In a letter to the United Nations General Assembly, dated April 13, 2023, Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed disciple of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has declared himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE).

Ekpa urged global recognition of the BRGIE, established to govern the ‘Biafra nation’ from outside its territory, and appealed for the unconditional release of Kanu and other ‘Biafrans’ held captive in Nigeria.

Ekpa stated that IPOB established the exile government in their determination to exit Nigeria, citing various reasons for the South-East region’s desire to separate from Nigeria.

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The Biafra Government in Exile aims to undertake diplomatic efforts, negotiate with other nations, and seek support for a peaceful exit from Nigeria.

Ekpa listed the officials of the BRGIE, including Head of Finance, Deputy Head of Finance, Defense Minister, Home Land Liaison, Diplomatic & Foreign Affairs, Group Secretary, Dept. of Planning & Strategy, Information/Media & Communication, Secretary to World Igbo Union, Military, Ministry of Health, Education, Oil & Gas, Pharmacy & Laboratory Science, and Transport & Logistics.

The letter to the United Nations General Assembly detailed the structure and functions of the BRGIE, as claimed by Ekpa.