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  • Analysis: Nnamdi Kanu’s letter deepens South East sit-at-home dilemma

    Analysis: Nnamdi Kanu’s letter deepens South East sit-at-home dilemma

    As tensions rise in Nigeria’s South East region, the two-week sit-at-home order scheduled to commence on Monday, July 31st, has become a subject of controversy.

    Last week, compliance with the order led to tragic consequences as protests erupted in Enugu, resulting in the loss of at least two lives.

    The situation has been further compounded by a purported handwritten letter from incarcerated Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu, instructing Finland-based separatist agitator Simon Ekpa to end the “infamous and reckless sit-at-home” order imposed on the region.

    During plenary on Thursday, the Senate vehemently condemned the sit-at-home civil disobedience actions in the South East that have disrupted and destroyed economic activities and stepped down the call to consider a prayer for the release of Kanu on bail, as a way of curbing the situation in the region.

    Addressing a motion titled: “Condemning the Disruptive Nature of ‘Sit-At-Home’ Demonstrations in the South East-Nigeria” sponsored by Senator Osita Izunaso Bonaventure (Imo West) and co-sponsored by 14 other senators from the South East, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio said “If Governors in South-East obey Sit-At-Home, it means the real Gov of South-East is Ekpa”.

    The Senate further urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the Finnish government to extradite Ekpa for prosecution.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the quest for Biafra’s independence has been a long-standing struggle in Nigeria, marked by periods of unrest and tension.

    The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group, has been at the forefront of this movement, advocating for the secession of the southeastern region from Nigeria to form an independent Biafran state. Kanu had played a key role in galvanizing support for the cause both within the country and in the diaspora.

    The sit-at-home order started as a civil disobedience movement by pro-Biafra groups, calling on residents to remain at home on Mondays as a form of protest after Kanu was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) in June 2021.

    However, over time, it evolved and gained traction, garnering widespread compliance from the people in the region, impacting business activities and resulting in deadly clashes and face-offs with security operatives.

    In response to the two-week sit-at-home call, some transport companies have indicated that they may not release their buses to ply that route.

    Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the the Biafran Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), insists that the sit-at-home order has a five-point agenda – to pressure the Nigerian government for the immediate and unconditional release of Kanu, prepare for Biafra’s self-referendum and assert the determination of Biafrans to take control of their own future.

    It also seeks to “invalidate the legitimacy of those who claim to represent Nigeria within the Biafran territory and demonstrate that the BRGIE is in charge and enjoys 99 per cent loyalty from the Biafran people,” Ekpa said.

    “The sit-at-home will be executed in a phased manner, starting with a total lockdown in Biafraland from Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4, 2023.

    “During this period, all Biafran markets will remain closed. However, the sit-at-home will be temporarily suspended on Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, allowing for a two-day break where markets will reopen.

    “The second phase of the sit-at-home will resume from Monday, August 7, to Friday, August 11, 2023, with another total lockdown in Biafraland. Once again, the sit-at-home will be interrupted for two days, Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13, when all Biafran markets will reopen,” he added.

    The Biafra agitators have called on all oil companies operating in the South East region to shut down their oil exploration activities on the designated dates.

    However, IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, issued a statement on Saturday, confirmed the authenticity of Kanu’s handwritten note to Ekpa calling for an end to the enforcement of the sit-at-home order and disassociating Kanu and IPOB from the “senseless” imposition.

    The statement also accuses certain elements within the movement of blackmailing IPOB and Kanu through the violent enforcement of the sit-at-home order.

    “When our leader called for complete peace in Biafraland and to protect our people instead of killing them in one of his court appearances, he was referring to the infiltrators to stop their infamous enforcement of sit-at-home orders and enforcement.

    “Every Biafran must stop observing any sit-at-home order from the infiltrators. The reckless enforcement and abuse of sit-at-homes is an opportunity for criminals to kidnap, murder, maim, and snatch cars from innocent citizens,” IPOB’s spokesperson said.

    Meanwhile, Ekpa remains resolute in his commitment to the two-week sit-at-home order, which he says is “non-negotiable”.

    “I will not listen to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from DSS, from Hospital or from Nigeria. I will not talk to him on phone, on video call, on television call or internet call. I want to talk with him one on one in Finland.

    “I am here to Liberate Biafra and I don’t expect political criminals to be part of the liberation. From this day 29.7.2023, I cut off all communication with anyone in Nigeria side including lawyers to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

    “The only communication will be when Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is released from dungeon. We are not stepping back an inch until Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is freed,” Ekpa said.

    The two-week sit-at-home order has heightened tensions in the southeast region and calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution have grown stronger.

     

     

  • IPOB confirms Nnamdi Kanu’s letter to Simon Ekpa

    IPOB confirms Nnamdi Kanu’s letter to Simon Ekpa

    The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has confirmed that the letter ordering Finland-based Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to desist from calling for sit-at-home on Mondays is authentic.

    It dismissed claims from Ekpa that the letter was fake.

    IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, insisted that Kanu’s letter ordering Ekpa to end the sit-at-home in the Southeast was authentic.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Kanu sent a letter to Ekpa on Friday asking him to end the sit-at-home in the Southeast.

    Kanu sent the letter through his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor.

    Confirming the letter, Powerful said Ekpa’s claim that Kanu’s letter was fake was part of an effort to cause mischief.

    A statement by Powerful on Saturday reads partly: “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) confirm the authenticity of the handwritten note of our leader penned to the Finland infiltrator and crime minister instructing him to end his infamous and reckless sit-at-homes.

    “It is pertinent to make the message disassociating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB from the senseless enforcement of sit-at-home public to avoid consequences on innocent citizens.

    “Kanu, in his wisdom, communicated the message to the infiltrators through the right channel and a source they should trust.

    “The claims that Kanu’s handwritten note is fake is part of their mischief to continue in their contract to blackmail IPOB and Kanu with the violent enforcement of the infamous sit-at-homes used terrorize our people.

    “We understand that a power-drunk crime Minister with his inconsequential kangaroo defacto government in exile will ignore the order for the fear of deflating his over-bloated ego.

    “The note from our leader disassociating himself and IPOB from the infamous sit-at-homes is being distributed to all Nigeria Security Agencies, all foreign Embassies in Abuja, and to the contractors of the infiltrators for their notice. We are IPOB, and we are wiser than the serpent.”

  • Sit-at-home enforcers not my disciples, Kanu tells south-east residents

    Sit-at-home enforcers not my disciples, Kanu tells south-east residents

    The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that those enforcing the sit-at-home across the South-East zone are not his disciples.

    In other to exonerate himself, Kanu directed the Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa to end all sit-at-home in the Southeast.

    He warned Ekpa to stop antagonising governors of the southeast or politicians from the region, saying that anyone enforcing the sit-at-home should be made face the wrath of the law.

    The IPOB leader issued the directive in a strongly worded letter to Ekpa, which was made public on Friday by his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor.

    Briefing newsmen in Enugu, Ejimakor quoted Kanu as saying: “Simon, this is a direct order from me. I hereby instruct you to desist from calling for any sit-at-home henceforth. Equally, refrain from antagonising governors or persons in political positions because you are not in a position to know what they are doing on my behalf.

    “I am ordering you to make a public announcement to the effect that you are in receipt of a direct order from me to cancel any pending sit-at-home in place at the moment.

    “I embarked on this movement to liberate our people, not to enslave them. I despise and will despise any person or entity that wishes to inflict unnecessary hardship on our people. I have authorised Aloy to issue a press statement if you fail to make this announcement on your platform.

    “Anybody still engaging in sit-at-home is not my disciple. Haters of Biafra and mindless murderers in uniform are hiding under the cover of combating enforcers of Sit-at-Home to unleash mayhem against the same people we swore to defend.

    “I have sent countless messages to those purportedly enforcing sit-at-home that they are not doing so in my name. I am not begging anybody to release me, just that Nigeria should have the decency to obey their own laws.”

  • Breaking: IPOB’s leader Kanu warns Ekpa to desist from declaring Sit-at -home

    Breaking: IPOB’s leader Kanu warns Ekpa to desist from declaring Sit-at -home

    The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has ordered Finland -based agitator and lawyer, Simon Ekpa to end sit-at-home in the southeast.

    Kanu whi is currently in detention added that Ekpa should refrain from antagonizing governors of the southeast or politicians from the region.

    He warned that anyone enforcing sit-at-home in the southeast is not his disciple and should be made to face the wrath of the law.

    Addressing journalists in Enugu, Ejimakor quoted Kanu as saying: “Simon, this is a direct order from me. I hereby instruct you to desist from calling for any sit-at-home henceforth. Equally, refrain from antagonising governors or persons in political positions because you are not in a position to know what they are doing on my behalf.

    “I am ordering you to make a public announcement to the effect that you are in receipt of a direct order from me to cancel any pending sit-at-home in place at the moment.

    “I embarked on this movement to liberate our people, not to enslave them. I despise and will despise any person or entity that wishes to inflict unnecessary hardship on our people. I have authorised Aloy to issue a press statement if you fail to make this announcement on your platform.

    “Anybody still engaging in sit-at-home is not my disciple. Haters of Biafra and mindless murderers in uniform are hiding under the cover of combating enforcers of Sit-at-Home to unleash mayhem against the same people we swore to defend.

    “I have sent countless messages to those purportedly enforcing sit-at-home that they are not doing so in my name. I am not begging anybody to release me, just that Nigeria should have the decency to obey their own laws.”

  • Peter Obi speaks on taking pictures with Simon Ekpa [See photo]

    Peter Obi speaks on taking pictures with Simon Ekpa [See photo]

    Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi has described as fake, a photo of him and the Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator,  Mr Simon Ekpa.

    The Head of the Obi-Datti Media Office, Mr. Diran Onifade, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

    Recalled that  Expa had been allegedly responsible for calling for several sit-at-home orders in the South-East region,  which had allegedly resulted in loss of many lives and property.

    Onifade said the perpetrators of the fake photo inserted Obi’s popular supporter and rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, to further claim credibility.

    Peter Obi speaks on taking pictures with Simon Ekpa

    He said they all grew up being educated that photos tell a thousand stories and do not tell lies as photos were usually self-evident.

    According to him, yet that was long years ago and long before digital technology took the World like a storm.

    Onifade said the standard narrative had changed remarkably with dubious minds always ready to deploy it’s creatively albeit negatively, to create what was non-existent.

    He said: “The scenario is exactly what played out in the photoshopped picture of  Peter Obi supposedly standing with the Finland-based irritant Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.

    “This is all in a desperate move to drag Obi’s name into disrepute by linking him with the ugly story that Ekpa has become in Nigeria.

    “For clarity, the picture was taken by Obi standing with an admirer on a Virgin Flight on Friday, July 21, 2023.

    “In trying to authenticate their filthy and disgustingly dirty act, they inserted the picture of Aisha Yusuf behind them.

    “The memory may be short to forget that Obi was the first to describe the sit-at-home thing as an act being engineered and bred by a criminal that the system has refused to squarely tackle.”

    Onifade said the menace of this crime was becoming manifest even to attract the views of the nation’s parliament, it may be necessary to critically study the handling of this crime.

    In a related development, he said some people had put out a loss leader advert,  purporting Peter Obi as “providing 20GB Free Data and N5000 Airtime in celebration of his 62nd Birthday.

    “This is a SCAM!  Subscriber beware!!.”

    Onifade said it was mind-boggling that these criminal ploys were passed off as playing politics.

    He said that instead of seeking the line of a final solution to the cankerworm that had embarrassingly held the region and the country down, some mischief makers who were obsessed with Peter Obi’s rising fame were concerned with linking him to Ekpa.

    According to him, yet another failed attempt to dent the political Eagle whose concern is how to create a new Nigeria and reduce the poverty in the land.

    He said the reasonable thing to do if this country was sincere in tackling its economic challenges was to study the views expressed by this phenomenal political leader of contemporary Nigeria instead of trolling him endlessly.

  • Senate wants extradition of Simon Ekpa over sit-at-home orders

    Senate wants extradition of Simon Ekpa over sit-at-home orders

    The Senate has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the Finish government to extradite Simon Ekpa for prosecution, given his alleged roles in persistent “sit–at–home orders and killings in the South-East.

    The senate resolution was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday.

    The motion titled: “Condemning the disruptive Nature of Five Sit-At-Home Demonstrations in South-East Nigeria, was Sponsored by Sen. Osita Izunaso (APC-Imo).

    It was also co-sponsored by all other South-East senators.

    Izunaso in his lead debate,  said thousands of innocent lives had been lost since the action of sit-at-home started, while property worth over a trillion had been destroyed.

    This, he said,  had resulted in investors leaving the region.

    He said the “sit-at-home” civil disobedience actions in the South East had led to the disruption, destruction of economic activities and immeasurable financial losses for businesses, workers, and the local economy.

    ” Because, when people are forced to stay at home and businesses remain closed, productivity declines, and income is reduced, thereby affecting livelihoods and economic growth,” he explained.

    According to him, the “sit-at-home” protests disrupts the education of students, leading to missed classes and delays in academic progress.

    He said such prolonged disruptions had long-term effects on students’ learning outcomes and educational development.

    He expressed worry that disruption of essential public services, such as healthcare, transportation, and waste disposal, continued to have severe impact during “sit-at-home” protests.

    This, he further said,  was adversely affecting the well-being and safety of the general population living in the South East.

    He said the sit-at-home protests continued to lead to acts of violence and clashes with law enforcement agencies which had led to uncountable loss of lives of innocent people, security agents and the protesters.

    “As this increases the potential for criminal elements to take advantage of the situation to engage in looting or other unlawful activities while the people stay at home.”

    He said if the activities of Simon Ekpa, who was issuing the illegal sit-at-home orders was not checked, he might succeed in corrupting the minds of Nigerian youths and turning them against the government which was tantamount to treasonable felony.

    Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA-Abia) said the sit-at-home phenomena had been taken over by criminals, and was now used to maim people, kill police officers,  loot, carry out vandalism of property of people of the region.

    According to him, his interface with Nnamdi Kanu had revealed that “he” Kanu had told him, that he never authorized the sit-at-home on Mondays in the South-East, saying that it was Simon Ekpa.

    He said the criminals masquerading as IPOB under the instructions of Ekpa were using terror to loot and maim in the South-East.

    Abaribe said he had engaged the Finland Ambassador on the issue of Simon Ekpa but was told that his matter could only be discussed on government to government basis as he was a citizen of Finland.

    Sen.Orji Uzor -Kalu (APC-Abia) thanked the mover of the motion,  saying the military had done well.

    He said the South-East governors needed to drive the solution to the problem, saying that they had a lot to do.

    Kalu said Over N7 trillion had been lost as a result of the sit–at–home order, saying that the criminals were in the bush everywhere, hijacking trucks and trailers on the highways.

    “The governors must come together to work with security chiefs to solve the problem,” Kalu said.

    Sen. Kenneth Emeka (APC -Ebonyi) said the situation was very pathetic, as people were being kept at home in the South-East.

    According to him, the governors are doing their best but urges the Federal Government to take the matter and proffer solution.

    Senate in its further resolutions condemned the sit-at-home in totality and the nefarious activities of Simon Ekpa who is the gang leader.

    It invited the Minister of Foreign Affairs when appointed and relevant stakeholders to carry out thorough investigation as well as bring other sponsors of the act to book.

    It, however, declined a prayer urging the Federal Government to use political solution approach in handling the case of Nnamdi Kanu, given the ongoing litigation on the matter.

    It urged the Federal Government and security agencies to use technology in tracking the criminals with a view to bringing them to book.

    Senate further observed a minute silence in honour of persons who lost their lives as a result of activities of the sit-at-home proponents.

  • Sit-at-Home: Two allegedly killed in Enugu protest

    Sit-at-Home: Two allegedly killed in Enugu protest

    Tragedy struck in Enugu state as two residents were reportedly shot dead during a protest by traders over the sealing of their shops by the Enugu State government.

    The government’s action was taken in response to the stores’ alleged compliance with the illegal Monday sit-at-home order imposed by a factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa.

    About a week ago, Governor Peter Mbah, conducted a tour across various parts of the state capital to monitor compliance with the ban on the illegal sit-at-home.

    During the tour, Governor Mbah visited several locations, including Spar Mall, Roban Stores at Bisalla Road, Market Square, ShopRite, Zenith Bank at Ogui Road, Celebrities, Ogbete Market, Garki Awkunanaw Market, Mayor Market, Abakpa Market, Spring of Life International Schools, and the State Secretariat, among others.

    He observed some businesses were closed in compliance with the “illegal” sit-at-home order imposed by Ekpa and ordered that a total of 106 shops and two banks in the state be sealed.

    The state government announced that all sealed businesses would remain closed for one week, after which it would consider whether to reopen them under certain conditions or sell them off.

    In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Chidiebere Onyia, the government clarified that the sealing action was not intended to punish businesses but rather to encourage compliance with the ‘no sit-at-home’ directive.

    However, the enforcement of the sealing of businesses has sparked mixed reactions and led to deadly protests on Wednesday which reportedly claimed two lives.

    Criticising the approach of the state government, a multiple business owner in Enugu, Gaius Chibueze, said: “Addressing sit at home and insecurity by sealing businesses not opening today is not a smart way to do it.

    “The people have fears for the security of their lives and businesses. Address those fears and gradually allow them to get the confidence to open; based on the security they see you provide for those opening more will open”.

    On the other hand, Ekpa who gave the sit-at-home order, has called on “volunteers” in Enugu to stand ready to retaliate if any protester is harmed during demonstrations.

    According to the state government, businesses sealed on Monday would have an opportunity to apply for reopening after they provide current tax clearance certificates and relevant revenue documents for review and consideration.

    The situation in Enugu remains tense as of the time of reporting, and the authorities have been urged to find a balance between maintaining order and respecting the rights and safety of the people.

  • Enugu residents protest against IPOB’s Sit-At-Home order

    Enugu residents protest against IPOB’s Sit-At-Home order

    Residents of Enugu State and civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday staged a protest against the weekly “Sit-At-Home“ order by the Simon Ekpa faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

    The protesters, who  converged at the popular Michael Okpara Square as early as 8:am, moved through the Presidential Road, Ogui Road, Ogbete Main Market, Okpara Avenue, Garden Avenue, New haven, Bisala Road and back to Okpara Square.

    They  carried banners and placards with inscriptions such as ”Enough Is Enough”,  “Say No To Sit-At-Home In Enugu”, “Allow The Poor To Breathe”,‘Our Mumu Don Do”, “Enugu People Must Be Freed From The Shackles Of Those Who Want To Hold Them Down”, among others.

    Mrs Onyinye Mammah, the Executive Director, Heroine Women Foundation, who spoke on behalf of the coordinators, said they decided to take the bold initiative following the devastating effects the every Monday “Sit-At-Home“ order were having on state’s economy and that of the entire South-East.

    She said the protesters were made up of residents, CSOs, media, members of women organisations and representative of the 17 council areas in the state.

    “How can you continue to do something that has not benefitted you since it was started? We pay school fees and our children don’t go to school and businesses are shut on Mondays.

    “A few people have decided to create anarchy, take laws into their hands and make life uncomfortable for others.

    “We cannot continue this way and that is why we think there is need to support Gov. Peter Mbah in his effort to end the Mondays Sit-At-Home order”, she said.

    A protester, Mr Arthur Edeh, described the Sit-At-Home order as cancer to Enugu people, its economy and development, pointing out that anybody telling Enugu residents to Sit-At-Home was an enemy to the state.

    According to him, whoever that live abroad and is telling people of the South-East to “Sit-At-Home“ on Mondays do not have their interest at heart.

    “People should feel free to go about their businesses… The security network in Enugu is massive and nobody should threaten you with illegal “Sit-At-Home order“ he advised.

    A representative of Nsukka Council Area, Mr Emeka Nwangwu, said they participated in the protest because they were tired of the “Sit-At-Home“ order.

    “I came from Nsukka to support our governor to end this menace and I am here also to inform our people that Nsukka is free from Mondays “Sit-At-Home“ directive.

    “Opi, Nsukka, Ugwuogo Nike Road are free for movement and people are free to travel anytime without threat and attack.

    “I advise our people to come out en masse to support our governor as we are losing a lot from sitting at home,“ he said.

  • Sit-at-home: Simon Ekpa escapes death in Finland, hospitalised – Ohanaeze

    Sit-at-home: Simon Ekpa escapes death in Finland, hospitalised – Ohanaeze

    Apex lgbo socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has on Sunday disclosed that Simon Ekpa was tracked down in the Espoo city of Finland on 21st July 2023, but managed to evade capture with unbearable and severe injuries.

    Ekpa has been implicated in orchestrating a series of disruptive activities, including the enforcement of a Sit-at-Home order that paralyzed the region for one week, from 3rd to 9th July 2023.

    Recall that Ohanaeze had recently in other to prevent further nefarious activities of Ekpa on the ongoing search for Biafra agitator placed a substantial bounty of $ 500,000 on his head.

    A statement on Sunday issued and signed by it’s Secretary-general, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro accused the Finland-based Biafra agitator being responsible for the recent surge in violence, insecurity, and economic disruption in south-East Nigeria.

    According to Ohanaeze’s statement, the sit-at-home order resulted in significant loss of lives and severely crippled the economic and social activities in the Southeast zone.

    ” In response to Ekpa’s actions, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has placed a substantial bounty of $500,000 on Ekpa’s head, the reward is offered to anyone who can provide useful information leading to Ekpa’s capture and subsequent arrest.

    It stated that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in collaboration with South-East political leaders, is resolute in bringing Ekpa to justice for his atrocities and alleged sponsorship of armed groups in the region.

    The body stated that recent developments indicate that Ekpa was tracked down in the Espoo city of Finland on 21st July 2023, but managed to evade capture with unbearable and severe injuries.

    “He is presently believed to be receiving medical treatment at an disclosed hospital in Havana, Cuba. It has come to our attention that Ekpa is undergoing urgent plastic surgery in the last 48hours which further emphasizes the need for his swift apprehension.

    “Nevertheless, Ekpa’s allies has been releasing old recorded videos in order to continue to hoodwink his followers, conceal his recent ordeals and near capture, but Igbo mercenaries in diaspora are closing on him.

    Following the imminent threats posed by Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile, Ohanaeze Ndigbo implores the people of Southeast Nigeria to rise up and put an end to his nefarious and infamous activities.

  • Ekpa announces Biafra Self Referendum Convention in Finland

    Ekpa announces Biafra Self Referendum Convention in Finland

    Finland-based self-acclaimed factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, on Saturday, announced a historic Biafran Self Referendum convention tagged BSRC 2023.

    Ekpa, lawyer and  Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government disclosed this through his official Twitter handle on Saturday.

    The event will take place in his base Finland and it will be the first time ever such a gathering would happen in the European country.

    Ekpa has continued to show his unalloyed commitment towards achieving the Biafra referendum and call for the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

    “Biafrans worldwide, get ready. It is the First Ever Biafra Self Referendum Convention BSRC 2023 in Finland. Get ready; the date, time, and location are to be announced soon”, he wrote.