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Biafra Cannot Be Declared Twice – IPOB Rejects Simon Ekpa’s Planned Biafra Declaration
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly disavowed a planned re-declaration of the Biafran state by the self-proclaimed Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE).
The controversial announcement, scheduled for December 2 in Finland by the BRGIE, led by detained leader Simon Ekpa, has been dismissed by IPOB as illegitimate and counterproductive.
In a statement issued on Sunday, IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, described the proposed declaration as a “scam” orchestrated by individuals seeking to undermine the genuine Biafran self-determination struggle.
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“The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by the indomitable Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wishes to disassociate ourselves from the purported Biafra second declaration by an infamous no-name group,” the statement read. “The so-called declaration is a scam.”
IPOB reiterated that the only legitimate declaration of Biafra was made in 1967 by the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu during the Nigerian Civil War.
The group maintains that its current mission is to restore the sovereignty of that declaration through peaceful means, including a UN-supervised referendum.
“Biafra cannot be declared for the second time by anyone,” IPOB stated. “What we are doing is restoring the sovereignty of the declared Biafra Independence that was forced to surrender through genocide by the Nigerian and British governments.”
The group added, “Heaven declared Biafra once, though short-lived, and on the strength of that declaration, IPOB stands to demand a referendum for Biafrans to decide their political future.”
IPOB accused those behind the Finland event of exploiting the Biafran cause for personal gain and destabilizing the South-East region of Nigeria.
According to the group, the Finland declaration is a calculated attempt to discredit the struggle.
“Those involved in the event in Finland were among the sponsors of insecurity in the South-East Region,” the statement alleged.
“Their agenda is to destabilize the South-East, divide the people, and make the genuine Biafra struggle unattractive to our people. They failed woefully.”
The group also praised the lack of media coverage for the event, calling it a reflection of its irrelevance. “The fanfare in Finland this weekend was ignored by all responsible media organisations,” IPOB noted.
The group accused Ekpa and his associates of being provocateurs working to derail the Biafran movement.
It warned that the sacrifices of those who fought for Biafra’s independence would not be in vain.
“Only fools rush where angels dread to enter,” IPOB cautioned. “Biafra’s struggle is a thing of the spirit because blood has been shed for this ultimate project. Any person, nation, or group who obstructs the Biafra restoration will pay a heavy price.”
IPOB insisted that its focus remains on peaceful advocacy, rejecting the “self-deception” of the Finland declaration.
“IPOB is an informed movement championing the restoration of Biafra sovereignty and freedom and cannot involve itself in self-deception and scamming people with the Biafra project,” the group declared.
Emma Powerful urged Biafrans and their supporters to remain united and focused, dismissing the Finland declaration as an attempt to distract from IPOB’s legitimate efforts.
“This press release is to keep the record straight and disassociate IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the idiocy exhibited in Finland called Biafra second declaration,” he said.
“The Finland Biafra declaration is pure scam by agent provocateurs.”
IPOB concluded by reaffirming its commitment to restoring Biafra through peaceful means, emphasizing the legitimacy of Ojukwu’s 1967 declaration and the need for a referendum to resolve the question of Biafran sovereignty.
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Showunmi Urges South-East to Judge Tinubu by Projects, Not Propaganda
Otunba Segun Showunmi, a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for 2027, has urged the South-East to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration based on verifiable projects and measurable results rather than political propaganda.
Showunmi made the call in a statement posted on X on Saturday, urging Nigerians to evaluate the government’s performance based on infrastructure delivery, funds committed to projects and their impact on communities.
He said federal infrastructure initiatives targeting the South-East under Tinubu’s administration deserved serious scrutiny and factual assessment, adding that unfulfilled promises should continue to be pursued until the expected results were delivered.
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“Our message is clear: We will not trade facts for propaganda, nor accountability for political loyalty!” he said.
The political figure challenged critics of the administration to provide evidence to support their claims, while urging those defending the government to present the projects and demonstrate their impact.
He also called on government officials to publish relevant figures, disclose project timelines and provide measurable results, insisting that no public official should be exempt from scrutiny.
According to Showunmi, the South-East deserves infrastructure that supports economic growth, including roads that connect markets, investments that create jobs and policies that expand economic opportunities.
He maintained that political representation must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, stressing that public office should deliver value to the people.
As part of his call to action, Showunmi urged Nigerians to scrutinise government records, challenge misinformation with evidence and demand the completion of outstanding projects.
He further called for public commitments to be matched by measurable delivery, arguing that leadership should be assessed by facts and results rather than political rhetoric.
Ending his statement with the slogan, “Asiwaju is a goal,” Showunmi called for accountability and greater inclusion of the South-East in Nigeria’s development.
Showunmi is associated with The Alternative and is a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections.
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Lagos: LASTMA Announces Traffic Restrictions Along Route to Toll Gate
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday announced a temporary road closure near Apostolic Church, inward Toll Gate, to allow engineers to install a beam on a height-restriction structure.
The agency said the installation was aimed at preventing high-rise trailers from accessing the newly constructed pedestrian bridge.
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“Currently, one lane has been occupied to facilitate the ongoing construction work, while the remaining two lanes are available to motorists,” LASTMA stated.
The agency advised road users to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of its personnel deployed to the area.
“Road users are advised to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of our personnel who are on ground to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement,” the statement added.
LASTMA also urged motorists to remain patient while the installation work continued.
“Motorists are encouraged to exercise patience while the installation work is in progress,” the agency stated.
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‘Oseni Rufai Helped Me, Not NiDCOM’ — Ekene Chukwuma on Return to Nigeria
Nigerian national Ekene Chukwuma has said he returned to Nigeria with assistance linked to Oseni Rufai rather than the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), while renewing allegations against the commission’s chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over his travel documents.
Chukwuma made the remarks in an interview in which he explained how he returned to Nigeria after spending months at a deportation camp in India.
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“My name is Kenneth Chukwu, from Enugu State,” he said, introducing himself before explaining how he returned to the country.
“I came back here with the assist of Osini Roufai, a good friend of him,” he said.
Chukwuma denied that NiDCOM facilitated his return, alleging that the commission had published false information about his case.
“NiDCOM made a lots of false, uh, news acquisition against me, which is still in Abike Dabiri handle in Twitter,” he said.
He also accused Dabiri-Erewa of sharing his expired international passport and a travel certificate he claimed was issued six months after he entered the detention camp.
“He also, she also posted my international passport that expired. He also, she also posted my TC that issued after 6 months,” he said.
His comments renew questions surrounding the handling of his case and the circumstances under which he obtained the documents needed to return to Nigeria.
Chukwuma’s detention in India previously sparked a public disagreement between ARISE News presenter Oseni Rufai and Dabiri-Erewa over NiDCOM’s response to reports of his situation.
Oseni raised concerns about Chukwuma’s detention and the commission’s handling of the case, while Dabiri-Erewa defended NiDCOM’s position and explained the process for submitting information to the commission.
NiDCOM subsequently issued its account of Chukwuma’s detention, stating that he had been arrested in India over a visa overstay and addressing the circumstances surrounding his travel documents.
The differing accounts prompted public debate about the commission’s response to Nigerians facing immigration difficulties abroad.





