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‘Biafra Government appoints new prime minister’
‘Biafra Government appoints new prime minister’
The Biafra Government In Exile (BRGIE) has reportedly appointed Ngozi Orabueze as interim prime minister.
She will temporarily take over the duties of the former self-styled Biafra Government leader, Simon Ekpa who is currently remanded in prison.
Orabueze, who presently serves as the Chief of Staff for the alleged Biafra Government, will hold forth for Ekpa during this period.
Orabueze was the chairperson of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Atlanta.
– Killing of Soldiers: Gunmen, suspected to be Biafran agitators, killed multiple soldiers in different attacks, including two soldiers at a military checkpoint in Abia State in November 2023.
– Injuring and Killing Civilians: Biafran agitators, allegedly under Ekpa’s influence, killed and injured civilians, including during a violent attack in Imo State that resulted in the death of a PoS merchant and others.
– Brutalizing Civilians: Biafran agitators have reportedly assaulted civilians who disobeyed sit-at-home orders, such as a tricycle rider in July 2023.
– Crowdfunding for Militia Operations: Ekpa facilitated fundraising to finance militia operations, including purchasing weapons. In June, over $100,000 was raised to support the Biafra Liberation Fighters, who have been responsible for widespread violence in the region.
– Enforcing Sit-at-home Orders: Ekpa and his followers have enforced sit-at-home orders that disrupted daily life, causing economic harm and preventing access to essential services like healthcare.
Following the killings in South-East by unknown gunmen and inciting statements by Ekpa, in 2023, Kanu had to write a letter from detention, telling Ekpa to stop issuing sit-at-home orders in the region, Vanguard reports.
Ekpa was briefly arrested in February by Finnish authorities but was quickly released.
The Autopilot leader’s actions have been widely condemned by various stakeholders, including Nigerian government, IPOB, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and other Igbo leaders who view him as a dangerous radical whose actions have brought turmoil to an unstable region.
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
Politics
“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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