The southeast governors’ forum on Friday, September 15 proscribed the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The decision to ban IPOB led by controversial leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was said to have been taken at an emergency meeting held at the Enugu government house.
NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the meeting was attended by governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu, Dave Umahi, Ebonyi, Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia, and Willie Obiano, Anambra.
Imo state was represented by Deputy Governor, Eze Madumere.
The meeting also had the Chief Nnia Nwodo, president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, and Gen. Adamu Abubakar, the general officer commanding, 82 Division, Enugu in attendance.
Reading a communique after the 2-hour meeting, Governor Umahi said: “All activities of IPOB are hereby proscribed. IPOB and all other aggrieved groups are advised to articulate their position on all national issues and submit to the Committee of Governors, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and National Assembly members from South-East Zone, through the chairman, Southeast governors forum.
NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the governors of the south east states have entered into a meeting in Enugu state expected to deliberate on the recent clash between the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) and Nigerian Army in the region.
The governors are expected to meet with some leaders of the zone to deliberate and come out with a blueprint on how to address the situation and challenges being posed by Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader.
Source: Naij.com