The Accusation Against IPOB: Is VDM Simply Clueless or Indirectly Hinting at His Sponsor's Script?

 The Accusation Against IPOB: Is VDM Simply Clueless or Indirectly Hinting at His Sponsor's Script?

In recent times, the blackmailing narrative of  Nigeria government against the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has become increasingly contentious, with various persons being mobilised to weigh in on the movement's legitimacy and motives. One such persons is a Nigerian social media celebrity VeryDarkMan(VDM), who has been in conversations for his malicious accusation against IPOB, claiming that the organization is destabilizing Southeast Nigeria.

However, a closer examination of his statement and body language while he spoke, raises questions about the motivations behind his claims and whether he is merely echoing a script written by unseen sponsors with vested interests in discrediting the Biafran freedom movement.

VDM's assertion about IPOB being a destabilizing force in the Southeast aligns closely with narratives often propagated by governmental authorities. This raises red flags and prompts an examination of whether his claims are truly his own or if they are part of a larger agenda designed to delegitimize a peaceful movement that seeks justice and self-determination for the Biafra Nation. The timing of such accusation, amidst ongoing tensions and political strife in the region, suggests that they may be strategically aimed at diverting attention from the real issues at hand. The agendists wants to manipulate the public into wrongly and ignorantly discussing about peaceful IPOB while they(the agendists) continue to perpetrate crimes in the region. 

It is worthy to note that IPOB have clarified severally with evidences that the chaos in Southeast Nigeria is not a product of the movement, but rather a result of government-sponsored provocateurs who aim to create discord and justify heavy-handed responses. Governor Hope Uzodimma also in one of his public addresses equally stated it clearly that the crimes being committed in his state in particular, are not committed by IPOB. But unfortunately, the Nigerian media and people like VDM cannot see those glaring vindications of IPOB because they are working on a dirty agenda. 

By accusing IPOB of destabilization, it shows that VDM is a pawn in the hands of those who wish to suppress dissent voices and maintain the status quo. This tells that his accusation is  not only a reflection of his hateful views, but he is simply a mouthpiece for a script designed to undermine the aspirations of the Biafran people.

In a society where narratives can be shaped by those in power, it is crucial for individuals to critically assess the motivations behind such public rant.

Furthermore, the implications of VDM's accusations extend beyond just his personal views; they resonate with a larger audience that may not fully understand the complexities of the IPOB movement. This can lead to misinformation. Let us state it clearly to all who may not know, that the Biafran struggle is rooted in historical grievances and a legitimate desire for autonomy through a legitimate process. So, reducing it to mere destabilization ignores the broader context of the struggle and diminishes the voices of those advocating for meaningful change. The spiteful statement of VDM is potentially scripted by the government towards impacting negatively on the discourse surrounding such a significant movement as IPOB. 

The government has bought over VDM, seeing how he is manipulating a large mass of the jobless Nigerian youths on social media, thinking that aligning him with the government narratives can alienate supporters of IPOB and those who advocate for the rights of the Biafran people.

The Biafran nation is not merely a political issue; it embodies a historical and cultural identity that many hold dear. By dismissing IPOB's efforts as mere destabilization, VDM tends to undermine the legitimate concerns of countless individuals who have faced marginalization and injustice. This dismissal not only perpetuates a harmful narrative but also distracts from the real issues that need to be addressed, such as economic disparities, security challenges, and the demand for self-determination. This is very wrong. 

Therefore, these social media celebrities and their likes should get civil in their reasoning and know that as the discourse around IPOB continues to evolve, it is crucial for all stakeholders—activists, influencers, and the general public—to engage in informed discussions rather than propagate government scripted rhetoric. 

As the Biafran nation continues the quest for self-determination, IPOB is focusing on the unity of all clans in the Biafran Nation, understanding, and advocacy for justice, rather than some cheap divisive rhetoric. The conversation around IPOB and her goals should prioritize the voices of those directly impacted by the movement and the historical context that shapes it. By fostering a more informed and respectful dialogue, we can move toward a future where the rights and aspirations of all are recognized and respected. So, it is crucial to challenge narratives that seek to diminish this struggle.

We must remain vigilant against misinformations coming from clueless and misguided voices of government agents as  VDM. We must stand united in the quest for a better tomorrow for the Biafran nation, and other entrapped ethnic nations in the British contraption, Nigeria.

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Insists On Recusal Of Binta Nyako From Case, As Court Fixes Proceedings Date

 BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Insists On Recusal Of Binta Nyako From Case, As Court Fixes Proceedings Date 

The incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has insisted that the recusal of the former presiding judge at the Nigerian federal high court, Justice Binta Nyako must be upheld as date for resumption of his legal tussle with the Nigerian government draws near. 

This was made known by his lead counsel, Barr Aloy Ejimakor on his X official handle after his routine visit on Wednesday, 22th January 2025. 

Recall that on 24th September 2024, amidst court proceedings the IPOB leader accused Justice Nyako of bias and prejudice, demanding her recusal from his case after 8 years of inconclusive precedence. The judge obliged and acknowledged the prayer of Mr Kanu, accepting to step down. 

However, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho has been alleged of reassigning the case to Mrs Nyako even after her unanimous decision to withdraw from the case. 

Hence, the IPOB leader according to his recent publicized opinion through his legal representative maintains his grounds of appeal that the recusal of Mrs Nyako from his case should be upheld by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. The IPOB leader also instructed his legal team to commence countervailing actions to ensure that the reassignment of the case to another Judge is upheld.

"Due to its constitutional implications, Onyendu instructed the legal team to take certain countervailing steps to ensure that his case is not handled by the same Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako who had withdrawn from the case by virtue of the order of recusal entered on 24th September 2024." 

The press statement allured that the reversion of the case to Justice Nyako's table would be a legal abberation and imply that the decision cementing the recusal order has been violated.

"The point was stressed that should the case still lie with Justice Murtala-Nyako, it would mean that the same court is disobeying an order that it made. We are therefore looking forward to going to court as long as another Judge of the Federal High Court is assigned to the case." 

Alternatively, the statement suggested the case being transferred to Eastern Nigeria (the homestead/region of the IPOB Leader) if the federal high Court has lost confidence in other judges on the bench at the federal capital territory, Abuja. 

"If no other Judge in Abuja is willing to handle the case, the Chief Judge is free to transfer the case to Umuahia, Awka, Enugu, Asaba, Port Harcourt or any other Federal High Court within the former Eastern Nigeria where the offenses were alleged to have happened or allegedly had impact," the statement concluded. 

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DETAILS: Susie Wiles Cooperation With IPOB Through Mercury Firm Years Ago And Current Anticipations

DETAILS: Susie Wiles Cooperation With IPOB Through Mercury Firm Years Ago And Current Anticipations

It has been revealed that Mrs Susie Wiles, US president-elect Donald Trump's newly appointed Chief of Staff, worked with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement in 2019 through her lobbying firm. This news comes on the heels of Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, where Wiles played a crucial role as his campaign manager. 

According to reports, Wiles' firm, Mercury Public Affairs, was hired by IPOB in 2019 to lobby the US Congress and State Department on promoting human rights and democracy in Nigeria. The contract, valued at $85,000 per month, aimed at influencing US foreign policy positively towards the Biafran cause for self-determination. Although the firm only disclosed $254,000 in payments to the US Department of Justice in 2020, the partnership underscores Wiles' involvement with IPOB especially in its concerted effort to earn popularity and support in the US government at the time. 

Wiles' experience in politics and diplomacy spans decades, having worked on Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign and Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Her appointment as Trump's Chief of Staff marks a historic milestone, as she will be the first woman to hold the position. 

Wiles' Lobbying Firm and IPOB 

•⁠  ⁠Mercury Public Affairs: Wiles co-chairs lobbying firm, has represented various clients, including tobacco company Swisher International and coal company Alliance Resource Partners. 

•⁠  ⁠IPOB Contract: The firm's engagement with IPOB began in October 2019, focusing on promoting human rights and democracy in Nigeria through the lobbying pressure to culminate intervention by US administration. 

•⁠  ⁠Payment Disclosure: Mercury Public Affairs disclosed $254,000 in payments to the US Department of Justice in 2020. 

Apparently, the wife of the currently incarcerated IPOB leader, Uchechi Okwu Kanu commented on the trending development on her official X platform (@Okwukkanu). 

“As a famous actor once said in a blockbuster movie, "What we do in life echoes in eternity." Only if they knew how far #IPOB had gone before the kidnapping of my husband. Noise making content creation and effective freedom fighting are not, and can never be the same. Those who did not know before now know. #IPOB is more than you can imagine.” 

Following Trump’s landslide election victory on November 5th 2024, the IPOB Directorate Of States (DOS) alongside other world leaders, reputable institutions sent their congratulatory message to the US President-elect . The statement applauded Mr. Trump for his resilient fighting spirit, which it described as "exemplary and worthy of emulation." 

The implications of Wiles' firm cooperation with IPOB was significant, even as it appears that the contract with the firm has gone into suspense in recent years. The Buhari's administration which was known for its draconian and brutal human rights abuses was kept on its toes by the impact of services of the Mercury firm until the succession of the democratic party in 2020. 

Nevertheless, with the recent Trump's victory and its potential impact. As Trump's Chief of Staff, Mrs Wiles could play a crucial role in shaping US policy in addressing the plethora of human rights abuses and attitudinal deviltry perpetrated by the Nigerian political class against citizens and self determination activists in Nigeria. 

Most importantly, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the IPOB Leader whom was kidnapped, tortured and extraordinarily renditioned from Kenya in 2021 and has been incarcerated in Nigeria since then, against a number of consecutive court judgments ordering his unconditional release and adequate compensation for violation of his fundamental human rights.

Moreover, the innocent Pro-Biafra activists whom for celebrating Trump’s electoral victory back in January 2017 in a peaceful solidarity protest themed "Biafrans Solidarity for Trump", fell victim of Nigeria Security forces extrajudicial killings and abduction, many of them still illegally detained indefinitely in Nigeria without arraignment in court. 

These innocent young men are still hopeful that the new incoming Trump administration in which Wiles is the newly appointed Chief of Staff, would speak for them by prevailing on the Nigerian government to release them or charge them to prove their guilt for exercising constitutional rights to peaceful assembly which is also guaranteed by international law.

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Continued Illegal Detention of Nnamdi Kanu, An act of Ethnic Bias----Kenneth Okonkwo

 Continued Illegal Detention of Nnamdi Kanu, An act of Ethnic Bias----Kenneth Okonkwo

Over the course of time, the continuous illegal detention of the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by the Nigerian authorities had plunged the South East region into a state of monumental chaos.

These chaos, evidently sponsored by the same government. 

A human rights lawyer, and Nigerian politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, decorously demonstrated his concern over the outlawed inhumane treatment being meted on the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, pointing at his continued detention as an act of “ethnic bias”.

While speaking on Arise News, he emphasized on the state’s pardon on the popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, as well as the internationally outlawed terror group, Boko Haram members, whose ideology stands against the Western or a secular society. They had even been reconciled, resuscitated and  re-assimilated into the society, the Nigerian army and police, he said.

Stretching on the grounds of his release, he gave some recommended options on how Kanu could be released, sighting risks of Nigeria’s dilapidated reputation on the course of illegally detaining him.

The Nigerian government, after recognizing the plights of Kanu by 2015, had subjected him to the same fate of illegal detention. 

Kanu had faced unlawful trials and has endured several tortures from the Nigerian Secret Security Service (SSS).

The case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been referred to as a ‘political persecution’.

Kenneth Okonkwo recounted the fore long several court rulings that had ordered the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The appellate courts has ruled that all 15 baseless count charges against Kanu were quashed, Nnamdi Kanu discharged and acquitted. 

Nigerian government has violated its own laws, and disobeyed its own court orders, just to persecute Nnamdi Kanu.

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had been sighted as a political prisoner and a “prisoner of conscience”, as the United Nations group on arbitrary detention had released statements in 2022, demanding his unconditional release.

He is undergoing persecution, not prosecution. 

And his popularity and heroic reputation grows taller, as each of his days languishes in the Nigerian DSS dungeon. 

Kenneth Okonkwo stated that the more Kanu is being detained illegally, the more he gains power and influence. 

Continued Illegal Detention of Nnamdi Kanu, An act of Ethic Bias----Kenneth Okonkwo

Over the course of time, the continuous illegal detention of the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by the Nigerian authorities had plunged the South East region into a state of monumental chaos.… pic.twitter.com/XuoHsRzokV

— Emeka Gift Official (@EmekaGift100) October 30, 2024

To the Old Easterners of Nigeria, Kanu is the hope of the common man. He represents the collective marginalized and oppressed Biafra people.

A British citizen, abandoned by the British government to languish in prison for committing no crime known to law.

His only crime is demanding for the self-determination of his people, which is contained in the United Nations’ Charter of Fundamental Human Rights.

International communities are obliged to intervene in the case of Kanu, and preserve the inalienable human rights to freedom and self-determination.

It is not a crime for one to determine his fate of nationhood, and the world must stand up to upholding this right.

As Martin Luther King says, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.

The rights of Kanu and all the persecuted Biafra people must be protected.

Family Writers Press International.

Vindictive Circus: The Untold Power Tussle Between Justice Binta Nyako And Chief Judge Tsoho

 Vindictive Circus: The Untold Power Tussle Between Justice Binta Nyako And Chief Judge Tsoho 

It is already public knowledge that after the willful recusal of justice Binta Nyako from the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu - the leader of IPOB on 24th September 2024 and subsequent revert of the casefile to the Chief Judge office, the Nigerian Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho has reassigned the case to her office with the reason that too many judges has been recused from the case and Mrs Nyako has become the most 'experienced Judge' with regards to her familiarity and precedence over the case for a very long period of time. 

This is obviously a breach to the interest of both Mrs/Justice Nyako and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who came to the final realization and understanding that their path and fate in the years-long legal altercation has come to conclusive or rather subjective end and both parties must move on, and let the other seek remedy and peace from some other sources. 

From all indications, it is safe to say that Mrs Nyako would be the most elated person on earth after the event turnout of September 24th 2024. The recusal plea of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was a mere formality to actualize her dream and aspirations to hands off the case that has placed her in a very dicey political tussle between a conflicting state actor vs semi-state actor. Where her career, family and their well-being were placed as factors of immense consideration while she discharged her "lady justice" duties. The corruption case of her son and husband became her Achilles' heel, as she is forced to do the bidding of the Federal government in return for their assured safety and protection from exposure and merciless prosecution. 

Nevertheless, this seemingly joyous momentous relief for Mrs Nyako was cut short, as the federal government through the medium of the Federal High Court Cheif Judge - her direct superior - returned the case file to her desk. The Federal government appears to have no other strategy to apply with the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB movement under his leadership other than to blackmail their way out. Sadly yet laughably so. 

Suffice to say, that there exists an internal rift between Mrs Nyako and Mr Tsoho which has also been ascertained of playing a significant role in this vindictiveness and insistence of the federal government against Mrs Nyako to continue manning, and stemming the tide in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Nigerian government. 

The story goes way back from 2016 when Mr Tsoho was transferred from the Lagos Federal high Court division to the Abuja division. Family Writers Press International learnt. 

His transfer in Federal high Court field of the FCT, Abuja was designed by the former president, Muhammadu Buhari and its sole aim was to facilitate the speedy conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whom had been arrested in Lagos the previous year (2015) and whom had been subsequently cleared of any guilt and discharged by Justice Ademola, a resolution the Nigerian state secret police, Department of States Services, at the behest of executive orders from the president refused to comply with. 

Our source revealed that Justice Tsoho in exchange for his emergency uprooting from his juicy position in Lagos, where he enjoyed in luxury vied and struck a deal with the Attorney General of the Buhari's administration, Abubuakar Malami for the position of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Abuja as a compensation for the tedious task in question - to ensure Nnamdi Kanu is officially and legally put behind bars. And this was irrespective of his lower ranking to his superior, Mrs Nyako who was already in the bench and expectedly was to become the next Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. 

Mrs Binta Nyako reportedly protested against the move as that was against protocol, yet to no avail. Coupled with the fact her promotion to the Supreme Court of appeal has been withheld a number of times. In addition, with regards to the corruption case of her husband and son, her possible transfer to her home state - Adamawa State - to become the state Chief Judge was foiled and resisted with a plethora of signed petitions. 

Eventually, after the death of Justice Kafarati who was responsible for the proscription and outlawing of IPOB in Nigeria and gave the Nigeria military the leverage to move on with their extrajudicial crackdown against unarmed civilians and agitators of the IPOB movement. John Tsoho was elevated to become Chief Judge of the Federal High Court against the very orderly protocol set by the Nigerian judiciary system which would have rightfully placed Binta Nyako at the successor's position.

This bitterness and vindictiveness against Mrs Nyako by the powers that be, turned her into a mere vassal or rather an unconscious lackey. This explains why she honorably concurred with the recusal request of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and why the case was immediately reverted back to her. 

Justice Binta Nyako is not only being blackmailed by the Nigerian government with the unruly records of her family members but has also become a hostage in the hands of the state. The swift reversion of the case to her desk can be deduced to be a subtle threat behind the scene by the government to compel her to fall in line or face further consequences. 

This also explains why since after September 24th 2024, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been kept out of reach from the outside world including his legal representatives. The government is doing everything possible to inflict punishment for the embarrassment which they received as a result of the events of that day. 

It must be stated that not only has Mrs Nyako's family been marked for total destruction, but also her career has been set up a sacrificial lamb for the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Whether the federal government succeeds or not does not really matter. An expendable has been selected to take the fall and all attempts made by the selected to save themselves will be fiercely resisted. 

How the case will go from here is left to be seen. What we do know is that the IPOB movement has declined interest and confidence in the Nigerian judiciary system and events like this are self-evident enough to explain why such position is needed. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will not get justice from a judiciary manipulated at will and seamlessly by the federal government and the manipulating signatures can be brazenly seen. The Biafra case for self-determination including the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be resolved via a political solution. This is a reality all and sundry must get acquainted with. 

Family Writers Press International.

Persistence Amidst Challenges: The Insurmountable And Formidable Spirit of IPOB

  Persistence Amidst Challenges: The Insurmountable And Formidable Spirit of IPOB

The Nigerian government has been working nonstop to weaken and discredit the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), but they have persevered while growing in power and influence. IPOB has come a long way from her modest beginnings, showcasing perseverance in the face of multiple adversity and unflinching dedication to purpose. The movement’s resilience in the face of official criticism and attempts to damage her reputation says a lot about her foundational commitment and honesty.

For many people, IPOB has represented resistance and hope since her founding. Under Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s direction, the movement has maintained an unwavering commitment to non-violence and self-determination. She has thrived both locally and internationally in spite of the many obstacles it has encountered, such as the absence of her leader owing to Nigeria government’s abduction, extraordinary rendition and protracted torture. This impressive expansion demonstrates the movement’s capacity to mobilize supporters and uphold essential principles in the face of obstacles – manufactured and/or real.

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s statement that IPOB is “whiter than snow” demonstrates the movement’s dedication to openness, morality, and decency. This metaphor emphasizes the movement’s attempts to project an image of purity and innocence despite harsh criticism and unfounded allegations. IPOB stands distinct from many other groups under comparable constraints because of her restraint and unwillingness to participate in violent acts. A testament to ideological dedication.

The Nigerian government has employed various tactics in their futile attempts to discredit and dismantle IPOB. One of the most persistent strategies has been to falsely associate the Biafra Restoration Project with criminal activities. Despite numerous allegations, no member of the movement has ever been convicted of a crime, a testament to the movement’s commitment to lawful conduct.

For instance, on multiple occasions, the Nigerian government claimed to have jammed Radio Biafra, IPOB’s primary medium for disseminating information and rallying support. On October 16, 2017, the Nigerian government announced that it had successfully jammed Radio Biafra’s broadcasts. Despite this claim, Radio Biafra continued to operate, highlighting the government’s failure to suppress the movement’s voice. Similarly, on February 22, 2018, the government again declared that it had disrupted the radio station’s transmissions. Yet, Radio Biafra remained accessible to its global audience, defying the government’s efforts to silence it.

These attempts to jam Radio Biafra not only failed but also underscored the movement’s resilience. Despite spending substantial resources—estimated in the billions of dollars—to disrupt the radio station, the Nigerian government was unable to achieve its objective. This failure illustrates the strength and effectiveness of IPOB’s communication network and her ability to circumvent government efforts to stifle important messages from reaching esteemed audience.

The Nigerian government has also been known to attribute crimes committed by various miscreants in the Southeast region to IPOB, often without evidence. These allegations are part of a broader strategy to paint the movement as a violent and disruptive force, thereby justifying harsher measures against the members. However, these claims have consistently proven to be unfounded.

For example, in the wake of sporadic violence in the Southeast, the government and media outlets frequently attribute such incidents to IPOB, despite the lack of credible evidence linking the movement to these acts. This pattern of baseless accusations aims to tarnish the movement’s reputation and diminish her support base. Yet, the unalloyed adherence to the principles of non-violence and self-determination remains clear, and no substantial proof has emerged to substantiate the government’s claims.

At the core of movement’s resilience is the existence of truth and integrity engraved in her sturdy foundation. The movement operates within a framework of ethical principles and holds firm to an immutable belief in justice and righteousness. This commitment is reflected in the way she addresses false accusations and continues to advocate for the self-determination cause through peaceful means.

The movement’s activities and leadership are guided by the principles of truthfulness and respect for human rights. A refusal to engage in and total rejection of violence, despite provocations and severe repression, is representative of dedication to planned goals. This adherence to truth and non-violence is central to IPOB’s identity and has been a key factor in endurance and growth, even in the face of adversity.

The movement's adherence to the founding principles and the upward curve in growth amidst adversity are often attributed to divine protection and strength. The leadership and members believe that their cause is just and that their efforts are blessed by ChukwuAbiama (the Supreme God). This spiritual belief reinforces their commitment and provides a sense of purpose.

Additionally, the members are steadfast in their belief that no man or woman born can stain or derail the movement and escape the divine retribution of God. This belief in divine justice not only fortifies their resolve but also serves as a source of inspiration and motivation in their ongoing struggle for self-determination and justice.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has demonstrated remarkable resilience and professionalism in the face of concerted efforts by the Nigerian government to discredit and suppress the movement. Despite numerous attempts to tarnish her esteemed image, including failed efforts to jam Radio Biafra and baseless accusations of criminal activities, IPOB has continued to thrive and grow.

As IPOB continues her divinely assigned journey, it does so with the confidence that these foundational principles and divine protection will sustain the mortal efforts and lead her towards achieving her goals. The movement’s ability to endure and grow amidst adversity is a powerful testament to her strength and dedication, reflecting the enduring spirit of the nonnegotiable cause and the insatiable commitment of members and supporters.

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Self-Determination: Northern Protesters Should Demand For Referendum Not Military Takeover To End Bad Governance

 Self-Determination: Northern Protesters Should Demand For Referendum Not Military Takeover To End Bad Governance

The ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria has taken turn into a concerning dimension where Some  protesters in the North were seen calling for the military to take over power, raising and waving the Russian flags at the same time burning the Nigerian flags. This has raised concerns amongst local and international observers. 

The protests in Northern Nigeria, especially in Kano and Kaduna, has highlighted the deep divisions and accumulated frustrations existing within the region. While some northern protesters are calling for the Nigerian military to intervene and take over power from the Tinubu's led government in Abuja, there's tension within the hierarchies of the federal government to stop the protest. 

However, this is not the right approach. Instead, Northern protesters should start demanding their right to self-determination and a referendum on total independence essentially the establishment of Arewa Islamic republic or whatever name they deem fit. 

The northern youths, population whom the hardship  stemming from president Tinubu's fuel subsidy removal and other poor economic policies took the most toll on, have since August 1 taken to the streets expressing their frustrations and grievances. 

Grievances include high cost of living, insecurity, inflation and religious/ethnic tensions. Meanwhile, protests erupted across the country over issues like bad governance, corruption, insecurity, poor economic conditions, and gross dissatisfaction with the presidency of Ahmed Bola Tinubu. 

However, rather than calling for a military takeover, northern protesters should focus their efforts on securing their democratic right to self-determination. This could take the form of a referendum where northerners can vote on whether to form an independent state, maintain the current federal structure with more regional autonomy, or seek other political arrangements. 

Moreso, history has shown that military coups rarely solve the underlying political and social problems that fuel unrest. In fact, military dictatorships often exacerbate tensions and human rights abuses. The Nigerian military with lots of human rights abuses will be a nightmare to ordinary people. The path to lasting peace and stability must come through democratic means that give a voice to the diverse regions and ethnicities in Nigeria. 

Calling for military intervention also sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine the relative security owing to the terrorists infiltration into the Nigerian military hierarchies. At this point, the Nigerian military is not a saint or guiltless of corruption and bad leadership, the current realities in the country show they are not a suitable option to ending bad governance either. So, it is dead on arrival as such attempt could embolden other ethnic factions into staging counter coups within the same military, thereby promote violence and instability. 

Instead, the northern protesters should focus their energy on advocating for plebiscite; a democratic process that allows the people of the region to decide their own political future. This could take the form of a referendum on independence or increased autonomy, giving various ethnic groups north a direct say in shaping their destiny going forward. 

Self-determination is a fundamental human right recognized under international laws. The African Charter on Peoples' Rights also affirms the right of indigenous peoples' to self-determination. By pursuing this path, northern Nigerians could chart a course that is both legitimate and sustainable, rather than relying on the unpredictable and often destabilizing actions of the military. 

Furthermore, a referendum would provide an opportunity for open and transparent dialogue on the challenges facing the north and potential solutions. This would help build consensus, address grievances, and ultimately lead to a more stable and equitable arrangement for all ethnic groups in the North. 

While the current situation in Nigeria is undoubtedly dire, a military takeover is not close to the solution. The northern protesters should as a matter of necessity join IPOB led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and direct their efforts towards securing the democratic right to self-determination through a referendum. This would be a more principled and constructive approach to resolving the region's pressing issues and grievances as well as ending bad governance entirely.

Family Writers Press International

Enforced Disappearance: Nigerian Military Embark On Secret Court Martial Conviction, Sentences Abducted Igbo Youths To Prisons In Northern Nigeria

Enforced Disappearance: Nigerian Military Embark On Secret Court Martial Conviction, Sentences Abducted Igbo Youths To Prisons In Northern Nigeria

The issue of enforced disappearing of citizens in Eastern Nigeria by the Nigerian forces has taken a deeply troubling dimension. And, the recent reports of the Nigerian military, especially the Nigerian Army engaging in secret court martial proceedings to convict and sentence Igbo youths abducted at various locations across Southeast to prisons in Northern Nigeria underscores the plethora of grave violation of human rights and blatant disregard to rule of law by the Nigerian Military in collaboration with the Nigeria government.

In recent months, there have been disturbing reports of enforced disappearances of hundreds of Igbo Men and Youths. These abductions are being carried out in collusion between elements of the Nigerian Military; the Army and the state secret police(DSS). 

These victims, when abducted by Nigerian security forces, gets denied due process, access to family members and fundamental legal protections, while the Nigerian Military authorities continue to deny these accusations and also refuse to disclose accurate information about the fate and whereabouts of these disappeared youths held in various detention facilities in the north.

A disturbing yet reliable report gathered by Family Writers Press International, has it that the Nigerian military have begun a court martial process in the North to convict and imprison these Igbo Youths abducted and kept in secret dungeons in Northern barracks.

The report revealed that these court martial proceedings are being conducted in secret, without allowing these victims access to their own legal protection, family relations, judicial transparency or oversight. These blatant egregious acts show the unending violations of the principles of justice and the rule of law by the Nigerian military.

Moreso, investigations by Human Rights groups and eyewitness testimonies reveal that  these missing Igbo youths have been secretly moved from the South and detained at various military facilities in the North after their extra-legal abductions from the streets and highways of Southeast. 

Several reliable sources revealed that the abducted youths were subsequently subjected to a sham court martial process behind closed doors. They have been summarily tried and convicted at kangaroo court-martial for fictitious crimes, with sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years imprisonment handed down to them. In a worrisome development, the convicted youths have quietly been transported and incarcerated in faraway maximum security prisons located in Northern Nigeria, far from their communities and families in the South-East. The affected families and local advocacy groups expressed shock and outrage at this brazen abuse of power and flagrant violation of legal and human rights by the Nigerian military. They accuse the Nigerian security forces of illegally detaining and disappearing the Igbo youths solely for their ethnicity in the ongoing tensions over secessionist agitations, ethni-political tensions in the country.

In a recent development, one Emeka Ngonadi (Male, 42) was kidnapped and disappeared by the personnel of the Nigerian Army on his way to Owerri from Lagos on 10th April, 2024, and was spontaneously accused of several allegations such as being a member of IPOB, participating and enabling terrorism activities in Nigeria. It was gathered after reliable investigations carried out by his legal counsel that he was moved to Wawa Army barracks in the North were he was later court-martial and sentenced to five (5) years in prison in the North without access to a legal representative or family relations. 

What is most troubling about this situation is the blatant disregard for  basic human rights of these kidnapped victims involved. These abducted youths who have not been found to be involved in any illegal activities by any Nigerian court of competent jurisdiction, are being stripped of their freedoms and their dignity without any semblance of a fair trial in a court of competent jurisdiction. The fact that they are being held in prisons in the northern parts of the country, far from their family relatives, homes and communities, only adds to the  sense of isolation, mental torture and dehumanization meted on them in these faraway dungeons.

Again, the fact that Nigerian military who often times declare their loyalty to the democratic principles and to the constitution of Nigeria, to embark on these secret court-martial trials and convictions of innocent youths abducted in Southeast in a democratic dispensation, underscores the high levels of abuse of power, disregard to the principle of checks and balances, violation of the principles of rule of law, human rights and negligence to due process by the Nigerian military authorities.

The implications of this situation extend far beyond the individuals directly affected. It represents a fundamental erosion of the principles of justice and the rule of law in Nigeria, with the military and government colluding to circumvent legal protections and due process to victims of enforced disappearances. This sets a dangerous precedent that have far-reaching consequences for the country's democratic institutions and the rights of all of its citizens.

Moreover, the use of enforced disappearance as a tool of political repression is a grave violation of international human rights law. Nigeria has been countlessly found guilty of this act despite having ratified numerous international treaties and conventions that prohibit such practices.  It is incumbent upon the government to uphold these commitments and ensure that the rights of all its citizens are protected under the treaties binding on her.

In the face of these egregious human rights abuses, it is essential that the international community, as well as human rights and civil society organizations within Nigeria, speak out and demand accountability from the Nigerian military. The Nigerian government must be held responsible to account for its high-handed actions, and violation of  its citizens human rights and freedoms. 

Unless the Nigerian authorities provide answers regarding the whereabouts and wellbeing of these abducted and disappeared Igbo youths languishing in various detention facilities in Nigeria, Nigeria will continue to be called out  for their failure and violations of both national and international laws protecting citizens from arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and the right to a fair judicial process. These undemocratic actions, such as the secret court-martial trials will continue to further undermine the trust in state institutions and fray inter-ethnic relations at a time when dialogue is needed the most. Pressure is mounting for an independent investigation and accountability of all those complicit in these injustices, especially in the Nigerian Army personnel and other security forces.

Therefore, it is advisable for the Nigerian government and military authorities to release all victims of secret court-martial trials held in the North, if Nigeria truly prides itself as a democratic country. Otherwise, if these undemocratic actions go unresolved, Nigeria will be heading to self-inflicted anarchy and subtle military takeover. The time to act wise is now.

#FreeNnamdiKanu

#FreeAllDetainedBiafrans

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BIAFRA: Clarifying The Deliberate Misinformation Geared By Fifth Columnists Against IPOB Movement And Her Activities

 BIAFRA: Clarifying The Deliberate Misinformation Geared By Fifth Columnists Against IPOB Movement And Her Activities

IPOB

There have been considerable numbers of misinforming narratives that are aimed at breeding confusion around the self-determination movement of the Indigenous People Of Biafra(IPOB), her activities and modus operandi. These narratives that are being engineered by fifth Columnists have continued, regardless of the fact that IPOB movement have consistently ensured that her actions, activities are lawful and not misquoted or misunderstood by the global community, spectators and observers. 

These misinformation which snowballed into blackmails used by the Nigeria government, its security agencies, as well as some conventional media houses, commentators and online media platforms – advertently or inadvertently – to wrongfully accuse the Pro-Biafra Independence movement, IPOB.

First, the past three years of the abduction and extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB Leader by the Nigeria government, Infiltrators made strenuous attempts to Infiltrate, overthrow and impersonate the IPOB Leader/leadership and undermine the organizational structure piloting the affairs of the global movement.

IPOB strongly believes and insists that their actions were perpetrated at the behest of the Nigeria government whom through the employment and deployment of these Trojan horses or agent provocateurs, aims at criminalizing the lawful freedom-fighting movement and to truncate the legitimacy of their demands on right to Self-determination for the people of Biafra via a peaceful United Nations supervised referendum.

From the onset, IPOB through countless press statements, addresses on the Radio Biafra platform by IPOB senior and high-ranking officials stated unequivocally that Mr. Simon Ekpa was never, and is not a registered member of the IPOB movement hence distancing itself from him, and his "Autopilot" groups, their activities and even expelled sympathizers, collaborators whom were registered IPOB members.

On this premises, it is therefore imperative to clarify these distinctions to dispel misconceptions and provide a clearer understanding of these entities.

IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), founded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in 2012 is a Freedom mass movement, advocating for the self-determination of the people of Eastern Nigeria(Biafrans). 

IPOB is registered in over 120 countries of the world, and their peaceful conducts and activities since inception has never been viewed as a threat to any of these host countries. Their core values and principle are rooted in peace, justice, and equality. 

IPOB's ideology is encapsulated in her four cardinal points, which include:

- being without fear before enemies.

- speaking the truth even in the face of death.

 -helping the poor and the defenseless.

-and exhibiting of good behavior that the creator may love thee. 

These points have guided members, adherents and sympathizers to indulge in voluntary sacrifices, patriotism under the inspiration of being "whiter than white, and whiter than snow." — phrase frequently used by the IPOB Leader in most of his public addresses before his unfortunate enforced absence.

On the other hand, the 'Autopilots' as mentioned above became operational in 2021, and is led by Simon Ekpa who reside in Finland, and their agenda, principles differ significantly from those of IPOB. The autopilot movement publicly have declared arms struggle and have claimed responsibility of most violent activities which their Finland leader posts on his X wall. 

Unlike IPOB, the Autopilots do not have a centralized leadership structure, making it difficult to ascertain their true agenda and motives.  

After the attempts to overthrow the IPOB Leader, hijack the leadership and movement which failed woefully, they now claims to have formed a Government-in-Exile. Although, every now and then, the Nigeria government, military, media tries to allocate/link/associate the criminal tendencies and activities of this Autopilot group against the people in East, to IPOB most times, without investigations. This buttresses the fact about the plausibility of IPOB's claim of a state-sponsored Trojan horse operation at play.

IPOB

IPOB operates under a centralized leadership, with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu serving as its sole indispensable Supreme leader. The group have a clear chain of command, - a quasi-military central administrative command structure known as the Directorate Of States (DOS), which is responsible for guidance and direction of its day-to-day activities.

IPOB's approach to achieving self-determination for the Biafran people as stated by the movement, is through peaceful means. 

Despite facing notable challenges and state persecution, IPOB have remained steadfast in her commitment to non-violence approach, as reflected in her peaceful protests and advocacy efforts through pragmatic diplomacy and engagements. IPOB's goal is to peacefully negotiate the independence of Biafra within the framework of international laws.

Diplomatic engagements and currying relationships with global state-actors is an indispensable and essential factor for the IPOB movement and for the success of the Biafra struggle she presently champions. IPOB holds and wields this tool with great esteem and precaution.

Eastern Security Network

The Eastern Security Network which is under the sole proprietorship of the IPOB movement, was created in 2020 to combat marauding Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen. The ESN have not strayed beyond the borders of Biafraland even when urgencies of such may have arised, ESN have stayed in Biafran bushes and forests to safeguard the farmlands and ensure that agricultural activities are not disrupted by the invading terrorists.

Of course, ESN existence creates a certain level of deterrence, but the IPOB movement understands the implications of every action she takes, its benefits and consequence in the long-term and short runs. And as such, maintains that the ESN will remain in the bushes and dedicated to their primary objective of combating the Fulani terrorists while the IPOB movement continues in her peaceful means of agitation to achieve their goal of Self-determination via a UN supervised referendum.

 

Unless IPOB movement declares in future, to no longer view civil disobedience as a viable tool in achieving her objectives, the possibility of involving in military actions against any state-actor is zero, unless on the basis of self-defense or recipient of aggression during a military confrontation.

And, as a well-structured freedom-fighting movement which seeks recognition and acquaintance with reputable countries of the world, should the IPOB movement resolve to that, they global community will surely be informed of such development.

It is on these notes that we wish to beseech the public to willfully acknowledge the above clarification, and respect accordingly; to disregard and actively challenge actions or publications that goes contrary. 

Family Writers Press International.

Nnamdi Kanu Case: A National Project That Transcends Far Beyond Family Dynamics

Nnamdi Kanu Case: A National Project That Transcends Far Beyond Family Dynamics

The Supreme leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is currently facing serious legal challenge in Nigeria.

 Confronted with a monumental difficulty of obtaining justice from a judicial system that is manipulated by the Executives arm, Kanu has been illegally detained in the facility of Nigerian secret police (DSS) since 2021, and battling terrible health conditions without access to proper medication.

This amounts to why it is necessary to explicate the nature of his case and why careful measures are necessary, as to guarantee the safety of the IPOB Leader. 

First, it is noteworthy that though Nnamdi Kanu was born in the shortlived sovereign state of Biafra, he was trained in Nigeria until he became a full adult. And, there exists no record of differences or law wrecking between himself or family and the government of Nigeria. The government's enmity towards Nnamdi Kanu began since when he unbribably vowed to embark on the journey of emancipation for the decades-long oppressed people of Biafra.

This decision of Kanu is what led to his first arrest in 2015 and charge of treasonable felony. When he got a bail in 2017, he walked freely on the streets of Biafraland (Eastern Nigeria), told Nigeria that he was coming back on the next scheduled court date to win them in their own court. 

The statement broke hell loose and his country home in Afara-ukwu Ibeku was invaded by Nigerian Military in a mission to eliminate him, but he was narrowly whisked to safety and over 28 of his supporters were gruesomely murdered in the incident. 

Then, his kidnap at Kenya and criminal rendition into Nigeria in 2021, and his continued illegal detention, even after several court pronouncements primarily the Appellate Court judgement, that declared him guiltless. 

These and more are of course why Kanu's case obviously extends far beyond the confines of a family dispute. It is an national cum international matter by the quest for Self-determination, which as a plausible consequence of prompts the presence of the global IPOB movement, in over one-hundred nations of the World, has captured the attention of the global community with its case for the recognition of their rights as the Indigenous People Of Biafra even before Nigeria was amalgamated in 1914 by colonial Britain.

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's case is totally about his demand for the fundamental right to self-determination of the Biafran people, as enshrined in the United Nations charter.

Nigeria is clearly persecuting him for insisting that Biafrans be allowed the right to this universal values that transcend borders and are enshrined in international laws. Equally, Nigeria's continual infringement on these rights amount to breaking of international laws that protect the rights of indigenous people. And these shall eventually be resolved by the global community through a political process, between Nigeria and Biafra, not for Nigeria and the Kanu's family.

This is why Nigeria government's fear of the IPOB worldwide movement is evident in its handling of Kanu's case. The government perceives IPOB as a significant threat to its authority and stability. This fear has led to drastic measures; including the recruitment of criminals, agent provocateurs with the order to commit crimes, then get the media and military to tag them on IPOB. All geared towards distorting the world view of IPOB, because the government understands that the people they have this battle with are IPOB, not the Kanu Family. 

Unfortunately, the seemingly usurper involvement of Kanu's family in his case has raised concerns, and threatens his safety and well-being, considering how Nigeria government have shown willingness to use any means necessary to suppress dissent, including targeting family members of perceived dissident as willing tools. While it is understandable that his family would want to support him, their involvement should be outrightly healthy and not to the extent that could inadvertently put him at greater risk.  

To protect Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Biafra struggle, it is crucial for his family to stay out of the spotlight and stop meddling in pivotal affairs of national importance. And this has been the position of his dear wife, Uchechi Okwu Kanu whom for the past three years has haunted by the misery and pains of one not having her spouse handy to discharge his respective role as a significant and irreplaceable figure of the family, Yet she remained disciplined and understood the factors required by a struggle as delicate as the Biafra one, championed by the IPOB movement led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, her husband.

This is not to say that they should abandon whatever necessary roles they can play in the process, but rather, it means that they should work in tandem with IPOB global movement. The IPOB movement has declared a vote of no confidence on the Nigerian Judiciary, as its consequently become an extension of the Federal government and judging by recent developments, it appears that even the family who hijacked the case to prove a point are coming to same realization – there will be no justice as far as Nigeria Judiciary is concern.

In conclusion, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's case is not a family matter, it is a national issue that requires careful considerations and actions. The potency of Nigeria government's fear of the IPOB worldwide movement should not be underestimated or ridiculed for personal grudges, and all efforts must be made to maintain this strength of IPOB and ensure Kanu's safety and well-being. That essentially is his strategic deterrence against any form of sinister antics orchestrated against him.

His family's role in this process is welcomed and for the most part welcomed but not irreplaceably. They must play their respective and expected role which by implications must be in the best interest of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the national Biafra cause he spearheads, and give way for the necessary bodies - the IPOB leadership, her structure and chain of command - to do their designated/constituted Job and get the Biafra Leader released.

 Even though, they were not aware of the ordeal in Kenya that brought him to the current situation of undue incarceration. It has however become their cross to bear and the Biafra populace expects them to deliver against all odds. 

Family Writers Press International

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu's Health Worsens Inside DSS, Meets Personal Physician, Set For Possible Surgery In DSS

 Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu's Health Worsens Inside DSS, Meets Personal Physician, Set For Possible Surgery In DSS 

In a disturbing report gathered by Family Writers Press International, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is set to undergo another surgery after a preliminary diagnosis conducted by his personal doctor in DSS facility.

This was gathered from the update made on 31st March, 2024 by Bar. Maxwell Opara, Lawyer to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, via his official Facebook page, disclosed that he visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu alongside his personal doctor in DSS facility. He noted, after official introductions to DSS protocols, the physician embarked on a preliminary examination on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu health.

Below are excerpts of the update.

"A few weeks ago, MNK asked us to get a private consultant physician to come and review his medical records and personally handle his health. Based on that, we were able to get an independent consultant physician.

 On Thursday, March 28, 2024, I took the doctor to the DSS Headquarters in Abuja. A few minutes upon our arrival in the office of the Deputy Director of Investigation of DSS, MNK was brought out of the detention room"

"The Deputy Director asked Barr. I. A. Awo, the counsel to DSS, to introduce the matter; he simply said that it was in line with the court order, which said that MNK is entitled to a medical practitioner of his choice, and as a result of that,  MNK legal team led by Maxwell Opara, Esq., was there with the consultant physician", he says.

"Everyone thereat was allowed to introduce himself, and thereafter, MNK introduced the doctor to the DSS as his personal doctor, who will be coordinating other medical specialists to handle his medical issues"

"The new doctor carried out an interim medical examination and interview with MNK, and MNK stated thus: -that he easily gets tired or loses strength, and in most cases, it will look as if he wants to collapse as his BP is always high. He has swollen bumps at his armpits, which gave him regular pain and constant headaches. He experienced constant ringing sensations in his ears, which made him very uncomfortable, especially at night. He said that he started having this feeling as a result of the torture he received from Kenyan police when he was unlawfully arrested and detained for nine days before he was unlawfully brought to Nigeria. Having listened to him, the doctor quickly checked his BP and discovered that it was really high. The doctor advised that he will urgently get a cardiologist to review him and come up with a report, and definitely MNK may undergo surgery. Let’s keep praying for the freedom fighter, and we will continue to update you as we progress" he concludes.

Recall that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had on his last court appearance asked the Federal High Court to grant him bail, or s house arrest on a health emergency basis, so he could trest himself adequately. Unfortunately, Binta Nyako denied him bail despite his failing health conditions, citing flight risks.

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You Have No Constitutional Right to Declare Anyone Wanted – Falana Warns Nigerian Army

 You Have No Constitutional Right to Declare Anyone Wanted – Falana Warns Nigerian Army

“The decision of the defence headquarters to declare the murder suspects wanted is completely illegal. Let the federal government direct the defence headquarters to hand over the investigation of the suspects involved in the gruesome murder of the 17 officers and soldiers. It ought to be pointed out that murder is not a military offence to warrant investigation by the defence headquarters. If the federal government fails to call the defence headquarters to order, the case concerning the tragic murder of the soldiers will be completely bungled”.

The above statement was made by the human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Thursday in response to the eight persons declared wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta State by the army.

Recall that 17 military personnel comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers were killed while on a “peacekeeping mission” in the Okuama community on March 14.

Reacting to their death during their burial ceremony on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised to punish perpetrators of the heinous crime, advising the elders and chiefs of Okuoma to help the military in fishing out the gunmen who committed the barbaric crime.

His words: “I want to make it clear, once more, that those who committed this heinous crime will not go unpunished”.

Assuring Nigerians that the culprits must be caught and brought to book, Tinubu opined: “We will find them and our departed heroes will get justice.

However, commenting on the wanted lists published today by the Nigerian army, the outspoken lawyer, warned the military not to bungle the case of the slain soldiers.

He said: “The authorities of the armed forces should be made to realise that the military cannot arrest, detain, investigate and charge civilian suspects with any offence whatsoever. 

In Dr Issa Perry Brimah v Nigerian Army, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu held that “It must be stated here without equivocation that the defendant [Nigerian Army] has no right to declare the plaintiff wanted without following the appropriate procedure.

“The Judge further said that the defendant cannot arrest the plaintiff arbitrarily without making a formal report to law enforcement agency with the mandate to enforce law and order. Otherwise, it would transmute to self-help. The duty of the defendant is to make a formal report to the appropriate authority like the police and await the outcome.

“In Miss Grace Anita Paul v. The Chief of Army Staff, the Army, Inspector General of Police & the Nigerian Police Force the Federal High Court where held that the Nigerian Army lacks the power to arrest, investigate and hold in custody, anyone who is not subject to the Armed Forces Act or any other military law. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, on Wednesday, warned the military not to usurp the powers of the Nigerian Police under Sections 4 and 84 of the Police Act which empowers the police to detect and investigate crime.

“We have also read the 8 people alleged to be involved in the cruel murder of the soldiers have been declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters it is trite law that the police and security agencies lack the power to declare any suspect wanted without a court order. In Benedit Peters v Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a high court in Abuja ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission lacks (EFCC) the powers to declare anyone wanted without obtaining a court order or charging the suspect with an offence.

“The presiding judge, Justice Othman Musa ruled that though the EFCC could declare as wanted persons who fail to honour its invitation for investigation, it could only do so if it obtains a court order for that purpose. So, the decision of the defence headquarters to declare the murder suspects wanted is completely illegal.

“Let the federal government direct the defence headquarters to hand over the investigation of the suspects involved in the gruesome murder of the 17 officers and soldiers. It ought to be pointed out that murder is not a military offence to warrant investigation by the defence headquarters. If the federal government fails to call the defence headquarters to order, the case concerning the tragic murder of the soldiers will be completely bungled.”

Investigate And Probe Insecurity In The Eastern Region, It Is Entirely State-Sponsored – IPOB Tells International Community

 Investigate And Probe Insecurity In The Eastern Region, It Is Entirely State-Sponsored – IPOB Tells International Community

PRESS RELEASE,

26/03/2024.

The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our amiable  leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu calls on the  International Intelligence Community, The British government, and the Nigeria government to investigate the continuous insecurity in the Biafra Land. IPOB maintains that insecurity in Biafra Land is Nigeria State sponsored.

We are calling on the international community to please ask the IMO state Governor Hope Uzodinma and ex Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, and the Nigerian government who are those responsible for the IMO state prison break in 2020. Governor Hope Uzodinma and the then Nigerian attorney general Malam Abubakar Malami SAN and their cohorts who were behind the jail break in Owerri and must tell us who are responsible for the prison break operation that lasted for more than 4 hours unchallenged in the middle of the state Police headquarters, Obinze Army barracks, and DSS State headquarters in Imo State and other security agencies.

According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report of 2016, the South East region was named the most humanly secure geopolitical zone in Nigeria. South East or Biafra has been the epicenter for IPOB peaceful rallies in Nigeria since 2010. IPOB has never recorded any form of violence in all the crowded peaceful rallies we have held all over the world. However, when the ethnic bigot Muhammadu Buhari and his Fulani cabal took over the Nigeria government in 2016, they applied several brutal forces to stop IPOB's peaceful rallies for Biafra's self determination. 

In the process, a lot of IPOB members were murdered in cold blood during peaceful rallies by the murderous Nigeria Security Forces. Until day, many abducted IPOB members who were forcefully disappeared have not been found. Some IPOB members were permanently deformed by bullets, injuries, acid, and chemicals and tortures by the notorious Nigerian Security Forces. Irrespective of all these provocations, IPOB remains undoubtedly strong and peaceful. Globally, in over 100 countries where IPOB is permitted to operate, including in Nigeria, no IPOB member has ever been convicted for any crime while performing IPOB functions. 

The preliminary investigation by the IPOB Intel group (M.Branch) reveals the  following:

Due to the inability of the Government of Muhammadu Buhari and current Government of Bola Ahmad Tinubu to provoke IPOB into violence and unprepared war by using brutal force and blackmail, they hired infiltrators to infiltrate the movement of IPOB.

These criminal infiltrators under the command of Simon Ekpa were recruited through APC leaders, namely Hope Uzodinma and Abubakar Malami (Ex- Attorney General of the Federation) and others. On the international level, the Nigeria Government colluded with Britain, Kenya and others to abduct our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and detain him illegally for years while equipping Simon Ekpa led gang to increase insecurity and banditry in the South East with the name of IPOB, ESN, and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. 

The objective is to tag their violent activities on IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. 

This is to provide their already concluded evidence to court to jail our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and also to blackmail the IPOB movement globally.

Though IPOB has consistently disassociated the movement and Mazi Nnamdi from the violent criminals led by Simon Ekpa, the Nigeria State remained adamant in tagging their activities on the IPOB movement. 

The governors of the Eastern Region must not keep mute over this insecurity or allow Hope Uzodinma, Abubakar Malami SAN, and their  cohorts to destroy the region because of their selfish interest and political maneuvers to serve their masters. 

IPOB will name those involved in no distance future and tell the world why they are doing so. 

If indeed the International Community will shun political influence and seek to know the truth and those behind the insecurity in the Eastern Region.  The United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), African Union (AU), Amnesty International (AI) and other Lovers of Peace can use their Intelligence Units to investigate the insecurity and insurgency in the South East and South South Regions. Nigeria's government runs a rogue security agency that has zero integrity. 

Their security report is without an iota of truth. IPOB maintains that the insecurity in the Eastern Region is State sponsored. IPOB has the mandate to protect our land from marauding Fulani jihadist terrorists and State sponsored criminals not to make our land unsafe. Let the International Intelligence Community carry out an independent security investigation in Biafra Land and publish their findings.

IPOB has remained peaceful irrespective of the use of maximum force against unarmed IPOB members by the Nigerian State. IPOB is seeking Biafra Self Determination via a UN supervised referendum.

But Nigeria Establishments' continuous use of blackmail, intimidation, arrest, torture murder and forceful disappearance to cow us down is dead on arrival. 

COMRADE EMMA POWERFUL, MEDIA, AND PUBLICITY SECRETARY FOR IPOB.

IPOB Condemns Terrorist Attack In Moscow, Says It Support Every Action Initiated To Bring Perpetrators To Book

 IPOB Condemns Terrorist Attack In Moscow, Says It Support Every Action Initiated To Bring Perpetrators To Book

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) movement in a statement released to the press on Monday, 25th March 2024, expressed deep condolences to the Russia Federation, following the recent terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall which claimed the lives of over 140 civilians.

IPOB while reacting to the tragic incident, called the perpetrators “soulless individuals who murdered civilians in cold blood” and thus advised that the Russia government alongside its allies to intensify their efforts in counterterrorism operations on global scale, to avert the repetition of such in the future.

IPOB continued to say that it stands against violent extremists, and trust that the Russian Security/intelligence agencies are sophisticated enough to uncover the sponsors of these terrorists who committed these terror campaigns against Russian citizens at heart of the state capital.

Additionally, IPOB proposed that one prime solution against terrorism on a global scale which should be enhanced by the Russian government, is the facilitation of decolonization process in Africa, where most of these terrorists and their sponsors gets most of their resources to continue their terrorist activities.

Citing Nigeria as a practical example, IPOB listed four terrorist organization with very stronghold in Nigeria: ISWAP, BOKO HARAM, ANSARU, FULANI HERDSMEN, BANDITS which continued to operate unabridged and even gains logistics and tactical support from the Nigerian state as well as its various security agencies.

"Unfortunately, Biafrans that have been victims of these terrorists' attacks attempt to exit the terrorist infested Nigeria are either illegally detained, murdered, or forcefully disappeared by the Nigerian Security Forces. We are not even allowed to defend ourselves against the state sponsored terrorists. The IPOB leadership formed the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to protect Biafrans against terrorists in our farmlands. But, the Nigeria government decided to proscribe IPOB for daring to protect Biafrans or opt out of the country that indirectly funds terrorists. Biafrans have, for many years, suffered terrorist attacks either from one of the above terrorists or from the Nigerian Security Forces." The statement continued.

Finally, IPOB said it supports every action and protocol Initiated by the Russian government to defend its people and sovereignty against terrorists and their sponsors.

The press statement read in full:

The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the great liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu Kanu commiserate with the Peoples Republic of Russia on the attack and murder of innocent citizens by the heartless terrorists. The leadership and the global family of IPOB send our condolences to the Russian families that lost their relatives on the unfortunate terrorist attack.

IPOB stands against violent extremists and soulless individuals who attack unarmed civilians globally. We trust the Russian Security intel to unravel the sponsors of the terrorists that attacked, injured, and murdered a large number of their civilians in cold blood. If a sophisticated nation like Russian can be attacked either by the homegrown or foreign terrorists, it shows how dangerous terrorists and their sponsors can be. Therefore, Russia and their allies must double their efforts in eliminating the breeding grounds of the terrorists that may target them in the future.

One of the biggest breeding grounds for terrorists globally is Nigeria. Nigeria alone is the headquarters for about four or more deadly terrorist groups in the world. Nigeria is home to the following terrorist groups: ISWAP, BOKO HARAM, ANSARU, FULANI HERDSMEN, BANDITS, and more. These terrorists are controlling some territories in the Northern Region of Nigeria. The Nigerian government and military are either complacent or fed up with countering the terrorist activities. These terrorists freely carry out mass abductions of school children while the government pays them millions of dollars as ransom to free their victims. In this way, these terrorists are emboldened and funded to coordinate and carry out continental and intercontinental terrorist attacks.

Unfortunately, Biafrans that have been victims of these terrorists' attacks attempt to exit the terrorist infested Nigeria are either illegally detained, murdered, or forcefully disappeared by the Nigerian Security Forces. We are not even allowed to defend ourselves against the state sponsored terrorists. The IPOB leadership formed the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to protect Biafrans against terrorists in our farmlands. But, the Nigeria government decided to proscribe IPOB for daring to protect Biafrans or opt out of the country that indirectly funds terrorists. Biafrans have, for many years, suffered terrorist attacks either from one of the above terrorists or from the Nigerian Security Forces.

One of the easiest ways Russia and other nations can stop terrorist attacks against them is to put efforts in decolonization of Africa, particularly the Indigenous nations in Nigeria. When Nigeria and other Africa countries are decolonized terrorists and their sponsors will not have resources to fund their activities.

IPOB stands with Russia during this trying period and will support any actions taken to defend themselves against terrorists and their enablers.

COMRADE EMMA POWERFUL, MEDIA, AND PUBLICITY SECRETARY FOR IPOB.

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