Biafra declaration: Ohanaeze warns promoters, “You’ll suffer consequences, compound Ekpa’s woes.”

Daily News reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has voiced serious concerns about the alleged December 2, 2024, planned declaration of Biafra. “A cycle of violence, fear, and socio-economic degradation that has devastated the Southeastern region of Nigeria has been perpetuated by the actions of detained Simon Ekpa and his dissidents,” the organization said.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, noted that over the past three years, the detrimental activities orchestrated by Simon Ekpa and his associates have resulted in unprecedented pain. He lamented that the Southeast, once teeming with economic vitality and educational prowess, now bears the scars of violence, with traditional ceremonies, weddings, and communal activities forced to be held outside the region due to insecurity.

Isiguzoro questioned the benefits of the Biafran independence movement, asking, “What fruits have these discordant actions borne? Has the insurrection purportedly anchored in the quest for Biafra autonomy yielded any tangible gains for the people of the Southeast?” He emphasized that the answer is a resounding “no,” with the region witnessing a staggering loss of over 34 trillion naira in investment opportunities.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo called upon the Biafrans gathering in Finland to recognize that they lack the mandate to represent the voices of Igbos at home and in the diaspora in declaring a separate sovereign nation. Isiguzoro warned that the relentless quest for Biafran independence not only undermines collective sentiments but also risks compounding Simon Ekpa’s existing legal troubles in Finland.

In conclusion, Isiguzoro reiterated that individuals committed to the declaration of Biafran independence in Finland will bear full responsibility for any eventual repercussions born from their reckless pursuits.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>