2019 Elections: Biafra: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Calls Off Election Boycott, Gives Reason

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi
Kanu, has called off boycott of the 2019 general election.

Kanu had urged Igbos not to participate in the polls until
certain conditions were met.

In a tweet Thursday night, Kanu explained reason for the change
of stance.

He said: “Having confirmed this evening that all our
preconditions and terms have been met, signed, sealed and
delivered; I hereby call-off the election boycott across Biafraland
on Feb. 16, 2019.

“I dedicate this historic victory to the formidable
#IPOB family worldwide.”

Having confirmed this evening that all our
preconditions and terms have been met, signed, sealed and
delivered; I hereby call-off the election boycott across Biafraland
on Feb. 16, 2019. I dedicate this historic victory to the
formidable #IPOB^[1]
family worldwide.

— Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (@MaziNnamdiKanu) February
14, 2019^[2]

Meanwhile, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence
Staff, has warned that no form of intimidation or harassment would
be tolerated on election days.

A statement he signed on Thursday said: “Members of the public
are also advised to disregard the call to stay at home on the day
of the election being circulated in some parts of the country.

“The stay-at-home leaflets being circulated and similar on-line
messages are part of the handiwork of mischief makers who are bent
on scuttling the process and should be ignored.

“I want to assure the general public that the security services
are prepared to support the Police to ensure safe conduct of the
elections.”