Draft:Biafra Republic

Biafra Republic (Finnish: Biafran tasavalta), officially the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, is a political entity that works towards the reestablishment of the Republic of Biafra, a partially recognized state in West Africa that existed between 1967-70.[1][2] The government-in-exile gained prominence after its advisory committee elected Simon Ekpa to the office of the prime minister in early April 2023. Its primary objective is to issue a declaration for the restoration of Biafra in late 2024 after conducting an ongoing Biafran referendum.[3][4][5][6] In precedence, there have been several attempts by Biafran nationalists such as Raphael Uwazuruike, Nnamdi Kanu, Asari Dokubo, Uche Mefor, and many others to restore the defunct Biafra Republic.

Biafra Republic
Biafra Republic Government in Exile
AbbreviationBRGIE
Founders
Founded atIvory Coast
TypeSemi-sovereign State
Legal statusGovernment-in-exile
PurposeReestablishment of Biafra
HeadquartersMaryland, United States
Location
  • International
Region
Käpylä, Helsinki Finland
MethodsMulti-dimensional approach
Membership (2024)
200
Official language
English
OwnerRepublic of Biafra
Governing body
BRGIE Administration
Principal leader
Nnamdi Kanu
Prime Minister
Simon Ekpa
Chief of Staff
Ngọzi Orabueze
Main organ
Advisory committee
Parent organization
Indigenous People of Biafra
Websitebiafrarepublicgov.org
  1. ^ "'Nigeria treats us like slaves' - but is Biafra the answer?". 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  2. ^ "The Republic of Biafra | AHA". www.historians.org. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  3. ^ Oghenekevwe, UCHECHUKWU (11 April 2023). "Ekpa declares self Biafra Prime Minister in Exile, names advisory council". International Centre for investigative reporting.
  4. ^ Editor (2024-03-24). "Declaring Ekpa wanted is irresponsible - Biafra Republic - Peoples Daily Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-04-29. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Rämö, Aurora (2024-03-21). ""Biafran pääministeri" asuu Lahdessa – Erikoinen kokoomusvaikuttaja aiheutti diplomaattisen selkkauksen". Suomenkuvalehti.fi. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  6. ^ Staff, Daily Post (2024-03-12). "Simon Ekpa: Journey from track athlete to Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in Exile". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-06.