From Ikenna Chukwu, Awka
The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared May 30, 2026 as Biafra Remembrance Day.
The group said the sit-at-home imposed by the movement was just for sobre reflection in Igboland.
In a statement by the movement, led by Comrade Uchenna Madu, and signed by Comrade Ederson Samuel, the National Director, Information of the group on Thursday, said the presence of security operatives on the day is born out of fear, jittery and cowardice.
“This year marks the 59th year anniversary of Biafra declaration by General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on 30th May, 1967.
“MASSOB, in the spirit of true Biafranism and brotherhood among Biafra agitators and Biafrans in general have declared 2026 commemoration of Biafra Anniversary ceremony with sit -at -home exercise in Biafra land for sober reflection.
“MASSOB declares that all markets, public / private motor parks, schools, banks, and other public business premises shall remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on 30th May, 2026.
“The closure of the public places and services on 30th May 2026 are marks of honour, respect and patriotism to our father land.
“It is a mark of appreciation and acknowledgement of the numerous sacrifices and prices our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters rendered for Biafra during the three years war of genocide against Biafra by the British backed Nigeria.
“MASSOB is also using the Biafra declaration anniversary to show solidarity to our brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is wrongly imprisoned for the sake of Biafra.
”We demand his immediate release and call for justice for all Biafrans who have been unjustly detained or persecuted.
“Our struggle for Biafra is unstoppable, and we will continue to fight until our homeland is restored.
“The call for stay at home has been our annual and recalling measures and steps for effective civil disobedience ceremonial exercise.
“MASSOB reminds the people of Biafra that this exercise has always been the life wire of the Biafran struggle which boomed the potency and acceptability of the non violence Biafra self determination struggle.
“Biafrans shall not be compelled, pressurised or forced to observe the stay at home exercise.
“MASSOB and other pro Biafra agitators will not molest, compel or intimidate anybody to observe the stay at home exercise as all our members shall stay indoors in observance of the great day of Biafra.
“There shall be no physical demonstration, street march, procession or any other public functions in Biafra land on May 30th 2026,” MASSOB wrote.