various secessionist organizations in the South-East, for reviving the call for Biafra; and whilst we have to restate that the South- South is not part of the said Biafra, we take the view that this regrettably dangerous statement by the northern youths, is unwittingly lending profound support to the demands of the Biafran agitators, which is totally unacceptable to any patriotic Nigerian, and a flagrant violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We recall the Statement we made as PANDEF a few days ago, concerning the Biafra sit-at-home call, and widely reported in the media to the effect that the success recorded by the Biafra sit-at-home call, as reported by various news media, is a clear indication that all is not well in our Country… Biafra is born out of a deep-seated and agonizing feeling of marginalization and discrimination.
“So, as has been advised, let us listen to the Ibos and the Biafra agitators. We listen to them knowing that there is no harm in discussing the unity of Nigeria; we listen to them with the clear understanding that Nigeria is better off united and that disintegration is not in anyone’s interest,” PANDEF added.
It declared: “We stand by this patriotic statement. We will be moving into a state of anarchy and disintegration, if the unfortunate and misguided statement by the Arewa Youths is not withdrawn, and Federal Government does not take action by apprehending and prosecuting these youth and their sponsors.”