The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned against any attempt to establish cattle ranches or settlement schemes, including RUGA, in the South-East region.
Chika Edoziem, Head of IPOB’s Directorate of State in his New Year broadcast, delivered this message during his 2025 New Year address.
IPOB criticized the federal government under President Bola Tinubu, declaring that such schemes could disrupt the region’s peace and security.
The group has also urged Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to abandon any plans to implement RUGA within the state.
Citing past warnings to South-East leaders, IPOB maintained that it would not tolerate initiatives as it could lead to unwanted incursions.
The group stated that any attempt to carry out such schemes in the region would be met with strong resistance.
Edoziem said: “To the Tinubu’s administration, the IPOB movement has maintained neutral stance towards your governance since you assumed office.
“Make no mistakes, the IPOB movement is not afraid of confrontation as we are born with it.
“However, you must be advised that Biafra land is out of bounds for any cattle ranching or settling scheme either in the form or RUGA or anything else.”
“If the Tinubu’s administration is wishing to add up more issues to its plate, it should continue with its agenda to bring RUGA or cattle settling in Biafraland. We will demonstrate our resolve to him.”