Mazi Nnamdi Kanu a British Nigerian Biafra political activist. who is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. (IPOB) on Tuesday unveiled a new design for the agitation of Biafra.
The Biafra political activist who took to his Twitter account on August 18 to share the new design.
Nnamdi Kanu noted that the newest design which comes with an acknowledgement of the group’s ERI heritage is beautiful and thought-provoking.
However, the new design has been rejected by some IPOB members who believe the new design doesn’t represent their agitation of Biafra.
While others believe the symbol on the new design is religious oriented.
The newest design with an acknowledgement of our ERI heritage. Beautiful and thought provoking.
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/lLXERzouGW
— Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (@MaziNnamdiKanu) August 18, 2020
The newest design with an acknowledgement of our ERI heritage. Beautiful and thought provoking.
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/lLXERzouGW
— Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (@MaziNnamdiKanu) August 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/Igbo_Speaker/status/1295616526893101057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1295617916453494784%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naijanews.com%2F2020%2F08%2F18%2Fbiafra-nigerians-disagree-as-nnamdi-kanu-unveils-biafra-new-design%2F
The newest design with an acknowledgement of our ERI heritage. Beautiful and thought provoking.
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/lLXERzouGW
— Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (@MaziNnamdiKanu) August 18, 2020
Furthermore, the Association of Igbo Youth Assembly (IYA) has called on various Igbo groups clamouring for secession from Nigeria to stop their agitation and embrace activities that sustain national unity and peace.
GoldenNewsNg learnt that the call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the President-General, Ifeanyi Nwaudunna and Secretary-General, Casmir Irekamba after their virtual general assembly and made available to journalists in Owerri, yesterday.
The Igbo Youth Assembly (IYA) group accused some Igbo leaders of being selfish, myopic; and misguiding the youths into agitating for succession which according to them was not in the best interest of the Igboland.
Biafra: why IPOB, MASSOB, others must stop agitation- group
The statement reads in part, “Nigeria as a nation and country is better united and remains as one indivisible entity. If divided or disintegrated, will lose its glory of diversity, economic, political-miltary- numerical-technical power and strength”.
“It is very unfortunate that this misguided agitation from these Igbo groups has adversely affected the peace-loving and hardworking Igbos doing their legitimate businesses all over Nigeria. So, of what basis will any well-meaning Igbo person call for secession and disintegration of Nigeria”.
“We condemn strongly the actions of those myopic and selfish “old brigade” leaders who are fraternizing with those against the unity, peace and the general interest of Nigeria in the guise of Igbo marginalization.
“What Igbos need at this moment is to strategize politically towards 2023; form strong alliances across the North and South to be fully involved in National engagements”.
The group also stated that “the threat by IPOB, MASSOB, others and their sponsors on secession are not in the best interest of Igbo people; hence such agitation for secession must be jettisoned forthwith.
“No true Igbo leader or patriot will clamor for Nigeria disintegration, but would rather seek for a united prosperous Nigeria.”
