Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), has replaced the 'sit-at-home' practice with a new initiative called 'Economic Empowerment Day' (EED) in the South-East region. This development comes just a week after Nnamdi Kanu disassociated himself from Simon Ekpa, the initiator of the sit-at-home movement based in Finland.
Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently detained and facing treason charges for his alleged secessionist activities, conveyed his decision to shift gears through a handwritten letter to Simon Ekpa about a week and a half ago. In that letter, he urged Ekpa to cease enforcing the sit-at-home in Igboland.
Explaining the rationale behind the EED, IPOB's Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, highlighted its focus on addressing the negative impact of prolonged sit-at-home periods on education and social conditions in the South-East. The Economic Empowerment Day aims to mobilize resources for the region's economic revival.
Comrade Emma Powerful stated, “The Economic Empowerment Day is a day for mass mobilization of Biafrans to devote their resources and means towards reversing the sharp decline in our economic, educational, and social needs.
The primary objective of EED is to foster growth in the Eastern region by investing in education, employment opportunities, healthcare services, and cultivating a sense of unity and identity.
“During this exercise, Biafrans are encouraged to embark on a massive deployment of their resources for the empowerment of the educationally disadvantaged and poverty-ridden population of our people,” He Said.
Underscoring the importance of empowering the people beyond mere subsistence, the spokesperson stressed the region's reputation for diligence and achievement.
“Through the Economic Empowerment Day, our people and, indeed, the Eastern region can begin to thrive and grow,” the IPoB spokesperson stressed.“It is time to rebuild our once-envied Eastern region – peaceful, accommodating, resilient, illustrious, and great – and reclaim our glory among nations.”
Addressing doubts about the authenticity of Nnamdi Kanu's letter that announced the end of the sit-at-home practice, IPOB clarified that the letter was genuine and not influenced by any external factors.
Emma;
“Anybody questioning the authenticity of the handwritten letter is patently dishonest and not worthy to be called a Biafran. Onyendu is very firm, and unshaken.
“Anybody who claims to know Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will also know that nobody will be courageous enough to coerce him to do anything that will jeopardise the restoration of Biafra.”
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