BIAFRA WRITERS REPLIES SHEHU GARBA: YOU AND NIGERIA ARE THE OBVIOUS DEAD, NOT BIAFRA.

Shehu Garba 

Following the ill-mannered statements credited to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari on the 29th of March 2016, that Biafra as a rested case is now dead and buried, and that those(especially IPOB) agitating for a Biafran State are living in mirage and/or hallucinating, adding that they have no understanding about the political history of Nigeria, Biafra writers promptly took to social media to debunk the statements, saying that it was rather Nigeria and the Presidential media aide that died and not Biafra.

We wonder why the Nigerian government would still detain and incarcerate Nnamdi Kanu and went further in killing unarmed Pro-Biafra protesters if they genuinely believed that Biafra is dead and now rested, if Garba Shehu claims to know much about history, he would have been privy to know that not just only one million Biafrans died like he said, in the Biafran genocidal war meted against them, but over 3.5 million people was brutally murdered during the war, as late Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu fought for defense while the Nigerian government fought for complete annihilation of Biafrans.

Biafrans in conjunction with Biafra writers said that Shehu's position on the issue of Biafra, is just a reflection of a political jobber and slave servant which as a naive individual, made a value-laden comments that does not have any scientific trace or bearings, reminding him that Nigeria died on the 1st of January after the expiration of the British amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorates in January 1914 which was supposed to last for a Century.
They reiterated that Biafra as a nation is still very much alive and kicking, and that only Biafrans died in the war and not Biafra, adding that a people may die but a Nation cannot die.

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They vowed that the blood of innocent Biafrans of whom included women, youths, men and children massacred by Nigeria during the pogrom and those recently murdered during the protests, will keep on hunting Nigeria until it sees her complete dismemberment and destruction, stating that what separates Nigeria is stronger than whatever that binds her.

On the issue Garba Shehu raised concerning the support of Nigeria for the independence of Palestinians and Western Sahara in which he was quoted that those comparing between the two agitating nations and Biafra lacks knowledge of international politics, Biafrans questioned what knowledge of international politics he was referring to, stating that apart from one been made up of Islamists and Biafrans been dominated by Christians, there is no much difference amongst the three agitating nations and that what is good for them is also good for the people of Biafra.

"It is the height of madness and hypocrisy for President Buhari to call and support the independence of the Palestinians and Arab Western Sahara, while at the same time, files treason charges against Nnamdi Kanu for calling for the liberation and independence of Biafra", an anonymous commentator said.
He further opined that Nnamdi Kanu; the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra cum Director of Radio Biafra/Biafra TV, is a living legend who succeeded where Nigerian political contractors and merchants of misery failed.

 According to him, looting Nigeria's treasury and overthrowing a legitimate government is more treasonable than operating Radio Biafra.
Stated he: "We are watching and still waiting for Nigeria to produce an empirical evidence of the charges of treason against Nnamdi Kanu. Based on the UN and AU Charters on right to self-determination of indigenous peoples, if Nnamdi Kanu is guilty, then the UN and AU charters are equally guilty".
"The outcome of this legal battle and judgment will go a long way in determining the slow or speedy disintegration of the Islamic Republic of Nigeria", he informed.

Written By Chuwkuemeka Chimerue
Edited And Published By Nwosu C.S
By Biafra Writers

NIGERIAN ARMY MURDERS DETAINED BIAFRAN HOSTAGES

As centuries pass by, the western world would imagine we have become civilized; but the truth is that civility is an inexisting phenomenon in Nigeria, a country ravaged by savagery and barbarism. The saddest part is that our eagerness to protect humanity keep on diminishing as the world turns blind eye to the precarious situation being faced by Biafrans in this unholy matrimony with Nigeria.
 Where is it written that those in power can play God and take life without reason, trial or explanation?

The young men in the picture above were illegally arrested by the Nigerian army on their way from Owerri to Aba where they attended meeting. They were astonishingly dehumanized, and eventually killed on that fateful day. These killers in uniform went further to pour toxic chemical on the corpses so as to erase every trace of their horrible act.
Prior to their killing, these young Biafrans had their hands tied behind their back with Biafran flag, and few weeks after their arrest, several bodies with their hands tied in same position were discovered by a passer by.
This is a confirmation of the information that we have been receiving, that Nigerian army and other security agencies are secretly killing our people every blessed day.

Related article:Mass Graves Of Biafra Protesters Uncovered In Aba

This is to put the world on notice that both the young and old Indigenous People of Biafra, are being illegally arrested, dehumanized and killed on a daily basis. This may sound ficticious to some gullible minds but the fact and evidence is there for the world to see. The video of the Aba Massacre of the 19th Of February is a clear proof of Buhari's tyranny against Biafrans, using the Nigerian Army and other security apparatus as his executive assassins. Has anybody wondered why Muhammadu Buhari refused to watch his foot soldier's escapade involving the gruesome murder of Biafrans on Aljazeera Television?
His countenance and gesture is a clear testament that his mind is made up to continue killing Biafrans.

Our people are still being arrested in Abia, Rivers, Cross-Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Anambara, Enugu, Bayelsa, Delta, Ebonyi and Imo State and all over Nigeria for peacefully protesting the illegal detention of our leader Nnamdi Kanu and exhibiting our right to self-determination as stipulated by the UN, an agreement in which Nigeria happen to be a signatory to. Even while you read this article, Biafrans are being kidnapped, maimed and secret killing continues unabated, perpetrated by Hausa-Fulani killer squad of Muhammadu Buhari in form of Nigerian police, DSS and the army.

Related article:Aba Massacre: How 22 Biafra agitators were killed while praying

Once again, let it be on record that in our possession lies the undisputable evidence (Video recording), that a joint task force of the Nigerian police and army, surrounded some indigenous people of Biafra while they were praying to high heavens, calling upon the God they serve to grant our leader victory in court, as well as restore our inheritance which is the Sovereign state of Boafra. While they were busy praying, the trigger-happy assassins in uniform opened fire on them, shooting many dead and leaving many injured.

Some were bundled away half dead, including women. It will shock you to know that over 70 percent of Biafrans seen in the video are still at large, but we know their lives have been terminated just like the 22 bodies found burning as reported by Amnesty International. The others are languishing in prison and calling for justice to be done in their case. It is now evident that the systematic delay of their release by tyrant Muhammadu Buhari, is for them to be secretly eliminated one after the other.

We the indigenous people of Biafra are putting the world on notice of this barbaric and unabated inhumane activities meted out on Biafrans by the Nigerian government with impunity. It is high time the world understand that Biafrans won't let go of Biafra, just as much as Nigeria don't want to let go of Biafra. It is incumbent that they beckon on the modern Hitler of our time, in the person of Muhammadu Buhari, to free all Biafrans held hostage in Nigeria, including the chief prisoner of conscience (POC) Nnamdi Kanu. There is no need postponing the evil days ahead, for it is upon us already and we are ready for whatever the outcome will be. It is still Biafra or Death just incase you are unaware!

Written By Chijindu Benjamin Ukah
Edited And Published By Nwosu C.S
By Biafra Writers

BIAFRANS, COME BACK HOME NOW OR PERISH IN THE NORTH

BIAFRA:
BIAFRANS, COME BACK HOME NOW OR PERISH IN THE NORTH

    SABON GARI MARKET BURNING AS BIAFRANS LOOK ON                                                        HELPLESSLY
It is quite unfortunate and very disturbing, that the world powers feel numb and dumb over the atrocities committed against Biafrans in the contraption called Nigeria. 
It could be recalled that an audio tape which went viral on the internet between Kunle and one Alhaji from the North, stated it clear that the agenda of the APC-led government is to sweep out Biafrans businesses in both the north and the west. This they have started to carry out from the demolition of Oshodi market at Lagos in January 2016 , a market chiefly dominated by Biafrans without even issuing a notice to them. This is not the first time they are setting fire on Biafrans dominated markets, and yet they are clamoring for one Nigeria. 

It could be recalled that early this year 2016, they burnt down Sabon Gari market in Kano where billions of Naira worth of goods belonging to Biafrans were razed down. Now again, on 26 March 2016, they went back to complete what they started by burning down everything that was left of the market while chanting "Allahu Akbar" praising their god Allah saying more of Biafrans shops, churches will be burnt until Biafrans residing in kano left, northern youth, issuing threats to Biafrans in Sabon Gari . A northerner named Nural Lawal, went further saying "may god bless whoever set the market on fire, adding, let Biafrans leave Kano and go back to Biafra land. Yet they tell us this is 'one Nigeria'. This is just the beginning of the woes that will befall Biafrans for as long as they keep staying in the North". 

Isn't that obvious Biafrans are not welcomed in this 'one Nigeria'? Biafrans are often slaughtered at any slightest provocation including destroying their properties. Biafrans are been deported from Lagos, western Nigerians, to Biafra land, while the constitution of Nigeria stipulates that people are free to live and do business in any part of the country they pleased. How can you deport a citizen of the same country to his home state? 

Buhari vowed to kill Biafrans and he is using Nigerian soldiers to reduce us in number. what else can the aggrieved and marginalized Biafrans do rather than calling for her independence which is what we are agitating? Yet Buhari is still killing Biafrans and the world is watching with keen interest without separating the wolf's from the sheep's. 

Buhari found it easy to acknowledged and support the secession of Palestinians and West Sahara. Why is it cumbersome for him to acknowledge Biafra self-determination bid? Why is Buhari killing Biafra self-determination agitators? Why did he (Buhari) conspire with eastern governors to kill Nnamdi Kanu in prison whom he detained unjustly since October 2015 for his ideology?

It's only in Nigeria that, self-determination agitators are being killed and arrested. It's only in Nigeria that a president will disobey numerous court rulings even when the defendant is not found guilty, and is acquitted and discharged. It's only in Nigeria that a corrupt president is claiming to be fighting corruption. It's only in Nigeria that soldiers are killing civilians they meant to protect. It's only in Nigeria that an oil producing state, which actually came from Biafra land, are always suffering from fuel scarcity. ONLY IN NIGERIA!

It's only in Nigeria that teachers and doctors are being owed salaries for months. It's only in Nigeria that graduates are driving taxi cabs and commuter bike riders whilst illiterates such as Buhari are been made the head of state. It's only in Nigeria where citizens pay for public utilities they never used, such as electricity bills . ONLY IN NIGERIA!

In all these avalanches of problems in Nigeria, are they not enough reasons for Biafrans to secede? Nigeria must dismember and from its ashes arise the original owners of the land among whom are Biafrans. 
Biafrans are not wanted in Nigeria, we need our own nation which is Biafra. Give us a referendum now for no amount of killing or intimidation can stop the agitation for the sovereignty of Biafra.

By Anyikwa Kelechi Cynthia 
Edited  Ikechukwu Nwaorisa
By  BIAFRA WRITER

NNAMDI KANU'S CASE WILL EXPOSE NIGERIAN

JUDICIAL SYSTEM:
Since the arrest of the leader of indigenous people of biafra (ipob) in 14 October 2015 Nigeria and its judiciary has crumbled to let justice prevail,Nnamdi Kanu's case has brought the attention of foreign countries to witness how Nigerian justification works. Buhari has stated that the judiciary is his headache,which in other words means that he want the judiciary to dance to his tune as a dictator he is,Mohammadu buhari is now spearheading the three arms of government nigeria which are the executive,legislative and the judiciary.
Buhari pressured Justice tosho to lick his vomit by reversing his ruling which he ruled that masquerade will not testify against Nnamdi Kanu, he buhari also detained ipob leader after court ordered for his release likewise sambo dasuki. Today been 29th march the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN Justice Mahmud Mohammed has said he had no problems with President Muhammadu Buhari or any agency of government over the non-compliance with court orders,here is my questions:
(1)if the judiciary has no problem with anyone disobeying court order were will the common man get justice from? (2) Is it proper for the legislative,executive and judiciary to destroy the law which they are made to keep? (3)can someone really get justice in Nigeria? (4) if justice is real why not practice it in Nigeria? These are questions that people ask and it required an adequate answers,the world is watching what the Nigerian judiciary is capable of, This is the reasons why Nnamdi Kanu is fighting for the Restoration of sovereignty state of Biafra,Chukwu Okike Ahbiama is the only one true GOD and he is with us. By Nwaiwu Chiukwuebuka 

IPOB Writers

TREASONABLE FELONY… WHO IS GUILTY?

BIAFRA:
TREASONABLE FELONY… WHO IS GUILTY?

                                       BUHARI AND KANU WHO COMMITTED TREASON
In a lay man’s term, ‘’treason’’ means crime of wanting to overthrow a legitimately constituted government through VIOLENT, UNCONSTITUTIONAL means.

An individual is said to be ‘’Treasonable’’ when he has the character of a traitor and such a person is a ‘’felon’’ when he has been proven guilty of such a crime.

Owing to this, Section 37 (1b) of the Criminal Code Act states that
‘’Any person conspiring with any person either within or without Nigeria, to levy war against the State with the intent to cause such leving of war as would be treasonable if committed by a citizen of Nigeria, is guilty of treason and is liable to punishment of death’’.

More to this, Section 41 (d) of the Criminal Code Act also States that
‘’Any person who forms an intention to instigate any foreigner to make any armed invasion of Nigeria or any of the territories thereof and manifests such intention by an over act is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for life’’.
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Mallam Buhari, the zoo-british-muslim activist, has grossly violated the above laws
(a) From the genocide and several other war crimes committed against the Biafarns 1967-1970.
(b) To successfully staging Nigeria’s 5th coup on 31st December 1983 which sacked the Shehu Shagari’s administration and led to the death of Brigader Ibrahim Bako.
(c) Then, the several treasonable utterances especially before and after being defeated in the 2011 presidential election.
(d) Since his 2015 fraudulent electoral victory, he has derived pleasure in detaining innocent citizens  (once perceived as a threat to his selfish political ambitions) without trail against the advice of several Human Rights Organisations.
(e) He went further to approve of the killings of peaceful protesters at Onitsha, Igwe Ocha, Bayelsa and the wicked Aba massacare to say the least.
With the above 5 charges, the same man has turned around to charge Prince Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra and the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) internationally recognized by the United Nations, of ‘’Treasonable Felony’’. The zoo court, though as incompetent as they may by be, could not still find a way to prove him guilty of such an offense since October 14 2015, he was kidnapped by the zoo DSS.

READ THIS: BUHARI OVERTHREW THE GOVERNMENT OF SHEHU SHAGARI, BECAME HEAD OF STATE

What is very obvious here, is that the zoo, though a signatory to the United Nations  that gave the Right to Self Determination, has failed to wake up to such responsibilities.

Prince Nnamdi Kanu has not in any way been violent in his approach to the restoration of Biafra. He also has been following the guidelines of Self Determination as stipulated by the United Nations Charter. 

In any country where Law and Order is upheld, ask yourself, who has committed ‘’Treasonable felony’’… Muhammadu Buhari or Nnamdi Kanu?

Written  By Chinedu Ewulu
Edited  By  Ikechukwu Nwaorisa
For BIAFRA WRITERS

EXPOSED: BUHARI COMMITTED TREASONABLE FELONY DEC. 31st 1983, NOT NNAMDI KANU

BIAFRA:

EXPOSED: BUHARI COMMITTED TREASONABLE FELONY DEC. 31st 1983, NOT NNAMDI KANU

                                     Major General Muhammadu Buhari
The president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari and his errand boys, the DSS, accused the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Director of Radio Biafra and Biafra TV Nnamdi Kanu of treasonable felony when in the actually it's Muhammadu Buhari who committed treason

In July 1966, Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari was one of the participants in a coup, led by Lt-Col Murtala Muhammed, that overthrew and assassinated Nigeria's first military Head of State General Aguiyi Ironsi.

Nine years later, in 1975, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammadu Buhari was among a group of officers (led by Colonels Ibrahim Taiwo, Joseph Garba, Abdulahi Mohammed, Anthony Ochefu, Lieutenant Colonels Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, Ibrahim Babangida and Alfred Aduloju) who overthrew the Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. Col. Buhari was appointed a military governor of the North Eastern State after the successful execution of the coup.

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Yet again, Major-General Buhari led the military coup of December 31st, 1983 that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Shehu Shagari. At the time of the coup plot, Buhari was the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Third Armored Division of Jos. With the successful execution of the coup by General Buhari, Tunde Idiagbon was appointed Chief of General Staff (the de facto No. 2 in the administration). The coup ended Nigeria's short-lived Second Republic, a period of multi-party democracy started in 1979. According to The New York Times, the officers who took power argued that "a flawed democracy was worse than no democracy at all". Buhari justified the military's seizure of power by castigating the civilian government as hopelessly corrupt and promptly suspended Nigeria’s 1979 Constitution.

Muhammadu Buhari denied his role in the December 1983 coup; however, the example of Major Bamidele betrays Buhari's complicity in the December 1983 coup. Nigerian military historians Max Siollun and Nowa Omoigui note that when Major Bamidele got wind of the coup to oust Shagari, Bamidele reported the issue up the chain of command to his GOC 3rd Armored Division (Major General Buhari) who was allegedly in on the plot. To prevent Bamidele from leaking the plot, Buhari ordered the arrest and detention of Bamidele for two weeks. Bamidele was not released until the successful execution of the coup. 

Learning from this unfortunate experience, Bamidele did not report any rumours of the so-called Vatsa coup (between 1985 and 1986) and was executed for it. Bamidele's words to the Special Military Tribunal that tried and convicted him are:

"I heard of the 1983 coup planning, told my GOC General Buhari who detained me for two weeks in Lagos. Instead of a pat on the back, I received a stab. How then do you expect me to report this one? This trial marks the eclipse of my brilliant and unblemished career of 19 years. I fought in the civil war with the ability it pleased God to give me. It is unfortunate that I'm being convicted for something which I have had to stop on two occasions. This is not self-adulation but a sincere summary of the qualities inherent in me. It is an irony of fate that the president of the tribunal who in 1964 felt that I was good enough to take training in the UK is now saddled with the duty of showing me the exit from the force and the world." 

If a military officer who heard of a coup plot and failed to report it could be tried and executed, can any sane person tell me why the military officer who actually executed a coup should be walking free today as a President of same nation which government he once toppled?

It is clear to the world now that Muhammadu Buhari is a treasonable felon. It is also worth noting, that Muhammadu Buhari has not been tried for these crimes, rather, this tyrant has been allowed to go scot-free. This man should be in jail not in the seat of the presidency. He has nothing good to offer as a president. With Muhammadu Buhari as the president of Nigeria, Nigeria, as a country and, in fact, the likes of Obama of America and David Cameron of Britain have lent their support to the predicted demise of the great edifice of evil, Nigeria.

DOES TALKING ON A RADIO AMOUNT TO TREASON?




The activities of Nnamdi Kanu that has been interpreted as treason by Muhammadu Buhari are: Fighting for the freedom of the indigenous people of Biafra, uniting Biafrans all over the world, telling the world the truth about Nigeria and Biafra which has been hidden from the world by the British and Nigerian government for many years, using radio Biafra London as a medium. I must reiterate here that Nnamdi Kanu is a prisoner of conscience (POC) He is being illegally detained on the order of Muhammadu Buhari.

I will hereby call on the men and women of goodwill, governments of the world, US, UN, EU and the international communities to speak up for the release of Nnamdi Kanu and peaceful exit of Biafrans from Nigeria through a transparent referendum.

Written By Chijindu Benjamin Ukah

Editor:  Ikechukwu Nwaorisa

By  BIAFRA WRITERS

White House phone call starts today 29th Of March. As Buhari visits USA, Biafrans call the White House

Once again, Barak Obama, United States of America (USA) President will shake the bloodstained hands of Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian President and African Hitler. This will most probably take place any time between March 30 and April 1, when Obama will be hosting the Nuclear Security Summit in his country.

Biafrans will take their worldwide telephone evangelism to the Whitehouse to register their disagreement with such a meeting. Biafrans are therefore charged by the leadership of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to start from today, to explain to the USA government the inappropriateness of their country (noted for its respect and protection of human rights), associating with the likes Muhammadu Buhari.

Obama will be welcoming Buhari, the certified blood-spiller, to the USA in spite of the innocent Biafrans he (Buhari) sent to early graves in Biafraland and elsewhere. As a matter of fact, Obama has welcomed the mass murderer in his country, twice in the past.

Biafrans think that by now, the USA President should have known enough of Buhari’s numerous crimes against humanity, to find it inconvenient to still welcome him; shake his hand; and listen to his irritatingly incoherent language.

The Whitehouse number to call is: +12024561111

NIGERIA'S MISCONCEPTION ABOUT TREASON

BIAFRA:
NIGERIA'S MISCONCEPTION ABOUT TREASON

                                          IN NIGERIA EVERYTHING IS UPSIDE DOWN
In Africa everything is retarded, illiteracy and injustice abound but all is taken for granted. The challenges Africa is facing today on the face of this planet earth is nothing but the reflection of their ignorance and wickedness.
To be frank, these inferiorities of Africans and their abhorrence against humanity is the major cause it was possible for the Europeans to conquer almost all their ideologies and esteems. In contrast, the Europeans prefer using their knowledge and potentials in helping and making lives more meaningful to their fellow Whites but here in Africa, there exists an intra-competition, hatred and oppression against each other. The evil the Whites hate, is the evil Black people harbour, no doubt every good in Africa is reversed.

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Nigeria is the giant of Africa. When this statement is made the world misunderstands the context. What all these means is that of levels of Illiteracy, Injustice and Wickedness in Africa, Nigeria is the giant of them all. Expressing the terms Nigeria is the giant of illiteracy, the Europeans who brought English lexis to them defined the word "TREASON" as a crime of an attempt to or actually overthrowing one's country or supporting of another country to wage war against your own country. Based on the above definition, the president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari is guilty of the crime "treasonable felony" because he himself anchored the bloody overthrow of some past Head of States in Nigeria. Without any reasonable doubts, Buhari should be locked up to face the consequences of his actions but as everything in Nigeria is negatively reversed and upside down, he was picked to preside as a president of the same country.... the man who committed treason.  When will Nigerians wake up?

In terms of high rate of injustice, the United Nations Charter which is the law that guides human rights interpreted freedom of speech and expression as a privilege for self-determination. Self-determination is the freedom given to a people to make choices and to determine the form of government they want to have. In line with the above charter, Nnamdi Kanu the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra and the Director of Radio Biafra boldly came out echoing the voice of his people on Radio Biafra London, which is their choice to attain freedom from Nigeria and to attain Biafra as their nation and homeland. 
But as Nigeria is the giant of Injustice in Africa,  Nigeria government perilously apprehended Nnamdi Kanu accusing him of committing treason instead of Muhammadu Buhari whose treasonable felony is proven. 

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The fact that Justice John Tsoho vacated his earlier judgement not to allow masked witnesses to testify against Nnamdi Kanu in his treason charge, is a clear indication that Nigeria is indeed the giant of all injustices because it is an abnormal judicial scenario for a judge to vacate his own ruling without an appeal by the prosecution. Was he drunk when he made the ruling earlier? That shows how much he was bribed to even overturn the own ruling.

If Africa really need to experience light and progress in the world, this is the time for every individual and leaders in Africa to call evil by its name and stand against Buhari, the Hitler of Africa, the mass murderer and join hand to condemn the injustices being meted to Nnamdi Kanu and the extra-judicial killings of Biafra agitators and call for Biafra referendum.

Written  By MyEminence Akaeze
Edited  By  Ikechukwu Nwaorisa
By  BIAFRA WRITERS

Play/Download (7 PM) Segment of Radio Biafra LIVE Broadcast of 27 March 2016 London

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NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR NIGERIA TO RETREAT AND SURRENDER TO BIAFRA TO AVOID DOOM:

NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR NIGERIA TO RETREAT 

AND SURRENDER TO BIAFRA TO AVOID DOOM: Nigeria is the only country that has nothing to celebrate during its anniversaries and the country which rule of law is regardless and were corrupt leaders are above the law and poor people are law abiding people. Nigerian government has tried all humanly possible ways to make sure Biafrans and its issues are terminated on the face of the earth but the more they try the less they see. During Biafran genocide in 1967-1970 nigeria government killed more than 6million Biafran people,thinking that they can silence Biafra restoration by massacring them as if that one is not enough they go ahead by removing Biafra story in our history books in schools but unknowing to them that Biafra is an ideology which can't be killed nor removed. Chiukwu Okike Ahbiama selected and ordain mazi Nnamdi Kanu to spearhead this divine struggle of actualization of Biafran republic were children of almighty God will praise Chiukwu Okike Ahbiama in truth and every honesty without barrier. Nigeria killed many Biafrans in onitsha,rivers,abia,anambra last year but it didn't stop Biafra Restoration. they bought Israeli sat link over billions of naira to stop radio biafra but to no avail instead Chiukwu Okike Ahbiama made them lost their sat link in orbit, they paid hacker to hack radio Biafra website it didn't work out, they arrested mazi Nnamdi Kanu thinking that biafra restoration will quench but to no avail. With all their collective efforts Biafra is still strong and strong,the more they try the more they bring shame to the contraption called nigeria which is full of incompetent men and women.
I want to tell them now to retreat and surrender to Biafra because biafra is thing of the spirit and kingdom of Chiukwu Okike Ahbiama here on earth no human being can stop it. I want to reaffirm to all Biafrans to be resolute till this goal is achieved because Chiukwu Okike Ahbiama is with us that is why we are answered by his name,Chiukwuebuka,Chijindu,Nwachukwu,Chidiebere,Nnamdi,Obasi and many other names that has all the imaginable praise,to praise the creator, Biafra is sure. By nwaiwu Chiukwuebuka 
Editor Udeagha Obasi
IPOB Writers

Caught on camera: What Nigerian soldiers did to pro-Biafrans will disgust you

 – A photo has emerged of several pro-Biafrans being detained by Nigerian army soldiers

 – The young men had their hands tied behind their back and then they disappeared

 – A few weeks later, several bodies with their hands tied were recovered nearby

Nigerian army soldiers have been accused of murdering pro-Biafran activists in cold blood after they arrested them. According to a well placed source who spoke anonymously, several young Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members were on their way from Oweritt to Aba to attend a meeting.

As you can see from the photo below, which was taken by a passing motorcyclist, the young men were detained by Nigerian army soldiers en route.

The bodies of several young men with their hands tied were recovered  several weeks afterwards

After they were detained, the IPOB activists were beaten bloody by the soldiers and had their hands tied behind their backs.

The young men were not heard from after that, however a few weeks the remains of several young men were dug up from beside the road near Aba.  The corpses of the young men were found with their hands tied behind their back.

Read also:Biafra: Human rights organizations uncover 13 corpses in borrow pit

IPOB has said it will present the photograph at the International Criminal Court in The Hague as further evidence of the crimes against humanity committed by the Nigerian security forces against Igbos and pro-Biafrans.

The pro-Biafra group has also called on the Nigerian federal government to stop its persecution of Igbos and young people in the south and southeast of Nigeria.

SOURCE:NAIJ.COM

BUHARI: THE DEATH OF NNAMDI KANU WILL BE THE END OF NIGERIA

Nnamdi Kanu The Leader Of The Indigenous People Of Biafra

Five months on, the Nigerian government still have been unable to provide proofs to substantiate the concocted allegations, failure in providing legal requirements of witnesses to testify against Nnamdi Kanu. Making matter worst is the censorship of the Nigerian judiciary by inducing the presiding judge in the person of John Tsoho of the federal high court Maitama, Abuja in altering and misinterpreting laws to favour their inconsistencies, lies and deceits. As all these ill-conceived plans are improbable, they have resorted and conspired to finally silence i.e to summarily kill Nnamdi Kanu. Is this not a big shame to Nigeria?

It is pertinent to note that the outcome of any eventuality on Nnamdi Kanu's life or health will definitely be met with defiance as never witnessed before in Nigeria. May I remind Nigeria that Nnamdi Kanu himself told them that "...he will rather remain in detention than to subject himself to their erroneous trial which the outcome will never be respected".
The conspired plot to assassinate Nnamdi Kanu which took place on Saturday 26th March 2016 at Abuja in a secret organized by Muhammadu Buhari had Messrs: Lawal Musa Daura, Governor Willie Obiano, Governor Rochas Okorocha, Governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu and Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in attendance concluded on a false flagged hijack attempt on the vehicle that will convey Nnamdi Kanu to court.

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 They concluded to contract some assassins that will camouflage as IPOB members and stage the false flagged hijack. In the process, the operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) will kill Nnamdi Kanu and then claim that he died in a crossfire during the purported hijack. The second option is to kill Nnamdi Kanu by poisoning his food. The same treatment that was meted on late M.K.O. Abiola.
But then again, the Nigerian government under the auspicious leadership of the ex coup plotter, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari must understand that the death of Nnamdi Kanu, either intentional or otherwise will be the end of the british creation called Nigeria.

History is gradually repeating itself again in Nigeria. It is thus high time the world understood that the Biafrans are not ready to take things for granted again. Prior to May 1967, Biafrans were pursued and hounded in all their habitats, streets, churces, workplaces and markets in Nigeria. These systematically orchestrated massacres of Biafrans led to a defensive genocidal war by Biafrans against a well-supported Nigerian military majorly backed and supported by the British government and her allies.

This genocidal war resulted in the destruction, displacement and death of more than five million (5million) innocent and defenseless children, women and men of Biafran extraction. The Red Cross and other relief agencies were prohibited from flying into Biafra to supply the much-needed supplies. All these that happened between 1967-1970 were a result of execution of all Biafrans in most cities in Nigeria. The same history is gradually ushering itself in again. There is a red alert on Nnamdi Kanu's life. It is therefore the reason why we the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is using this medium to reach out to the entirety of humanity to understand what is going on withing and with Biafraland and her people.

Also read:BUHARI, CONVICTED FOR TREASON AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.

The inability of the Nigerian government in proving  him wrong in the court and the squeezed plot to assassinate Nnamdi Kanu who in all legitimacy anchors the call for the restoration of Biafra will definitely erupt to another war which no one will escape from. The Nigerian Government with these Eastern Governors will not take anything as an excuse this time around as the infuriation is getting high. Recently, governor Willie Obiano killed more that 25 peaceful protesters at Onitsha, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu massacred a great number of Biafrans while praying and fasting in Aba, Abia state and Rochas Okorocha killed many Biafran in Imo state as well. As all these killings are ongoing, the (IPOB) had remained law-abiding and peaceful till date but we will surely respond to any eventuality against Nnamdi Kanu.

Written By Amalahueze Akaeze.
Edited By Obioma Ebere
Published By Nwosu C.S
By Biafra Writers

MOHAMMADU BUHARI AND NNAMDI KANU WHO COMMITTED TREASON?

BIAFRA:
MOHAMMADU BUHARI AND NNAMDI KANU WHO COMMITTED TREASON?

The word Treason the world over has only one meaning. Not two, not three, just one meaning. According to section 37(1) of the criminal code Act,"treason" occurs when someone actually wages a war, or conspires with any person to wage war against the country "in order to intimidate or overawe the President or the Governor of a state" When one wages war to overtake a government, he has committed treason.

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Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra and the Director of Radio Biafra London was arrested in Lagos, October 2015 and was charged with treason after he won the two previous charges preferred against him. It is highly disheartening that the Federal Government of Nigeria could only discover that Nnamdi Kanu committed Treason after he was discharged and acquitted of two previous charges. Could it be that the Federal government DSS forgot what constitutes Treason as at the time of charging him to court or that the law on treason was inexistent as at the time Kanu was being prosecuted for “belonging to an unlawful society” and later of “Terrorism”, the two charges for which he was discharged and acquitted?

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In line with what constitutes Treasonable Felony, we want to compare and contrast General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. On December 31st, 1983, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) overthrew the democratically elected government of Shehu Shagari in a bloodless coup de tat and removed the elected President of the Federal republic of Nigeria and took over that government. Muhammadu Buhari took his men on arm attacked a sitting government and sacked the democratically elected government, arrested the President and his Vice. This act amounts to treason or Treasonable Felony.
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But until date Muhammadu Buhari has not been charged with treason nor has he been given any form of pardon for this heinous crime against the Nigerian State. Nnamdi Kanu, joined by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, through Radio Biafra London has been calling for the Self-Determination of the people of the South-Eastern states, the (so called) South-south states, Niger Delta and parts of Idoma and Igala of the lower Benue for the nation of Biafra. Nnamdi Kanu never sought to take over Nigeria’s government by overthrowing the elected president. He sought for the independence of his people through a laid down international law of the United Nations.  At no time did he make moves to topple Nigeria Government.  It is, therefore, unbelievable that this Treasonable Felon General Muhammadu Buhari  (retd) is presently prosecuting Mr. Nnamdi Kanu for Treason which he never committed. That is why we call on the international community to check between Muhammadu Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu who is a Treasonable Felon.

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Muhammadu Buhari should not have qualified to run for the presidency of any country, not because academically he is a write-off, but the fact that he is a criminal that should be in jail. But NO, rather he is now sitting and charging an innocent man for treason, which he Buhari committed.
We, the Indigenous People of  Biafra are therefore highly disappointed that the whole world and the United Nations are all mute blind and deaf of this anomaly until the madman in Aso Rock sends an innocent man to jail for the crime he is innocent of. If anyone is to be prosecuted for treason, that person should be Muhammadu Buhari

Written by  Ikechukwu  Nwaorisa
For BIAFRA WRITERS

HISTORY WILL VINDICATE NNAMDI KANU FROM THE PHANTHOM TREASON CHARGE

Nnamdi Kanu The Leader Of The Indigenous People Of Biafra

Just as the light outshines darkness and truth unbending, so will history always resurface. Be it days, weeks, months or years, the buried truth must surely resuscitate. They may kill our prophets, erase and remove all evidence, the prophecy must surely be fulfilled. This is the case of Biafra. Though her rich history was never spoken of nor taught in schools, neither was the agony she suffered during the Biafran war  acknowledged. Yet, she has again announced her return.

The return of Biafra has sparked the wildfire of realizations, sense of belonging and call to patriotism across her shores. Just like the lost sheep, the Biafrans have recognized their shepherd's voice and are harkening to the clarion call. The Nigerian government tried to ban the movie (HALF A YELLOW OF THE SUN) that portray these rich histories of a people; the Biafrans. Even though they succeeded in editing the scenes where the wanton massacre of Biafran was carried out by the bloodthirsty Nigerians and Hausa/Fulanis in Nigeria's cinema, Biafrans ensured that the unedited version of the movie will be played in places where civility is of the essence. Just as the tides of the ocean keep rising, so is Biafra.

In this movement for FREEDOM, a new dimension is declared. Over the seas, to the lands and oceans, her echo resounds nonstop. Why is Muhammad Buhari adamant? What can be the reason for his obstinacy and defiance? Buhari committed a treasonable felony when he overthrew Shehu Shagari in December 1983. Yet, he remains unpunished and he is pointing accusing fingers at Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has never pulled any trigger nor toppled any government of treasonable felony. Buhari cowardly commanded Nnamdi Kanu's imprisonment because he is afraid of accepting his failure as a president and the fact that Biafra is a certainty through the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu.

The clock is ticking and time is slowly closing in on Buhari.
Biafrans are special species that cannot be extinguished. These are people who possess an undying will power and their survival instinct is above 100%. Nnamdi Kanu is not supposed to be locked up for demanding the right of his people. Complete and absolute disaster awaits an unpopular government that frames up her people with lies. Such government deserves no worth nor recommendations of any sorts.

The unfortunately merged contraption (Nigeria) is in a sour state and the government has no scruples about killing her citizens. Just like vampires, they poise and suck out life off harmless, unarmed, untrained and suffering masses. They oppress and suppress any iota of opposition by any possible means with the intent to annihilate truth but truth can never be hidden, like night and day, it cannot be stopped.

It is factual that Buhari is the guilty sheriff, not Nnamdi Kanu. He (Buhari) toppled a democratic government, Nnamdi Kanu did not and will never. The urge to kill is unstrange to Buhari. He has murdered and killed before and immediately he resumed office, the Biafrans were the recipient of his killing spree in Akwa Ibom. He ordered the use of Napalm bomb on innocent Biafrans. He has shown that he is ready to kill at will.

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The numerous death of peaceful protesters that were demanding the release of the worldwide leader of IPOB; Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was a testament to how bloodthirsty Buhari is. Recently, in an interview with Martine Dennis, of Al Jazeera. Buhari refused to watch a video in which peaceful praying Biafrans were randomly shot dead.

Nnamdi Kanu keeps upholding the truth of Biafra even in sufferance by  reaffirming hope in the lives of his subjugated people. Meanwhile,  Buhari has become the kingpin of corruption by encircling himself with worldwide wanted and known corrupt individuals. He oversees the padding of budgets and all sorts of inhumane and uncivil behaviors expected of an acclaimed leader.

 Distortion of judicial procedures in the unjust trial of Nnamdi Kanu has shown the whole world that just as a leopard cannot change its spots, so will Buhari never change in persecuting those saying the truth. But this truth regardless of how it has been deprived must be told and must prevail. Our progenitors were truthful and said the truth always even when it led to their death and so shall we uphold same truth and our posterities shall do same. Bear this in mind that history will always vindicate the just.

Written By Victoria. O. C. Agangan 
Edited By Obioma Ebere
Published By Nwosu C.S
By Biafra Writers

REASONS WHY SOME BIAFRANS ARE NOT SUPPORTING BIAFRA RESTORATION:
Many questions have been asked since the renewed agitation of restoration of Biafra which broke out in south east and south south of the so called nigeria, which is originally known as Biafra land,which is been renewed spearheaded by mazi Nnamdi Kanu,people has asked many questions both Biafrans,Nigerians and other countries in the world which they have not been answered adequately,which makes them not to give their total supports in Biafra restoration. Since the bloody genocide spearheaded by Gowon,buhari,obasanjo and others against Biafran people, it has left some Biafrans so many fears in their heart making them to abandon Biafra restoration which the feel is a treat to their safety making them to forcefully accept Nigeria as their name,in other to be in nigeria's political position for their selfish interest and some kind of cover up by their political masters,unknowingly to them that they are not welcome in nigeria and one day they will end up in shame like others Biafrans did. Due to nigeria's lawlessness, intimidation and extrajudicial killing of Biafrans in nigeria some Biafrans rejected their GOD given country which is biafra and connived with people with their enemies which is Nigeria. Mazi Nnamdi kanu made all Biafrans to unite and enlightened them what biafra is all about. now Biafrans in all over the world has waken up and recall their responsibilities. I will start by highlighting questions and their adequate answers accordingly which people has asked. (1) why is it that some biafran people are not supporting Biafra restoration? some people of Biafra region are not supporting biafra restoration because they are ignorant of biafra, secondly they are scared to lose their political post or positions thirdly they are afraid to be jailed or killed extra judicially due to the lawlessness in the contraption called nigeria,fourthly they thought that Biafra is all about war due to millions has died because of biafra struggle keeping fear in them and making them feel endangered when ever biafra issues is been raised. (2) what is the reason some governors and other political leaders in biafra region is against against Biafra restoration? Some biafran governors and political leaders are against the sovereignty of biafra due to they are politically slaves and also corrupt,they have sold their souls to the devil thats why they can kill their brothers,sisters even their mother and father or their children they can do everything humanly possible without remorse in other to remain in power politically to earn money and securities. (3) why can't biafrans stop hence they are been killed on daily basis because of the Biafra restoration because life is so precious to every human being? Freedom is not giving it is taken,IPOB has sworn an oath to restore Biafra or die in the process they will not retreat nor surrender till freedom is assured hence nigerian government has been killing Biafrans and biafrans has been paying with their dear life,it is making the living ones to be strong and fight and get biafra so that those that gave their life will not be in vain. (4) why are some Biafrans sabotaging Biafra restoration hence is for the benefit of all biafrans? Some biafra sabotage in biafra struggle because they are corrupt and fanatical about money and desperate about it,which they know that when ever biafra is restored payback is sure. Biafra process has reached to the level of no return,that is why no one can stop the actualization of sovereignty of Biafra. It is biafra or death. By Nwaiwu Chukwuebuka 
For IPOB writers.

HAUSA-FULANI CHANTS ALLAHU AKBAR WHILE SETTING ABLAZE BIAFRANS SHOPS IN SABON GARI

BIAFRA:
HAUSA-FULANI CHANTS ALLAHU AKBAR WHILE SETTING ABLAZE BIAFRANS SHOPS IN SABON GARI
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In all parts of the world, it is known that over 60% of Biafrans are successful businessmen and women. When it comes to generosity and hospitality, Biafrans are benevolent and generous to a fault.  Not only that they are good in business, they are equally good in the production of the major goods and services which they trade on. In Agriculture, Education and skills acquisition, Biafrans are exceptionally wonderful. Biafrans are always adored and welcomed in all parts of the world because of these attractive and hereditary talents but NOT in Nigeria. It is disappointing that instead of appreciating the versatility of Biafrans which God has endowed them with, Nigerians choose to be hostile and oppressive towards them. Because of the dexterities of Biafrans, other tribes are practically unleashing acts of terror, greed and hatred on them. People may be wondering why Biafrans say they are marginalized, but a closer look at events happening to them in the Nigeria state says it all.

Biafrans watch helplessly as their goods go in flames


Since Muhammadu Buhari was rigged into power these acts of hatreds have intensified. His first action was to stop Biafrans from importing goods and services required for their various trades and cottage industries. Not relenting, Buhari have also conspired with the Governors of the north and west to destroy and demolish the big markets and shops chiefly control by Biafrans in the guise of development.  For instance; the demolition of Ladipo Spare parts Market in Mushin Lagos and the demolition of Oshodi market is a living testimony to this. The Burning of Balogun Market in Lagos Island as well as the razing of Tejuoso Market at Yaba Lagos lend credence to the fact that Biafrans are hated and marginalized, because, 90% of all these Markets being torched or demolished are predominantly occupied by the Biafrans.

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Just yesterday, 27th March, 2016, the almajiri boys in Kano were sent to set ablaze the big Sabon Gari Market in Kano where Biafrans are known to trade. The chanting of  ALLAHU AKBAR by the Hausa Fulani men as the Market is being razed down is a clear message that the burning of the market was all intentional and planned to destroy all Biafran interest across the Nigeria state. But as these ill fates are befalling Biafrans, what is the government doing? Nigeria government never paid any attention to the plights of these marketers who lost millions of dollars in these horrendous incidents and all their capitals forfeited.

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Biafrans what is the way forward? It is clear to all now that Biafrans are no longer wanted in this contraption called Nigeria. By now it should be clear to everyone that Nigeria is no longer a home for Biafrans. Oh! Biafrans are we going to continue in one Nigeria and loose our lives? Have you all, forgotten the phone call interaction between Mr Sulaiman of the North and Mr Adekunle of the West?
There's an Igbo Proverb that says "ijiji na-enweghị onye ndụmọdụ na e soro Ozu laa n'ili". [the fly that has no adviser goes to the grave with the corpse] It is already late for us to retire to our home Biafra land, because we have lost all. But its better late than to be late.

Written  By MyEminence Akaeze
Edited  By  Ikechukwu Nwaorisa
By  BIAFRA WRITERS

Nigeria: Agatu massacre 5 refuge die at Ugbokpo, Apa LGA of Benue State

No fewer than five Agatu indegens, taking refuge at Ugbokpo, Apa LGA of Benue State have been confirmed dead.
Scores of other indigenes in the camp, ranging from children, women and elders are also said to be suffering from one ailment or another.
Addressing Journalists at the IDPs camp, Ugbokpo on Wednesday, the Chairman of the camp committee, Rev. Fr. John Attah said the dead, mostly adults died from various ailments which could be as a result of fatigue or emotional instability while others complained of malaria fever.

“Some of them spent over a week inside the forest before they could trace their way into this place. So, many of them died of fatigue and the children died of malnutrition”, Fr. Attah added.
Moved by the rate of death and the continuous plights of the Internally Displaced Persons, wife of former President of the Senate, Barr. Mrs. Kate Mark has deployed a team of professional medical practitioners to the camp to offer free medical services to children, nursing mothers and pregnant women.
The team which arrived the Ugbokpo IDPs camp on Wednesday has treated over 400 cases of malaria, cholera, jaundice, malnutrition, typhoid and other ailments related to pregnancy.
The medical practitioners also went to the camp with fully automated laboratory equipments for on the spot diagnosis of ailments at window stage as well as offering drugs and precautionary kits to the camp officials against further outbreak of common sicknesses.

Barr. Mrs. Kate Mark also used the forum to call on the state and federal governments to as a matter of urgency put the insurgencies to permanent rest, to enable the victims return home for the new farming season which had already begun.
Represented by Hon. Mrs. Ada Mark Ogbole and Chief Adakole Elijah, Mrs. Mark bemoaned the sharp practices of some individuals and government officials in diverting some relief materials meant for the Agatu IDPs for any other purpose.
While charging the camp officials to be more concerned about the health and welfare of the IDPs, Mrs. Mark also called on the government and kind hearted individuals to come to the aide of the victims to forestall further outbreak of ailments and its attendant death.
Senator Mark’s wife also advised the medical sub committee at the camp to always refer complicated medical issues to appropriate specialist hospitals to avoid what had happened in the past.


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Nigeria: Buhari is On His Own, He added Us to Saudi Led Coalition without Senate’s Approval

Following President Mu­hammadu Buhari’s recent admission that Nigeria has joined the 34-member Saudi Arabia-led coalition fight­ing Islamic terrorism, members of the National Assembly, including the Office of the Senate President, have disowned the move.

The members insist that Pres­ident Buhari did not seek the ap­proval of the National Assembly before the government made such a weighty international commit­ment in the name of the country.

The Office of the President of the Senate denied knowledge or endorsement of Nigeria’s mem­bership of the Saudi-led coalition.

When The AUTHORITY con­tacted the Office of the President of the Senate, the Special Advis­er to the President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said he had no knowl­edge of a presidential communi­cation to his principal either pri­vately or officially on Nigeria’s membership of the Saudi Arabia coalition against the Islamic ter­rorists.

He explained that if there had been such a correspondence from the presidency under “Letter from President Muhammadu Buhari,” it would have been read at the floor of the Senate before now.

Reacting to Nigeria’s member­ship of the Saudi-led anti-terror coa­lition, a member of the Senate, Sen­ator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan (APC- Lagos West) said although Nigeria is already a member of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC), it still behoves on the Presi­dent to seek approval from the Na­tional Assembly before engaging in such a treaty.

His words: “As I speak to you, the President has not sought the Na­tional Assembly’s permission and I know he would not engage in any such thing given the economic re­cession and paucity of funds in the national treasury. But for all I know, he has not sought the National As­sembly’s approval to enter into such a coalition.

“It is not like the President has dragged Nigeria into membership of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition. Nigeria is a member of Organisa­tion of Islamic Countries (OIC) and if the president is going to join any Islamic group to intervene or to bring Nigeria on board to fight ter­rorism, he still needs to seek approv­al from the National Assembly.”

The lawmaker, who doubles as the Vice Chairman, Senate Com­mittee on Communications, ar­gued that though the president has the right to initiate any good part­nership with other countries of the world, he still has to get the approv­al of the National Assembly in line with the Constitution of the Feder­al Republic of Nigeria.

Reacting to the issue, a mem­ber of the House of Representa­tives, Hon. Oghene Emma Egoh, representing Amuwo Odofin Fed­eral Constituency of Lagos State, de­nied any knowledge of the National Assembly’s approval of the purport­ed membership of the Saudi Ara­bia-led coalition against terrorism.

He told The AUTHORITY that although the idea of fighting the dreaded Boko Haram insurgency in the country is a welcome devel­opment, President Buhari still needs to follow the constitutional proce­dure for domesticating treaties in the country.

His words: “I know that all agreements entered into by Nige­ria, by way of bilateral agreements, are to be domiciled in the Nation­al Assembly.”

Expressing confidence in Presi­dent Buhari, he noted that he has no doubt in his mind that the President would not breach constitutional re­quirements for entering into mem­bership of any nation through bilat­eral agreement.

“May be he will still present them before the National Assem­bly for approval. I only read about it in the national dailies and I be­lieve that he will do so and when it comes to the National Assembly we will look at it,” the lawmaker added.

When The AUTHORITY met with the Chairman, Senate Com­mittee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Munsurat Sunmonu (APC-Oyo Central), she declined comments, saying that she should be given more time before speaking on the subject.

Meanwhile, further enquir­ies at the Secretariat of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs re­vealed that there has not been any such communication from the Pres­idency on the subject.

According to a top official of the Committee who pleaded anonymi­ty, any such communication should first go to the office of the Presi­dent of the Senate through which it would be directed to the committee from the floor of the Senate as has been the parliamentary procedure.

But taking a different tack, Sen­ator Shehu Sani backed Buhari on Nigeria’s membership of the coali­tion. According to him, “A collec­tive danger can only be addressed by a collective action.”

In related development, an ex­pert in International Relations and a University of Abuja don has faulted the President’s decision to join forc­es with the Saudi-led Islamic coa­lition against terrorism within the framework of the Lake Chad Ba­sin Coalition Against Boko Har­am, which is made up of sovereign states.

Speaking exclusively to The AUTHORITY, Prof. Saleh Dauda faulted the government’s decision on joining the coalition.

President had responded when asked how the coalition would work in Nigeria’s interest in an interview with Aljazeera that , “It would be within the framework of the Lake Chad basin coalition against Boko Haram which comprises Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin”.

The don in the department of International Relations at the Uni­versity of Abuja wondered why the president would make such deci­sion within the commission that comprises other countries.

According to him, each coun­try in the commission is a sover­eign nation.

“It is not good for the president to say that it would join the Saudi Arabia coalition within the frame­work of the Lake Chad basin coa­lition against Boko Haram which comprises of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin because each country is a sovereign nation.

“It will be improper for the pres­ident to make this kind of decision on their behalf which may not be in their own interest,” he said.

He warned that the President should avoid any alliance that will cause domestic instability.

“Buhari should try as must as possible to avoid any alliance that will cause disunity in this country.”

“The foreign policy should be pursued the way it will not cause political instability in the country. Nigeria joining the Saudi Arabia Is­lamic coalition will cause domestic instability because Nigeria practices different religions,” he said.

“My problem is this Saudi Ara­bia which has expertise and military personnel; they must give details on how they will help Nigeria fight against Boko Haram,” he added.

It could be recalled that in De­cember 2015, Saudi Arabia an­nounced the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to com­bat terrorism, according to a joint statement published on state news agency, SPA. Nigeria was named as a member of the Islamic alliance by the kingdom.

“The countries here mentioned have decided on the formation of a military alliance led by Saudi Arabia to fight terrorism, with a joint oper­ations center based in Riyadh to co­ordinate and support military oper­ations,” the statement said.

A long list of Arab countries such as Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, together with Islam­ic countries Turkey, Malaysia, Pa­kistan and Gulf Arab and African states were mentioned and Nige­ria was one of the countries named.

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