It reinstated its commitment to take over Enugu State Government House on Monday, August 20, and declare Biafra’s independence. The President of the group, Mazi Benjamin Onwuka, told reporters in Enugu that the action was a testament to the ‘rejection’ of the Buhari government and ‘acceptance’ of the movement. He said: “Nigeria is beginning to feel the repercussion of what Buhari has done to the country. It is a red card for Buhari and freedom for Biafra. We have always said it that the U.S. is backing our Biafra struggle, supporting our stand that Biafra should be independent.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2018 04:18 UTC