Understanding the ideology behind the fight for the liberation of the indigenous people from the contraption called Nigeria. What many peop...
Understanding the ideology behind the fight for the liberation of the indigenous people from the contraption called Nigeria.
What many people should understand is that when some youths talk about Biafra, many of them are speaking from pain, frustration, and long years of feeling unheard. It is not always about hatred for any tribe or region. For many, it is a cry for justice, fairness, equal treatment, and a better future that has been denied them for centuries.
Many young people grew up hearing the same complaints from their parents and grandparents. They grew up seeing the same struggles: bad roads, unemployment, insecurity, poor electricity, and leaders making promises without real change. So many began to ask questions: Why are these problems still here after many years? Why do people still feel neglected? Why do some people believe separation is the only answer?
The truth is, many of these youths believe that if a country is not working well for everyone, leaders should listen carefully to the people and understand their pain, rather than only react with force. Because whenever people feel unheard for too long, anger and frustration continue to grow. It is already on record that about 5.2 million Biafran populace was massacred during the 1967-1970 Biafran/ Nigerian genocidal war. To this day, after Gowon declared "No Victor No Vanquish," the war has never ended.
These are more reasons why the hunger for freedom for the indigenous People of Biafra, led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been on an increase for years now, even till his illegal life imprisonment. The support some people give should also make the Nigerian elites think deeply. People do not usually follow a voice unless they believe that voice is speaking about something they feel in their hearts. That means there may be real concerns that need serious attention.
The main question should not only be, "Why are they demanding Biafra?" The deeper question should be, "What pain is making this new generation continue talking about Biafra after many years of injustice against their parents?" Because many of these young people were not there when it started, yet they still connect strongly with the idea. That shows that some problems remain unsolved.
Arresting people, silencing voices, or using force may not completely end such feelings. In many cases, it can make more people feel hurt and misunderstood. Real peace comes when leaders listen, understand, and solve the problems people complain about.
If there is truly peace, justice, fairness, equal opportunities, and development, many people will naturally feel more hopeful about the future. Every leader should ask: What exactly are the people crying for? What is missing? What can be done better?
A country becomes stronger when every region feels respected, heard, and treated equally. Dialogue, truth, justice, and sincere leadership can heal many wounds more than force ever can. The Nigerian fight must stop arresting and illegally detaining the youths for speaking against injustice and seeking a country to be called their own. Biafra is an ideology that has come to stay. Biafra has come to stay.
Written by: Dimkpa Ikenna Ikenga
For: States Media Team
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