FIRE For FIRE! ! Hours After Arewa Youths Claimed Igbos Prefer Nigeria To Biafra, See Simon Ekpa’s Daring Reaction
According to the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), if a referendum is held to determine the fate of Biafra, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by Nnamdi Kanu, will not win.
According to AYCF National President Yerima Shettima, the majority of Igbos would rather stay in Nigeria than break away to create the independent nation of Biafra. Shettima attacked the Biafra movement in an interview with the DAILY POST, alleging that criminal elements have gained control of it. But he conceded that some Igbos are fighting for justice, equity, and fairness.
According to Shettima: ” As a Nigerian, I know that IPOB can’ t win a referendum today because an average Igbo man wants to remain a Nigerian. All they are demanding is justice, equity, and fair play.
” If there is a referendum within the Southeast, I’ m sure they will lose because the majority of Igbos want to be Nigerians, apart from a few individuals who are agitating for reasons best known to them.
” I won’ t tell you that most Igbos believe in the agitation, but out of fear, they won’ t speak out; they are scared. They are afraid of certain people.
” I can tell you that if there is a referendum today, the Biafran voice will be heard, but the majority will have their way at the end of the day. ”
The IPOB leader has been granted bail by courts, but the Nigerian government has refused to allow him to leave. Kanu has issued a warning against the killings and overall insecurity in the Southeast while he is in custody.
In response to Arewa youths’ claim that Igbos want Nigeria, the self- proclaimed leader of IPOB, Simin Ekpa said ” Tell the terrorist that over 40million Biafrans have voted for Biafra in the ongoing self referendum. “