The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced its plans to declare a sit-at-home protest in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The protest is aimed at demanding the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently in detention.
The announcement was made by IPOB’s factional leader, Simon Ekpa.
He stated that the sit-at-home protest in Lagos will take place after a two-week-long sit-at-home protest in the South East region.
“Biafrans in Lagos should get ready to be part of the demand to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Ekpa said in a tweet.
“We are coming to Lagos after the 2 week-long sit at home. It is time to show your solidarity to this call for justice. Biafrans in Lagos will lockdown. The consultation will start soon.”
The purpose of these protests is to demand justice and the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu.
It is also seen as a preparation for Biafra’s self-referendum and a way to draw attention to the determination of Biafrans to take control of their own future.
This announcement comes shortly after a closed-door meeting of South East political leaders who discussed the security situation in the region and called on the federal government to take urgent action.
Article updated 22 hours ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
