By Adadareporters
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will resist rigging during the Imo guber polls coming up on Nov 11, 2023.
Emma Powerful, head of IPOB’s media, further urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid throwing ‘the state into political crisis’ by aiding election malpractices during the election.
IPOB tasked INEC to be above board, adding that, “If INEC can’t stand the threat and can’t say no to bribes to subvert the will of Imo people, you have the time to back off. But should you subvert the will of the people, be ready for the consequences.”
According to the group, “IPOB does not get involved in elections in Nigeria, but would not be silent and watch malpractices at polls. IPOB members are not politicians and neither partisan, but we are against any political party or government that is toxic to our people.”
IPOB urged electorate in the state not to be intimidated, but exercise their franchise.
Powerful said, “IPOB hereby advises willing voters in Imo State to go out and vote their preferred governorship candidate and defend their votes on the 11 November 2023 governorship election.
“Anyone who compromises the election should be held accountable in whatever format available and the person will be pursued to his or her home for betraying Ndi Imo State.”
IPOB is founded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently facing charges on running a proscribed group among others.
Our correspondent reports that an Enugu State High Court last month ruled that IPOB is a self-determination group, adding that its proscription by the southeast governors in 2017 is not according to the ‘constitution.
