Now Or Never — Uwazuruike Calls For Actualization Of Biafra

Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has called on members of the movement to remain steadfast and be focused on the revolutionary struggle.

Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB)

Speaking on Monday, November 16, Uwazuruike noted that the non-violent method adopted by MASSOB had become a source of worry for the so-called northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Nigerian military.

Uwazuruike stressed that Biafra should be actualized now or never, adding that there was no going back. He noted that he was struggling for freedom and future of his own children, who dream of a free country where the security of their lives and properties can be guaranteed.

At the weekend, Uwazuruike took part in a special meeting of Enugu West Senatorial District in Nachi, Udi local government area of Enugu state, Vanguard reports.

Speaking through the deputy national director for information, Mazi Chris Mocha, he lamented that since Nigeria got independence in 1960, it had never guaranteed security of lives and properties of Ndigbo.

MASSOB leader noted that such situation persuaded him to seek independence of Biafra.

According to him, some Igbo elite have become stooges to oppressors, who use them to do odd jobs and sponsor them to make blatant comments to discredit Biafra.

Uwazuruike regretted that such elite would accept to sabotage the struggle of Biafra without knowing how much MASSOB had laboured in the past 16 years.

“ACF had asked Allah to give them Boko Haram, he gave to them and they became comfortable with its outcome. Afenifere elders had Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, fighting for social justice in Yoruba land.

“I am very happy that Biafra is being talked about all over the world and people are being killed and detained for the sake of Biafra. So, if I fail to get Biafra, then I would have failed to do what Ndigbo expected of me and if I also die for the sake of Biafra, I will be fulfilled,” he said.

Meanwhile president Muhammed Buhari has finally commented on multi pro-Biafra protests that took place in various parts of the country.

Speaking during the launching of the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, the president condemned the recent attacks by the Biafran separatists, noting that Nigerians have remained united since independence.