The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), has dismissed rumours making the rounds that the group has drawn the map of the Republic of Biafra.

Media and publicity secretary of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement, disclosed that such claims were merely aimed at creating mutual suspicion among the people of the region that constitute the proposed Republic of Biafra.

“We understand that some people in the coastal region of Biafra are misinformed and deceived with false information that IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and Igbo have drawn the map of Biafra. It is false and intended to use us against ourselves.“

“The issue of Biafra map should not generate any heat because we know ourselves. The Ijaw National Council (INC) should understand and remember that their brother, Frank Opigo, initiated the name Biafra which we answer today.”

He added that the Igbo never claimed conquering any part of the former Eastern region because, “Our fathers saw themselves as one family, and today, IPOB and Nnamdi Kanu have toed the peaceful steps and accommodating spirits of our fathers”.

“Being part of Biafra will never be by coercion but a voluntary matter through referendum.“

“No tribe in the old Eastern region and Western region should allow themselves to be deceived because Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB did not draw map for Biafra, instead, we are staking our precious lives for all and it is the sacrifice we owe to pay for the realisation of our freedom and independence.”

The group’s Spokesman accused those making such claims as working to undermine the realisation of its agitation.