Biafra Republic: BRGIE Announces Commencement Of Self-Referendum Voting For Igbos

The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has commenced a self-referendum process to actualize the age-long agitation for a sovereign nation known Biafra.

Ekpa Simon, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE released a document containing an overview of the e-voting platform for the self-referendum.

According to a Daily Post report quoting Ekpa, the referendum is part of steps meant to be taken to actualize the Biafra Republic peacefully.

According to the document shared by the acclaimed Prime Minister, voting had already started on the platform on February 1 2024.

It stated that voting will continue until it reaches a reasonable number of votes as a result of Internet challenges and lack of electricity in rural areas.

The group has asked all Igbos to participate in the ongoing online referendum, saying all Biafra citizens have the right to choose their sovereignty freely.

“Biafrans have demonstrated unparalleled loyalty to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra Government in Exile by sitting at home every Monday for the past two years during our Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearances.

“Collectively, through these actions, Biafrans have demonstrated beyond doubt a desire to be free from subjugation and the unprovoked periodic massacre of our people.

“As such, we are taking steps to satisfy the requirements for a peaceful actualization of a quest for self-preservation and independence of the United States of Biafra.

“Through the ongoing delegitimization of Nigeria in Biafra territory(through the Grievance Declaration, institutionalisation Declaration and Commitment Declaration) and the legitimization of the Biafra Government, the Biafra Liberation have attained the status for state recognition by successfully setting up institutions required by international law and standards.

“This referendum election provides yet another step towards our freedom. As a Biafra citizen, you will further demonstrate your resolve for an independent United States of Biafra by participating in the Biafra Self Referendum (BSR),” Ekpa was quoted to have said.

The group said to qualify for the exercise, participants must “be Biafran by birth (born of mother and/or father who themselves are Biafrans)” and from 18 years above.

“You must know your State and County, which serve as your precinct. You must have a passport photo or a phone to take your passport photo. Your photo must not be more than 2MB,” the report stated.