IPOB leader meets Igbo leaders in Enugu behind closed doors

 

Following the sit-at-home order by Nnamdi Kanu to mark the 50th anniversary of Biafra declaration, he has met with some Igbo leaders behind closed doors.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) reportedly met with the Igbo leaders in Enugu state on Friday, June 2.

According to Leadership, some South East leaders under the auspices of the Ala Igbo Development Foundation (ADF) were present at the meeting.

The meeting, which lasted for over two hours, was chaired by the president of the ADF, Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, the report said.

Also in attendance were Archbishop Maxwell Aniekwenwa; a former Ohanaeze president-general, Dr Dozie Ikedife; Secretary General of Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), Prof Elo Amucheazi; a former Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University.

Others are Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie; Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Ebere Chukwu, Ambassador Lawrence Agubuzo, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, Bishop Obi Onubugo among others.

It was learnt that the meeting was used to strengthen relationships among other Igbo groups and to provide opportunity for advice on the Biafra struggle.

On May 30, the South-South and some other parts of the country were shut down to observe the sit-at-home order by the pro-Biafra leader.