Orji Kalu Claims IPOB Responsible for 30,000 Igbo Deaths, Sparks Controversy

Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, stirred debate by alleging that 30,000 Igbo people died annually due to violence linked to IPOB's sit-at-home directives. He criticized IPOB's spokesman, Emma Powerful, for denying the claim.

Kalu emphasized the impact on families and businesses in the South East, urging the federal government to seek political and diplomatic solutions to end the crisis. The statement has reignited tensions in the region.