The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that African leaders lack the mental capacity to function in a democratic environment.
According to the group in reaction to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s remarks that those who are agitating for secession will be dealt with, they are operating within the armpits of the law.
“For such a statement to escape the lips of a learned fellow like Prof. Osinbajo confirms the widely held view that African leaders lack the mental capacity and discipline to operate a constitutional democracy in a modern world,” Emma Wonderful, said.
“If the corrupt ruling class in Nigeria cannot distinguish between those rights that are sacrosanct, such as freedom of association and freedom of expression under which IPOB operates, then the entire political edifice in Nigeria is a monumental mess.”
The statement released by the body’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, described the Osinbajo’s comments as ‘shameful’, questioning why he would threaten to jail them for insisting on their right to self-determination.
“It is very shameful that a professor of law cannot situate the Nigeria constitution within the context and meaning of the right to self-determination as recognized in international law. Somebody should please draw the attention of Professor Yemi Osibanjo to the provisions of the Africa Charter on Human and Peoples Rights which Nigeria ratified and went ahead to domesticate into her local laws,” he continued.
“How can a professor of law threaten jail term for those exercising their right to self-determination under laws adopted and ratified by Nigeria? This confirms again the widely held view that legal practice in Nigeria is one almighty joke.
“We are challenging Prof. Osinbajo to show the whole world how, where and when IPOB committed this offence he alluded to since the inception of the current phase of the agitation.”