MASSOB go mark Biafra independence day on May 22

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra don declare May 22 as Biafra Independence Day across the country ,
as dem dey advice all Igbos worldwide to join in the celebration. Dey yarn say unlike in the past , this year celebration go hold ground for seven days, assuring say the exercise throughout the period would go dey violent -free .
A statement issued on Sunday by the Leader of MASSOB, Delta-Central , Mr Perry Akujinwa , appeal to security agencies for the country to allow dem members observe the celebration without harassment or any form of intimidation .
According to MASSOB , “The defunct Biafra was declared by Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu -Ojukwu on May 30 , 1967 and ended 1970. The new Biafra was declared on May 22 , 2000 by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike.
“We want to show the whole world that Biafra remains unchangeable and unshakable . This year ’ s celebration is the first of its kind because there are a lot of changes . The celebration will last for seven days .”