FG Is Afraid of Biafra Separation, Because It Is Difficult to Survive Without Biafra 7th, Feb. 2026 Written by Nwaiwu Chukwuebuka The Feder...
FG Is Afraid of Biafra Separation, Because It Is Difficult to Survive Without Biafra
7th, Feb. 2026
Written by Nwaiwu Chukwuebuka
The Federal Government’s hostility toward Biafra self-determination is often framed as a defense of unity. In reality, it is driven by fear, fear of what Nigeria would become without Biafra. Strip away the slogans and military threats, and one truth stands tall: Nigeria finds it difficult to survive without Biafra, economically, structurally, and morally.
Nigeria was not formed by shared values or collective consent. It was a colonial arrangement imposed by Britain, merging distinct nations with different cultures, religions, and political systems into one entity. That forced union created a fragile structure sustained not by justice, but by coercion. Today’s insecurity, corruption, and religious extremism are not accidents; they are symptoms of that flawed foundation.
Biafra has remained one of the most productive and resilient components of Nigeria despite decades of exclusion and repression. From commerce and manufacturing to innovation and global trade networks, Biafrans have consistently powered Nigeria’s economy with little reward and even less protection. Yet, instead of addressing long-standing grievances, the Federal Government responds with intimidation, militarization, and mass arrests, the Extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the IPOB Leader and his illegal prisonment has expose Nigeria depth in illegality.
If Biafra truly adds no value to Nigeria, the question must be asked: why the panic at the mention of separation?
Why the relentless deployment of troops in the Southeast?
Why the refusal to allow a peaceful, democratic referendum?
The answer is simple. Nigeria understands that losing Biafra would expose its internal weaknesses. A system already struggling with terrorism, debt, corruption, and poor governance would find survival even more difficult without one of its most industrious populations.
This fear also explains the government’s double standards. Terrorists are captured and released under the excuse of “repentance,” while unarmed citizens calling for a referendum are branded enemies of the state. Such selective justice reveals a government more interested in maintaining control than in protecting lives or upholding the rule of law.
Opponents of Biafra self-determination often speak of unity, but unity without fairness is meaningless. Unity that demands silence in the face of injustice is not peace, it is submission. When a people are repeatedly targeted, marginalized, and denied political relevance, demanding the right to decide their future becomes a matter of survival, not rebellion.
IPOB’s Call for Biafra self-determination is not for chaos or hatred. It is a call for dignity, safety, and self-governance. International law recognizes the right of peoples to self-determination, especially where a state consistently fails to protect them. Suppressing that call does not erase it; it only strengthens it.
The Federal Government’s fear of Biafra separation exposes a reality many prefer to deny: Nigeria depends heavily on Biafra, yet refuses to treat Biafrans as equal stakeholders. Until this contradiction is addressed through a credible referendum, the agitation will continue to grow.
History teaches a clear lesson:
A nation cannot endure by force alone.
A people cannot be held forever against their will.
And a country that fears dialogue has already admitted its weakness.
#IPOB
#DOS
#DivideNigeriaNow
Published By Nwaiwu Chukwuebuka
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