ICYMI: Nnamdi Kanu may attend father’s burial February 14 ― IPOB

ALL is now set for the burial of Eze Sir Israel Okwu Kanu, the father of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi slated for February 14.

In a statement by the Media/Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Emma Powerful, made available to the Tribune Online in Enugu, the late Kanu would be laid to rest at his Palace in Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku in Umuahia Abia State.

The statement further reads: “The burial ceremony will begin with procession and preparations in line with ancient customs and traditions.

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“IPOB leadership will not be disclosing any information and have not disclosed any information regarding the likely attendance or non-attendance of our leader to this event.

“However arrangements are being put in place to ensure the ceremony is held in a secure and safe atmosphere.

“IPOB is a peaceful movement and hopes to maintain this approach until Biafra is completely restored. The movement and anticipated presence of our leader in his home during this period is yet to be finalised and as such, no confirmation or otherwise will be issued to that effect.

“IPOB High Command will determine under what circumstance any announcement will be made in the future.

“We are inviting every media outlet, local and international, print and electronic to be present in Isiama-Afaraukwu on that day.”