**Intimidation of Biafrans in Anambra State by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo**
The Biafran community continues to face increasing pressure in Anambra State, where Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo is accused of pursuing a policy of intimidation against them. This situation, denounced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), raises concerns about the respect of the rights of Biafrans in the region.
Indeed, IPOB recently issued a statement calling on Governor Soludo to put an end to what they call the continued intimidation of Biafrans in Anambra State. According to IPOB Media and Communication Secretary, Emma Powerful, this situation is largely a result of the mass protests that take place every Monday in the South-East of Nigeria.
The protests, known as sit-at-homes, are an act of voluntary solidarity with their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB insists that the protests are not the result of threats or coercion, but rather a deep desire to see Kanu released and to make their voices heard peacefully.
IPOB has also criticized governors in southeastern Nigeria, including Soludo, for their inaction in the process of Kanu’s release. Despite earlier promises to advocate for his release, the governors have yet to take the necessary steps to follow through on this commitment. This inaction has fueled discontent among Biafrans, who view the sit-at-homes as a legitimate means of protest and claiming their rights.
IPOB has also highlighted the persistent problems of insecurity in the region, stressing that Kanu’s release is essential to ensuring peace and stability. The Biafrans believe that the governors are financially benefiting from this volatile situation, to the detriment of the local population who are living in fear and uncertainty.
In conclusion, IPOB calls on Soludo and other governors to listen to the aspirations of their people and act accordingly. The sit-at-homes are not simply manifestations of civil disobedience, but rather a legitimate expression of a community’s desire for justice and freedom. It is imperative that the authorities take concrete steps to address the legitimate concerns of the Biafrans and put an end to any form of intimidation or repression against them.