This day, the 15th of January, is very significant in Nigeria's history, reason being that it was on this day in 1970, that the Biafra war officially was called off.
Though the casualties of the war was higher on the Biafran side, the Nigerian civil war still has not killed many Igbo's quest and longing for a Republic.
Having said this, the resolve of pro-Biafrans have grown stronger over the years, and below are 6 crucial reasons why they stand a chance to actualize the dream that was born over over 50-years ago.
1. It is legal
When a people believe that they have been oppressed for too long, and cannot remain as part of the community in which they thrive, its is their right to request that they be set apart from the parent group.
6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured)
There are justified reasons for secession, especially if it has to do with rectifying grave injustices, and violence is not involved in the process.
The pro-Biafra agitators are of the believe that they have a legal right to demand an exit, and they have continued to push vehemently for that which they believe in.
2. Foreign countries support
Just few months back, the struggle for the actualisation of a sovereign state of Biafra received a massive boost following the reported visit of a Phillippian envoy to Imo state.
According to Vanguard, the Phillippian Senate president’s aide, Lady Cynthia Esgurrna Touraha, was a guest of Imo Bilie Initiative (IBI) a non-governmental organization that is also strongly behind the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) getting justice in an Owerri high court.
The Phillippian was to witness the court proceedings on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in the suit filed by IBI against the federal government.
6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured)
The president of IBI, Innocent Amadi, who spoke with journalists in Imo state, informed that the visitor was in the court to witness the day’s proceedings.
He said: "We were at the Federal High Court, Owerri, to keep our date, but we were told that the court always enjoyed one week break after the Easter festivities. Our case has been adjourned to May 2, 2016.
"We shall employ legal framework and diplomatic channels in fighting for the sovereign state of Biafra."
With more support such as this, the push for Biafra may not be a far cry.
3. International organization lending their voices
In 2015, the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS), expressed its support to Biafra ’s immediate from Nigeria, simultaneously presenting a list of demands to the Nigeria federal government.
The Organization that promotes self-determination and the end to colonial era boundaries in Africa has declared its support to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and its adherents in a letter to the Nigeria federal government.
“Today the people of Biafra are locked in an emerging struggle with the Nigeria federal government, the inevitable result of which will be self-determination for Biafra. Unfortunately the Nigerian government has resorted to summary execution and detention of Biafran patriots. The situation will surely escalate unless immediate action is taken."
6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured)
Asides the OEAS, many other groups have spoken in favour of the pro-Biafra agitators, and many more are still speaking for the course. Many are also listening to the pleas of the pro-Biafrans.
4. The power in Numbers
Without a doubt, there is a massive growth in size as regards pro-Biafra agitators and pro-Biafra groups.
Some argue that having too many groups might be a problem in itself, this is based on the theory that too many hands spoil the stew.
Though the casualties of the war was higher on the Biafran side, the Nigerian civil war still has not killed many Igbo's quest and longing for a Republic.
Having said this, the resolve of pro-Biafrans have grown stronger over the years, and below are 6 crucial reasons why they stand a chance to actualize the dream that was born over over 50-years ago.
1. It is legal
When a people believe that they have been oppressed for too long, and cannot remain as part of the community in which they thrive, its is their right to request that they be set apart from the parent group.
There are justified reasons for secession, especially if it has to do with rectifying grave injustices, and violence is not involved in the process.
The pro-Biafra agitators are of the believe that they have a legal right to demand an exit, and they have continued to push vehemently for that which they believe in.
2. Foreign countries support
Just few months back, the struggle for the actualisation of a sovereign state of Biafra received a massive boost following the reported visit of a Phillippian envoy to Imo state.
According to Vanguard, the Phillippian Senate president’s aide, Lady Cynthia Esgurrna Touraha, was a guest of Imo Bilie Initiative (IBI) a non-governmental organization that is also strongly behind the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) getting justice in an Owerri high court.
The Phillippian was to witness the court proceedings on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in the suit filed by IBI against the federal government.
The president of IBI, Innocent Amadi, who spoke with journalists in Imo state, informed that the visitor was in the court to witness the day’s proceedings.
He said: "We were at the Federal High Court, Owerri, to keep our date, but we were told that the court always enjoyed one week break after the Easter festivities. Our case has been adjourned to May 2, 2016.
"We shall employ legal framework and diplomatic channels in fighting for the sovereign state of Biafra."
With more support such as this, the push for Biafra may not be a far cry.
In 2015, the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS), expressed its support to Biafra ’s immediate from Nigeria, simultaneously presenting a list of demands to the Nigeria federal government.
The Organization that promotes self-determination and the end to colonial era boundaries in Africa has declared its support to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and its adherents in a letter to the Nigeria federal government.
“Today the people of Biafra are locked in an emerging struggle with the Nigeria federal government, the inevitable result of which will be self-determination for Biafra. Unfortunately the Nigerian government has resorted to summary execution and detention of Biafran patriots. The situation will surely escalate unless immediate action is taken."
Asides the OEAS, many other groups have spoken in favour of the pro-Biafra agitators, and many more are still speaking for the course. Many are also listening to the pleas of the pro-Biafrans.
4. The power in Numbers
Without a doubt, there is a massive growth in size as regards pro-Biafra agitators and pro-Biafra groups.
Some argue that having too many groups might be a problem in itself, this is based on the theory that too many hands spoil the stew.
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