Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa has expressed his support for the military juntas in Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso. In a video posted on Twitter, Ekpa, the leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile based in Finland, announced Biafra’s backing for the juntas if the Nigerian military intervenes, as discussed by West African leaders.

Simon Ekpa also hold spaces on twitter that shows there are large numbers of Nigerian citizens from the Biafra region that are very much in support of the seperation vision.

BIAFRA IN CONTEXT
Biafra refers to a region located in southeastern Nigeria that experienced a secessionist movement in the late 1960s. The movement worked to break away from the nation of Nigeria and sought to establish an independent nation for the predominantly Igbo ethnic group due to political and ethnic tensions within Nigeria.


The conflict culminated in the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafra War, which lasted from 1967 to 1970. Biafra’s struggle for self-determination, led by figures like Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, aimed to address issues of marginalization, economic disparities, and political representation for the Igbo people.

Though the secession attempt was ultimately unsuccessful, the idea of Biafra and its pursuit of autonomy has remained a significant cultural and political symbol for the Igbo community in Nigeria, and a large number of people are still loyal to the Biafra seperation and see themselves strictly as freedom fighters.

BIAFRA IN SUPPORT OF NIGER, BURKINA FASO & MALI
The tension in the West African regional bloc stems from the recent military takeover in Niger Republic. Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sought Senate approval to implement ECOWAS resolutions aimed at restoring normalcy in Niger. Part of these resolutions included the possibility of military action against the country if the junta didn’t step down within seven days. The seven-day ultimatum expired on Sunday.

In response to ECOWAS’ threat, Ekpa voiced his solidarity with the juntas in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. He encouraged their presidents, emphasizing that the wave of freedom in Africa, particularly in West Africa, must continue. He assured them that Biafra stands firmly behind their struggle for economic and complete freedom.

Ekpa firmly stated that if Nigeria leads a military invasion of Niger Republic, Biafra will stand by them. He claimed that over 70 million Biafrans support any nation seeking to liberate itself from modern-day colonialism.

With tensions remaining high in the region, the statements made by Ekpa indicate a complex geopolitical situation involving various African nations.

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