ENUGU—A pro-Biafra group, Biafra Zionist Movement, BZM, announced, yesterday, that it had commenced the process to launch the struggle for a State of Biafra with the international community, saying that the formal declaration of the new Biafra Republic had been slated for November 5.

This came as Conference of Igbo Youth Organizations, CIYO, warned that Ndigbo “would no longer watch in silence while our brothers and sisters are slaughtered like animals” in the Northern States.

National President of BZM, Benjamin Onwuka, at a briefing said what prevented the realization of Biafra republic over the years was the inability to get the support of world powers, like the United States of America to back the project.

“As we approach the end of 13 years since the mobilization and struggle for Biafran Independence began under the aegis of MASSOB and other groups, the people of Biafra have not made much effort in realizing our dreams because the struggle has been internalized since 1999,” Onwuka said.

He expressed regrets that the international community did not know the aspirations of the Biafra people, saying “Biafra must therefore be internationalized because the forces preventing the dreams for our independence are vested in the United Kingdom.

Biafra can only be achieved when we secure the support of the United States of America; the day USA comes to our side, that day we shall be free from Nigeria; the story of South Sudan where a bloody civil war was fought for over 24 years is a typical example.”

egift: While for me the declaration of Biafra may seem good if well planned and backed by adequate force, I am more inclined to Ndigbo remaining part of Nigeria and put in more effort in developing Ali Igbo.

This type of segmented efforts can only make things worse for Umu Igbo around the country. B[b]ecoming a strong, vibrate economic region in Nigeria is still the best option for us.[/b] Though the way Ohaneze and other orchestrated the 2011 support for Jonathan was a big disappointment handed down to the South East.

Ileke-IdI:
LOL How I wish I could LMAO @~Blue's post, but igbo_boy go see am na.

So let me jeje waka till our deal is off

SimonAndal: If only they could do it without guided missiles, like in the sixties. I really don't wanna die before testing out the Microsoft Surface pc.

afam4eva:
Lmao

@topic
You can't just wake up and declare Biafra without putting some things in place. They have to talk with people, countries and bodies that matter in the world before declaring anything.

GAR3TH: I'm more interested in the territorial boundaries....which I know will start wide spread debates...which in the end will determine if biafra lives or if JTF shows up on Nov 5

~Bluetooth:


What if they have been doing that all these while ? Besides,oju-iku didnt do much consultation before single-handedly declare the state of biafara.

saintneo: I dey laugh like Obasanjo o! egift, from you previous post, you are from kaduna.

afam4eva:
If they have been doing it all these while, then we would have heard of it. Except they've been talking to the wrong people.

alj harem: I pray that God guilds all of us.

One question, what territory would be part of this new biafra. I did not like the old map as Itsekiris and Ilajes(both yoruba) were part of.

I rather see a larger territory like Benue joining rather than any part of kogi or western delta.

This group should park well o !!!! I am in support of it and any well meaning Nigerian should support it. If a group of people don't want to be part of Nigeria, they have every right to do so.

Biafra can be decleared with her former territories but please remove western delta and added benue so it would also be a Christian republic. Best wishes I hope to travel to the new country of biafra by next year.

~Bluetooth:


You can never tell only if this new group is craving for attention.the big question is''how many ibos really want a landlocked biafran state'' ?

afam4eva:
So many people prefer a landlocked country than a bokoharam and corruption infested country.

~Bluetooth:


Ibos are not only in the north but also in the SW.will you leave yorubaland for a landlocked biafra ?

afam4eva:
You don't come from any of these places, so i don't think you have a right to decide where is removed and where is not. leave that to the Western Delta and Itshekiri/Ilaje people to decide. As for me i would want an Igbo only country as Biafra, so that problems of marginalization will never crop up. I hate that word.

afam4eva:
Some will leave and those that remain there will be treated as foreigners.

afam4eva:
Some will leave and those that remain there will be treated as foreigners.

alj harem:

I can speak for them as they are yoruba groups and I am yoruba. Can Essex people speak independently from UK ? No

Can white american speak independently of USA ? No !

I just said Ilaje and Itsekiri so as to remind some of those that don't know there history or territories. IN THE REAL SENSE I SHOULD HAVE SAID YORUBAS IN DELTA. Sorry my mistake

An Igbo only country would be good as well if Biafra so wishes. That is up to biafra and her neigbours to decide, I was just making clear cut/ ensuring everyone inculding me got our head screwed on tight so we can enjoy a good bilateral relationship with each other.

I see a great country in baifra.

Okija_juju: @ Topic..

The gods did not sanction this move... It will surely fail..

I advice all the good people of Igbo land to stay away from the path of these BZM people.. They are the proverbial 'man whom the gods want kill, they first make mad'..

Be warned, if they do not desist from this action, there shall be blood.. And the blood shall be ours..

The gods have spoken...

~Bluetooth:


Those you think will become foreigners will be the majority that wont support a landlocked biafran state.Btw,will you consider a referendum for double confirmation ?

afam4eva:
Majority of Igbos live in Igboland so, stop the delusion.

Of course a referendum will be conducted and i hope it's not rigged.

afam4eva:
No, you can't speak for them. Do you think because i'm Igbo that i can speak for Onitsha people? I can't even speak for my village because people have different opinions and know what they want.

Thanks for acknowledging that Biafra will be a great country. I think every region in Nigeria all have the potential to be great too. Nigeria is drawing everyone back.