No Dialogue Without Kanu, IPOB Tells FG

The group said this in a statement released by its spokespersons, Dr. Clifford C. Iroanya and Barr. Emma Mmezu on Wednesday in Awka.

The group described the continued detention of Kanu as a total disrespect for the constitution of the country.

It said, “For Buhari to continue to keep Kanu in custody after a court of competent jurisdiction had granted him (Kanu) bail is enough corruption.”

The group said it was a waste of time for the Federal Government to think that they would enter into dialogue with IPOB without first releasing Kanu.

It maintained that no pressure would make Kanu betray his supporters and the Biafra cause.

“They don’t know this man called Nnamdi Kanu. They can’t intimidate Kanu by dumping him in prison. He can’t beg anybody for his freedom.”

A release by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, made available to newsmen in Awka, Anambra State, read in part, “Instead of our leader to renounce Biafra, he would renounce Nigeria publicly, mark our words.

“We are not after securing bail for our leader; we are after his freedom and freedom for the people of Biafra.

“Even a child born today knows that any attempt to tamper with Nnamdi Kanu’s life will bring about catastrophic consequences.”

“Should anything happen to Kanu, Somalia will be a paradise, compared to what will happen in Nigeria.

“We are not asking for anything short of his immediate and unconditional release, as ordered by an Abuja Federal High Court.”

Meanwhile, the Niger Delta Avengers have denied negotiations with the Federal Government.

The group, took to its twitter handle to dismiss the reports which was signed by a self-acclaimed spokesman, Mr Ballantyne Agiri.

Speaking through its rightful spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, NDA said, “Who is Mr. Ballantyne Agiri, the claimed dialogue group spokesman? We don’t know you. And please, stop fooling the general public.

“We are not ready for any negotiation or dialogue with the Federal Government.”