In an impassioned statement, activist lawyer Madubuachi Idam emphasized that the Biafra movement transcends the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. He stressed that the quest for a sovereign Biafran state is deeply ingrained within every Igbo individual.
Idam, speaking candidly, expressed that many individuals from the Southeast are disillusioned with the approaches of Kanu and Ekpa. Despite Kanu's detainment since June 2021 and escalating insecurity in the region, the fervor for Biafra has not waned.
According to Idam, the spirit of Biafra resides in the hearts of all Igbo people, far beyond the influence of specific leaders. He acknowledged that while some may have reservations about Kanu and Ekpa's strategies, the desire for Biafran emancipation persists.
As a constitutional lawyer based in Abuja, Idam urged the Nigerian government to adopt a more inclusive approach. He highlighted the marginalization experienced by the Southeast as a driving force behind the Biafra movement.
Idam underscored the importance of an inclusive government, emphasizing that addressing the grievances of marginalized groups, such as the Igbo community, could quell agitation. He urged the Nigerian government to engage in dialogue and negotiation rather than perpetuating Kanu's detention, which only exacerbates tensions.
In conclusion, Idam called for a peaceful resolution to the Biafra issue through mediation and dialogue, advocating for the government to address the root causes of discontent in the Southeast.
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