ZAMBOANGA CITY: Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari on Tuesday said the declaration of “pure independence” still needs the imprimatur of all his commanders and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) which helped broker the 1996 peace agreement.

Misuari, who met with his commanders in the town of Indanan on July 29, almost declared independence but changed his mind, saying he still needs to consult with senior leaders before making the announcement “at the right time.”

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