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IPOB Set To Observe May 30 Sit-At-Home Order, Gives Reason
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on residents of the South East to observe a May 30, 2023 sit-at-home to honour Biafra’s fallen heroes. IPOB media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the sit-at-home on May 30 is “to honour gallant men and women who […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on residents of the South East to observe a May 30, 2023 sit-at-home to honour Biafra’s fallen heroes.
IPOB media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the sit-at-home on May 30 is “to honour gallant men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to leave as a people.
He said, “We the global movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to announce to all Biafrans, friends of Biafra and lovers of Biafra freedom across the world that May 30, 2023, is Biafra Heroes Day”.
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The statement partly read, “It is a special day set outside to remember our fallen comrades and those who paid the ultimate price for the liberation of Biafra in 1967-1970 and beyond.
“Therefore, fellow Biafrans, this 30th May 2023 is another sacrosanct day to remember our fallen heroes, heroines and comrades who died in defence of our land and for the birth of the Biafra Nation.
“In line with our culture and respect for our fallen heroes, IPOB has declared the 30th of May, 2023 a sit-at-home in the entire Biafran territory to commemorate the deaths of those murdered for Biafra Independence and freedom.
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“IPOB family members should organise and observe this date in any form each country, zone, unit considers best. IPOB leadership advise all to maintain peace and order during the event.
“During the commemoration ceremonies, 3 minutes of silence should be observed for the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price from 1967-1970 till date.”
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