The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has welcomed hailed the alleged ruling by a Canadian court, which it claims designates Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organizations.
The spokesperson, IPOB, Emma Powerful in a press statement issued on August 16, 2025 said the reported decision validates its long-standing position on Nigeria’s political and security challenges.
“This is a defining moment. The global community is beginning to see the truth about the political structures that have subjected our people to decades of repression and human rights violations,” the statement read.
Powerful also recounted the Nigerian civil war of 1967–1970, insisting that the historical injustices of that period continue to fuel its call for self-determination. The group maintained that its mission remains “non-violent” and rooted in the pursuit of a peaceful separation through legal means.
The group criticized past efforts by the Nigerian government to ban it, stating that these actions were politically motivated. They called on the international community to pay more attention to the rights of indigenous communities seeking self-rule.
As of the latest update, Canadian judicial authorities have not confirmed the alleged ruling. Additionally, neither the Nigerian government nor the APC (All Progressives Congress) and PDP (People’s Democratic Party) have issued official statements in response to IPOB’s claims.