Traditional rulers, 200 others join MASSOB in Enugu

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB-BIM) on Wednesday revealed that some traditional rulers have been enlisted in the pro-Biafra struggle.

Leader of MASSOB-BIM in Enugu north zone of Enugu state, Chief James Omeke, told journalists during the mobilization and sensitization of new members from Igbo-Etiti region that the group intimated new members on why they believe that non-violence would earn them their sovereignty.

He said himself and the regional administrator of Igboetiti, Mr. Jude Elugwu, with other members, went the length and breadth of the region to create awareness and convert new members.

“We see the recent mobilization and sensitization of people of Igboetiti region as very successful as we now have in our fold traditional rulers and about 200 new committed members enlisted into MASSOB-BIM.

“I cannot reveal the identity of the traditional rulers because it is not in my power to do so, our national leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, will do that when the time is ripe,” he said.

According to him, MASSOB is delighted that the aim of the mobilization, which is to enable more people join MASSOB-BIM, was fruitful.

“We told them that our national leader Chief Ralph Uwazuruike had taking the matter up to the level of United Nations (UN) intimating them of his plans to carve out Biafra from Nigerian.

“The mobilization of new members witnessed large turnout of people from twelve villages, we conscientized our new members on why MASSOB-BIM remained non-confrontational, we told them how we intend to actualize Biafra without a single gunshot.

“Our message to them is Biafra, our weapon, is non-violence”, he stressed.

Omeke commended Chief Uwazuruike for the opportunity giving the zone to go out and mobilize and sensitize people for self-determination.

Omeke said they would work tirelessly to bring more members into the fold.

He said MASSOB-BIM believe so much in the ability of Chief Uwazuruike to deliver Biafra to the Igbo and called on all Igbo sons and daughters to close ranks and give all necessary to MASSOB-BIM to actualize their freedom.