I am from the North but I am opposed to what they are asking.
Let me ask them what are they fighting for? You don't western education? if yes then why are you guys using western weapons to fight with? Nigeria is a free country and constitution has room for everyone to choose what he or she wants. Religion should not outweigh the constitution. If they are aggrieved then they should vie for a break up and stopping killing innocent lives. When MEND did there's it was glaring for what they were fighting for.
For you guys come out and tell us what is your grouse and let us now delibrate on it. If you feel what we've discussed does not augur well with you then we will make it known that you guys have refused and as such anybody who wants what you want should move over to your side and stay otherwise you are worse than infidels.