The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied calling for the boycott of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State.
In a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB said media reports claiming it called for the boycott of the election were false.
According to Powerful, IPOB’s stand on the political sphere has nothing to do with the November 6 election in Anambra State.
The statement read in part, “All we need is the release of our Leader who committed no crime to be held perpetually in custody. We have gathered through intelligence the plot by Nigeria Government to keep our leader in detention perpetually through court adjournments.
“Politicians must leave IPOB out of their predicaments. They should stop dragging IPOB into their election. We knew their evil plans when they were killing their fellow politicians and blaming it on IPOB. They should leave us alone.
“We urge media houses to be objective in their reportage and cross-check their facts. IPOB has never at any time called for a boycott of the Anambra election. Media houses should stop publishing lies against us.”