Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) held a peaceful protest in London to drive home their agitation for an independent State of Biafra and the unconditional release of their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is on trial in Nigeria for treasonable felony. The protest which attracted many people despite the cold weather and rain was held at Parliament Square, opposite the British House of Commons.

Addressing the Biafrans, a Member of the British Parliament Angel Rayner said “I will speak on behalf of myself as a member of Parliament, what I will say to you is that I love everybody and I think that what fills my heart for your love is that in spite of what has happened, you people have protested in a good way; in a Christian way and have tried to raise your issues with Italy”

Continuing, she said she had referred the Biafran case to Amnesty International, the world renowned human rights group, which did not waver in taking up the case. Rayner also said that she would never relent in using everything at her disposal to work for the Biafrans, and then urged the people not to relent in their agitation because it was for a good and noble cause.

“Keep speaking out; keep shouting, and keep hope with your course because it is a good one; it is a true one, and hopefully; God willing, one day you will get justice”

In his speech Emma Nmezu a spokesperson for the IPOB thanked the MP for finding time to come and address them. We love people like you who speak up and speak out. We appreciate you and would like to work with you.