The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding potential electoral misconduct in the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11.
IPOB emphasized that it will not remain passive and watch the Nigerian government employ INEC personnel for nefarious purposes within the state.
In a statement released by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, INEC is urged to exercise caution and refrain from inciting a crisis within the state.
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The statement reads partly: “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ably led by the great and indefatigable liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu KANU, warns INEC not to throw Imo State into political crisis in the coming Imo State gubernatorial election.
“As much as IPOB does not get involved in the Nigerian fraudulent political selection called election, nevertheless, we are not going to be silent and watch the Nigeria Government use corrupt INEC officials to perpetuate evil in Imo State and by extension the Southeast Region.
“Everyone is familiar with INEC’s fraudulent activities during elections in Nigeria. Independent National Electoral Commission is not independent but fully dependent on the government in power or to any moneybag politician who lines their pockets.
“However, in this coming election in Imo State, INEC officials must very circumspect not to throw Imo State into crisis by becoming willing tools to renew another four-year mandate of suffering, hunger, and killings.
“Independent National Electoral Commission officials must not be another Supreme Court that imposed a rejected candidate on Imo Indigenes using the fulanized Supreme Court. That illegality of the Supreme Court threw Imo State into unwarranted suffering, political intimidation, and mass killings.”
Powerful, who noted IPOB’s stance against political parties and governments detrimental to the well-being of the Southeastern populace, accused Governor Hope Uzodinma of perpetuating insecurity in the State and beyond.
He cautioned those who might be aiding the governor’s return to power, stating that they should be vigilant. He likened their situation to someone who unknowingly invites trouble by fetching firewood infested with ants, indirectly welcoming unwanted guests.
“Therefore, INEC officials that Hope Uzodinma handpicked and drafted to rig the Imo State election should be very careful not to buy a market that comes with heavy prices. We want these drafted INEC officials to know that Imo State people are groaning in pains from a killer government and it will be suicidal for them to subvert their wishes in this coming election because of money or threat,” he added.