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Biafra Republic (Finnish: Biafran tasavalta), officially the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, is a political entity that works towards the reestablishment of the Republic of Biafra, a partially recognized state in West Africa that existed between 1967-70.[1][2] The government-in-exile gained prominence after its advisory committee elected Simon Ekpa to the office of the prime minister in early April 2023. Its primary objective is to issue a declaration for the restoration of Biafra in late 2024 after conducting an ongoing Biafran referendum.[3][4][5][6] In precedence, there have been several attempts by Biafran nationalists such as Raphael Uwazuruike, Nnamdi Kanu, Asari Dokubo, Uche Mefor, and many others to restore the defunct Biafra Republic.
Biafra Republic Government in Exile | |
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| Abbreviation | BRGIE |
|---|---|
| Founders | |
| Founded at | Ivory Coast |
| Type | Semi-sovereign State |
| Legal status | Government-in-exile |
| Purpose | Reestablishment of Biafra |
| Headquarters | Maryland, United States |
| Location |
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Region | Käpylä, Helsinki Finland |
| Methods | Multi-dimensional approach |
Membership (2024) | 200 |
Official language | English |
| Owner | Republic of Biafra |
Governing body | BRGIE Administration |
Principal leader | Nnamdi Kanu |
Prime Minister | Simon Ekpa |
Chief of Staff | Ngọzi Orabueze |
Main organ | Advisory committee |
Parent organization | Indigenous People of Biafra |
| Website | biafrarepublicgov |
Background[edit]
Biafra Republic, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a country that declared independence in 1967 and existed until 1970, preceding the flight of President Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu into exile in Ivory Coast. In recent years, there have been calls by Biafran nationalists for the revival of the Biafra Republic.
References[edit]
- ^ "'Nigeria treats us like slaves' - but is Biafra the answer?". 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "The Republic of Biafra | AHA". www.historians.org. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Oghenekevwe, UCHECHUKWU (11 April 2023). "Ekpa declares self Biafra Prime Minister in Exile, names advisory council". International Centre for investigative reporting.
- ^ Editor (2024-03-24). "Declaring Ekpa wanted is irresponsible - Biafra Republic - Peoples Daily Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-04-29.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Rämö, Aurora (2024-03-21). ""Biafran pääministeri" asuu Lahdessa – Erikoinen kokoomusvaikuttaja aiheutti diplomaattisen selkkauksen". Suomenkuvalehti.fi. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Staff, Daily Post (2024-03-12). "Simon Ekpa: Journey from track athlete to Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in Exile". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-06.