Despite the ongoing efforts of Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to douse the tension created by agitations from various groups and hate speeches that have threatened the peace and unity of the country, members of the Biafran separatist group, IPOB on Wednesday called a referendum to determine the future of the country.
The group, who gathered at Afaraukwu Road, Umuahia, the home of the self-styled leader of the movement for the Independent state of Biafra(IPOB) were made up of mostly young people.
They demanded a date for a referendum when every Nigeria would have the opportunity to make a clear decision of where they want to belong.
The gathering which lasted for almost a whole day was mostly peaceful.
Abia state Police Commissioner, Adeleye Oyebade described their action as unlawful.
He warned that the police are monitoring the activities of the group, stating that no person or group must allow whatever interest they are clamouring for to infringe on other rights of peace-loving of the state.