Biafra: Nkere disowns Ngozi Orabueze, distances himself from Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB

The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-exile, BRGIE, Ogechukwu Nkere, has disowned Ngozi Orabueze and different Biafra independence agitators.

In an announcement on Tuesday, Nkere declared that the organisation operates independently of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, insisting that it isn’t below the management or management of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

He clarified the connection between BRGIE and IPOB whereas addressing controversies surrounding the management of the Biafran independence motion.

He maintained that Simon Ekpa, its former chief who’s presently serving a jail time period in Finland, had beforehand claimed allegiance to Nnamdi Kanu. However, BRGIE, below Ekpa’s management, had no affirmation that Kanu authorised such representations or accepted any management function throughout the organisation.

He defined that after assuming management of BRGIE, he made efforts to ascertain a working relationship with IPOB by means of an outreach to Kanu and a suggestion of partnership, however the initiative didn’t produce an settlement.

“That outreach did not produce an agreement. Instead, BRGIE received a demand for its dissolution,” he acknowledged.

The BRGIE chief consequently declared that the organisation was neither a part of IPOB nor topic to its authority.

“BRGIE therefore makes its position clear: it is an independent organization, is not a component of IPOB, and is not subject to the direction or control of IPOB or Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” he mentioned.

While acknowledging Kanu’s contributions to Biafran advocacy, Nkere mentioned BRGIE didn’t recognise him as its Supreme Leader or as having governing, supervisory or decision-making authority over its management and operations.

He additional introduced that BRGIE would cease utilizing Kanu’s identify or picture in ways in which may recommend his endorsement, affiliation or management.

“BRGIE will respect IPOB’s organisational independence and expects the same respect in return,” he added.

Nkere mentioned the organisation would pursue worldwide recognition by means of its personal diplomatic engagements.

“BRGIE’s leadership and governing authority rest with its current administration. Any future change in Ekpa’s circumstances would not, in itself, alter those arrangements,” he mentioned.

According to Nkere, neither Orabueze nor her separate organisation has any affiliation with BRGIE or the authority to characterize it.

“Under my leadership, BRGIE will pursue a distinct course centred on effective governance, organisational discipline, diplomatic engagement, and progress towards Biafran self-determination,” he acknowledged.