BIAFRA v NIGERIA- MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LEGACIES OF BIAFRA CONFERENCE HELD IN LONDON

May 1, 2017

Dear All,

The Legacies of Biafra Conference held at SOAS of the University of London 21 – 22 April 2017 has been described as very successful. Please find attached the Lecture delivered by Barrister Emeka Emekesiri at the event. The Conference has thrown up certain matters which the Biafrans have been advised to attend to in their quest for self-determination. At the moment, two ideological differences have emerged, namely:

1. The first ideological strategy is the pursuit of self-determination by due process of law consisting of legal, political and diplomatic methods. By this methodology, the core Biafran activists are advised to take over the political power in the whole of Biafraland and put Biafran activists in the Government Houses and Houses of Assembly. With their millions of activists they can use their vote to put any of the Biafran activists in power. They can then pass the Biafran Bills into Law in their Houses of Assembly and create the Biafran Government by Law at regional level first. This is the first stage of the Struggle for Independence. The second stage is for the Biafrans then to decide by a Referendum whether they will pull out entirely from Nigeria and gain total independence or continue to govern themselves as Biafrans within Nigeria. At the first and second stages of the strategy, there will be some diplomatic meetings and negotiations with the Nigerian authorities and the powerful countries in the International Community for the final pull-out. This strategy is advocated by Barrister Emeka Emekesiri, the Solicitor for Indigenous People of Biafra and the vision bearer of the legal methodology of self-determination which he commenced with the case between Biafra and Nigeria in the Federal High Court Owerri. To lay a proper foundation for this strategy, the vision bearer and those who believe in this method have activated the political structure called MOBIN (Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria) in alliance with the United Progressive Party (UPP) which they have adopted as the Biafran National Party just as the Scottish activists have the SNP in the British politics advocating for the Independence of Scotland. The challenge the Biafrans have now is to install hardcore Biafran activists in power who can use the State Power to their advantage and speed up the Biafran project.

2. The second ideological strategy is the boycotting of the elections in Biafraland and abstaining from all involvements with the Nigerian politics and law. The proponents of this methodology believe that the Nigerian Constitution is fraudulent and therefore every election under the fraudulent Constitution is a continuation of enslavement in Nigeria. They do not believe in obtaining self-governance as Biafrans within Nigeria first before pulling out from Nigeria entirely. Those who believe in this method said that if the Biafrans boycott the elections, abstain from the Nigerian politics and resist the fraudulent Constitution, Biafra would come. They have not explained how Biafra would come but they sincerely believe that Biafra would come by divine intervention if we boycott the elections.

Two figures have emerged with these ideological differences. The first figure advocating legal, political and diplomatic strategies is Barrister Emeka Emekesiri while the second figure advocating the boycotting of politics, elections and legal method is Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Barr Emekesiri has explained that there are three ways of getting independence for a nation, namely: (a) Military method, that is, war and violence; (b) Political method, that is, engaging in politics and passing the Bill of Referendum or Bill of Independence into law and creating the new nation by law; (c) Judicial method, that is, by using the powers of the Court (national or international court) to declare the peoples right to self-determination and carving out their territory by Court Order. It was by the Order of the International Court of Justice that Bakassi was carved out from Nigeria and given over to Cameroon.

The Biafrans were told to boycott the elections in 2015 by the Radio Biafra broadcaster so that Biafra would come but Biafra did not come. The boycott made President Goodluck Jonathan to lose the election to General Mohammadu Buhari. We are now crying for allowing the Moslems to take over power with which they persecute us today. Also the Biafrans were told to boycott the census in 2006 by Ralph Uwazuruike and now we have become the minority region in the official records held by the world bodies for Nigeria.

All the Biafrans are free to choose the method they want to believe and follow. They don’t have to attack one another. Any person who is interested in identifying with this cause by the rule of law consisting of legal, political and diplomatic methods is advised to reply this email and confirm his or her acceptance. The person is advised to contact MOBIN Directors by email at mobinbiafra@protonmail.com; or mobin.freebiafra@gmail.com; or visit their website at www.mobin.ng

There is no need for the Biafrans to quarrel among themselves. We have decided to re-organize the movement and re-strategise for the final battle of wits. It is now the battle of the brains. Much noise has been made. Time of noise-making is over. The noise-making was good and has served its purpose in creating much awareness. We believe that we will beat the Nigerians in their own game just as we have beaten them in the Federal High Court Owerri where they have no good defence. The Solicitor has informed us that the case in Court has legalized the Biafran Struggle and purchased judicial immunity for all the Biafrans. While the case is pending in Court, the Biafrans have the right to govern themselves under Customary Law until they pass the Biafran Bill into law in any of the Houses of Assembly in Biafraland to create a statutory Government of Biafra at regional level.

Yours faithfully,

Admin Officer

Indigenous People of Biafra

CG-IPOB PRESS RELEASE-01/05/2017

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May 1, 2017

01/05/2017

PRESS RELEASE

The Customary Government of IPOB(CG-IPOB) wishes to register her appreciation on the historical sacrifice made by these three Biafrans viz Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Chief Priest, Immanuu-El Shalom and Mr Tochukwu Uchendu.These three gallant men stood up at a time when the fighting spirits of Biafrans were put to test. They staked everything they have to sign document(s) which many saw as death warrant.

The Customary Government of IPOB(CG-IPOB) is happy that Nnamdi Kanu has finally been released on bail .It is not uhuru yet but it is the beginning of good things to come.No doubt,Mazi Nnamdi Kanu along with others still in prison custody – Chidiebere Onwudiwe,Benjamin Madubugwu , David Nwawuisi and others in various detentions elsewhere have proven to the world that Biafra cannot be traded with gold nor silver,hence their courageous posture throughout the period in Kuje and court.

With the latest development, the bar has been raised, the expectation is high.Customary Government of IPOB (CG-IPOB) can confirm to Biafrans that there is nothing to be afraid of.All the high expectation(s) will be met and we shall march forward together to clinch our star prize –Biafra.Note that we might disagree to agree on adopted methodology.However,efforts are being made to bring all the Leaders of pro-Biafra groups to a round table to further the Biafra unity discussion(see the link for the last unity meeting held in Nnewi: Power Of Unity: Nnamdi Kanu Reconcile With IPOB Elders & Other Biafra Groups.

Power Of Unity: Nnamdi Kanu Reconcile With IPOB Elders & Other Biafra Groups.

The best description of this video is to simply say…. WATCH TILL THE END. There is light at the end of the tunnel says the popular quote. There seems to be…

The Customary Government of IPOB shall continue to partner with individuals,groups and organisation(s) who share in legal,diplomatic and political strategies to pursue self determination for the Biafran people.Our ultimate goal is to secure freedom for our dear people through internationally acceptable best practices and in line with both local and international laws.

Happy new month of May.

Ndubuisi Anaenugwu

Director- Directorate of Information,CG-IPOB

Kanu’s release ‘ll make biafra a reality –Ikedife

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April 30, 2017

The Supreme Council of Elders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (SCEIPOB), yesterday, joined other Biafra agitators to express its happiness over Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release from detention.
Deputy Chairman of the SCEIPOB, Dr Dozie Ikedife, described Kanu’s release as a healthy development, adding that he never knew stringent bail conditions would be easily met. He congratulated him and thanked those who rallied support to achieve his release. He said the celebration was all over Biafran land and beyond.
Ikedife made the statement in Nnewi yesterday, a day after he expressed optimism that the state of Biafra would become a reality in no distance time in Aba, during his presentation at a memorial lecture for Prince Longinus Orjiakor organized by Eastern Peoples’ Congress (EPC) of which Orjiakor was the leader.
Speaking at the event, Ikedife advised pro-Biafra groups to close ranks and stop the infighting among them.
His words: “We abhor infighting, personal attacks in any shape or form, propagation of any statement or story that is not entirely true. Never lace up the reports or presentations”.
Describing the late Orjiakor as a man with whom they shared a hope and vision, Dr. Ikedife said they gathered to celebrate him for his heroism, and commitment to the dream of a liberated people.
“We must use this opportunity to try to forge synergy among those who share a common dream, common hope, common goal of self-determination for all ethnic nationalities as prescribed by United Nations Acts which is accepted by the African Union and Nigeria,” he said.
He urged pro Biafra groups to hold seminars on May 30, 2017 for their members to enlighten them on the tenets of good government, responsible citizenship and patriotism which he said Orjiakor lived and died for.
While reacting to Kanu’s release, Ikedife said that the case of the three other Biafran agitators held with Kanu should be heard and disposed of. He said he believed that Kanu’s release should be the first step to their (Kanu and others) total release.
In dealing with the charges against Kanu, holistically, Ikedife called for the charges to be withdrawn. He noted that his long incarceration had served enough warning to him and others. He was of the view that Kanu should only be told what he should not do that might disturb the peace of the community.
He should tread with caution and within the ambit of the law in the pursuit of Biafra or self-determination, adding that Kanu’s right should not be infringed upon.
He noted that Kanu’s release was going to increase the tempo for the struggle to actualize self-determination.
“His incarceration generated a lot of enthusiasm in the people to get Biafra. Five, six years ago, before you mentioned Biafra, you must look right, left, front and back to be sure that nobody was watching you or listening. But now, people get up openly and say they are Biafrans, displaying Biafran insignia, flags and any other material that represents Biafra,” Ikedife noted.
He said Kanu’s detention had drawn not only local but global attention to the struggle for Biafra. He called on all Biafrans to rally support for the actualization of self-determination in Biafra land.
In a related development, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) expressed its joy over the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Prison, yesterday.
Leader of MASSOB, Comrade Uchenna Mmadu, in a statement made available to Sunday Sun said: “We rejoice with millions of Biafrans all over the world. It is a step towards Biafra actualization and restoration.
It is a triumph of light over darkness. His release has opened a new dimension to Biafra struggle which must continue to be anchored on non violence, mutual understanding and unity of purpose.
“As Nnamdi Kanu regained freedom, MASSOB will continue with other progressive groups and individuals to press further for the release of other pro Biafra detainees across Nigeria prisons. MASSOB as the most prominent pro Biafra group that supports Mazi Nnamdi Kanu believes that there are credible Igbo senators and Jewish religious leaders who can stand for Nnamdi Kanu. Standing for Nnamdi Kanu means standing for Ndigbo because we still have credible senators as demonstrated by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who can never be intimidated or subjected to cowardice because of the conditions of the bail granted to Nnamdi Kanu, the statement read.

source :Sunday Sun

Nnamdi Kanu: What’s the Jewish connection?

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April 27, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has just been granted bail by an Abuja Federal High Court presided over by Justice Binta Nyako. One of the highlights of the bail conditions outlined by the court was that Kanu should produce three sureties one of whom must be a highly respected Jewish leader. Justice Nyako said she had to attach this condition since Kanu claims Judaism as his religion. The bail conditions also require that a senior Igbo in the rank of a senator will have to stand surety for Kanu. And when he leaves the confines of the prison walls where he is at the moment, Kanu must not grant interviews or hold rallies. He must also not be seen in the company of more than 10 persons.

Those who are interested in human rights issues are already up in arms against Nyako and her bail conditions. They have reminded her of the fact that the court is the least qualified institution to curtail or abridge the fundamental human rights of any individual. As a free citizen, Kanu cannot be prevented from associating with people. He has the freedom to speak freely. To seek to gag him as the court has pronounced is to make mockery of the fundamental reason for which Kanu is standing trial. They are reminding Nyako, in case she has forgotten, that Kanu is agitating partly because the Nigerian state has been indulging in secrecy over the Biafran affair. The government outlawed the teaching of any aspect of the Nigerian history that touches on Biafra. The idea was to shield the younger generation of Nigerians from the bitter experience of the war. But that ploy has since failed. Post-Biafra children have been told the story of the war by their parents. They have absorbed the story and they are asking why. They want the Nigerian state to release the ghost of Biafra from the cage and confront it. Seeking to bury it compulsively is one of the reasons Kanu is agitating. To clip his wings in that regard with the stringent bail conditions is, therefore, unacceptable. That is what human rights advocates, IPOB members and other interested parties and concerned Nigerians are saying. They want Kanu to be released unconditionally.

Beyond the arguments raised so far against the bail conditions, what interests me in the matter is its separatist undertone. The bail conditions read like a separatist manuscript. Through them, Justice Nyako is extending the frontiers of sectionalism and sectarianism. Whereas she is expected to bring a broad and nationalist outlook to bear on the issue at stake, Nyako has unwittingly been drawn into the narrow confines of separatism, the very reason that is making the Federal Government to be ill at ease with Kanu.

Kanu is a product of separatism. He professes Biafra. Justice Nyako has also told us that he professes Judaism. It was clearly on these grounds that Justice Nyako had to insist that Kanu’s sureties must include a senator of Igbo extraction and a respected Jewish leader. These conditions, in themselves, are narrow and discriminatory. They sound like another piece of separatism, this time being propagated by the court. By her pronouncement, the Judge is saying that the charges for which Kanu and others are standing trial are not normal. She is insisting on boxing Kanu into his own corner. This is very reductionist, to say the least. If Nyako saw the case before her as a normal human situation in which people can freely come up to propagate an agenda that they believe in, she would not have reduced the Kanu affair to the level where it is only an Igbo senator that can stand surety for him. Any other known Nigerian could also have qualified to play that role, including Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, who has openly identified with the cause that Kanu is fighting for.

If we move away from Justice Binta’s compulsive Igbo attachment to the Kanu bail condition, we will be confronted with even a bigger sectional interpretation of what Kanu stands for. According to Justice Nyako, Kanu claims to be a judaist. For that reason, he must also bring a judaist to come and stand surety for him. This is clearly strange and not in line with the way our courts have been operating. I do not know of any situation where people standing trial in court can only be suretied by people who are of the same faith with them. This is a new dimension to criminal justice administration in the country.

But then, when we dissect the issue properly, we cannot but conclude that Justice Nyako is being driven by the much talked about relationship between the Igbo of Nigeria and the Jews of Israel. Kanu himself may have taken to Judaism apparently to drive this point home. Judaism, an ancient, monotheistic Abrahamic religion, is practised by most Jews. As an Igbo who feels that there is substance in the Igbo-Jewish relationship, Kanu may have decided to identify with the religion of the Jews. To this extent, Kanu is an Igbo Jew. He is a member of the Igbo people of Nigeria, who practise a form of Judaism even though they are not taken as Jews by the mainstream Jewish community. Jewish Igbo believe that they are descendants of the lost tribe of Israel who settled in Nigeria.

But the bigger point here is that there is a link between the Biafran cause, which Kanu is fighting for and the experience of the Jews in the hands of their persecutors. The Holocaust readily comes to mind here. When we talk about the Holocaust, we are talking about the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler and its World War II collaborators. The Holocaust is the centrepiece of the Jewish history just as the Biafran War in which about three million Igbo lost their lives will remain the most telling moment of Igbo experience in their relationship with other Nigerians. Kanu and his fellow agitators must be taking solace in the experience of the Jews. The inspiration to be derived from it is that if the Jews, who went through the horrors of the Holocaust can stand tall today in world affairs, the Igbo, who were subjected to state-sponsored genocidal gambit during the Biafran War, can, with determination, rise from the ashes of persecution and hold their own.

Beyond Kanu and his group, the Igbo-Jewish connection resonates with freshness and appeal. There are claims that the Igbo are the Jews of West Africa. In furtherance of this argument, certain Jewish characteristics, especially their migrant nature, are being attributed to the Igbo. We are told that Jewish scientists were in Nnewi, Anambra State, recently to conduct Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests on interested citizens to determine the claims about the Igbo-Jewish relationship.

But all of this are mere asides in the issue at stake. The bail granted Kanu, in spite of its stringency, may excite some people. However, after that, we must pause to see what government does with the court order. Will government, this time, respect the order of the court and release Kanu from detention? This is the next thing to watch out for, especially if we recall that this is the third time that he is being granted bail by the courts. Government did not abide by the previous court orders. What should we expect this time?

by Amanze Obi

Daily Sun

Biafra: Fayose to raise support fund for Kanu

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April 27, 2017

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday, revealed plans to raise support fund for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The governor had on Tuesday stormed an Abuja Federal High Court in solidarity with Kanu.

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Buhari congratulates veteran journalist Tony Momoh on 78th birthday

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April 26, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to Prince Tony Momoh – Momoh, a veteran journalist and former minister of information and culture, will be 78 on Thursday, April 27 – His name has also been mentioned as one of the likely replacement for Babachir David Lawal President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to Prince Tony Momoh. Momoh, a veteran journalist and former minister of information and culture, will be 78 on Thursday, April 27.

KANU REJECTS BAIL..GOES BACK TO KUJE

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April 25, 2017

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The Director of Radio Biafra ,Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may have rejected the bail granted him by Justice Binta Nyako on Tuesday 25th ,2017 insisting that he would not leave the prison unless his co-accused were released alongside with him.

Note that KANU was granted bail on health ground while the others standing trial with him were to return to Kuje.Instead of making efforts to kiss the air of freedom outside Kuje,Kanu opted to join his colleagues in Kuje until all of them are granted bail.

Meanwhile,it has been noted that the bail conditions granted to Kanu is stringent and wicked. Gen Achuzia is not happy with the tough bail conditions but concluded that there is hope.Dr Ikedife has also reacted to the development by insisting that Kanu should be released without such ridiculous bail conditions even as the Judge admitted that Kanu was granted bail on health condition.

In a brief ruling, Justice Binta Nyako, said that she was convinced that Kanu was ill and needed more medical attention than the Nigerian Prisons was giving him. “The first defendant, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to the court for bail based on health grounds and it is only the living that can stand trial. “So I am minded to grant him bail so that he can attend to his health and face his trial alive,” Justice Nyako said. She, however, gave 12 conditions which Mr. Kanu must fulfill to be released on bail, and to continue to enjoy the temporary freedom. The conditions are:

— Mr. Kanu must not hold rallies.

— He must not grant interviews.

— He must not be in a crowd of more than 10 people.

— He must provide three sureties in the sum of N100 million each.

— One of the sureties must be a senior highly placed person of Igbo extraction such as a senator.

— The second surety must be a highly respected Jewish leader since Mr. Kanu said his religion is Judaism.

— The third surety must be a highly respected person who owns landed property and is resident in Abuja

— The IPOB leader must deposit his Nigerian passport — He must also deposit his British passport with the court

— He must provide the court with reports on the progress of his health and treatment on a monthly basis. Justice Nyako however refused bail to the three other defendants standing trial with Kanu, namely Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi. The judge maintained that the only reason she admitted Mr. Kanu to bail was because of his ill health. She said although the charge of terrorism had been struck out against the defendants, the charge of treasonable felony hanging over them was a very serious offence. She also refused a second application by the three defendants seeking a review of her earlier ruling that witnesses who were security personnel should be protected. She said although the defendants had made the application for variation of the ruling based on the grounds that the charge of terrorism had been dropped, the charge of treasonable felony was equally a grave one. Based on this, she said she would stick to her earlier ruling that as long as the witnesses were security personnel, they would testify behind a curtain or wear a mask. She adjourned the matter till July 11 and 12, for definite commencement of trial.

BVI Channel 1 can confirm that Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, and Fani Kayode were in court, according to them, as a sign of solidarity with Kanu. Mr. Kanu was arrested in 2015 on an 11-count charge bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony. Six of the charges, including that of terrorism, were struck out early in 2017.

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Breaking News-Nnamdi Kanu granted bail

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April 25, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu,the Director of Radio Biafra has been granted bail.Kanu has been in detention since October 2015 without bail.

He is being tried for treason.Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, granted Kanu bail on Tuesday with stringent conditions.

Nnamdi Kanu is expected to provide three sureties one of who must be a serving senator,a jewish religious Leader and highly respected person and must own a land anywhere in Abuja.The bail bond was set at N100 million for each surety.

Binta also said Kanu must not grant any interview, attend rallies or be seen in a gathering of more than 10 persons.

The bail is to enable Kanu attend to his health.

Meanwhile, reports said a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, defied moves by security operatives to attend the court session.

The court session was also attended by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose.

Ndubuisi Anaenugwu for Directorate of Information,CG-IPOB

OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT-24/04/2017

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April 23, 2017

The Administrator of the Customary Government of Indigenous People of Biafra has approved the appointment of Prof Chinedu Agbodike as the Director for Agriculture and Youth Development.

This appointment is for a probationary period of 6 months subject to further confirmation by the Supreme Council of Elders.Prof Agbodike is expected to use his wealth of experience to advance the course of the Indigenous People of Biafra still living in Nigeria.He is to work closely with the Administrator to ensure that our Youths are kept busy as well as massive food production.

Thank you.

Ndubuisi Anaenugwu

Director – Directorate of Information,CG-IPOB

Understanding the structure of the Customary Government of IPOB and her relationship with Pro Biafra groups and Nigeria Politics.

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April 23, 2017

Customary Government of IPOB is not an organisation,it is not a pro Biafra group.It is a De facto Government of the indigenous people of Biafra under the Nigeria legal system.

The Command structure of the Customary Government of IPOB can be seen in the Organogram below:

CUSTOMARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA ORGANOGRAM

	SUPREME COUNCIL OF ELDERS SCE ADVISORY COUNCIL ( The Head is the Chairman/Deputy Chairman)
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Heads of departments The Head Of State Executive Council The Head Of Foreign Missions Representative of ethnic nationalities of Biafra Leaders of pro Biafra groups (Note:The Head Administration(Administrator) presides over the National Executive Council Meetings)


		THE Head of Administration(ADMINISTRATOR)


DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES	COMMUNITY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA			BIAFRA ETHNIC NATIONS
1. Administration and Mobilization 2.Law & Due Process (Legal) 3.Media & Publicity 4.Diplomacy – International/Local Relation 5.Women Empowerment 6.Youth and Sports 7.Security and Intelligence 8.Financial Management 9.Social Services &Development 10. Research & Production. 11. Biafra Electoral Commission. 12 National Orientation Agency 13 Social Welfare Commission 14 Job Creation:Science and Technology 15 Dispute Resolution Commission (Customary Tribunals) 16 National Assembly 17 Political,Economic and Religious Affairs. 18.Agriculture and Mineral Resources	STATE STRUCTURE : 1.State Executive Council 2. Provincial Administration . 3.County Administration 4.Ward Administration		DIASPORA STRUCTURE: CONTINENTAL COORDINATOR ASIA – AFRICA – EUROPE – AUSTRALIA – NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA HOST COUNTRY COORDINATOR PROVIENCIAL COORDINATORS	IGBO NATION IJAW NATION OGONI NATION ANNANG NATION EFIK NATION IBIBIO NATION OTUPKO NATION IGALA NATION. Etc.

THE ABOVE ORGANOGRAM IS STILL OPEN TO EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION

NOTE

Customary Government of the Indigenous People of Biafra is a De facto and transitionary government. It is not yet sovereign and operates under the Nigeria legal system. There is job for everybody and it is the intention of the Customary Government of IPOB to put all her officers on monthly salaries as soon as resources are made available.

Every Officer of the Customary Government has tenure of two years and to be renewed in line with Biafra electoral guideline. Anybody that serves Biafra at any level during the process of restoration will be on pension till death once Biafra is achieved. This is to encourage commitment and spirit of patriotism. The Biafra Electoral Commission will come up with the guideline to elect the Customary Government Officers.

The Leaders of Pro Biafra groups that believe in Legal methodology to achieve Biafra will be members of the Biafra National Executive Council and stand a chance of being elected the Administrator.

The Customary Government Administrator is in charge of the day to day running of Customary Government activities while National Executive Council convenes once a month to ratify major decisions in the entire Biafra struggle.

The Supreme Council of Elders is the apex decision making body and should be consulted before any issue will be seen as Biafra project.

Note also that the approved methodology to pursue self determination by the Biafran people are Legal,Diplomatic and Political.For now,Customary Government handles the legal approach through Bilie Human Rights Initiatives.The Customary Government interfaces with the Human Rights Organisation through the person in charge of Legal Department.Customary Government handles the Political approach through Movement of Biafra in Nigeria(MOBIN).The CG-IPOB interacts with MOBIN and Political Parties registered in Nigeria through the Head of Political Affairs in the Customary Government.

The Financial department of the Customary Government is under the control of the Elders.Umuafra indigenous Dev Association ;account no 1771641158,Skye Bank Plc

Below is CG-IPOB Administrative guideline for seamless governmental intervention.

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

FOR THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) OF

THE CUSTOMARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA

WHEREAS:

The body of all the remnants of Biafra which was officially constituted into a non-legal entity in 2012 to sue the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation in a representative capacity by Bilie Human Rights Initiative in Suit No FHC/OW/CS/112/2012 now renumbered as Suit No FHC/OW/CS/192/2013 has established its Customary Government with administrative headquarters in Nnewi, Nigeria known as the Customary Government of Indigenous People of Biafra headed by the Supreme Council of Elders (hereinafter called the Customary Government of Biafra).

The Customary Government of Biafra is not a sovereign entity and shall administer the affairs of all Indigenous People of Biafra by the application of customary law and private law in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the rules of international law.

The Customary Government of Biafra acknowledges that all Indigenous People of Biafra are Nigerians by citizenship while they struggle for independence from Nigeria and shall upon attainment of independence maintain diplomatic and friendly ties with the governments of all nations that love Biafra and shall allow the Biafrans to exercise their fundamental rights under the human rights law regarding the choice of nationalities and citizenships.

The Customary Government of Biafra has observed that many Biafrans have different opinions as to the best approach to the Biafran independence struggle and this has caused unnecessary disagreements and in-fighting among them. It has therefore become necessary that all Indigenous People of Biafra must be under proper supervision and guidance by the Customary Government of Biafra to avoid anarchy, lawlessness and bloodshed among the various pro-Biafra groups agitating for the independence of Biafra.

Pursuant to the foregoing, the Supreme Council of Elders of Indigenous People of Biafra has approved and created an administrative body known as the National Executive Council (NEC) comprising the representatives of all pro-Biafra groups which recognise the legitimacy and authority of the Supreme Council of Elders to run the day-to-day affairs of the Customary Government of Biafra subject to these Administrative Guidelines.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC):

By the power of the Supreme Council of Elders of Indigenous People of Biafra, an administrative body known as the National Executive Council (NEC) is hereby established to oversee the day-to-day affairs of all Indigenous People of Biafra under the Supreme Council of Elders and shall take decisions for the Customary Government of Biafra subject to confirmation by the Supreme Council of Elders.

The National Executive Council shall be composed of the representatives of all the pro-Biafra groups which recognise the legitimacy and authority of the Supreme Council of Elders and shall be 24 members subject to amendment of these Administrative Guidelines.

The National Executive Council shall hold their meetings periodically or as frequently as circumstances demand. The meetings of the NEC shall be convened by the Administrator of the Customary Government of Indigenous People of Biafra.

To be continued

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The Directorate of INFORMATION,CG-IPOB

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