Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the action of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over it ban of the Nigeria National Anthem from public schools in southeastern Nigeria.

According to reports, the organization general secretary Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro; believes the action would spell doom for the people of the region. In his words as gathered by CEO Africa, “reciting of the Biafra anthem in public schools remains prohibited, forbidden and proscribed, as the South-East is still an integral part of Nigeria”.

He further stated that the order “will affect the ongoing diplomatic efforts to free Nnamdi Kanu. Instead, the FG might unleash bitterness on the South-East”

He opines that the order is also nonetheless destructive to the campaign for the Igbo presidency in 2023 and will give birth to avoidable military raids on all public schools in Southeastern Nigeria, with the ongoing ‘Operation Golden Dawn’.

Isiguzoro cautioned Ndigbo from misleading and misinforming its people. In his statement “We cannot afford to mislead and misinform our pupils into trending into paths that will attract grave consequences for Ndigbo. Ndigbo should flout such despicable orders of absurdity, as it will be the rationale for future deployment of military Tucson fighter jets to South-eastern Nigeria.”

He therefore advised that “IPOB should join Ohanaeze in the promotion of Igbo language, cultural heritage, and values in all South-East public schools. This is the best way to get our youngsters to remain committed and imbibe the cultural values and heritage of Ndigbo rather than the enforcement of Biafra anthems in public schools”.

The General Secretary concluded by supporting the ban on the consumption of Fulani cows and the use of it in Igboland for ceremonies or during festival seasons.