Mr. Ralph Uwazurike, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has appealed for peace as he holds consultation with Northern groups in Kaduna.

Uwazurike, who led a delegation of Igbo leaders from the South East, told some youth groups in Kaduna on Monday that MASSOB had pursued the path of peace since its creation in 1999.
“MASSOB had existed for 18 years without violence, but 2009, I went to London and opened Radio Biafra and handed it over to Nnamdi Kanu as the director.
“Soon afterwards, politicians hijacked him, and he started working for them.
“The radio that was meant to educate our people and advise our people was turned into the source of hate messages, blackmail, intimidation and others.
“ The resultant effect was that, the northern youths came up to challenge us, to say that they are not happy with the hate messages and the insults they receive from the same radio.
“ I am here today to say that the main purpose of floating the organisation called MASSOB was not to cause crisis in Nigeria.
“ I assured the late Odumegu Ojukwu when he was alive that there would be no other civil war in Nigeria.
“ Because he, Ojukwu was so concerned and wanted some measure of assurance from me that MASSOB would not cause problems in Nigeria and I gave him that assurance.
“And I am today disappointed, that the assurances I gave, may not see the light of the day, if certain measures were not taken, and that is why I am here in Arewa House today.”
He assured of the safety of the northerners resident in the South East and urged them to continue with their businesses in the area.
“I am here to assure you northerners that all your people in the South East are safe and nobody will harass them.
“And, I am happy to hear my friend, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, who assured of the safety of lives and property of Nd’Igbo in Northern region.”
Nwazurike averred that the crisis in the country was being manipulated by politicians and urged the youth not allow themselves to be used.
He, however, stressed the need to address perceived marginalization, adding that though it was right for any part of the country to seek self determination, it was wrong to pursue same through violent means.
“Self determination without violence is a fundamental right, we must strive against sowing the seed of discord ‎but do all that will promote peace and justice.
“There is a gap of communication from our leaders which needs to be bridged, hence we are meeting with notable leaders in the north to persuade them that there is no cause for alarm,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, who convened the meeting, said it was in response to recent quit notice issued by some northern groups to Igbos.
He said that the meeting was to intervene in the impasse threatening the unity and oneness of the country.
According to Al-Mustapha‎, the youths need to wear their thinking caps, use their brains and refuse to be used in fomenting any form of crisis in the country.
He said current events may not be unconnected with external forces wanting to see Nigeria disintegrate.
Al-Mustapha also cautioned the youth against making statements that would further cause tension in the country, in spite of the unpleasant comments from IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/06/massob-preaches-peace-meets-northern.html

IPOB and fear are like 5 and 6

yarimo:
IPOB and fear are like 5 and 6

This is not IPOB. Uwazurike is the founder of MASSOB but has since lost out. IPOB is not afraid. They marches on.

Unity begging?

I said it before that if a referendum is conducted in the South East today, many Igbos will prefer to be part of Nigeria. If majority of the Igbos are interested in seceding from Nigeria, they don't need threat from Arewa youths to achieve that. All they need to do is to voluntarily relocate themselves and their investment back to the east. We all belong to the same parent and we deserve equal right. It is cowardly to run away from your house instead of staying behind to claim your right. The Igbos should stop making themselves victims or weeping babies. They should stand up and take thier position in Nigeria. They should start by investing more in their lands and forming strong political alliance.
If the Igbos are united, they have the numbers and capacity to influence the political direction of Nigeria, but if the truth must be told, the Igbos are their own enemies. They are too individualistic

EmeeNaka:
This is not IPOB. Uwazurike is the founder of MASSOB but has since lost out. IPOB is not afraid. They marches on.

marching on to look for peace with the north

As long as Nnamdi kanu have not given directive, anything propaganda that Afonjas are throwing around are all null and void.

We stand with Nnamdi kanu not Rochas, ohaneze, or massob

yarimo:
IPOB and fear are like 5 and 6

Guy ipob no be massob..Nobody takes massob ad ohaneze serious in de east..Ipob we know

SHAKABOOM:

Guy ipob no be massob..Nobody take massob ad ohaneze serious in de east..Ipob we know

so they are not part of BIAFRA?

yarimo:
so they are not part of BIAFRA?

Dey dia make pant dey wear you.

factsandfigures:
I said it before that if a referendum is conducted in the South East today, many Igbos will prefer to be part of Nigeria. If majority of the Igbos are interested in seceding from Nigeria, they don't need threat from Arewa youths to achieve that. All they need to do is to voluntarily relocate themselves and their investment back to the east. We all belong to the same parent and we deserve equal right. It is cowardly to run away from your house instead of staying behind to claim your right. The Igbos should stop making themselves victims or weeping babies. They should stand up and take thier position in Nigeria. They should start by investing more in their lands and forming strong political alliance.
If the Igbos are united, they have the numbers and capacity to influence the political direction of Nigeria, but if the truth must be told, the Igbos are their own enemies. They are too individualistic

I will say nice one Ralph. still on non violence to achieve Biafra.I know d World is watching and taking note of Biafra non violence position even when others r threatening fire.Happily non of you v denounce d movement rather you acknowledge it and its peaceful ways.By this you r setting a Strong record dat Igbos remain d most peaceful tribe in Nigeria. Long Live Biafra.

Yorubas are now thanking ODUDUWA the CLOWN for
Uwazurike's alliance.

felicitywe:

I will say nice one Ralph. still on non violence to achieve Biafra.I know d World is watching and taking note of Biafra non violence position even when others r threatening fire.Happily non of you v denounce d movement rather you acknowledge it and its peaceful ways.By this you r setting a Strong record dat Igbos remain d most peaceful tribe in Nigeria. Long Live Biafra.

u are talking about non violence, n nnamdi kanu is talking about getting guns n ammunition. initially I was in support of biafra but the way NK handles things I know he's not wise n he's beating war drums. how can u call people bastards n expect them to like u

SHAKABOOM:

Dey dia make pant dey wear you.

just answer my question that is all, are they part of BIAFRA? Yes or no

Uwazuruike have been expelled from MASSOB and he founded a new group called BIAFRA INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT(BIM).
The leader of Massob is Uche Madu who is working closely with IPOB.

yarimo:
just answer my question that is all, are they part of BIAFRA? Yes or no

Nah! dey are nigerians we don't need sabos.