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| {{Infobox referendum|declared=|date=1 February—28 November 2024|name=Biafra self-referendum|title=Do you approve this proposed declaration of the restoration of the independent state of Biafra, to reestablish the lost sovereign nation of Biafra from Nigeria, which will be called the United States of Biafra (USB)?|child=|flag_image=Flag of Biafra.svg|voting_system=Physically and electronically|votes_counted=30 million|outcome=Inconclusive|country=|question=|last_update=May 2024}} | {{Infobox referendum|declared=|date=1 February—28 November 2024|name=Biafra self-referendum|title=Do you approve this proposed declaration of the restoration of the independent state of Biafra, to reestablish the lost sovereign nation of Biafra from Nigeria, which will be called the United States of Biafra (USB)?|child=|flag_image=Flag of Biafra.svg|voting_system=Physically and electronically|votes_counted=30 million|outcome=Inconclusive|country=|question=|last_update=May 2024}} | ||
| The '''Biafra Referendum''', otherwise known as the '''Biafra self-referendum''', is an ongoing democratic process organized and conducted by the Biafra Republic ] to determine the declaration of the restoration of ], a state in ] that declared independence from ] and existed from 1967 until 1970. Upon the conclusion of the ] exercise, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile is expected to issue a declaration for the restoration of the independent state of Biafra. The referendum is being conducted both physically and ], with over |
The '''Biafra Referendum''', otherwise known as the '''Biafra self-referendum''', is an ongoing democratic process organized and conducted by the Biafra Republic ] to determine the declaration of the restoration of ], a state in ] that declared independence from ] and existed from 1967 until 1970. Upon the conclusion of the ] exercise, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile is expected to issue a declaration for the restoration of the independent state of Biafra. The referendum is being conducted both physically and ], with over 30 million voters participating as of May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manager |first=Content |date=2024-06-07 |title=Keep an Eye on the Biafran Self-Referendum |url=https://orb-international.com/keep-an-eye-on-the-biafran-self-referendum/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=ORB International |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Michael |date=2024-08-20 |title=The Next Administration Must Keep an Eye on Nigeria |url=https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/the-next-administration-must-keep-an-eye-on-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=NationalSecurityJournal |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Biafra’s 40 States Structure Emerges As BRGIE Begins Global Self-Referendum E-voting |url=https://thesouthernexaminer.com/biafras-states-structure-emerges-as-brgie-begins-global-selfreferendum-p11671-221.htm |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=thesouthernexaminer.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ariemu |first=Ogaga |date=2023-10-19 |title=Simon Ekpa hosts three-day extraordinary conference on Biafra Referendum |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/19/simon-ekpa-hosts-three-day-extraordinary-conference-on-biafra-referendum/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Background == | == Background == | ||
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Ongoing referendum to restore the lost nation of Biafra | ||||
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| Do you approve this proposed declaration of the restoration of the independent state of Biafra, to reestablish the lost sovereign nation of Biafra from Nigeria, which will be called the United States of Biafra (USB)? | ||||
| Voting system | Physically and electronically | |||
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| Votes counted | 30 million% as of May 2024 | |||
| Outcome | Inconclusive | |||
The Biafra Referendum, otherwise known as the Biafra self-referendum, is an ongoing democratic process organized and conducted by the Biafra Republic Government in Exile to determine the declaration of the restoration of Biafra, a state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 until 1970. Upon the conclusion of the referendum exercise, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile is expected to issue a declaration for the restoration of the independent state of Biafra. The referendum is being conducted both physically and electronically, with over 30 million voters participating as of May 2024.
Background
Biafra was a nation that declared independence from Nigeria in 1967 under the leadership of the then Eastern Region's military governor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Shortly after the declaration of independence, the Nigerian-Biafran War ensued as the Nigerian government sought to reclaim the territory of Biafra.
In late October 2023, Biafrans hosted by Simon Ekpa and the Biafra Republic Government cabinet convened in Helsinki, Finland to discuss the potential for a possible Biafra referendum to reclaim the lost sovereign nation. On 1 February 2024, a self-determination referendum tagged the "Biafra self-referendum" was initiated.
Earlier, on 23 May 23 2023, Ekpa wrote to Finland's former presidents Sauli Niinistö Tarja Halonen, urging them to support a referendum for Biafra's independence from Nigeria. He submitted over 200 documents highlighting Nigeria's political issues and reminded them of an ongoing ECOWAS Court case initiated by various ethnic groups, including the Coalition of Northern Groups, advocating for a peaceful Biafra exit through a referendum.
Reactions
In June 2024, Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) stated that the results of the referendum, will be binding under international law. It expressed satisfaction with the "referendum's integrity" and acknowledged its alignment with international standards for self-determination.
See also
References
- Manager, Content (2024-06-07). "Keep an Eye on the Biafran Self-Referendum". ORB International. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- Rubin, Michael (2024-08-20). "The Next Administration Must Keep an Eye on Nigeria". NationalSecurityJournal. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- "Biafra's 40 States Structure Emerges As BRGIE Begins Global Self-Referendum E-voting". thesouthernexaminer.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Ariemu, Ogaga (2023-10-19). "Simon Ekpa hosts three-day extraordinary conference on Biafra Referendum". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- Hurst, Ryan (2009-06-21). "Republic of Biafra (1967-1970) •". Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- Staff, Daily Post (2024-02-01). "Biafra: BRGIE begins self-referendum voting for all Igbos, reveals details". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- Ariemu, Ogaga (2023-05-12). "Biafra Referendum: Ekpa writes Finland President, Niinistö, ex-leader Halonen". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- Nigeria, Guardian (2024-03-13). "Court strikes out suit to compel Igbo from Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- Ariemu, Ogaga (2024-06-28). "Biafra referendum binding statement under Int'l law - OEAS". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
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