By Our Correspondent
Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cautioned against attempts to link a Finland-based Nigerian Biafra nation agitator, Simon Ekpa, to its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
IPOB, in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful described recent reports linking Ekpa to its leadership as “misleading and inaccurate.”
The group emphasised that Ekpa is not a member of IPOB and does not represent its interests or speak on its behalf.
The group clarified that efforts to associate him with Kanu or the IPOB structure are “unfounded and misleading.”
According to IPOB, Ekpa has publicly stated that he is not part of the organisation and any attempt to suggest otherwise is not reflective of the group’s stance.
The Biafran group urged the Nigerian public and the international community to disregard any misleading information suggesting that Ekpa is acting on behalf of the group. It reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful advocacy and lawful self-determination in line with international law.
It reiterated its focus on the unlawful detention and extraordinary rendition of Kanu, urging relevant authorities to respect court rulings regarding his case.
“We remain committed to our peaceful pursuit for justice and fairness, and we encourage the public to remain informed with verified facts,” the statement concluded.
