The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Tuesday warned the Anambra State Government to desist from linking it with any form of bribery or other acts capable of undermining the integrity of Ndi Igbo.

In a statement made available to journalists in Awka and signed by the MASSOB leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, the group debunked claims from certain quarters that it met with Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and received financial inducement.

The statement reads thus: “The attention of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has been drawn on a destructive rumour going round Anambra State that the Governor Willie Obiano had induced MASSOB with monetary leverage to compromise the activities & the struggle for Biafra actualization.

“The reformed MASSOB can never be bought or hijacked by political elements, we cannot compromise or sabotage the struggle for emancipation & survival of our people.

“MASSOB warns the Government of Anambra State to stop dragging the name of MASSOB or Biafra to the mud, we have not sent anybody or group of people to represent MASSOB in any capacity in their dealings with pro Biafra groups.

“Anybody or group of people who claim to represent or sent by MASSOB in any capacity in dealings with Anambra State Government is fake including some staffs of Anambra State Government.

“Inasmuch as MASSOB is willing to partner or work with other Igbo groups, state governments & individuals, it must be for Igbo and Biafra’s interest not compromising the ultimate hope of Ndigbo.

“MASSOB will continue to represent the genuine interest of Ndigbo with all selflessness, total commitment and consistency.”

“MASSOB will continue to hold Governor Obiano responsible for the murderous killings of members of pro Biafra groups in Nkpor by Nigeria security agencies.”

“MASSOB also warns Governor Obiano to hearken to the cries of the people of Okpoko, the most populous avenue of Onitsha, on the deplorable bad roads mostly Ede road junction by Obodoukwu road, Ogbuagu – Ik Onuoha Street, Amazu Rd, Mgbemena street, Nwaziki street among others.”

•Photo shows Governor Obiano.