BRGIE UK Town Hall Meeting with Acting Prime Minister Ogechukwu Nkere – A Call for Unity and Action

BRGIE UK Town Hall Meeting with Acting Prime Minister Ogechukwu Nkere – A Call for Unity and Action

The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) hosted a vibrant virtual town hall meeting on September 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM Biafra Time (WAT, UTC+1), drawing hundreds of participants from the UK diaspora and it's yonder. Titled "UK Town Hall Meeting with BRGIE APM Nkere," the event served as an essential platform for exchange of idea between BRGIE leadership and supporters, to give an attention to the ongoing push for Biafran self-determination. , it includes the Acting Prime Minister (APM) Ogechukwu Nkere delivering new look and fielding questions from attendees.

What Led to the Meeting

This gathering was part of a broader series of town halls organized by BRGIE throughout 2025, aimed at strengthening the strong supporter and coordinating efforts across de facto state governments and international chapters. Earlier events included the USA North & South Town Hall on September 21, the Itai Annang State De Facto Government meeting on September 25, and the Alaudo State session on September 14, all focused on Allocating resources for Biafra's independence campaign.

 A crucial change was APM Nkere's high-profile lobbying trip to Washington, DC, in February 2025, where he briefed U.S. Senators like Brian Schatz (D-HI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and others on the Biafra issue, advocating for U.S. support in recognizing the right and self governance of Biafran.

These meetings yielded encouraging responses and highlighted the need for diaspora engagement, particularly in the UK, a key hub for Biafran advocacy due to its influential Igbo community and historical ties to Commonwealth politics.

With a recent fundraising drive for Biafra recognition on September 20, the UK event was timed to capitalize on this movement, bridging countries of both sides efforts and countering Nigerian government pressures on advocate leaders like Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. 

What they Discussed in the Meeting

APM Nkere opened with a comprehensive update on BRGIE's diplomatic strides, recapping the U.S. engagements and outlining plans for similar outreach to European parliaments.

Key discussion points included:

Fundraising and Resource Gathering: Building on the September 20 initiative, Nkere called for sustained contributions to fund lobbying and legal battles, drawing attention on how funds could amplify BRGIE's voice at the UN and AU. 

Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: Attendees raised concerns over Kanu's ongoing detention, with Nkere affirming BRGIE's commitment to international pressure, including petitions to the UK Foreign Office, and linking it to broader human rights abuses in Nigeria's southeast.

Internal Unity and Governance: Echoing June's cabinet resolutions, the session addressed past divisions, with Nkere urging reconciliation and being clear to prevent disruption. 

Diaspora Role in Referendum Push: Participants discussed grassroots strategies, such as organizing UK-based protests and educational campaigns to build public support for a Biafran public opinion.

Youth and Women's Involvement: Questions from younger attendees focused on empowering the next generation, with Nkere pledging more youth-led initiatives inspired by recent state-level town halls like Ikom and Dung Ibom.

 The interactive format allowed for lively Q&A, with Nkere responding to queries on economic blueprints for a future Biafra and countering misinformation from Nigerian state media.

General Agreement

There was unanimous consensus among participants on the need for disciplined unity under BRGIE's leadership, rejecting factionalism as seen in earlier internal conflicts. Attendees agreed to:Ramp up monthly donations to the recognition fund.

Form local UK coordination committees for advocacy events.

Amplify calls for Kanu's unconditional release through joint statements with other exile groups.

Prioritize peaceful, legal pathways to independence, aligning with international norms.

This alignment reinforced BRGIE's de facto governance model, with state representatives pledging fuller integration into national strategies.

In Conclusion, the town hall concluded on an optimistic note, with APM Nkere declaring 2025 a "influential year for Biafran growth," urging all to "rise as one nation in exile." He closed with a uniting cry: "Biafra's freedom is not a dream—it's a destiny we build together." Participants left motivated, with immediate commitment.

News Source ,Totty Ville, Simon Ekpe Akparawa, INFORMATION/MEDIA COMMUNIATIONS