In the ongoing saga of Biafran separatism, the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE) has diverged from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by announcing a three-day sit-at-home event in Biafra land. The sit-at-home is intended to honor the heroes of the Biafran Civil War, which ravaged Nigeria from 1967 to 1970. Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE, released a statement on Sunday disclosing the dates for the event, scheduled from May 29th to May 31st, 2024.
This announcement stands in contrast to IPOB's declaration of a sit-at-home solely on May 30th, 2024. Ekpa justified BRGIE's decision by emphasizing the need for a prolonged event, spanning three days, to enable Biafrans to participate in voting for the Liberation of Biafra. He stressed that simply observing a sit-at-home without active involvement in the voting process would be insufficient.
Ekpa further underscored the ongoing struggle faced by Biafrans, asserting that despite the formal end of the civil war decades ago, the conflict persists in various forms. He cited continued physical, military, political, and structural battles against the Nigerian government as evidence of the enduring challenges confronting the Biafran cause.
In urging Biafrans across the Southeast and South-South regions to actively participate in the voting process, Ekpa emphasized the significance of this action in furthering the goal of Biafra's liberation. He outlined the three-stage process of the Biafra Self Referendum, with the final stage slated to conclude in November 2024. Following this, the Declaration Convention is scheduled to take place from November 29th to December 3rd, 2024.
This development reflects the complexities and divergent strategies within the Biafran separatist movement, highlighting the challenges and nuances inherent in their quest for self-determination amidst the broader political and social landscape of Nigeria.
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