In a recent statement, Elderstatesman Dr. Chike Obidigbo has called on politicians, especially those from the South-East, to stop worsening the difficulties faced by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as reported by DAILY POST.
Dr. Obidigbo highlighted the involvement of the British government in the situation, noting that Kanu's actions had impacted British economic interests in Nigeria.
He stated that these interests have long benefited the British government and its people.
Dr. Obidigbo explained that everything Kanu did was in Britain, as a British citizen.
He described an international conspiracy that led to Kanu being lured to Kenya.
Kanu was kidnapped in Kenya and forcibly and illegally renditioned to Nigeria.
Dr. Obidigbo asserted that this could not have happened in any other part of the world outside Africa.
Dr. Obidigbo also criticized the British High Commissioner in Nigeria for showing no interest in speaking out against the violent kidnapping and rendition of Kanu.
“Everything that Kanu said or did was done in Britain, being a British citizen. But, they could not afford to arrest him on British soil, because of obvious and potential backlash."
“What Britain did was to join in the international conspiracy to lure Kanu to Kenya, knowing that Africans lack integrity and respect for laws."
“They then got him kidnapped in Kenya and forcibly and illegally renditioned him to Nigeria. They could not have done that in any other part of the world, outside of Africa, without extreme repercussions and consequences. Such can only happen in Africa, and they knew that much,” he said.