The recent call from the Nigerian Army for intervention by Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court (ICC) raises several questions about their true intentions.
While the Nigerian government has long expressed concerns regarding insecurity in the Southeast, the tactical timing of this request begs scrutiny. What triggered this sudden plea?
Fear of International Recognition for Biafra
It appears that the crux of the issue lies not in a singular incident involving a former soldier but in the escalating support for the Biafran cause.
Recent meetings between Biafra representatives and senior U.S. officials, including congresspersons, have likely instigated fears within the Nigerian government.
The prospect of U.S. recognition of Biafra as a legitimate entity presents a threat, prompting drastic measures from the government, including this international appeal.
In a desperate maneuver to sway international opinion, the Nigerian Army’s outreach to Amnesty International—a human rights organization—is particularly noteworthy.
This act can be perceived as a public relations stunt aimed at undermining support for the Biafran movement and, importantly, disrupting U.S. governmental relations.
However, contrary to their intentions, the Nigerian Army’s history of human rights violations, as documented by Amnesty International, could backfire.
The U.S. government needs to engage with the ICC and inquire into the abuses carried out by the Nigerian Army, promoting accountability.
On clearing the air, the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In Exile shared an official statement on X, writing:
— Simon Ekpa (@simon_ekpa) September 17, 2024
Biafra or Biafra, biafra or die. Nigeria terrorist military and Nigeria terrorist government will get tired of holding our destiny. We’ll be free one day
Your intelligence submission of the fact and reasons behind the terrorist Army of Nigeria call to “A-intl & Icc” is a fake call to hide their evil human rights abuse against the BIAFRA Nation at large – they’re trying so hard to hide their atrocious act of killing innocent people in the South East of Biafra,…They think from their empty mind, that been the first to cry-out for help, will present them as been diplomatic & peaceful…#BiafraMustBeFree2024