FG Says Nnamdi Kanu collects $85 million dollar monthly to fight Nigeria
IPOB leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu
The federal government of Nigeria has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of using the cover of Christianity to campaign for a US Special Envoy to be appointed to stop the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria, But the real purpose is to drive a wedge between the Nigeria government and its US and UK/European allies.
IPOB is led by Nnamdi Kanu who escaped from Nigeria after being granted court bail and he is now resident in the United Kingdom.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the Presidency says Kanu’s campaign is being funded with a monthly spending of $85,000 USD since October 2019, with no records of the source of this largesse.
See full statement below
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
IPOB, SELF-PROCLAIMED JEWS, USING CHRISTIANITY TO WAGE WAR AGAINST THE NIGERIAN STATE
The Presidency wishes to draw the attention of all citizens and the international community to a most misleading campaign spearheaded by the so-called Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) using false allegations of persecution of Christians against the Nigerian State.
A very deep and wide investigation by an agency of the Nigerian government, working with international partners have made us become aware that there are two, interconnected campaigns being run concurrently by the IPOB in this regard.
Both are using the cover of Christianity – and calling for a US Special Envoy to be appointed to stop the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria. But the real purpose is to drive a wedge between the Nigeria government and its US and UK/European allies.
IPOB leadership of course self-proclaims as “Jewish,” a position not shared by the generality of the members.
For reasons of convenience, he claims to have an interest in the welfare of Christians – but this is a ruse: the case for independence, the leader believes, is strengthened by “proving” the government of Nigeria is “autocratic”, engaged in a “silent slaughter” of their own citizens along religion and ethnic lines – and that therefore the only viable option for the unique religious and ethnic minority is a sovereign Biafra separate from Nigeria.
Nigerians and the international community are advised to be wary of this divisive campaign, which available evidence shows is being funded with a monthly spending of $85,000 USD since October 2019, with no records of the source of this largesse.
The campaign consists of producing articles in the names of the alleged Christian NGOs’ leaders (of campaign groups created at the time this PR contract with a US lobbying firm was signed) and letters to and from members of Congress to the White House.
Unfortunately, some Members of Congress have clearly been persuaded there is indeed a “Christian persecution” underway in Nigeria – and do so quoting the campaign – and they are known to be taking up the case directly with the White House to appoint the special envoy.
