Ghana: IPOB Appeals To President Akufo-Addo To Release Detained Members

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), weekend, appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to facilitate release of some members of the group who were arrested in Ghana.

Mazi Chukwuemeka Nzurumike, deputy head of the Directorate of State (DHOD), while reacting, claimed that the government of Nigeria masterminded the arrest of “innocent Biafrans” who were exercising their universal right to self-determination.

He stated that, “Their freedom was arbitrarily violated recently in what appeared to be in connivance” with Abuja.

“We call on our friendly nation, Ghana, to countermand this unsusceptible approach that reduces the Ghanaian graceful creed that sums up in defence of freedom, rights, and crave for true humility.

“The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra wishes to familiarize all and sundry that relentless efforts are being deployed in ensuring the total release of the innocent Biafran citizens with legal domiciliation in Ghana. Their freedom was arbitrarily violated recently in what appeared to be in connivance with the oppressive and crumbling regime in Abuja.

“Biafrans in Ghana have always cherished their host country known for its remarkable avowed qualities of civility among countries of sub-sahara Africa.

“However, the DOS condemns in strong terms this cruel treatment recently meted out with insularity and parochialism disregarding the rule of law.

“Biafrans will continue to remain democratically-oriented, law-abiding and promote peace in all host countries around the globe!”

Our correspondent gathered that the detainees were arrested on Saturday while holding a meeting.

The Ghana police are yet to make a statement on the development.