… as group explains why it adopts democratic process in achieving Biafra
By Joseph Albert, Awka
A pro-Biafran group, Biafra De Facto Customary Government (BDFCG), has described the coup d’etat in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and most recently Niger republic as attendant consequences of the lingering challenges that hinder Africa’s full emancipation from the vestiges of its colonial past.
In a statement made available to Journalists in Awka, the Anambra State capital, BDFCG said the whole of Africa has continued to grapple with the remnants of colonialism, with far-reaching effects on its political, economic, and social structures.
The statement signed by BDFCG Spokesperson, Prosper Odinga, gave full support to sincere efforts to liberate any part of Africa from colonial strongholds, adding that the recent coup in Niger, if welcomed by the people of Niger, must be given a chance.
The group however explained that true liberation requires comprehensive efforts to achieve political independence, economic empowerment, social justice, and promotion of African cultural heritage, saying that it is imperative that African nations strengthen their economic systems, as well as foster intra-continental trade and cooperation in order to achieve sustainable development and lift its people out of poverty.
On Biafra, BDFCG explained that it opted to toe the path of rule of law and democratic process in pursuit of self-determination because it believes that the power of the people is supreme.
The statement reads in part:
“Furthermore, we recognize that Africa, as a whole, continues to grapple with the remnants of colonialism, which have had far-reaching effects on its political, economic, and social structures. Coup d’etat in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and most recently Niger remains attendant consequences of the still lingering challenges that hinder the continent’s full emancipation from the vestiges of its colonial past.
We believe that true liberation requires comprehensive efforts to address not only political independence but also economic empowerment, social justice, and the promotion of African cultural heritage. It is imperative that African nations strengthen their economic systems, and foster intra-continental trade and cooperation. By doing so, Africa can leverage its abundant resources, talents, and potential to achieve sustainable development and lift its people out of poverty.
Therefore, BDFCG endorses sincere efforts to liberate any part of Africa from Colonial strongholds. The recent coup in Niger, if welcomed by the people of Niger, must be given a chance.
Finally, as we pursue self-determination agenda for the people of former Eastern Nigeria, it is our belief that the power of the people is supreme, hence our determination to toe the path of rule of law and democratic process to reach our destination as a people”.
