Pro Biafra group holds world summit in London

Pro Biafra group holds world summit in London

- Pro-Biafra political party, United Progressives Party, has scheduled a world summit in London

- Issues listed for discussion include Biafra agitation, Nigeria's economy and lack of transparency in the country

- It also said Niger Delta and the poor security system would be discussed

The political party adopted by the pro Biafra groups, United Progressive Party (UPP), has announced its plan to hold a crucial meeting in London on 4th April 2017.

Pro Biafra group holds world summit in London
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In a statement signed by its national chairman, Chief Chekwas Okorie and made available to Legit.ng the party listed present economy of Nigeria, lack of democracy and transparency, agitation of the people of Biafra, Niger Delta and other burning issues in Nigeria as some key issues on the front burner for discussion.

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It also said the yearning of the poor Nigerians and the insecurity of the rich is another issue that must be discussed at the London summit.

The statement said: "Delegates from Nigeria would give us situation reports about Nigeria, and we need the opinion of all progressive minds on whether we should either support the present government or provide an alternative via the ballot box in the coming election.

Source: Legit.ng

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