BREAKING: IPOB Calls for Referendum, Declares Igbo Ready to Leave Nigeria

The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the organizers and supporters of the “IgboMustGo” campaign in the South-West, calling for a referendum to determine the Igbo people’s exit from Nigeria.

They criticized the South-West authorities for dismissing the campaign and alleged that its sponsors might include high-ranking officials in Lagos State and the Federal Government. IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful stated that the Igbo are prepared to leave Nigeria, either peacefully through a democratic process or, if necessary, by other means. He urged the release of Nnamdi Kanu and a referendum for the Igbo people.

IPOB also warned against targeting the Igbo community, calling on international organizations to be aware of the threats against them. The statement followed a controversial post by LagosPedia on X (formerly Twitter), which called for the Igbo to vacate Lagos and the Southwest, prompting condemnation from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.