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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=50 million|outcome=Inconclusive|country=|question=|last_update=August 2024|total=50 million +}} {{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=50 million|outcome=Inconclusive|country=|question=|last_update=August 2024|total=50 million +}}


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 referendum exercise, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile is expected to issue a declaration for the restoration of the independent state of Biafra on 2 December 2024, during a convention scheduled from 29 November to 3 December 2024 in Lahti, Finland. The referendum is being conducted both ] and ], with over 50 million voters participating as of August 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 on 2 December 2024, during a convention scheduled from 29 November to 3 December 2024 in ], ]. The referendum is being conducted both ] and ], with over 50 million voters participating as of August 2024.


The referendum is considered a formal response to enduring challenges such as ], ] and insecurity in ] and ] geopolitical zones. <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 name=":1">{{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><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Self-Referendum: Ekpa Fingers Marginalisation, Underdevelopment, Insecurity, Poverty In S’East – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/self-referendum-ekpa-fingers-marginalisation-underdevelopment-insecurity-poverty-in-seast/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=%5Btwitter%5D |access-date=2024-08-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref> The referendum is considered a formal response to enduring challenges such as ], ] and insecurity in ] and ] geopolitical zones. <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 name=":1">{{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><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Self-Referendum: Ekpa Fingers Marginalisation, Underdevelopment, Insecurity, Poverty In S’East – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/self-referendum-ekpa-fingers-marginalisation-underdevelopment-insecurity-poverty-in-seast/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=%5Btwitter%5D |access-date=2024-08-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2024-08-29 |title=Extradition: Ekpa dares DHQ, invites Nigerian officials to Biafra convention in Finland |url=https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/extradition-ekpa-dares-dhq-invites-nigerian-officials-to-biafra-convention-in-finland/?utm_term=Autofeed&echobox=twitter_post&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1724894065 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Background == == Background ==

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Ongoing referendum to restore the lost nation of Biafra
Biafra self-referendum
1 February—28 November 2024
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 systemPhysically and electronically
Votes counted50 million% as of August 2024
OutcomeInconclusive
Results
Result not yet known

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 on 2 December 2024, during a convention scheduled from 29 November to 3 December 2024 in Lahti, Finland. The referendum is being conducted both physically and electronically, with over 50 million voters participating as of August 2024.

The referendum is considered a formal response to enduring challenges such as marginalization, underdevelopment and insecurity in South East and South South geopolitical zones.

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 (BRGIE) 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.

In response to the planned "declaration of the restoration of the independent state of Biafra" on 2 December 2024, the Nigerian government, through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), stated that it is engaging with the European Union to extradite Simon Ekpa from Finland. Meanwhile, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile says it is inviting the Nigerian government to the Biafra convention scheduled for the declaration of independence.

Timeline

1 February

The Biafra Republic Government in Exile announced the commencement of the referendum and revealed the structure of the proposed 40 "United States of Biafra."

10 February

It was reported that over 2 million votes have already been recorded in the self-referendum within the last ten days. This was announced by Simon Ekpa, Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile.

20 August

The Biafra Republic Government in Exile unveiled the map of the proposed 40 "United States of Biafra" and set 2 December 2024 as the date for its official presentation and declaration.

See also

References

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