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Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by bosedekemi(f): 7:43am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Classified by Ambassador Howard F. Jeter; Reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 1. (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY: During a November 11 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, NSA Aliyu Mohammed urged the United States to stop a U.S.-based organization from calling itself the "Embassy of Biafra," and from broadcasting the "Voice of Biafra" to Nigeria. After referring to the freedom of speech protection granted by the U.S. Constitution, Ambassador Jeter explained that we would look into the matter quickly. Action requested in para 6. Draft press release in para 7. END SUMMARY. 3. (C) The NSA stated flatly that the Biafra House, "Embassy of Biafra" situation, concerned the GON a great deal. They now had a radio station, "The Voice of Biafra," broadcasting from Washington to Nigeria. After losing over one million people in its civil war, and then putting the conflict behind it, Nigeria did not want to relive this piece of its history. The NSA enjoined the Ambassador to "do something" to stop the group from calling itself an Embassy and broadcasting to Nigeria. 4. (C) Ambassador Jeter, noting that President Obasanjo had discussed this matter with Secretary Powell during his November 2 visit to Washington, explained that the protection of freedom of speech in the United States gave groups wide latitude as to what they might call themselves. However, the Biafra House was not an accredited Embassy to the United States, nor were they being treated as one. Jeter informed the NSA that we would look into the matter urgently to see what, if anything, could be done. On November 26, visiting Nigerian Ambassador to Washington, Jibril Aminu, called Ambassador Jeter to relay President Obasanjo's continuing concern over this issue. Obasanjo, Aminu related, felt very strongly about this matter because he had led Nigerian forces during the civil war and wanted the matter of Biafra closed, now and forever. 5. (C) COMMENT: The misrepresentation that there is an "Embassy of Biafra" in the United States deeply concerns the GON leadership. The GON sees the "Embassy of Biafra" as an attempt to foment separatism, and to undermine the Obasanjo Administration. Given the tragedy of the Nigerian Civil War, any representation of Biafra as a diplomatic entity provokes strong emotional reaction from the GON senior leadership, some of whom, like President Obasanjo and NSA Mohammed, were military officers at the time of the war. They understandably want to nip this in the bud before it spurs more separatist agitation from this or any other group. (While separation is not a strong political force, such public agitation could unduly rile ethnic tensions at a time when everything should be done to calm the waters.) END COMMENT. 6. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Because it is an important issue for Nigeria (it was the only point raised by the NSA in the meeting and the first issue raised by President Obasanjo in his meeting with Secretary Powell), we believe the USG should make a clear statement regarding Biafra House. The Embassy requests that the Department approve the issuance of the press release in Para 7. We also ask the Department to find out whether Biafra House is broadcasting in accordance with applicable U.S. law and regulations. The broadcasts are being transmitted on short-wave at 12.125 MHz. The address of Biafra House is Suite 700, No 733, 15th Street NW. The phone number is 202-347-2983. END ACTION REQUEST. 7. (SBU) BEGIN PROPOSED PRESS RELEASE: It has come to the attention of the Embassy and the Government of the United States that an organization has been publicly representing itself in the United States as the "Embassy of Biafra." Neither the Embassy nor the Government of the United States recognizes the existence of any organization by that name. This group does not have diplomatic status in the United States, nor does the United States recognize any such group as representing any known government. Whatever confusion resulting from the group incorrectly referring to itself as an Embassy is unacceptable. We disapprove of such false misrepresentation and urge the organization to take the steps necessary to end the confusion that it has caused. We also take this opportunity to reaffirm our friendship toward the Nigerian people, our full recognition of the Obasanjo Administration, and our respect for the territorial integrity and indivisible sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. END PROPOSED PRESS RELEASE. Jeter https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/01ABUJA2987_a.html |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by HungerBAD: 7:44am On Jul 04, 2015 |
There is 419, there is Wayo and then there is Biafra. They all share one thing in common, SCAM. Ralph Uwazuruike is just using Biafra's cry to line his pocket with money, from those illiterate Omata traders. Why don't he come to Lagos to shout Biafra? or even come to Delta State that is his neighbor to shout biafra? dont these places have Ibo people there? he is concentrating in Onitsha and environ, because he is sure of fleecing the uninformed. Biafra is dead and ran with Ojukwu to Ivory Coast. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by 1bunne4lif(m): 7:44am On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Nobody: 7:48am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Mehn, I don't understand this country. You don't like them, you don't want them in any office, you don't want them in your land, you don't want them develop on their own..and you don't want them to leave your country. What form of wickedness is this? Pls, we need another moses to come and rescue Jews of Africa from this Pharaoh called nigeria 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Nobody: 7:48am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Silky silt silly story |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by seunmsg(m): 7:53am On Jul 04, 2015 |
liberty300: The deputy senate president is Igbo. The CBN governor is Igbo. The immediate past finance minister is Igbo The DG budget office is Igbo. Igbos occupy so many big offices in several government agencies and still, divisive elements like you will still come here and lie that they don't want you in any office. Shm! 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Deltagiant: 8:00am On Jul 04, 2015 |
The whole rigmarole simply showed Nigeria how times have changed. Even Obasanjo couldn't stop it. It is no longer the 60s. The Easterners are using the extant international laws at their disposal. It is over 12 years now and Obasanjo has since left government. The pressure and the desire for freedom have since widened more the scope of what happened then. It is now happening inside Nigeria. You can't kill an idea whose time has come. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Nobody: 8:01am On Jul 04, 2015 |
seunmsg:so holding one mediocre office in an administration now translates to holding offices? What have you got to say about the protest and prayers for igbos to leave the west and/or drown..well, God is already punishing them for it by flooding the entire Lagos state. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Aegon(m): 8:06am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Deltagiant:I too like your answer. Yet some "shildrhen hof ate" will say because GEJ lost reelection. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Leopardd(m): 8:15am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Biafra is coming, even if Nigeria like make dem knack head for concrete wall. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by SegunAdewole: 8:39am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Igbos are resilient people. Sometimes i wish i was one of them. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by asadike(f): 8:44am On Jul 04, 2015 |
The time, is here, we are just waiting for one thing. Like pharoah,i see d zoo begging biafra to go. Biafrans kwenu! 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by feedburner(m): 9:09am On Jul 04, 2015 |
I want to make it clear to Nigerians that u can delay a course (restoration of Biafra) but u can never kill it. If they like let them tell the devil to close voice of Biafra it won't stop the struggle and eventually the restoration. ChukwuOkikeAbiama Voice: "Nigeria, Let my people go" long live our director ( he has studied on Biafra for sixteen years) long live Biafrans (children of most high, industrious... despite all the intimidation and suppression, the region with second lowest poverty rate... umuchukwu) long live Biafran land ( the blessed land feeding the entire zoo called Nigeria) 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by masterjo: 9:31am On Jul 04, 2015 |
HungerBAD: For u to open ur filthy mouth and say Onitsha people in essence anambra people are uninformed makes u win the most useless nairalander of the year. Amala and ewedu fo.ol |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by Nobody: 9:34am On Jul 04, 2015 |
mtchw |
Re: Nigeria Urged US And UK To Close Embassy Of Biafra And Voice Of Biafra by bosedekemi(f): 11:59am On Jul 04, 2015 |
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