The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State, Yoruba conventional rulers, Afenifere pioneers and Gani Adams to stop the assaults on Igbos.
The Yoruba leaders were asked by IPOB to put an end to those attempting to start an ethnic conflict in Lagos State and the Southwest as a whole.
The group lamented the existence of a scheme to pit Igbos and Yorubas against one another in Lagos and the Southwest.
Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesperson, issued a statement in which she urged Igbos in Lagos and the Southwest to defend themselves against any ethnic agenda.
The assertion peruses part of the way: ” If the Nigerian security apparatus is unable or unwilling to protect them, IPOB is urging Ndigbo and Biafrans in general who live in the Western region of Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, to be extremely vigilant and prepared to defend themselves and their businesses against thugs and criminals.
“The same evil bird who sang in the 1960s is singing once more. The 2023 election was rigged by Fulani cabals to pit Ndigbo against Yoruba. We hope, however, that Yoruba people will not follow the Fulani caliphate’s script now that we are so much wiser.
The political thugs and criminals hired to terrorize Ndigbo properties and set them on fire should be aware that they are not the only ones who use violence, so they should be ready to get at least as much as they give.
“IPOB is urging the Governor of Lagos State, Yoruba Traditional rulers, their influencers, politicians, and Afenifere leaders, particularly Gani Adams, to do everything in their power to thwart these criminals and their backers so that we do not start a fire that will pit us against one another while the Fulani Caliphate watches and laughs at us.
These thugs must be forced to stop harassing and attacking Ndigbo people who are legitimately conducting business in Lagos.
Igbos will use any means at their disposal to defend themselves against these criminals, and Lagos’ government ought to be aware that 2023 is not 1993.
“We are making this solicitations sincerely so that tomorrow none ought to awaken to recount the story from the center that Ndigbo are battling their host local area.
Before things escalate into dangerous and unimaginable dimensions, Yoruba land’s elders and leaders should summon the criminals who are terrorizing Igbos and their sponsors. Traditional rulers and leaders of the Igbo people should speak up for Yoruba people as well.
The youth and Ndigbo for defending themselves against the agenda of ethnic cleansing and poverty should not be held accountable.