Igbo Leaders Warn Nnamdi Kanu Against Entering Nigeria For Parents Burial

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has sent a strong warning to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, telling him to postpone plans of returning to Nigeria for his parent's burial.

Barely three days to the burial ceremony of the parents of Nnamdi Kanu; the National Chairman of 'Imeobi Igbo Forum', Chief Mike Ikegulu-Onugha has begged the IPOB leader to keep off the burial venue to avoid being noticed by those going after him.

He said: 

“Kanu should steer clear of the burial arena until all the issues are resolved.

“He should wait until the coast is clear for him to come back. The dead must be buried whether Nnamdi is around or not. If he comes home, it is an opportunity for those who are looking for him to get him.

“We should not wait until he returns before the dead is buried. Left for me, the government of the federation should allow him to come and bury his parents. I wish he will come and bury his parents the way I did mine.

“However, rather than come and get involved in all sorts of trouble and military things and all sorts of issues, it is better for him to keep off.”

He also pleaded to President Buhari to forgive their leader and allow him to attend his parents' Buhari.

“The Federal Government should forgive a freedom fighter who is asking for a democratic/judicial means of independence. I see no harm in him, the President should pardon him to come back,”he added.