The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have lambasted Sheikh Gunmi on his assertion that pro Biafra agitation have slowed down because of Mr Peter Obi’s emergence as a presidential candidate in the coming general election next year.
According to Comrade Uchenna Madu, leader of MASSOB, the statement of Gumi against pro Biafra agitation is mischievous and full of falsehood. In his words, “MASSOB and other pro Biafra agitators have been in the self determination struggle for Biafra actualization and restoration. We are not clamouring for the occupation of an Igbo man to be Nigeria president.”
Madu further said “Our agenda is known, our mission is stated, our position is unshakable and uncompromised and our goal is to actualize an independent state of Biafra through the principals of non violence.
“We can never be cowed or intimidated by the chief patron and negotiator of Fulani terrorists movement ravaging the entire Northern region and rest of Nigeria in pursuit of President Muhammadu Buhari’s agenda of islamising Nigeria.
“MASSOB and other pro Biafra organizations have nothing against Mr Peter Obi and his intentions to save Nigeria from further collapse.
“He believes in Nigeria, we believe in Biafra. If Nigerians elect him based on his competence and pedigree as their new president, does it concern MASSOB? It’s not our business.
“Mr Peter Obi is not the first person to contest presidential election since September 1999 when we started the MASSOB non violence self determination struggle. Why attaching him to us now?
“MASSOB advises Shiekh Gumi to explain his role and that of other Fulani cabals in the terrorist attack and breaking of Kuje prisons in Abuja. Don’t use Mr Peter Obi and pro Biafra agitation to divert attention”.