In the guidelines published on assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government, it stated that the asylum would be granted to “persecuted” members of IPOB and MASSOB. It stated, ‘’MASSOB, since its formation in the late 1990s, has clashed with the security forces. The source stated, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will definitely take up the asylum offer to IPOB with the British High Commission. Dogo asked, “Why should I be surprised by the decision of the UK on IPOB or MASSOB. Ohanaeze backs UK, urges FG to hold dialogue with IPOB, MASSOBThe apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said that every favour extended to any Igbo man deserved commendation of the Ohanaeze.

Source: Punch April 20, 2021 23:50 UTC