The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma of sharing smartphones to youths in the state with the aim of damaging the image of those fighting for the South-East’s independence.
Emma Powerful, the group’s media, and publicity secretary said this in a statement released on Tuesday.
According to Emma Powerful, Uzodinma allegedly funded and provided mobile phones to several youths in the state with which they spread misinformation about IPOB, the Eastern Security Network, and other Biafran agitators.
The organization characterized Uzodinma as an adversary to the state, claiming that if he had good intentions for the people of Imo State, he could have generated better work possibilities for the youths by including them in profitable businesses such as establishing a phone-making plant where the youths would be employed.
IPOB also issued a warning to Nigerian celebrity Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, against interfering with state matters.
The statement reads, “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command of our indefatigable liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu Kanu has been drawn to the sharing of smartphones by the Supreme Court Administrator of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma to the gullible minds and youths he is recruiting to attack IPOB members on social media platforms.
“These attack dogs and e-rats are paid to propagate lies and smear campaigns against IPOB, Eastern Security Network, ESN, and Biafra agitators.
“We blame those he is deceiving with smartphones, material things, and cash to oppose those fighting for their freedom.
“If Hope Uzodinma has correct intentions for Imo State youths, he wouldn’t have given them phones to attack IPOB; he would have provided industries and companies where the youths will work and produce phones for sale.
“Imo youths should know that Uzodinma is taking them for granted. They should stop being gullible.
“We are warning Mazi Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest to steer clear, and not strike a deadly deal with Hope Uzodinma. He should not dare IPOB. Let him continue his restaurant business and not get deceived by Hope Uzodinma and his APC co-travelers.
“Anybody who knows this man should tell him to retrace his steps and don’t allow Uzodinma to use him to fight innocent people.”
