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Why We Set Up Biafra Embassy In Spain - IPOB by kennysbst(m): 5:30pm On Feb 25, 2017 |
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said
that the reason it chose to open a first
substantive mission, which it termed embassy in
Vitoria Spain, was due to of the country’s rich
knowledge and history of fighting for freedom.
The group noted that it chose a country like the
Basque region because they would not betray
Biafra like others did in the past.
Head, Directorate of State (DOS) of IPOB Mr.
Uchenna Asiegbu said that the group took
certain things into consideration in setting up
mission based on their core values, respect and
protection of freedom and was guided by the
history due to bitter lessons learnt in the struggle
for Biafra.
Recently, a video of the Biafra embassy in Spain
was posted on Facebook. The group is seeking
an independent state for the southeast and
adjoining areas.
In the video, Uchenna Asiegbu, is seen taking a
guest on a tour of the facility.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the group and director of
Radio Biafra, has been facing charges of treason,
and has been in detention since 2015. Kanu, who
is regarded as the President of the “Republic of
Biafra”, initiated the idea of planting “embassies”
across the world.
The late Odimegwu Ojukwu, a retired army officer
and revered Igbo leader, declared the old eastern
region, comprising the southeast and the south
south, the Republic of Biafra in May 1967 after a
massacre of the Igbo in the north.
The Nigeria government under Gen. Yakubu
Gowon thereafter declared war on the new
republic, which fell in January 1970 when Biafran
forces surrendered.
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According to Asiegbu, “At IPOB, we are very
methodical and cautious in all we do because we
are guided by our history. We must not forget
the bitter lessons of the past because Biafra,
despite being a predominantly Christian enclave,
was abandoned by almost every major Christian
country in the world.
“They preferred to work with Islamic Northern
Nigeria to entrench caliphate hegemony. This is
a bitter lesson that will always guide our
activities going forward. It is inconceivable that
Saudi Arabia will support a set of Christians
against Muslims regardless of the circumstance.
“Our Mission in Spain was opened in 2014 by
our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with members of
the Directorate of State from all over the world
present. It’s primary purpose is to serve as the
world administrative headquarters of IPOB.
“As you know IPOB is the largest movement of
its kind anywhere in the world today, therefore
we have our leadership scattered across every
continent. Having our administrative head office
in a place like the Basque country is also
logistically sensible.”
While speaking on plans to open new embassies
in some other major countries, the Biafra Director
said “It is on record that the Government of
Spain has given us permission to kick-start our
global Biafra Genocide Awareness exhibition in
Vitoria Basque country, Spain. Their police will
be there to protect us, and their media to report
the event.
“We can also confirm that the Indian Government
has giving us approval to open another mission
in the subcontinent. Our strategy of quiet
expansionism will take us to every part of the
world. As soon as preparations are finalised, we
shall invite world media to attend the opening, if
they can overcome their bias by then.
“As you know, British hostility towards Biafra is
well documented but we are encouraged by the
fact that our broadcasting studios are still
stationed in London where we have not
encountered any difficulties till date. We hope to
open a regional office there in the not too distant
future.
“United States is key in our determination to be
located in every country of the world to counter
the lies of the Nigerian government. One of the
areas we failed during the war of 1967-70 is that
we lacked adequate presence abroad. Having
identified this need, our leader quickly put in
place a mechanism for the establishment of
missions and offices around the world.
“We have a small office in Inglewood area of Los
Angeles California which we hope to expand in
the near future. Very soon we will announce the
opening of our main office of the head of mission
in Washington United States. All hands are on
deck to achieve this.
“We evaluate the criteria of opening an embassy
in a country based on their core values, respect
and protection of freedom. How they view the
issue of the rights of Indigenous people is also a
determining factor.”
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Re: Why We Set Up Biafra Embassy In Spain - IPOB by Stooi76(m): 5:40pm On Feb 25, 2017 |
Biafra can't work.is Spain among world power to support you,. United Nations will soon sanction spain |
Re: Why We Set Up Biafra Embassy In Spain - IPOB by SultanYoung: 5:43pm On Feb 25, 2017 |
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