Nigerian Activist Omoyele Sowore Claims Southeast Has De facto Separated from Nigeria
According to Naijawebinfo, Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore recently sparked controversy by stating that the Southeast region has essentially separated itself from the rest of Nigeria.
Sowore’s concerns come amidst the rising insecurity in the Northwest region, where a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, has emerged, adding to the region’s instability.
He pointed out that several High Courts in the Southeast are no longer operational, with branches of the Court of Appeals in Nnewi, Enugu, and Awka relocating outside the region.
In a social media post, Sowore expressed alarm over Nigeria’s deepening challenges, noting that the only case currently featured on the Court of Appeal’s website is that of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
He wrote: “Many Nigerians are yet to grasp the full extent of the country’s crisis. The Northwest has now been plagued by a deadly new terrorist group, to add to its woes.” He also highlighted the South East’s de facto secession, stating that:
“Federal High Courts have ceased operations, police stations, commands, and divisions have closed, and the Court of Appeal divisions in Nnewi, Enugu, and Awka have relocated elsewhere. If you visit the Court of Appeal’s website, the only highlighted case is that of Nnamdi Kanu.”
