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United States – The Coalition for De-Amalgamation and Security (CODES), a broad alliance of indigenous civil forces and ethnic nationalities, has declared that Nigeria has become structurally unviable under its present political arrangement, insisting that peaceful self-determination offers the most realistic path to security, justice and lasting peace.

The position was outlined in a communiqué released on Friday at the end of a world conference and international press briefing held via Zoom. During the briefing, the coalition accused the Nigerian state of a fundamental failure to protect lives and uphold justice amid escalating violence, displacement and humanitarian distress.

According to CODES, Nigeria’s continued existence is sustained “not by truth, justice or the consent of the people, but by systemic denial and institutionalised falsehood,” a situation it says has fuelled insecurity and eroded public trust in the state.

The communiqué was jointly signed by leading figures from the Oduduwa (Yorùbá) and Biafran (Igbo) self-determination movements. Signatories include Prof. Banji Akintoye, leader of the Oduduwa (Yoruba Nation Self-Determination Movement); Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), leader of the Yoruba National Community Defence; Architect George Akinola, deputy leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement (Homeland); and Dr. Kayode Emola, deputy leader of the movement in the Diaspora.

Also endorsing the statement were Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); Mazi Tony Nwisi, chairman of the Igbo Global Network–IPOB; as well as Mazi Emmanuel Kanu, Mazi Ositadimma Igenu and Prof. Chinedu Agbodike, all acting under the umbrella of CODES.

Addressing international media, the coalition described the alliance between the Oduduwa and Biafra nations as historic and driven by urgent security concerns, stressing that the collaboration is neither extremist nor violent.

“Our partnership reflects not extremism, but deep frustration with deception and insecurity, and a lawful insistence on dignity, safety and political consent,” the coalition said.

CODES noted that its De-Amalgamation Congress remains open to other indigenous nations across Nigeria, describing the initiative as a non-violent, lawful and internationally recognised exercise of the right to self-determination.

The coalition accused successive Nigerian governments of concealing mass atrocities and misleading both citizens and the international community about the scale of violence across the country. It argued that this culture of denial has displaced accountability and stripped the state of moral legitimacy, creating a situation where “fear has replaced citizenship.”

Tracing Nigeria’s instability to the 1914 colonial amalgamation and decades of post-independence centralisation, CODES maintained that the country was formed without the consent of its constituent peoples and has been sustained largely through coercion rather than agreement.

“A state founded without consent cannot indefinitely survive against the will of its peoples,” the communiqué stated, adding that years of corruption, political exclusion and persistent insecurity have destroyed confidence in the federal arrangement.

The statement highlighted recurring violence in the Middle Belt, the South-East and other regions, alleging state complicity, selective enforcement of the law or outright inaction in the face of attacks by armed groups.

“Across vast areas of Nigeria, communities have been violently displaced from their ancestral lands, yet perpetrators are rarely prosecuted and victims are seldom resettled,” the coalition said, describing the situation as an existential security crisis marked by terrorism, mass displacement and selective justice.

CODES also condemned what it described as the persecution of non-violent self-determination advocates, noting that while armed actors often operate with impunity, peaceful activists face aggressive state action.

“While violent actors roam free, peaceful advocates such as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Chief Sunday Igboho are pursued with extraordinary state resources,” the coalition said, arguing that this selective application of the law has further damaged public confidence in the state.

Invoking international law, CODES said its demands are grounded in global legal frameworks, including the United Nations Charter, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

The coalition warned that peaceful self-determination represents the only immediate, non-violent escape from a looming national catastrophe, cautioning that a full-scale conflict in Nigeria could trigger severe humanitarian and migration crises with global repercussions.

Among its demands, CODES called for international recognition of the Biafra and Oduduwa nations, the immediate release of individuals detained solely for self-determination advocacy, and an end to the pursuit of Chief Sunday Igboho. I

t also urged the establishment of United Nations-recognised referendum processes for indigenous nations seeking self-rule, international investigations into alleged mass killings and state complicity, and urgent protection for vulnerable and displaced communities.

The coalition emphasised that the Biafra–Oduduwa alliance is not a call to violence.

“This is not a declaration of war, but a declaration of truth, dignity and peaceful intent,” the communiqué stated.
“Forced unity has failed. Silence has failed. Repression has failed. Peaceful self-determination remains the only path to lasting peace, stability and regional security.”


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Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

Even most of us Yoruba Muslims are very tired of this useless one Nigeria,

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

which is why they are asking for deamalgamation...if you truly believe both have nothing in common, then you will support the action of these people...unless ofcourse you dont care and all you care about is the suffering of the people by hiding under yoruba this, igbo that

Later they will go at the back and betray the Igbos.

I remember how they fooled the ones up north with Muslim Muslim ticket and eventually betrayed them.

hegelian:
which is why they are asking for deamalgamation...if you truly believe both have nothing in common, then you will support the action of these people...unless ofcourse you dont care and all you care about is the suffering of the people by hiding under yoruba this, igbo that

I am old enough to know what that region always stands for its political gain.It is always full of betrayal. The two people above this post have confirmed it. So my SE people should not be in any alliance with such people. They should pursue thr goal separately or be stabed at the back soon

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

British racists set igbos back by a 100 years by forcing together people who don’t know how to progress and progressive minded igbos. The way forward is division because even if Peter Obi become president and transforms Nigeria it won’t still stop them from hating and envying igbos and the next person will out of hate enter there and destroy everything he did so the best way forward is division because we don’t have anything in common with them

A pinch of salt by my side..I am sure you all know why.

hegelian:
which is why they are asking for deamalgamation...if you truly believe both have nothing in common, then you will support the action of these people...unless ofcourse you dont care and all you care about is the suffering of the people by hiding under yoruba this, igbo that

Most of them are not sure what they want

Yobabad:
Even most of us Yoruba Muslims are very tired of this useless one Nigeria,

It's One Nijeriya!

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

What is wrong with you and your need for rabble rousing always? Are you not intelligent enough to understand the bolded is why they have come together?

Their united support for de-amalgamation is a way to say we can unite to agree we don't belong together and then separate in a peaceful and orderly manner without bloodshed or anarchy.

aariwa:
British racists set igbos back by a 100 years by forcing together people who don’t know how to progress and progressive minded igbos. The way forward is division because even if Peter Obi become president and transforms Nigeria it won’t still stop them from hating and envying igbos and the next person will out of hate enter there and destroy everything he did so the best way forward is division because we don’t have anything in common with them

You people are fond of wild and megalomaniac talk reality never remotely verifies. How did the British succeed preventing you turning the SE, you are in total charge of, into Singapore and Dubai combined considering you are "progress-minded" and others aren't?

Person wey know way they get lost merely because he is told to ride a bike rather than walk?

By the way, can you tell the forum, even as you have ascribed the tag to your ethnic group, those that all Nigerians call "progressives" because I know it sure ain't you lot.

Una delusions of grandeur that nevers matches reality on ground must be the eight wonder of the world.

Dalohad:
A pinch of salt by my side..I am sure you all know why.

I'm wondering how MNK endorsed this movement from sokoto prison...

Some people are really scared of this man called kanu and his unadulterated resolve for self determination

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far. We have nothing in common

Britain that amalgamated Nigeria made it such that SE and SW would always be at loggerheads so that the north can continue to rule over the south. The only way the south can be free is for SE and SW and SS to come together, otherwise they would continue to be slaves to the North.

WizardOfNG:
What is wrong with you and your need for rabble rousing always? Are you not intelligent enough to understand the bolded is why they have come together?

Their united support for de-amalgamation is a way to say we can unite to agree we don't belong together and then separate in a peaceful and orderly manner without bloodshed or anarchy.

If you know, you know.

Streetinvestor2:
I am old enough to know what that region always stands for its political gain.It is always full of betrayal. The two people above this post have confirmed it. So my SE people should not be in any alliance with such people. They should pursue thr goal separately or be stabed at the back soon

You lack understanding. It is only when the south come together that they can free themselves from Hausa-Fulani.

Divide the country now to save us from Islamic poverty and wickedness. Islam brings nothing but violence, oppression and bad luck

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

You are wrong, sometimes you need to form alliance to achieve a certain goal.
In politics. No permanent enemy and no permanent friends only permanent interest.

plessis:
I remember how they fooled the ones up north with Muslim Muslim ticket and eventually betrayed them.

What do you mean by betray the north.

You expect the president to give all the juicy appointments to the north? Pr you expect Nigeria to be islamised.

This your comment is really a foolish comment.

tunjijones:
What do you mean by betray the north.

You expect the president to give all the juicy appointments to the north? Pr you expect Nigeria to be islamised.

This your comment is really a foolish comment.

Seun mynd44 Dominique. Please chain your patient.

Frankly speaking let the de-amalgamation begin like from tomorrow,where is the Niger Delta republic representatives go join CODES let’s divide this hell fire of a country and save lives.

Streetinvestor2:
Anything of SE and SW in the same sentences must be a joke taken too far.We have nothing in common

they are forming CODES with fictitious Biafran agitators when their own beloved brother is the president of same Nigeria and they can simply walk up to him and demand the so called de-amalgamation. These are the same idi*ts telling Igbos to go through their elected representatives to actualise Biafra. They have now avoided their brother Tinubu to scream de-amalgamation in US. This is why nobody trust them, absolutely nobody!

WizardOfNG:
You people are fond of wild and megalomaniac talk reality never remotely verifies. How did the British succeed preventing you turning the SE, you are in total charge of, into Singapore and Dubai combined considering you are "progress-minded" and others aren't?

Person wey know way they get lost merely because he is told to ride a bike rather than walk? Same progressive people that were excluded from everything in Nigeria including infrastructure, scholarships, federal infrastructures , road, rail or seaport or international airports etc since 1966 of which your people became ultimate beneficiary and still you are not able to overcome the progressive people

By the way, can you tell the forum, even as you have ascribed the tag to your ethnic group, those that all Nigerians call "progressives" because I know it sure ain't you lot.

Una delusions of grandeur that nevers matches reality on ground must be the eight wonder of the world.

Have you read the book Ademola Ademoyega wrote “why we struck” on events that transpired from 1960 leading to the coup or in Biafra black Africa died or Times magazine of July of 1966 of how BBC played a role in 1966 massacre or how Akanu returned his highest British medal for British role against the igbos or Ahmadu Bello interview in 1964 corroborating same or the reason why out of all the British colonies in the whole world igbos were the only ones they had to apply indirect rule system of government on using warrant chiefs because igbos unlike every other person refused to bend to their authority…? Or you just wake up and type whatever comes to your mind thinking it’s bbn naija . If you don’t know ask your grandparents or read. How many houses and businesses do those progressive people have in port harcourt, Kano, kaduna, Enugu, calabar , Lagos, Abuja and all over Nigeria compared to your own people?