Prof. Ben Onyeukwu- IPOB THE CRISES, NOT A PROBLEM

IPOB CRISES,
NOT A PROBLEM:
By Prof. Ben Onyeukwu
With strong conviction, the writer affirms that, the crises  currently rocking the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not a problem to the full restoration of the sovereign nation of Biafra. Kudos to Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRIGIE) and the Autopilot movement, who on November 29, 2024, in Lahti Finland, despite the arrest and detention of Mazi Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish police, redeclared the sovereign nation of Biafra, in continuation of the first declaration in Enugu, on May 30, 1967, by the then, Lt. Col. Chuhwumeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, who later became the General and the Commander-in-Chief of the first Republic of Biafra, which now makes the United States of Biafra (USB), as was redeclared, a national movement, and not just a self-determination group.
   It is common knowledge that, a vast majority of the IPOB and the Autopilot leaderships and members, have constantly and unanimously affirmed Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as the recognized supreme leader of the two groups, which unofficially suggests that in the foreseeable chain of power, in the real and future Government of Biafra, the groups may endorse Nnamdi Kanu as President, Simon Ekpa as Prime Minister and Dr. Ngozi Orabueze as the Deputy Prime Minister of the new country.
   Having stated the above, please, recall that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, is a worldwide aclaimed self-determination movement founded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in 2012, which some reports also mention 2014, when it was registered as a company in the United Kingdom (UK), for the purpose of the restoration of an independent State of Biafra, in the Nigeria's South-East. However, this peaceful and non-violent agitation organization, was proscribed by the Nigeria's Federal High Court in Abuja, under Justice Abdul Abdu- Kafarati, who granted an ex parte order prescribing the group and declaring all its activities illegal, in keeping with an application by the then, Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami. This was formalized by the Federal Government of Nigeria, on September 20, 2017. The court order was signed and gazetted on the same date. Also, the Federal Government published the “Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice, 2017” in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette, Volume 104 on September 20, 2017. In the same vein, in September 2017, President Muhammadu Buhari signed a presidential proclamation proscribing IPOB.
   Yes, after the cited period, the claims and counter-claims of betrayals, prominently became noticeable in the IPOB family, yet unable to crack the solid foundation and superstructure of the organization, built by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, even with the alleged double standards of the Nigerian section of the group. Instead of declining in strength, the association became more powerful, in every segment of its worldwide outlets, notwithstanding, the arest, trial
and life imprisonment sentence of its supreme leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as recent crisis resulting from the alleged sack of DOS leadership of the association, from the view point of the writer is nothing to worry about. From a feeler, IPOB said Kanu, using powers in the IPOB Code of Conduct, had already dissolved the 3rd DOS led by Edoziem and inaugurated a new 4th DOS under Chris Nwaọgụ, stating that, IPOB Code says “the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss erring Principal officers vests exclusively on the leader of IPOB, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu”, as the group upholds that, no Coordinator, Principal Officer, Directorate, Committee... possesses any constitutional authority to suspend, remove, or overrule the Supreme Leader”.
  Nevertheless, from rumour mills, on 18-19 June 2026, Chikadibia Edoziem, Head of DOS, announced that the “Directorate of State of IPOB has indefinitely suspended the Office of the Leader of IPOB and the position of Director of Radio Biafra, both previously held by Nnamdi Kanu”, pointing to “unguarded utterances”, security concerns, and monitored prison communications from Sokoto prison. But, IPOB’s spokesperson Emma Powerful immediately rejected it, noting that, Edoziem and his group were members of the “dissolved third administration of DOS” whose tenure had already been terminated, with the affirmation that, “no person can derive authority from an office that has already ceased to exist”. The bottom line here, is that the whole drama is an internal IPOB power struggle, wherein, one DOS faction “suspended” Kanu, but the Kanu-backed DOS faction says that faction was already dissolved and the suspension is illegal.
   Despite the foregoing, anyone thinking that the reviewed IPOB crises, or even the alleged Nigerian Government sponsored conflicts, that have been fueling inter-group crises between the IPOB and Autopilot organizations, can hinder the restoration of the Sovereign State of Biafra, is definitely daydreaming.

Prof Ben Onyeukwu--POLITICS OF SOKOTO PRISON

POLITICS OF

SOKOTO PRISON:

By Prof. Ben Onyeukwu 

Meticulous observers in the Nigerian political space, have allegedly pictured Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a victim of political miscalculation in Nigeria, since he has defiled all forms of the political appeals employed by political gladiators in the country. They seem to agree that Nnamdi Kanu's doggedness in the Biafran agitation stands out as a hard nut, too difficult to crack, or to be submerged into the Nigerian politics. These folks equally alleged that the prominent idea in letting Nnamdi Kanu pass through the excruciating judicial process that sentenced him to life imprisonment was to break his self determination backbone, which they considered the best way to force him into compromise, as the multiple and unending visitations of the Nigerian politicians to Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Center, since his jailed sentence, appears to be giving the cited allegation a bite.

   Before the imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, it is common knowledge that there were series of calls for political solution, which supposedly would have settled the case out of court. But, since the political intrigues did not work, the allegation under review, became suggestive that, Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment may have been the plan "B", in the attempt to achieve the desired political gains. Even now that Nnamdi Kanu is finally behind bars, there is the rumour that the "power that be", and those interested in Nigerian politics have been embarking on secret visits, with the objective of persuading him to drop the Biafran agitation, as a condition for his freedom. From the same rumour mills, there is that heartbreaking allegation that Nnamdi Kanu may get death sentence in ongoing appeal court process, if he remains unyielding.

   Another dimension of the allegation that is hereby discussed, focuses on the 2027 electioneering campaigns, in which some Nigerian dubious politicians now tell the electorate that they would release Nnamdi Kanu from prison, if voted into power. Prominent in the picture is Mr. Peter Obi, who carries an unconfirmed story, which quotes him, as have said that, he would release Nnamdi Kanu, if he becomes the president of Nigeria. Peter Obi is not alone in this type of political antics, as Alahaji Atuku Abubakar and some other notable politicians in Nigeria, are also allegedly fingered in the aforementioned unholy political propaganda.

   Furthermore, from the observers desk, there is another speculation that the politicians of the Southeast geopolitical zone are now in two major divides in the Nnamdi Kanu-release political strategy. The first divide, are those who believe that power can only be obtained from what they refer to, as the "secret government of Nigeria", the Caliphate. To this category of the Eastern politicians, speaking out against Nnamdi Kanu, or calling for a capital punishment against him would move the Northern electorate to vote for them in the coming general elections, as well as impress the Caliphate to endorse them for the political offices of their dreams. The second divide of this crop of politicians in Southeast, go with the idea that calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release would endear them to the people, and in turn move them to massively vote for them in the 2027 general elections. This is tantamount to what some politicians refer to as "politics of the sick bed", in which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly pretended to be deadly sick during the 2023 general elections, to attract the votes of the northerners, who may have voted him, in the supposition that he would quickly die in office, to pave way for Vice President Shetima, in now the alleged failed efforts, to have fastened the return of power to the north, as it was in the case of former President Goodluck Johnathan. 

   But, all such political manipulation are just a miscalculation of political strategy that would never work for those who think they can score political goals with the pretentious call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as such a call only grieve the vast majority of the people of the Southeast, who believe that Nigeria has not been fair to them, and so, remains a political "Bad "Market, for any politician, who thinks otherwise. By way of conclusion, let it be rehearsed the Nnamdi Kanu only stands for a call for a referendum, to determine whether the people of the Southeast want to remain in Nigeria or not.

Prof Ben Onyeukwu --GREAT EXAMPLE, GOOD FINISHING

GREAT EXAMPLE, GOOD FINISHING:

"I will not hand over the leadership of the Deeper Life Bible Church to my biological children", as recently announced by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, stands out as an epoch making ecclesiastical leadership example, in recent pentecostal/evangelical church movements. This decision is really outstanding, as well as holds out a good path for other church founders and leaders to follow. However, at 85, Pastor Kumuyi should do well, to step aside, and assume the emeritus status of the church, which would give him the opportunity to oversee the first leadership transition of the church, and in turn help him to play advisory role to a new leadership of the church, till he bows out to glory. Yes, Pastor Kumuyi's GREAT DECISION, not to hand over the leadership of Deeper Life Bible Church to his biological children, would have a GOOD FINISHING, if today he retires, and assumes the emeritus status of the church, as well as begins to play the advisory role to the new leadership of the church. This will also concretize the biblical truth that, the church belongs to JESUS CHRIST, and that, no one is indispensable in the growth and success of the church. THINK ABOUT IT!

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu-DOWNFALL OF LUCIFER

DOWNFALL OF LUCIFER 

Lucifer was first class in beauty and brightness in the angelic order, but unfortunately allowed himself to be destroyed by the same beauty. In keeping with this, the Scripture talks of him, when it says, "you were perfect in your ways from the day that your were created, till iniquity was found in you. Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty, you have corrupted your wisdom by reason of your brightness: I will cast you to the ground, I will lay you before kings, that they may behold you". Lucifer was equally destroyed by inordinate ambition, which informed his attempted coup against the GOD of heaven and earth, who is forever irreplaceable. To this end, the Scripture equally cites his intrapersonal communication, in which he says in his heart,..."I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of GOD: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet you shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit".  From the narrative above, it becomes obvious that, unguarded sense of beauty can lead to pride and unnecessary self-importance, which may eventually lead to self-exaltation that disregard GOD and HIS WORD, which is definitely a disenthronement of GOD in one's life. For your information, please, observe that, unguarded sense of BEAUTY, which leads to unnecessary self-importance, PRIDE, which leads to self-exaltation, as well as INORDINATE AMBITION, which results in dethronement and the rejection of GOD and HIS HOLY principles in one's life, in an attempt to attain certain earthly goals, are some of the Luciferian meal coupons that drag to the pit of hell. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Isaiah 14:12-16 and Ezekiel 28:15-17).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu--GENOCIDAL MONARCH AND THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT

GENOCIDAL MONARCH AND
THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT:
King Herod was the head of a godless dynasty, notorious for evil and godless rule. The Scripture records that at certain point, he decided to persecute the church, especially its principal leaders, which resulted in the killing of James, the brother of John. The king in his genocidal move, also arrested and put the Apostle Peter in prison, hoping to have executed him after Easter. However, in answer to the prayers of the saints, GOD miraculously delivered the apostle from the prison custody. But, this angered Herod to execute every prison guard on duty during Peter's detention. This is tantamount to the Nigerian situation, as well as in other parts of the world, where the Islamic dynasties and jihadists are fueling Christian genocide, in attempts to islamize or fully control their countries with Islamic ideology. Yes, King Herod and his cronies to some extent blindly considered themselves as having upper hands in their attempts to have annihilated the Christian Faith, just as the Islamic fundamentalist in Nigeria, and elsewhere think they have advantage over Christianity, yet, without the knowledge of the impending judgement that would soon consume  their monarchs and every stronghold. Surely, the judgment came on King Herod, as the Scripture narrates that,..."upon a set day, Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the LORD smote him, because he gave not GOD the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost". In keeping with this, the Christian Faithfuls should strongly pray against the Christian genocide in Nigeria, and in every part of the world, with strong faith that GOD will definitely pull down the Islamic forces that have risen against the Christendom, bearing also in mind that, as essential as prayers may be in today's world, there is the need to equip themselves for self-defence, in case of any physical aggression from the enemies of the Christian Faith. In other words, Christians must always be prepared for any physical combat against those who physically fight to destroy their faith, as they wait for GOD'S judgement on the enemies of their faith, in answer to their prayers. This is because the church in primitive era is different from the church of today. PLEASE, BE INFORMED! (See Acts 12:1-24).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu--KING HEROD AND THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT

KING HEROD AND
THE ANGEL OF
JUDGEMENT:
King Herod was the head of a godless dynasty, notorious for evil and godless rule. The Scripture records that at certain point, he decided to persecute the church, especially its principal leaders, which resulted in the killing of James, the brother of John. The king in his genocidal move, also arrested and put the Apostle Peter in prison, hoping to have executed him after Easter. However, in answer to the prayers of the saints, GOD miraculously delivered the apostle from the prison custody. But, this angered Herod to execute every prison guard on duty during Peter's detention. This is tantamount to the Nigerian situation, as well as in other parts of the world, where the Islamic dynasties and jihadists are fueling Christian genocide, in attempts to islamize or fully control their countries with Islamic ideology. Yes, King Herod and his cronies to some extent blindly considered themselves as having upper hands in their attempts to have annihilated the Christian Faith, just as the Islamic fundamentalist in Nigeria, and elsewhere think they have advantage over Christianity, yet, without the knowledge of the impending judgement that would soon consume  their monarchs and every strongholds. Surely, the judgment came on King Herod, as the Scripture narrates that,..."upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the LORD smote him, because he gave not GOD the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost". In keeping with this, the Christian Faithfuls should strongly pray against the Christian genocide in Nigeria, and in every part of the world, with strong faith that GOD will definitely pull down the Islamic forces that have risen against the Christendom, bearing also in mind that, as essential as prayers may be in today's world, there is the need to equip themselves for self-defence, in case of any physical aggression from the enemies of the Christian Faith. In other words, Christians must always be prepared for any physical combat against those who physically fight to destroy their faith, as they wait for GOD'S judgement on the enemies of their faith, in answer to their prayers. This is because the church in primitive era is different from the church in the modern world. PLEASE, BE INFORMED! (See Acts 12:1-24).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND UNGODLY GOVERNANCE

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT
AND UNGODLY GOVERNANCE:
Good governance is always a product of legitimate government, inspired by principles of godliness in godly politicians, as well as formed through legitimate means, devoid of rigging and political manoeuvring. This is the only type of government that carries the imprint and approval of the LORD GOD of heaven and earth.     In keeping with this DIVINE standards, the Holy Scripture  instructs every citizen to be loyal to civil authorities, noting that, there is no authority except from GOD, and that, those which exist, are by GOD'S appointment, and so one who resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
   By way of definition, political governance is a specific way by which a political system is ruled. This implies that, godly governance could hold sway in government administered by godly people, whereas ungodly governance is likely to reign in the government of ungodly persons. For your information, the basic evidence of ungodly governance, is the absence of the rule-of-law in any political administration. Here, the Nigerian Government is specifically portrayed, if the allegations variously levelled against it, in recent times become positive. For instance, if the allegation that Nigerian Government is secretly sponsoring terrorism, or any genocidal movement, aimed at eliminating Christians in the country by those who are in power, then ungodly governance is established in the Nigerian State. Again, if the Nigerian State has deliberately deleted the Igbo history in its school curriculum as a way of subjugating the Igbo race, it becomes publishable that, the government of Nigeria carries the emblem of ungodly governance. Furthermore, if the allegation of the Nigerian Government trying to bribe the United States Congress, to cover up the alleged Christian genocide in the country becomes real, then the reputation of the country becomes destroyed by ungodly governance. Also, if the allegations that the Nigerian Government bribed the Finnish Government, as well as the Nigerian Judiciary, to imprison Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa, turn out to be true, it becomes obvious the Nigeria is taking a global lead, in ungodly governance.
   Having cited the above, it becomes timely to state that, in spite of the fact that GOD tells the citizens of every country to be subject to civil authorities, there is no rule that canvasses for such obedience, in absence of good governance. Rather, the Holy Scripture, also admonishes that, in the absence of the rule-of- law, "we ought to obey GOD rather than men". (See Acts 5:29 and Romans 13:1-7).