Electioneering by aspirants of various political parties, especially
those who may be seeking re-election in the South East might run into a hitch
based on plots by pro-
Biafra groups.
The Guardian reported yesterday that pro-Biafra groups met in Nnewi
last week and agreed to work together at making it difficult for politicians
seeking re-election to campaign anywhere in the zone, alleging the politicians
had sabotaged the Biafra struggle for political gains.
The groups were also said to have resolved to hold the political
leaders of the zone responsible for the ordeal of the leader of the proscribed
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
On the list of politicians penciled for the group wrath are the
governors of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Ebonyi, David Umahi; and Abia, Okezie
Ikpeazu, who are seeking second terms in office. There was also a resolve to
work against anybody that might be endorsed by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo
state.
But for the senator representing Abia South Senatorial district,
Enyinnaya Abaribe, all other senators and House of Representatives members in
the zone would also have their political campaigns resisted as well as their
re-election frustrated.
A source at the meeting disclosed that the pro-Biafra groups have not
forgiven the political leaders for the September 15, 2017 meeting held at the
Government House, Enugu, where they announced the proscription of the
activities of IPOB in the five South East states, saying it was the beginning
of the “implementation of the programme to ensure that pro-Biafra groups were
wiped out.”
The meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Senate President, Ike
Ekweremadu and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, had said
that banning the activities of the group was to stop rising tension in the
zone.
It also directed governors of the various states to enforce compliance
and urged IPOB and other aggrieved groups in the zone to articulate their
position on national issues and submit same to the committee of governors.
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