23/12/2022
HAVE WE COME ALL THIS FAR ONLY TO DOUBT OUR CREATOR, AFTER DOING EVERYTHING WE HAVE SEEN?
DOUBT NO MORE, FOR GOD IS ON OUR SIDE.
By, Jude Chijioke, (Lagos)
From the Voice Of Biafra International and Biafra Broadcasting Authority, (VOBI-BBA.)
For over twenty three years now the name "Biafra" have been on the world spotlight. In fact, many prays to God, to keep them alive till they see what the sovereign states of Biafra, will be like. Because since 1999, when the movement was launched, different pro-Biafra groups made countless promises to Biafran's, but still, Biafra is still at the phase of it's third administration of her Internal Government.
Well, however a large number of Biafran's are so optimistic that something huge is coming, and according to source, that Biafra Nation, recently made another break through, that will bring joy and celebrations in the near future.
But in todays message, I would like to focus more on Biafran's, especially on our ethics and approach towards the political developments happening within us, and in Nigeria at large, for it's obvious that the method we apply, while dealing with our internal differences, could tell if Biafra truly have a promising future like many nations predicted.
My Good People Of Biafra,
The history of Biafra will be incomplete, if we fail to start from the 22nd of May, 2000, for it's the day, the new Biafra was declared before the eyes of the world. And during that period, Biafrans who understood what we are in for immediately joined the movement, while many others joined along through various pro-Biafra groups. But in every struggle they are always skeptics and those who generally doubt's everything, and if you fall between this two, this few words are for you.
There's a popular quote which says "seek and you shall find" but it never said, it will be easy to find, or if you stop looking, that it will appear. Which simply implies, that the only people who become winners are those who persevere until they win.
I could remember then, back in October 18th, 2003, when Biafra had it's first International conference, in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA.
Many of our people didn't believe in the movement, let alone to believe that we can convene such numbers of dignitaries within short notice, and yet, we succeeded, and came up with a communiqué and presented our case before the international communities. But while our case was being studied, skeptic's and those who never understood what we're in for started talking, saying, we are bunch of jokers, and can never make an impact with meetings, unless we adopt the use of force, but thankfully, we maintained our non-violence, and to God be the glory, the name "Biafra" gradually made news headlines and became a global discuss.
And to start with, Biafra's right to Self-determination, was recognised by the Centre for World Indigenous Studies, (CWIS) Followed by Unrecognised Nation and People's Organisation (UNPO) While the Confederation of Independent Football Association (CONIFA) followed suit.
And presently, we are at the door step of the main body of the United Nations, working tirelessly to secure Biafra's long awaited sovereignty.
But what is really sad, is that the same circle of disbelief have started all over again, and this time, the same set of people are now collaborating with their very own kind, on a bid to pull our people back to the same colonial experiment, that has kept them enslaved since 1914.
Fellow Biafran's,
Don't dig up in doubt what you planted with faith, we did not come this far to make same mistake, we came here to fix it.
The disagreement between late Zik and Ojukwu, should have by now, served as a lesson to our people who still buy into the concept of one-Nigeria.
I said this because, I've done a deep research and came to the conclusion that many does not fully understand where we're coming from, talk more of knowing where we're going.
Let me clarify it in a short form.
The problems facing Nigeria, is more foundational than merely what the eyes could see, nor any Messiah can fix from the top.
While on the other hands, it's surprising that so many of us started this journey of freedom, and yet not so many that followed through.
And what many still don't understand yet is that, when they fail to follow through a peaceful process, is the same as giving up.
Our goals was to prepare our people for the coming of our new nation, Biafra, by following the footstep of our leader, which is to pass the message of freedom, in an orderly manner.
In other to open their eyes and minds, so they can understand who we are, and the true purpose of our creation. Now, how does verbal abuse, quarreling and endless arguments accomplish such?
I know how frustrating it is when you hear your own people saying, that the struggle of our freedom doesn't concern them. And i agree, it's the most challenging part, but it's also the reason why it's called "Self-determination" and why it detest any form of coercion in getting others to agree to your belief.
And that is why in every struggle for freedom, it's easy to see the poor working with the average. The educated and the uneducated, splinter groups with different ideologies, people with the intention to scuttle, or hijack. People with violent nature, crowd mentality, or questionable characters.People who swindle others in the name of informing them, people with low self-esteem, like-minds, leadership skills and those who lacks it.
People who spray rumors, spy, scheme, brag, manoeuvre, backstab, sabotage or willing to, but the most common to find are usually the gullibles, and the people with lack of perseverance. But one thing that is strong enough to hold them all together, is that they all have a common goal.
And provided that the leadership, can harness their message together. Provided that nations have gotten their freedom through that same process, is a proof that they will definitely achieve the same.
Fellow Compatriots,
I know it's been long since we were asked to leave behind our luxuries and march towards a promise land, we had no map to, but yet we followed. And finally, we've made it to the promise land, and commenced our Internal Government, which is presently building the basic infrastructures, that we need to excel.
But, why is this too difficult for the doubters to see? That, all we needed more at this very moment is their commitments and prayers, and not distractions.
You see, one can easily forgive oneself, if they'd thought, that actualising Biafra, would be an easy task. But how much worse of a punishment is bigger than coming publicly to deny your deepest belief? To say that what you know to be true, is no longer true.
I can't teach anyone how to be a freedom fighter, but I can certainly say, that doing good for selfish reasons doesn't make one a good person, it only makes one good in being selfish.
It's baffling seeing some of our people, who now overestimate themselves, and misapplied their gifts. A messenger suddenly fancy himself as a strategist. Wisdom is learning the boundaries of one's designated lane. For even on in-retractable statements, one can still find a way to do the right thing.
Son's And Daughters Of Biafra.
We must all remember, that if we pray for a hole, God may provide a shovel, which is why I'll use the four letter word, Work!
You see, work shouldn't be a burden to us, it should be a pleasure; it should consist of loving service that will bring us deep joy.
For in life, no work is insignificant, all labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance, wish is why they are undertakend, with painstaking excellence.
Biafra Internal Government, is doing what has never been done in Biafra's history and it takes time to achieve something this grand and noble. So, don't expect miracle overnight, but work and expect miracles.
And just few months ago, the Prime Minister of the Biafra Internal Government, Mr Michael Mbaji, flagged off digital transformation policy of the Government, as the Ministry of Information, trained youths on, Information, Communications and Technology. It was a historic gathering that brought numbers of youths from all parts of Biafra land.
The Minister of Information, Justice Callista Amamgbo, reaffirmed that the beneficiaries of the ICT scheme, will be provided with further assistance, that will enable them begin their journey in their various fields of training.
She also added, that the National Government of Biafra, has also opened discussions with DigiTech company and organisations in the States, for further training as soon as the full training is completed.
It is incredibly empowering to see that our future is now in our own hands.
For this great moves will help to equip our youths with digital skills, and drive digital transformation throughout Biafra land.
While on the long-run, it will help create numbers of jobs and open vast opportunities.
Now, i'm of the opinion that this task shouldn't be left for our young Government alone, is time we rise and start taking responsibility as well. And just recently, I have come across numbers of dedicated Biafran media's, who publish Biafra news and histories frequently.
And this are individual doing, but all working for our collective interest. For they knew, if we must face the future, we must learn from our past.
And I believe, we are the only ones that can build our future, not our money bags politicians, not the Nigerian Government, that couldn't even meet her own (ASUU) demands, and we can't build it religiously neither.
The biggest risk is failing to take the path that leads to freedom, while you and your people are caught up inbetween a colonial experiment that is drifting so quickly, like Nigeria. And as it stands now, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail, is doing nothing.
Complaining, quarrelling, expressing dissatisfaction or finding faults on what others are doing, and not doing anything to change the bad condition of your people, is usually, the main problem with some of our people who are stuck in a life of mediocrity.
You see, when we wash our dirty linen in public, we reveal our secrets and make ourselves the victim.
For it's either one leave a situation, change a situation, or accept it, all else is bully, and can never be accepted.
And for me, I will always choose the path to my freedom over any other path, because in life, there's nothing more important than ones freedom, talk more of a whole nation.
And even in the Holy Scripture, I'm yet to come across a chapter, where the Israelites fought each other to remain in Egypt, talk more of shielding it from God's wrath.
My point is, we are here to shatter the shackles of servitude not to reshape it.
For freedom comes by struggle, not by giving excuses. And it only comes to those who dare to attempt, and it doesn't come easy, neither does it come within a time frame that one desires or anticipated.
So, if you truly want freedom for your people, you must find a way, not an excuse.
The BIM-MASSOB, have done a marvelous job by getting Biafra, down to our shores, and have continued to push towards her sovereignty, on behalf of all Biafran people. For they knew, that there's nothing less that can guarantee our future, other than the Sovereign States of Biafra.
So, feel free to judge them now if you want, history will judge you.
And to our falling Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. I want their love ones to know how brave they were, that they are people alive and free today because of the sacrifice they made, and that's what make's them Heroes.
There's no year that passes that we don't remember those who are no longer here with us. And just last month, the 26th of November 2022, Biafran's turned out in numbers at the 11th Ojukwu Memorial Anniversary, to celebrate the Biafran Icon, late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and all the past, and living heroes.
We all saw the dignitaries, the colourful parades, the cultural entertainments from different tribes that make-up Biafra nation.
We all saw our old soldiers who gave it all, and the Biafra Elders in Council.
We all saw a well organized Biafra security formations, from our well disciplined gallant men and women.
But most importantly, many saw for the first time, the Biafra Arms of Government, right from the Executives, the Parliament and the Judiciary.
Now, I know I speak the minds of true Biafran's, when I say, "we are making progress." And I know that Biafran's are now counting on this great men and women to deliver on the governmental duties.
Just as our government is also counting on our supports to succeed.
So, I can now boldly say, that our sacrifice for over 23 years is more than worth it. For the success we recorded, at the 11th Ojukwu Memorial Anniversary, was indeed a remarkable one, and a clear indication that we are now able to join hands and work, to create a new and more just society that can plan, build and accommodate everyone.
And that's what Government today is all about.
Biafran's who are still asleep should wake up! wake up!!
The innocent Biafran's massacred in Nigeria are crying for justice. The dark cloud are gathering, the doom days prophecies are unfolding before our very own eyes.
The value of Naira is falling, the hardship is biting harder, our land is under constant attacks, and yet we are still waiting for a Messiah, that have not come since 1970.
All because we have chosen to turn a blind eye, to what is happening right in front of us.
Only through the message of Biafra, are we able to open the eyes of our people, so they may see the beauty of freedom, that leads to the forth kingdom of God on earth, but for us to reach it, we must shun violence and follow diplomacy.
The senseless murders and kidnappings taking place in our land is setting back our cause immeasurably.
I have seen people online who jublate over the killings of another, with the impression, that those killed are not innocent, but saboteurs.
Please, what's that supposed to mean? Is it that their families don't love them? Or their kids won't miss them? Or do we now canvass for media trials and public executions?
Is this our own idea on a nation? Do we really think that any of this acts can leads to freedom?
Biafra independent movement, detest violence from the onset, for one can never reach the heart of the people with intimidation. We must learn to open up our hearts, and show them the way by example.
Biafra, was only a thing of the mind before a liberator came and broke very few out of the mind slavery, and ever since, those few were no longer prisoners of the mind but liberators.
Now, each liberator goes out to free others, by passing the message of freedom through the methods of nonviolence, because death and violence are not the way to rightous change.
We must all aspire to be more like a liberator, the Father of the new Biafra Nation, Chief Dr. Ralph Uwazurike, who peacefully paved the way for the new Biafra Nation, under the principles of non-violence and non-exodus.
And as an inspiration many today have joined the peaceful movements, while numbers of writers, investigative journalist and magazines, have also picked interest by telling our stories through different mediums.
And in sports, arts and entertainment, we have seen lots of creative arts works, inventions, made in Biafra products.
We have also launched songs, sing and danced to various Biafra freedom songs, watched the Biafra Leopards played friendly matches as a team and even participated in international football tournament.
We have all watched numerous concerts, different gathering of Biafran's, in all parts of the world. And even saw Biafran's flying Biafran flag at the Qatar 2022 world cup, without any fear or molestation.
And this is because, a silent achiever, has paved the way and laid an ethical foundation, which every true freedom fighter, mostly in Africa, and other parts of the world, can now learn from.
It's a privilege to see first hand, why the people he leads love him the way they do.
Though sadly, being a freedom fighter also means that people are going to say things that are untrue about you, and your followers, but at the end all they will remember is your achievements.
I think human being are wired to want answers, reasons for what isn't explained.
But however, Noah, didn't stop building the ark to explain himself to everyone who doubted or hated him, he kept building till the rain did the talking.
It's funny when one thinks, that they're taking over risk by following the directives of a leader, or doing him a favor by working along with him, but while in the real sense, they are only playing their scripts, how they liberated themselves, and their future generation.
So, our job is not to tell a leader what he cannot do, but to help him do the things he needs to do.
A leader must do what they think is right, and so must we. For thoughts are energy that become things, what we think will manifest and come back to us.
The level, the world will rate Biafra, will also depend on our ethics. But mainly on our justice system, how we treat each other, most especially the defaulters. So, it's not just what the world thinks of us, but what we think.
If we truly want Biafra to boom again, and regain it's pass glories, we must improve on our tact's and diplomacy. But most importantly, we must learn to forgive one another, by leaving the past in the past, and the bygones be gone.
And coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, while working together is success. For success is a journey, not a destination, the doing is often more important than the outcome.
The Prime Minister of the Biafra Internal Government, took another bold step as he introduced a letter with code name, DAIMAK, pronounced "daimak" as the principal formula for solving problems, in and within the Biafra Government.
(See full meanings of DAIMAK on the caption photos above)
This ground breaking, solution formula named "daimak" was officially unveiled on the 14th of April 2022, during a cabinet meeting with Ministers, and Chief Ministers of States, held at the Biafra Seat Of Power, Owerri.
The Prime Minister, emphasized, that in BIM-MASSOB, the principal formula used for decades in tackling internal problems, including the problems we inherited in the Nigeria states through the British, has always been non-violence.
He reaffirmed, that even in the pursuit of Biafra Sovereignty, our formula for solving our own differences shall, and will remain non violence.
The Minister of Information of the Biafra Internal Government, Hon. Justice Callista Amamgbo, briefed the press after the cabinet meeting, where she added, that every nation, once in a while experience different kinds of challenges, most especially from it's own citizens, and during such period, they're usually numbers of setbacks in the societies, which eventually leads to misunderstanding, conflicts and total lack of faith in governance. She reiterated that, DAIMAK will not only be useful at the Government levels, but should also be a priority to every Biafran citizen, for it's all about our ability as a people, using it intelligently in solving both our domestic problems, she concluded.
The Nigeria media's will only show the destructions, hunger, floods, erosions and inquality racial division of Biafra.
How a section of Biafran's, refused to marry women from other Nigerian tribe.
How a Pastor revealed a shocker, that a section of Biafran's, are disunited, cursed, and can never produce a president in the Nigeria States. Or how the armed groups are running about killing security personnel's, and all the hurrible things that is indeed happening, but if we focus on that it prevents us from seeing things that actually made Biafra incredibly great and beautiful.
This same media can never tell you how your father's sacrificed, and left their comforts zone's, in the name of building one country, and the massacre they got in return.
They will never tell you how your people flee for their lives and even had to deny their native names to survive.
They can never tell you how industrious and blessed you are. And that they've never been any tribe in the history of Nigeria, that had gone half of what you went through, and recovered, and survived like you. Or the wonderful job, the Biafra Internal Government is currently doing to promote peace, unity and to return her land back into the trade hub of the world. And what about the just concluded, 11th Ojukwu Memorial Anniversary Celebrations, which recorded another great success?
I just hoped that every Biafran, would be able to look in deeper, and deliberately also choose to see the amazing positive and remarkable things happening in our land. Only then can we truly bring the beauties of Biafra, to the global view.
So, don't expect Biafra to go places, when you are not helping to pass this message across, it will only take a minute to click " Follow, Like, Comment and Share" for we can not knock on a door of opportunity and not be ready.
Or, are you one of those that thinks your sacrifice won't be recognized? or maybe if you serve with all honesty, there won't be any quick pay to show for it.
Well the people's general, late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, will always be celebrated, and this is because he set an example when he rose in defence of his people with his own fathers wealth.
Now, this alone should as well tell us that the new Biafra independent movement, is even a higher call, for we are here to work for our dream nation, not for our personal gains. Victory comes when we are committed to the vision, and then we will have the greatest honor in return.
My greatest desire is not just to see Biafra become a sovereign states, but to also see all aggrieved Biafran's, who resides home and abroad, most especially the pro-Biafra groups, unites and speak with one voice.
But I have also come to realize, that it's beyond a person's purview, because one can not push another up a ladder unless he or she is willing to climb themself.
And from experience, I have learnt that it's a lot much easier to criticize the plans of others, than presenting a viable one. I think many of us focus too much on quick result, and not enough on the process itself.
Chief Dr. Ralph Uwazurike, launched the movement for the actualisation of the sovereign states of Biafra, because he wants to make a better world for you and for everyone.
We have to learn to accommodate one another and abandon the delusional Idea that one is more Biafran than the other.
We can't keep making inflammatory statements, giving out kill order, backstabbing, or speak ill of those incarcerated, without taking into account the consequences that comes with it.
The truth is they are consequences, and if we don't change course and adopt (DAIMAK) as a means of resolving our differences, I'm afraid, it may even get worse, and by then, the price for peace may even be much more higher.
Biafra independent movement, is a divine call and not a groups competition, nor neither is it about our positions in Biafra leadership.
Biafra is our right, for it symbolised freedom, peace and justice.
Biafra, is about a people known with resilience, people who refused to be silenced by propaganda, bombs, starvation and incarceration.
Biafra, is a child of circumstance, the future of the old Eastern Region of Nigeria, who refused to remain in a colonial experiment.
Biafran's are smart, and devotional. A people who simply wants to live their lives freely, and worship their creator in truth, and in spirit.
And this are the reasons why i insist that we must apply wisdom and infuse our lives with action. We can't be running our Government, and at the same time hoping we'll be appeased, with the Presidency of our mother nation. The world needs to know where we stand, and at this point, we don't have luxuries of choice anymore, other than Biafra.
We must build our own future, our own hope! And this time, not by passively waiting for the Election of Old Wine In A New Bottle, but by doing everything we can to make Biafra, a sovereign nation.
Right now we're at the verge of making history, but just before the celebrations and the congratulatory messages begins, we must examine ourselves and amend our ways in the areas we are culpable.
For when we make amend, we all can be less assured that all the above mentioned issues have been taken care of.
Biafra Internal Government, have come to stay and gradually becoming our ways of live.
And as the current administration comes to an end, we will be looking forward to welcome the next and a better administration come January 2023, because Biafran people deserves the very best.
Now, to the over fifty million Biafran's living at home and in different parts of the world.
It's now up to you to decide, the side of history you want to end up on. And i'm confident that my people, my nation, will choose Biafra now and again. For our hopes and future all lies in it.
And while on the long-run, Biafra Government, will as well play a vital role at the global level, which will help redistribute social wealth and reduce imbalances between continents, reduce poverty, contribute to political stability, and hopefully reduce conflicts and wars.
It is Biafra Humanitarian mission on earth that makes it great.
So, Great People of Biafra!
Stop waiting for the Kingdom of God to come, believe it's here, and express gratitude now.
Biafra, is God's miracle.
God bless Biafra.
