The Indigenous People of Biafra's appeal for the singing of the Biafra anthem in all schools in the South-East has been condemned by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
IPOB was chastised by the group for banning the Nigerian national anthem across the zone.
In its New Year message, IPOB forbade the singing of the Nigerian national song as well as the consuming of non-native cows.
However, Ohanaeze Secretary-General Okechukwu Isiguzoro warned that such a decision would cause problems for the people of the region in a statement.
He said: "Such an order will affect the ongoing diplomatic efforts to free Nnamdi Kanu. Instead, the FG might unleash bitterness on the South-East.
“This 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 South-Eastern Nigeria, with the ongoing ‘Operation Golden Dawn’.
“Reciting of the Biafra anthem in public schools remains prohibited, forbidden and proscribed as the South-East is still an integral part of Nigeria.
“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.
“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.”
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