“The sum total of the struggle by the IPOB (Indigenous People Of Biafra), which I am leading, is to ensure that there is dignity of life. And for us to fulfill that very mandate, we must be diligent, we must be focused, we must be sincere.”
The recently bailed leader of the Igbo group fighting for the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu made those points today, Wednesday, when he visited the former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme at his Enugu residence.
Kanu added: “I have come to tell you that we find you invaluable in our advancement of our people and in our course to also make life better for the public and for the masses.
“It (IPOB) is, more or less, today, an expression, a political expression to the yearnings and aspirations of the society – that’s what we are trying to do.”
The Biafran leader said that he was humbled and delighted to visit Dr. Ekwueme, which would enable him to explain the reasons they have been agitating for justice and fairness for Igbo people in Nigeria.
“So, I have come here to brief my father as to why we do what we do, and to get his blessings. Anything he tells me is what we are going to do, in so far as it advances our political course as a people.”
Dr. Ekwueme responded by assuring the IPOB leader that he would not fail to offer advice to the agitators, adding: “I will make my best counsel available to him (Kanu) in his very onerous task of leading an organisation that is committed to bringing justice and equity among people, especially for our people.”
The elder statesman said that it was a pleasure to host Kanu after his release from detention.
“I thank God that you are free and able to move around.” [myad]
