President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri as the residents of Owerri of the state capital complied fully with the directive initially given by IPOB.
IPOB had in a broadcast on Monday evening by one of its executives, Mazi Chika Edoziem declared Thursday as a Sit-at-home protest over the president’s visit.
“All the traditional rulers, all ndi iche and every Biafran should stay away from any ceremony organised by Hope Uzodimma to welcome him.”
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, had earlier disclosed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, that President Buhari would visit the state on Thursday, noting that his trip to Imo is to “address some political matters and some critical issues.”
Uzodinma had announced that the President would commission “significant projects” while in Imo.
He had listed roads constructed through federal government/World Bank intervention and Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management (NEWMAP) projects.
“Imo has been able to attract additional support from Mr. President on the management of some ecological problems in the state,” he had said.
