Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged the Southeast to focus on healing and unity as tensions surrounding the Biafra declaration set for December continue to escalate.
This comes after Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure advocating for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, was arrested earlier this week.
In his statement, Ejiofor dismissed the looming December declaration, predicting that it would fail to materialize into any significant political change.
He condemned the ongoing rumours and fantasies of military support for the secessionist movement, labeling them as manipulative strategies used by certain individuals for personal gain.
Ejiofor criticized the leadership behind these efforts, calling them “serial fraudsters” who have misled the public with false promises and unrealistic expectations.
He expressed frustration with the threats and criticisms he received for speaking out against these deceptive practices in the past, but maintained that the truth would soon prevail.
The IPOB lawyer also recognized the deep political marginalization faced by the Igbo people in Nigeria but cautioned that liberation through unlawful or violent means was misguided.
He urged the people of the Southeast to reject violence and fraud in the pursuit of justice, urging them to seek peaceful and lawful ways to address their grievances.
Ejiofor’s message was clear: it is time for the region to come together, reflect on the mistakes of the past, and work toward restoring peace.
He called on the people to honour their heritage and values, while also looking to the future with hope for genuine progress.
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