The Ralph Uwazuruike-led faction of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has accused the Federal Government of using Uchenna Madu, who it said was expelled, to destabilise the organisation.
National Director of Information Sunny Okereafor, in an interview in Aba yesterday, said reliable information has it that Madu and his cohorts have been working with the Federal Government to sabotage Biafra.
His words: “There is no doubt that the Federal Government is using Uchenna Madu to cause crisis in the former Eastern region; he is being used to instigate crisis in the Biafran territory. Uchenna Madu was our member before he was expelled; so we know him and what he can do. He should cover his face in shame for his anti-Biafra activities; he is seeking relevance and can do anything for the sake of money. Madu will regret being used to sabotage Biafra.
“He is now claiming MASSOB headquarters in Okwe, Imo State, which was built on Chief Ralph Uwazuruike’s father’s land. Why can’t Madu go back to his father’s compound in Isuochi, Abia state and set up his own group? He is staying at Uwazuruike’s building, why can’t he go back to his own father’s house?
“He should stop using MASSOB to deceive people. He is just using Uwazuruike’s name to cover his deals with the Federal Government against Biafra.”
Okereafor reiterated that the pro-Biafra group would not be distracted by the antics of Madu and his likes, adding that as a non-violent organisation, MASSOB has clear strategies to achieve an independent state of Biafra.
He dismissed allegations that Uwazuruike enriched himself while claiming to fight for Biafra, describing the report as the ranting of expelled members like Madu, who out of frustration, has been trying to soil Uwazuruike’s image.
“Chief Ralph Uwazuruike’s problem is that people misunderstand his non-violent approach to the issue of Biafra. They should know that Biafra cannot be achieved with violence. Chief Uwazuruike has sacrificed a lot; do you know how many times he was jailed for fighting for Biafra?
“Between Uwazuruike and Madu, who has made more efforts to actualise Biafra? So, Madu and his group will continue to make unfounded allegations against Uwazuruike to distract attention from their making the struggle a tool of merchandise and duping. We will not allow ourselves to be distracted by people like him,” Okereafor added.