The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has cleared the People Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson in Ebonyi State, Chika Nwoba following an investigation it launched over his ‘Biafran wedding cake’ saga.
Mr Nwoba had last Saturday during his wedding unveiled a cake which was designed with Biafran insignia including the flag and coat of arms of the defunct republic.
The picture of the cake trended on social media at the weekend attracting widespread attention including that of the DSS which invited him to its state headquarters Tuesday.
Nwoba, while announcing the invitation, said he had sympathy for Biafran agitation but was against violence of any kind being used by some of the agitators.
He explained that he did his wedding cake with the Biafra insignia to show solidarity with the Biafra cause.
According to him, every Igbo man, no matter his political affiliation, ought to embrace the struggle for Biafra.
“I did it to pass a message, that no matter our political inclinations, we still have the interest of the Igbo nation at heart. It is to show my love and my commitment to ensuring that the gospel for the creation of a country of Igbo extraction comes to fruition.
“So, I’m a fan of Biafra agitation. That’s why I said, okay, to contribute to the Biafra struggle, I have to do my cake, giving it Biafra colours. I’m not against Biafra agitation, but I’m against going about it violently. I did it just to show my concern,” he said.
Nwoba’s wedding took place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Anglican church, in his country home, Ekpelu community in Ikwo LGA of the State. The reception also took place in the community primary school.
Nwoba told The Nation that the security agency cleared him of any wrongdoing after asking him some questions.
He said he was asked to go on Tuesday and return yesterday, after which he was told he was free.
He said: “I went there yesterday and responded to their questions after which I was asked to go and come back today (Wednesday)”.
“I went back and they said I was free to go and that I had not done anything wrong. I just left their office some moments ago”, he said.
Nwoba commended the DSS for the professional way they handled the matter, stating that the officers who handled his matter were courteous and respectful towards him at all times.