IPOB cancels sit-at-home order in Anambra, backs peaceful election

Less than 48 hours to the Anambra governorship poll, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called off its one-week sit-at-home order issued with a threat to disrupt the election.
The action is coming after heavy deployment of security operatives in state and signing of a peace pact by all candidates of political parties taking part in the election.
The group had earlier threatened to disrupt the exercise if Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, is not released from detention.
In a statement on Thursday, IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, announced that the one week sit-at-home order had been cancelled.
“No rigging of any kind will be tolerated on the Anambra State governorship election. It must be transparent, free and fair to all,” it said.
IPOB also stated, “We wish to thank Biafrans, IPOB members worldwide, friends of Biafra and lovers of freedom for their continued support for our dogged struggle for independence.
“May we therefore, warn detractors, traitors and enemies of Biafra not to cause confusion by imputing motives to our decision. IPOB doesn’t expect anybody to observe, monitor or enforce the suspended order otherwise such action will be considered a rebellion to the highest leadership of our global movement.
“On the other hand, our oppressors should not take our decision as an act of cowardice. IPOB still believes that our elders, religious leaders, political leaders and various stakeholders will live up to their promises in their engagements and efforts towards securing the unconditional release of our leader.”