Breaking News! EU gives nod to Biafran Referendum!!! |
- EU High Representative Mogherini Responds to OEAS on Biafra
- European Union Will Not Say No to a Lawfully Created Biafra
Brussels: The OEAS called for the European Union High Representative
for Foreign Affairs and Security to utilize their good office to help
bring about a Referendum on Biafra Independence. The OEAS has also
called for release of all Biafran political prisoners, a stand down of
Nigerian forces, and a snap referendum to be held within 90 days.
Mrs. Mogherini who handles the foreign affairs portfolio for the
European Union responded on January 18 to the OEAS Chief Administrative
Officer, Dr., Jonathan Levy, regarding the question of a Biafra
referendum. The European Union’s official position is that while it has
strong diplomatic and economic ties with Nigeria, “Protection of human
rights and fundamental freedoms remains a priority for the EU and we
encourage the authorities [Nigeria] in every occasion to respect such
rights.”
The EU went on to advise the OEAS and Biafrans that self-determination
and border changes must be in accordance with established international
law. The OEAS has called for an internationally recognized referendum
on Biafra independence or autonomy. The EU has indicated it will only
recognize a Biafra born via international law and not armed secession.
To achieve a referendum, the OEAS advises all nonviolent means should be
utilized including general strikes, economic boycotts, work actions,
demonstrations, lawsuits, and civil disobedience. Nigeria is a member of
The International Labor Organization (ILO). The ILO recognizes the
right to engage in general strikes and the right to strike is also
recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights of 1966 (Article 8(1)(d)).
Biafra is a charter member of the Organization of Emerging African
States (OEAS), an international governmental organization that promotes
self-determination and the end to
colonial era boundaries in Africa. The OEAS has called for a snap
referendum on Biafra self-determination with nonaligned observers
supervising the balloting process. The OEAS supports the Shadow
Government of Biafra and calls for the immediate release of all Biafran
patriots detained by the Nigerian federal government.
A copy of the EU communication to the OEAS is attached.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Ebenezer Derek Mbongo Akwanga, Jr.,
Secretary General OEAS
Dr. Jonathan Levy, Solicitor
Chief Administrative Officer OEAS
Tel 44 020 3239 1362
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