The Igala Youth Council has dissociated the Igala from being referred to as one of the states in the proposed United States of Biafra by the Indigenous People of Biafra.
The organisation condemned IPOB for including the Igala nation in their proposed “United States of Biafra” without their consent.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
“This strong stance was taken during an emergency meeting held on December 1, 2024, in response to a viral video outlining IPOB’s plan for a 40-state Biafran nation,” the statement noted.
The statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Michael Joshua, emphasised that the Igala people were never consulted or invited to discuss this proposal, and therefore, rejected IPOB’s attempt to include them in their secessionist agenda.
The council stressed, “The Igala nation demands good governance for all its people within the Nigerian nation, rather than being dragged into IPOB’s madness.
“It’s worth noting that IPOB’s actions have been a subject of controversy, with some viewing their agitation as a legitimate cry for self-determination, while others see it as a threat to national unity.
“The group’s methods, including the imposition of a weekly ‘sit-at-home’ order, have been criticised for their disruptive impact on the economy and daily life in the Southeast region.”
The council leadership called on Igala across the globe to ignore the claim from the IPOB group and go about their lawful business in Nigeria.
