IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful
stated that the group had not authorised any legal action against Obiano and
expressed surprise at the news of the lawsuit.
In a statement, Powerful said,
"The US government and courts should be aware that IPOB did not institute
any case against Chief Willie Obiano." He emphasized that IPOB, led by
Nnamdi Kanu, is a disciplined organization that would not allow its name to be
used fraudulently.
Powerful added, "The
purported lawsuit against Obiano came as a surprise. IPOB leadership has not
authorized anyone or any group to sue anyone in the USA. The proponents of the
purported court case are not representing IPOB."
He warned those behind the
lawsuit to stop impersonating IPOB and to withdraw the case. "If they wish
to take Obiano to court, they should do so with their own names," Powerful
stated. He also demanded that Obiano provide IPOB with the names of those
behind the lawsuit if they fail to withdraw it.
"IPOB will not allow
anyone to defraud with our name. Our members are under command and control and
cannot act without leadership authorization. The claimants in the USA court
against Chief Willie Obiano are not representing IPOB," he concluded.
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