Amnesty International Turns A Global Hypocrite, Fueling Nigerian State Propaganda

Amnesty International Turns A Global Hypocrite, Fueling Nigerian State Propaganda

At last, Amnesty International have join the que, exposing their real and ugly essence; a biased, unprincipled organization masquerading as a human rights watchdog.

In their recent statement dated May 9, 2025, Amnesty rushed to condemn the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) over the tragic incident that occurred along the Okigwe-Owerri road in Imo State. With no investigation, no verified facts, no credible reports, Amnesty immediately echoed the Nigeria government’s narrative, shamelessly accusing IPOB/ESN of the crime. This is not human rights advocacy. This is reckless propaganda and it is dangerous.

Amnesty International claims to defend the rule of law and due process, yet it finds no contradiction in issuing a global statement that brands a group guilty of mass murder before any investigation has begun. What evidence did Amnesty rely on? None presented. What source confirmed the attackers’ identity? None disclosed. Just the lazy, worn-out phrase: “allegedly carried out by IPOB/ESN." If IPOB is always the go-to suspect, why bother with investigations at all? Why pretend to care about justice when your mind is already made up?

If international law requires prompt and impartial investigations, why then did Amnesty violate that same principle with its biased declaration?

Amnesty have maintained a disturbing silence on the daily atrocities visited upon the people of Southeast Nigeria by the Nigerian military. From aerial bombardments in Orlu and Ebonyi to house-to-house raids in Owerri, from mass arrests of innocent youths to enforced disappearances.  

Amnesty’s lips are sealed. When hundreds of IPOB members are jailed without trial for merely flying a flag or attending a rally, Amnesty issues weak, buried reports with no urgency. This is a baffling pattern that has continued until now that Amnesty is truly out with their true intent —  conveniently blaming IPOB, writing thunderous press releases, and amplifing Nigeria government propaganda to the world. This double standard is not just shameful, it is wicked. It emboldens a murderous regime and dehumanizes an entire population.

Let us ask the hard question Amnesty refuses to ask: Who benefits from this violence? IPOB has publicly renounced criminal violence. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the illegally detained IPOB leader has repeatedly called for peaceful resistance and a referendum. Yet, any act of mayhem in the Southeast is swiftly blamed on IPOB/ESN no matter the circumstances.

There are rising allegations of false-flag operations  attacks orchestrated by Nigerian security agents and their sponsored militias to justify crackdowns on Biafra. Why is Amnesty not investigating this? Why does Amnesty ignore eyewitness reports that contradict government claims? Why does every bomb dropped by the Nigerian military come with Amnesty’s silence, but every false allegation against IPOB gets a headline?

Let the world not be deceived. The campaign of terror in Nigeria is not being waged by IPOB, it is rather being waged against the movement. It is a campaign of silence, detention, torture, humiliation, and extermination. IPOB has been the scapegoat, the Southeast is the slaughterhouse, the Nigeria government is the butcher, and Amnesty International is the silent partner in crime.

If Amnesty still have a shred of credibility, they must publicly retract their hasty and baseless accusation. They must open a truly independent international investigation into the Okigwe-Owerri incident  and into the systematic military atrocities in the Southeast. Amnesty must apologize to the victims they have ignored and to the people they have helped demonize.

Until then, Amnesty International should stop pretending to be neutral. They should admit what they have become — a selective voice, bought by convenience, and blind to truth. The blood of innocent Biafrans cries not just against the Nigeria state  but against those global institutions whose silence and slander have become instruments of oppression.

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Unite Across All Faction In Six Months Or Risk Losing Relevance In Ndi Igbo Affairs — IPOB Charges Ohaneze

Unite Across All Faction In Six Months Or Risk Losing Relevance In Ndi Igbo Affairs — IPOB Charges Ohaneze 

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) movement has taken a swipe at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo sociocultural group for not upholding the obligations expected of it and allowing itself to be divided by external forces and used for selfish political ulterior agenda against the interests of Ndigbo, vowing to no longer tolerate the irresponsibility of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. 

In a statement issued by the IPOB media and publicity secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the movement decried the divisiveness and docility of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, charging them to mend fences amongst factions and provide a consensual leader of all divides within six months. 

The statement cited the recently concluded Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general elections where three contestants were declared winners by their respective factions as the height of lack of organizational discipline and coordination in the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, alluding that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has been hijacked by politicians in the South-East and the federal government. 

"The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) worldwide has called on the Ohaneze Ndigbo Social Cultural Group to tell Ndigbo, who is their authentic President General worldwide."

"The unfortunate turn of events in the last Ohaneze Ndigbo's election where three(3) Igbo sons from Ikwere land in Rivers State  claimed to have been elected as the Ohaneze Ndigbo President General is of serious concern to all." 

"Senator Azubuike Azuta Mbata, Barr. Dim Uche Okwukwu and Jack Omenazu were all declared winners from different factions of Ohaneze Ndigbo. We call on Ohaneze Ndigbo members to rally together and reach a consensus on who the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo is." 

"We call on Ohaneze Ndigbo members to mend their fences with their many factions and present to Ndigbo a consensus  President General or risk being relegated to the background in the affairs of Ndigbo worldwide. IPOB and its leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU will not allow Ohaneze Ndigbo to operate in this form." 

"IPOB has followed the activities of Ohaneze Ndigbo in the last 8 years and found out that the Ohaneze Ndigbo group has been hijacked and polarized by the Nigerian government and their proxy actors, Igbo governors and other Igbo politicians." 

"The various factions that exist in Ohanaeze Ndigbo today are because of the overbearing influence from the Nigerian government via their proxy Igbo politicians,"the statement read in part. 

According to IPOB, the Ohaneze Ndigbo should have replaced the defunct Igbo Union of 1945 in representing and discharging the sociocultural responsibilities to the Igbo nation but failed to do so as a result of political hijacking and polarization. Thus, vowed to intervene if leadership sanctity is not restored in Ohaneze Ndigbo in the next six months. 

"IPOB and its leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU thought Ohaneze Ndigbo Social Cultural group would have replaced the Igbo union of 1945.

"But, it is very sad that Ohaneze Ndigbo has turned to a political group instead of a social cultural group that ought to defend Igbo interest on every level. This sad development has made Ohaneze Ndigbo a stooge to the state governors and other politicians who work for the Fulani government of Nigeria. The Ohaneze Ndigbo has lost her voice to speak the truth to powers." 

"Therefore, IPOB calls on the Igbo Elders Forum, Igbo Traditional Rulers, responsible politicians, religious leaders, Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Leaders, and so on to intervene in this matter." 

"The factionalization tactics that the Nigerian government and her proxy Igbo politicians tried to create in IPOB without success, they have successfully carried out in Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The responsible members of Ohaneze Ndigbo must fight to rescue themselves. If possible, they (Ohaneze Ndigbo) should organize another open and transparent election among the three people concerned." 

"If Ohaneze Ndigbo members fail to resolve their election dispute peacefully, it means they are incapable of speaking for Ndigbo. IPOB might be forced to take drastic decisions against Ohaneze Ndigbo and their activities in Biafra Land."

"IPOB is waiting and hoping that the Ohaneze Ndigbo will, within six months, resolve their leadership quagmire, or they will lose their relevance."

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EXPOSED: The Dubious Connection Between Stealing Of Public Fund With Impunity And Being A Government Agent

EXPOSED: The Dubious Connection Between Stealing Of Public Fund With Impunity And Being A Government Agent

Those who have foresight and the capability to see beyond public rhetoric can take key points in every happenings and  understand well enough that VeryDarkMan has demonstrated a lack of integrity and sincerity in his public dealings. A closer look at his social engagements, can reveal clearly that his actions are characterized by duplicity and insincerity from the outset.

It comes as no surprise that VeryDarkMan has recently begun revealing elements of his possibly scripted agenda—an agenda likely designed by the Nigerian government to misinform his followers about the insecurity in the southeastern region of the country. 

Ndigbo may have forgotten how the clout-chaser gained social media recognition through attacking and targeting them using his social media platform. This is happening in Nigeria, a place where issues that degrade Ndigbo are sponsored, encouraged and protected. Through his statements, he has sought to establish a connection between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and politically motivated crimes.

While some may misinterpret his alias “VeryDarkMan” as a reference to his skin color, it seems more fitting to associate it with the darkness of his intentions and deceptive actions. VeryDarkMan appears to be yet another tool employed by the Nigerian government to spread disinformation and manipulate public perception. Unfortunately, many Nigerians have yet to recognize the sophisticated tactics being used to perpetuate these narratives. The government’s “infowar” strategy relies on individuals like him to mislead the populace and maintain control through misinformation.

Just recently, VeryDarkMan was accused of attempting to misappropriate nearly two hundred million Naira that had been donated to support what he claimed to be a charitable foundation. The confused errand boy  fabricated a story about his bank account being hacked to justify the disappearance of the funds - claims that were later debunked as false. This is the same individual who has consistently and falsely accused IPOB of engaging in politically motivated crimes, further advancing a narrative that aligns with governmental propaganda to tarnish the peaceful approach of IPOB towards self determination and Biafra freedom. 

VeryDarkMan’s actions exemplify a broader strategy of manipulation employed by the Nigerian government: tarnishing reputations and spreading falsehoods to achieve their objectives. His role serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and critical thinking in the face of such calculated disinformation campaigns.

In conclusion, VeryDarkMan stands as a prime example of how individuals can be manipulated to serve the interests of a corrupt agenda. His deceitful actions and role as a mouthpiece for false narratives not only undermine public trust but also exposes him as a willing participant in the systemic betrayal of the people. The sooner Nigerians recognize his true motives, the sooner they can dismantle the harmful propaganda he perpetuates.

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The Accusation Against IPOB: Is VDM Simply Clueless or Indirectly Hinting at His Sponsor's Script?

 The Accusation Against IPOB: Is VDM Simply Clueless or Indirectly Hinting at His Sponsor's Script?

In recent times, the blackmailing narrative of  Nigeria government against the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has become increasingly contentious, with various persons being mobilised to weigh in on the movement's legitimacy and motives. One such persons is a Nigerian social media celebrity VeryDarkMan(VDM), who has been in conversations for his malicious accusation against IPOB, claiming that the organization is destabilizing Southeast Nigeria.

However, a closer examination of his statement and body language while he spoke, raises questions about the motivations behind his claims and whether he is merely echoing a script written by unseen sponsors with vested interests in discrediting the Biafran freedom movement.

VDM's assertion about IPOB being a destabilizing force in the Southeast aligns closely with narratives often propagated by governmental authorities. This raises red flags and prompts an examination of whether his claims are truly his own or if they are part of a larger agenda designed to delegitimize a peaceful movement that seeks justice and self-determination for the Biafra Nation. The timing of such accusation, amidst ongoing tensions and political strife in the region, suggests that they may be strategically aimed at diverting attention from the real issues at hand. The agendists wants to manipulate the public into wrongly and ignorantly discussing about peaceful IPOB while they(the agendists) continue to perpetrate crimes in the region. 

It is worthy to note that IPOB have clarified severally with evidences that the chaos in Southeast Nigeria is not a product of the movement, but rather a result of government-sponsored provocateurs who aim to create discord and justify heavy-handed responses. Governor Hope Uzodimma also in one of his public addresses equally stated it clearly that the crimes being committed in his state in particular, are not committed by IPOB. But unfortunately, the Nigerian media and people like VDM cannot see those glaring vindications of IPOB because they are working on a dirty agenda. 

By accusing IPOB of destabilization, it shows that VDM is a pawn in the hands of those who wish to suppress dissent voices and maintain the status quo. This tells that his accusation is  not only a reflection of his hateful views, but he is simply a mouthpiece for a script designed to undermine the aspirations of the Biafran people.

In a society where narratives can be shaped by those in power, it is crucial for individuals to critically assess the motivations behind such public rant.

Furthermore, the implications of VDM's accusations extend beyond just his personal views; they resonate with a larger audience that may not fully understand the complexities of the IPOB movement. This can lead to misinformation. Let us state it clearly to all who may not know, that the Biafran struggle is rooted in historical grievances and a legitimate desire for autonomy through a legitimate process. So, reducing it to mere destabilization ignores the broader context of the struggle and diminishes the voices of those advocating for meaningful change. The spiteful statement of VDM is potentially scripted by the government towards impacting negatively on the discourse surrounding such a significant movement as IPOB. 

The government has bought over VDM, seeing how he is manipulating a large mass of the jobless Nigerian youths on social media, thinking that aligning him with the government narratives can alienate supporters of IPOB and those who advocate for the rights of the Biafran people.

The Biafran nation is not merely a political issue; it embodies a historical and cultural identity that many hold dear. By dismissing IPOB's efforts as mere destabilization, VDM tends to undermine the legitimate concerns of countless individuals who have faced marginalization and injustice. This dismissal not only perpetuates a harmful narrative but also distracts from the real issues that need to be addressed, such as economic disparities, security challenges, and the demand for self-determination. This is very wrong. 

Therefore, these social media celebrities and their likes should get civil in their reasoning and know that as the discourse around IPOB continues to evolve, it is crucial for all stakeholders—activists, influencers, and the general public—to engage in informed discussions rather than propagate government scripted rhetoric. 

As the Biafran nation continues the quest for self-determination, IPOB is focusing on the unity of all clans in the Biafran Nation, understanding, and advocacy for justice, rather than some cheap divisive rhetoric. The conversation around IPOB and her goals should prioritize the voices of those directly impacted by the movement and the historical context that shapes it. By fostering a more informed and respectful dialogue, we can move toward a future where the rights and aspirations of all are recognized and respected. So, it is crucial to challenge narratives that seek to diminish this struggle.

We must remain vigilant against misinformations coming from clueless and misguided voices of government agents as  VDM. We must stand united in the quest for a better tomorrow for the Biafran nation, and other entrapped ethnic nations in the British contraption, Nigeria.

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The Tenacity of IPOB: A Lesson in Discipline Amidst a Sea of Deceit

 The Tenacity of IPOB: A Lesson in Discipline Amidst a Sea of Deceit  

There’s a certain beauty in watching a well-oiled machine run flawlessly, even when its driver is unjustly detained. Such is the story of IPOB, a movement that has mastered the art of navigating storms without losing direction. In the absence of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB has continued to hold its structure firm, unshaken by the destructive ploys of the Nigerian state. This is a tale worth telling, especially when compared to the violent theatrics of Simon Ekpa's faction a group seemingly born to disgrace every principle of struggle and humanity.

  

Despite Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's prolonged and unjust detention, IPOB has demonstrated resilience that even their detractors secretly admire. They have skillfully resisted the Nigerian government’s attempts to provoke them into violence a trap laid with the precision of a spider weaving its web. Instead of succumbing, IPOB has stuck to its ethos of non-violence, gaining respect and recognition across the globe.  

Unlike their violent counterparts, IPOB’s non-violent approach has earned its members the liberty to operate freely in virtually every corner of the world. Take Finland, for instance a land of law, order, and snowy neutrality. IPOB was legally registered, it's members freely gather, strategize, and promote their cause without fear of persecution. In contrast, Simon Ekpa’s group cannot even hold a public meeting in the same Finland, where their leader languishes in prison. Yes, the self-styled “autopilot” was grounded for violent agitation a charge he has never denied.  

Let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the irony of Simon Ekpa’s predicament. Here is a man who styled himself as the Moses of Biafra, yet he managed to lead his followers straight into the Red Sea of global disgrace. Ekpa’s violent approach has alienated even his host country, Finland a nation that prides itself on granting asylum to the oppressed. His incarceration is a vivid reminder that while the world tolerates dissent, it has no patience for chaos masquerading as revolution.  

It’s almost laughable how Ekpa’s followers continue to drum support for a man who has single-handedly tarnished the image of Biafra. If Ekpa truly had the wisdom of leadership, would he not have mastered the delicate art of advancing a cause without turning it into a circus of violence? While IPOB seeks dialogue and diplomacy, Ekpa’s faction revels in destruction, leaving a trail of burnt markets and shattered lives.  

The Nigeria government’s attempts to discredit IPOB would be comical if they weren’t so tragic. From labeling the movement as terrorists to infiltrating it with agents provocateurs, the state has thrown every dirty trick in the book at IPOB. Yet, like a phoenix, IPOB rises each time, stronger and more focused.  

Their secret? Wisdom. IPOB has understood that the battle for Biafra is not just a physical one but a global war of narratives. While Simon Ekpa’s faction feeds the Nigerian government’s propaganda machine with images of chaos, IPOB counters with a message of peace, justice, and self-determination.  

In the end, the contrast between IPOB and Simon Ekpa’s faction boils down to discipline and vision. IPOB has proven that a struggle rooted in wisdom and non-violence can withstand even the fiercest storms. Simon Ekpa, on the other hand, serves as a cautionary tale for those who mistake chaos for revolution.  

Let it be known that while IPOB continues to win hearts and minds across the globe, Ekpa’s faction remains a footnote in the annals of failed agitators. Perhaps the greatest irony is that while Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains unjustly detained, his vision has set IPOB free—free to operate, free to dream, and free to march toward the dawn of Biafra.  

As for Simon Ekpa and his violent band, they are free too—free to stew in the consequences of their actions, free to reflect on the wisdom of non-violence, and, of course, free to remain behind bars in Finland. Some freedom, after all, are self-inflicted. 

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Is The Finnish Government Involved In The Conspiracy Of Terrorism Ongoing In Biafraland

 Is The Finnish Government Involved In The Conspiracy Of Terrorism Ongoing In Biafraland 

The once peaceful Eastern Nigeria is now being systematically targeted to become a zone where tears fall like shadows on crumbling streets, where safety's promise is a hollow beat.

The government's hand, meant to shield and protect, now fuels the flames that our futures inspect. 

The Nigerian government extraordinary rendition’s dark deed against the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, exposes the Western government's dual creed—justice in words, tyranny in deeds. 

The West where Finland belongs, has been the abode of a Nigerian government sponsored agent provocateur, whose acts of deceptions ever since the illegal rendition of Kanu to Nigeria took flesh, had become a cancer, attempting to erode the fabrics and prospects of the pacifist and self-determination agitation and campaigns championed by the IPOB movement, turning their legitimate grievances into sensationalized spectacle to the point that the line between genuine activism and manufactured mayhem is being blurred especially to passive/non conscious minds, leaving well-intentioned individuals vulnerable to exploitation. 

Simon Ekpa, as a Finnish resident underscores his amenable bound to the Finnish Constitutions and Laws. 

And is by law, has no immunity whatsoever from prosecution by the Finnish government, when a clear evident corroboration of his criminal and terror conduct exists in the public domains. He was arrested sometimes by the Finnish authorities in early 2023 on charges related to his terrorism in Eastern Nigeria but was subsequently discharged and his casefile suspended indefinitely. 

Raising a serious question about the involvement of the Finnish government in connivance with the Nigerian government to permit his reign and projection of terror from their soil. According to recent findings, trade turnout between Finland-Nigeria has skyrocketed since 2022, reaching a whopping of 47% in the past from an all-time low figure less than 10% in yester years. 

The Finland based agent provocateur had been said to be appointed by the IPOB leader, to join in broadcasting and awareness creation for Biafra freedom through the Radio Biafra London platform, after his tragic ordeal and extraordinary rendition from Kenya, but got laid off after he refused to cooperate with the required vetting and induction protocols instituted within IPOB and Radio Biafra. 

His criminal and sinister tendencies was spotted by the IPOB Leadership from the onset and as such fiercely resisted. He was never allowed near the IPOB Leadership, the radio Biafra platform or even the closest IPOB family in his country of residence, Finland. 

Nevertheless, he whom the IPOB leader intended to take in a brother's guiding hand, now wields a destructive brand of terror against the people whose struggle and interests serve as the locomotive lubricant fueling the Biafra agitation. No noble cause in sight, Only darkness, endless reign of destruction. A typical disposition and characteristic of an agent provocateur. 

Like Cain's dark legacy, he rose against his brothers, unprovoked.

He employed several techniques in other to sway his agenda into the very formidable IPOB movement, but failed miserably. 

He began to call for unprepared arms struggle which is contrary to the guided approach of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB). His call and hit-and-run cowardly attacks on Nigeria military, police and other sister security formations in Biafraland only quadrupled their presence there, leaving the innocent citizens who are already being exploited for years by the aforementioned, to bear the brunt. 

The Biafra restoration movement fostered by the IPOB family, worldwide, is rooted in the discipline and principles of peaceful insistence on demanding for a United Nation supervised referendum for the Biafran people. 

Judging from the peaceful rallies, radio broadcasts and online engagements from the members of IPOB, demanding for their right to self-determination, on no account had they resorted to violence against the Nigerian State, nor its own people in the South East Nigeria having the fore understanding that one cannot kill and suppress the same people they’re fighting to defend. 

Having the testimonial and prognostic afflictions of the Fulani herders (Miyetti Allah), whose modus operandi has been to kill, maim, rape, abduct and destroy the hard-earned works of farmers in/across Nigeria especially in Biafraland, IPOB led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu launched a security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN) across the South East, tasked with protecting and repelling the marauding Fulani elements within its Bushes. 

Under the very directive of the IPOB leadership, they had stayed only and true to this primary assignment - within the bushes of the South East region, working vigorously as a vigilante group, in protection of their own people. 

Ekpa claimed to have taken control of ESN. But he had lied— all to derail the very essence of IPOB’s heroic efforts in the South East. 

IPOB had made it compendiously clear on several occasions through press statements that Mr. Ekpa does not belong to IPOB. He has no membership recognition in the IPOB organization, and as such has no right to speak on behalf of IPOB. His actions cannot be attributed to the IPOB movement. 

Its presence in over 150 countries of the world, IPOB is duly recognized and respected to be the representatives championing the Biafra struggle for self-determination. 

What whispered secrets corrupted the code of comprehension, to the effect that after the indictment of Mr. Ekpa by the Finnish Central Criminal Police for his numerous incitements and sponsorship of terrorism in Eastern Nigeria, was released and the case with-held since the February of 2023? Even Finnish investigative journalists came for a fact-finding mission to ascertain the truth about his destructive activities. They confirmed the authenticity of the crimes being committed from their soil 

A pregnant woman was murdered, and her innocent premature fetus poured on the floors, Laborers were chased from the places of work, students tortured and vehicles burnt under the very inhumane directive of Mr. Ekpa, carried out by his contracted hoodlums all in the name of enforcing a non-existent Sit-At-Home order. 

Videos has been uploaded and circulating on the internet, several petitions written, and rallies done in various forms to convey the message of grievances to the Finnish government, now led by @alexstubb, to invoke your criminal code of conducts on the person of Ekpa. 

The Nigerian government has paid deaf ears to cries of the people of the East, across streets and towns, why is the Finnish government harbouring a known criminal and a terrorist within their borders? 

This has come to the forefront of human understanding, that the Finnish government is complicit in the predicaments of the Eastern people, inflicted by Ekpa. They have been induced with juicy deals by the Nigerian state to turn a blind eye on the destruction in the South-East. Biafrans must come to this reality and collectively unite to combat this global conspiracy against us, and our region. Deflecting attention and false accusations will not solve any problem. Objective analysis and decisive actions is required. And all sincere hands must be on deck. A stitch in time saves nine. 

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DETAILS: Susie Wiles Cooperation With IPOB Through Mercury Firm Years Ago And Current Anticipations

 DETAILS: Susie Wiles Cooperation With IPOB Through Mercury Firm Years Ago And Current Anticipations

It has been revealed that Mrs Susie Wiles, US president-elect Donald Trump's newly appointed Chief of Staff, worked with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement in 2019 through her lobbying firm. This news comes on the heels of Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, where Wiles played a crucial role as his campaign manager. 

According to reports, Wiles' firm, Mercury Public Affairs, was hired by IPOB in 2019 to lobby the US Congress and State Department on promoting human rights and democracy in Nigeria. The contract, valued at $85,000 per month, aimed at influencing US foreign policy positively towards the Biafran cause for self-determination. Although the firm only disclosed $254,000 in payments to the US Department of Justice in 2020, the partnership underscores Wiles' involvement with IPOB especially in its concerted effort to earn popularity and support in the US government at the time. 

Wiles' experience in politics and diplomacy spans decades, having worked on Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign and Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Her appointment as Trump's Chief of Staff marks a historic milestone, as she will be the first woman to hold the position. 

Wiles' Lobbying Firm and IPOB 

•⁠  ⁠Mercury Public Affairs: Wiles co-chairs lobbying firm, has represented various clients, including tobacco company Swisher International and coal company Alliance Resource Partners. 

•⁠  ⁠IPOB Contract: The firm's engagement with IPOB began in October 2019, focusing on promoting human rights and democracy in Nigeria through the lobbying pressure to culminate intervention by US administration. 

•⁠  ⁠Payment Disclosure: Mercury Public Affairs disclosed $254,000 in payments to the US Department of Justice in 2020. 

Apparently, the wife of the currently incarcerated IPOB leader, Uchechi Okwu Kanu commented on the trending development on her official X platform (@Okwukkanu). 

“As a famous actor once said in a blockbuster movie, "What we do in life echoes in eternity." Only if they knew how far #IPOB had gone before the kidnapping of my husband. Noise making content creation and effective freedom fighting are not, and can never be the same. Those who did not know before now know. #IPOB is more than you can imagine.” 

Following Trump’s landslide election victory on November 5th 2024, the IPOB Directorate Of States (DOS) alongside other world leaders, reputable institutions sent their congratulatory message to the US President-elect . The statement applauded Mr. Trump for his resilient fighting spirit, which it described as "exemplary and worthy of emulation." 

The implications of Wiles' firm cooperation with IPOB was significant, even as it appears that the contract with the firm has gone into suspense in recent years. The Buhari's administration which was known for its draconian and brutal human rights abuses was kept on its toes by the impact of services of the Mercury firm until the succession of the democratic party in 2020. 

Nevertheless, with the recent Trump's victory and its potential impact. As Trump's Chief of Staff, Mrs Wiles could play a crucial role in shaping US policy in addressing the plethora of human rights abuses and attitudinal deviltry perpetrated by the Nigerian political class against citizens and self determination activists in Nigeria. 

Most importantly, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the IPOB Leader whom was kidnapped, tortured and extraordinarily renditioned from Kenya in 2021 and has been incarcerated in Nigeria since then, against a number of consecutive court judgments ordering his unconditional release and adequate compensation for violation of his fundamental human rights.

Moreover, the innocent Pro-Biafra activists whom for celebrating Trump’s electoral victory back in January 2017 in a peaceful solidarity protest themed "Biafrans Solidarity for Trump", fell victim of Nigeria Security forces extrajudicial killings and abduction, many of them still illegally detained indefinitely in Nigeria without arraignment in court. 

These innocent young men are still hopeful that the new incoming Trump administration in which Wiles is the newly appointed Chief of Staff, would speak for them by prevailing on the Nigerian government to release them or charge them to prove their guilt for exercising constitutional rights to peaceful assembly which is also guaranteed by international law.

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