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Biafra Govt in exile

The Children of Biafra Proclaim Independence--Again

September 3, 2007 by Rudolph Ryser.
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With their principal leader Dr. Ralph Uwazurike imprisoned, ill and purportedly tortured since October 2005 under orders from just replaced President Obsanjo the leaders of the Ibo, Igaw, Ogoni, Igibo and other nations agreed this summer to the establishment of the Republic of Biafra provisional government in exile.
An array of Biafran leaders meeting in Washington, D.C. including Ambassador Cyril Ogbonna and Special Adviser Dr. Oguchi Nkwocha were led by Biafran leader Dr. Emmanuel Enekwechi announced the formation of a new Provisional Government of Biafra in exile at the National Press Club on 28 August. Asked why the announcement was made in the United States and not in Biafra Dr. Enekwechi explained that the government of Nigeria's military and secret security forces would capture, torture and kill known leaders. "It is necessary to conduct Biafra's government in exile to ensure that Biafra's voice is not intimidated and snuffed out as we work to regain our freedom and full powers of self-government in our homeland."
Biafra's governmental charter echoes the peoples' claim to the right of self-determination and freedom to live as a distinct nation:
We the Peoples of Biafra in praise of our God do hereby proclaim this government of Biafra by the power and authority of our common law founded in the expressed free will of our peoples. We do solemnly declare the promise of Biafra's posterity and our common commitment to the freedom, liberty, respect of human rights, prosperity, happiness and fulfillment of ourselves and the generations of Biafrans to come. (Biafra Charter 28 August 2007)
Seeking a non-violent and peaceful transformation of Biafra's political identity as a free and independent nation, Biafra's leaders have taken up the torch of their ancestors to reclaim their voice as free and distinct peoples. Not since the Portuguese invaded their territories in the 15th century and taken millions for slaves to South America and the United States have the peoples of Biafra and their neighbors truly known freedom--the ability to govern themselves and make choices freely without intimidation. With the decision made this summer and the announcement of the Biafran Provisional Government in Exile the children of Biafra have again expressed their desire to be a free people.
What does this freedom mean? Freedom to choose their own culture, their own social development, their own economy and their own political development without interference. The Biafrans have acted to exercise their power of self-determination.

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[Okoroman]

WAR IN NIGER DELTA: JTF Sacks Okerenkoko Community. By Joe Nwankwo,Chesa Chesa, Sule Lazarus,Otei Oham (Abuja), Tunke-Aye Bisina (Asaba) and Harris-Okon Emmanuel(Warri), Daily Independent, May 20 2009.

"[Troops on Tuesday intensified their offensive against Okerenkoko, another community in Delta State, razing down all buildings in the all-out confrontation against militants intent on making life impossible in the Deep South.]"

[Okoroman]

"[Community leaders said over 200 homes in Okerenkoko, the second largest settlement after Oporoza in Gbaramatu Kingdom, were left desolate by the Joint Task Force (JTF).]"

[Okoroman]

"The Ijaws are not surprised about the incident, because the name, Nigeria, exists notoriously by intimidating, victimising, marginalising and killing her citizens" - - - Arogbo Ijaw Youth Network (AIYN) Press statement condemning Nigeria's military action on Ijaw communities in the guise of searching for militants in the areas, Daily Independent, 22 May 2009

[badeoye]

Lets go back to 1957 when the british first offered independence. The North (hausas) said that they weren't ready so Awolowo told Azikiwe that the East and West should go it alone. Guess what Zik refused. Zik didn't want competition from the Yorubas so he allied with the Hausas and both of them delayed our independence for another 3 years. After independence Zik got his wish and the Igbos dominated the North thereby incurring the resentment of the Hausas. .TELL THE TRUTH!!!!!!

[Biafrans7]

The Provisional Biafran Government has been effectively set up. It is the duty of all Biafrans to stand for their freedom. Launch a relentless non-violent mass protests throughout Biafra to the local, state and federal "representatives" in Biafraland to now make Biafra's Freedom a first and urgent priority. Biafrans must record events and demand a civil and legislative process towards attaining the goal of Freedom. We must determine that Nigerian elections must no longer hold in our land.

[ejileomex]

true talk @H1MLA, I totally agree with u.

[H1MLA]

This news reporter statement that Nigerians are majority muslim is FALSE. The Hausas in the North of Nigeria are muslims. But the majority of Nigerians in the EAST, SOUTH & WEST of the country are NOT muslims and will NEVER submit to the backward uneducated muslims savages from the north of Nigeria. The South of Nigeria, notably the Niger Delta people will break away from Northern Nigeria in the not-so-distant future. I can't wait!

[NateRiley3000]

I looked at a map looking for where Biafra got its name maybe a mountain or river but no was it made up?....No the Northern Muslim rulers changed the name of the Bight of Biafra to Bight of Bonny. Pathetic I wish the Biafrans and Igbo the best of luck.

[Nnfefe]

From known an observed events, one can predict the unknown. Biafra is for Igbos an Igbos only, no ifs, ands, or buts. Those who sold you for a porridge must cough it up with their necks e.g. Saro Wiwa an Igbo hater

[Nnfefe]

Ikwerres are not Ibos. It is good for them and the Anioma people to eradicate every Ibo word in the dialect, but its not easy when the Ikwerre or the Anioma wants to marry an Ibo woman. Nigeria is a cauldron of hot oil politics. Well, the Ibos should sit back an enjoy the cinema. What is happening can be overcome in the name of one Niegria. So the Ikwerre or the Deltans I say to you {DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY]

[moscolah]

if nigeria goverment get sensce they shuold plan for breaking up the country slowly but no they wont do that but GODS CHILDREN WILL WATCH

[Okoroman]

They knew that their only protection against a repeat of the Jewish genocide is to have a State of their own. Today Israel is a nuclear power and only an insane person would even dream of and dare harm a Jew anywhere in the world.