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The British government does not support the agitation for a separate nation of Biafra, the High Commission in Nigeria told SaharaReporters today in a statement.

Contacted at their offices in Abuja, Joe Abuku, the High Commission’s Press & Public Affairs Officer, asserted that the position of the UK Government during the Biafran War is a matter of historical record.
“The UK Government’s position, which reflected the Charter of the Organization of African Unity, was to recognise the borders laid down at Independence,” he said. “The Biafran War caused great suffering and the UK supported the reconciliation work that followed the conflict. The UK supports the territorial integrity of Nigeria and President Buhari’s commitment to work for a secure and prosperous Nigeria for all Nigerians.”
The expressed position of the British High commission tallies with a widely-circulated letter written by UK Minister of State, Grant Shapps, affirming a similar position concerning Biafra agitation. That letter was written in response to MP Micheal Meacher, following an inquiry by one of Mr. Meacher’s constituents who had written to inquire about the detention of Nnamdi Kanu of Radio Biafra.

Mr. Shapps wrote the letter to an MP, Micheal Meacher, in response to an inquiry by one of Mr. Meacher’s constituents who had written to inquire about the detention of Nnamdi Kanu of Radio Biafra.
“We are not aware of any institutionalized persecution of any people by the Nigerian authorities,” he declared.
“The position of the British Government during the Biafran War is a matter of historical record,” he recalled. “Our position, which reflected the Charter of the Organization of African Unity, was to recognise the borders laid down at Independence. There is no question that the Biafran War caused great suffering and the UK supported the reconciliation work that followed the conflict and continues to support efforts to reduce violence in Nigeria today.”
According to Mr. Shapps, “The UK fully supports the territorial integrity of Nigeria and President Buhari’s commitment to work for a secure and prosperous Nigeria for all Nigerians. We share the concern of President Buhari and all Nigerians about threats to Nigeria’s stability and are working with Nigeria to help tackle these threats, including Boko Haram.
Mr. Abuku said he could not confirm the authenticity of the Hon. Grant Shapps letter as it is not their practice to confirm or deny the authenticity of leaked documents.
Mr. Kanu remains in detention in Abuja, following his arrest in Lagos last month. According to his attorneys, he has been unable to meet the conditions of a strident bail given by a magistrate.
Since his arrest, Biafra activists have embarked on protests in several cities across the world. In some cases they have visited Nigeria embassies and threatened to burn down their buildings.
Mr. Kanu is a dual citizen of both the UK and Nigeria. According to Mr. Abuku, the UK High Commission has a standing position stating thus: The British government only provides consular assistance to dual nationals in the country of their other nationality in exceptional circumstances.
If the High Commission is approached for consular assistance by a British National in Nigeria who also holds a Nigerian passport, the level of support that could be offered in their case would be discussed with the individual concerned.

Source: www.saharareporters.com/2015/11/03/british-government-does-not-support-biafra-agitators-high-commission-says

We already know about that .... Are they not the owner of Nigeria?

This is rhetoric, I must say. British gov. are scarvenging and aiding in killing of Africans. They are the problem and remain so. I blame especially Nigeria for treating them like gods except the Biaf and that are telling them the truth as to their stealing so and dubious characters. Shame to them

where are the IYAMARI's Your DILECTOR is rejected by the British

Another sad news for the biafrans.

In another phrase, the brits are saying the fraudster-albino is on his own. I pity nnamdi kalu sha. He must be regretting why he ever called Nigeria a zoo by now. Now the "zoo" DSS will be left with no option than to treat kalu like an animal.. What a very sad end for Kalu. His radio station is now playing _aboki songs......

Daluu! Daluu!! Daluu!!!

May the albino RIP in advance. Seriously I feel like shedding tears for kalu.

Nobody dictates how I go about my business or destiny - so far no crimes are committed. Britain only made their position known. They are a bunch of hypocrites. Is it not the same country that supports Syria rebels against an elected president ?

We don't expect them to support,and if i may ask ,have you ever heard of slave master pushing for the freedom of slave's


http://www./2015/11/we-will-confront-police-if-they-disrupt.html?m=1

A warning for those who think having a foreign passport is a licence for committing crime on sovereign soil.

I dnt understand d position of dat paper and d txt in it..
Paper bend 1side txt bend oda side.dat na style abi camera?

Wait o!
Ok na Sahara Refraudsters?
No wonder!

Shebi na sahara reporters, so am not worried even if them no support. Russia, Israel go support

chesterlee:
“We are not aware of any institutionalized persecution of any people by the Nigerian authorities,” he declared.

Hypocrisy of the highest order...

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