of MASSOB and the BIM movements, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, had on May 22, 2000 hoisted the Biafra flag at a location along Faulks Road, Aba.
Mr. Okporie Nkama, MASSOB leader, Abia South zone, while briefing newsmen in Aba, revealed that activities had been lined up for a hitch free anniversary celebration.
He said all flags will fly at half-mast across the city and other Biafran territories, while residents are urged to go about their businesses without fear of molestation.
Nkama lamented that Police had, about two weeks ago, arrested three members of the group at a location in the city and called for their release to enable them to participate in the anniversary celebrations.
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He said:
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“The defunct Biafra was declared by Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu on May 30,
1967 and ended 1970. The new Biafra was declared on May 22, 2000 by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike.
“We want to show the whole world that Biafra remains unchangeable and unshakable. This year’s celebration is the first of its kind because there are a lot of changes. The celebration will last for seven days.”
The statement added that the group was determined to peacefully achieve the dream of Biafra Republic without bloodshed. It added that the Igbos were no longer at ease with the ‘unholy marriage’, which it claimed had stifled the progress and innovativeness of the Igbos.
Meanwhile, members of MASSOB have insisted that the renewed intimidation and clampdown on its members by the Police in Aba, Abia State, will not stop the celebration of the Biafra flag hoisting 17th anniversary in the city on May 22.
Founder of MASSOB and the BIM movements, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, had on May 22, 2000 hoisted the Biafra flag at a location along Faulks Road, Aba.
Mr. Okporie Nkama, MASSOB leader, Abia South zone, while briefing newsmen in Aba, revealed that activities had been lined up for a hitch free anniversary celebration.
He said all flags will fly at half-mast across the city and other Biafran territories, while residents are urged to go about their businesses without fear of molestation.
Nkama lamented that Police had, about two weeks ago, arrested three members of the group at a location in the city and called for their release to enable them to participate in the anniversary celebrations.

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