What Will Happen to North If South Achieves Biafra Republic, Ex-Waziri Prof Lugga Spills

What Will Happen to North If South Achieves Biafra Republic, Ex-Waziri Prof Lugga Spills

  • Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga has explained why the northern region must prepare for possible separation amid the call for a Biafra nation in the South
  • At an event in Katsina state, Lugga warned that without proper preparation, the North could face significant challenges should the South secessionist talks
  • Nigerians took to the social media page to react to the call and opinion of Lugga, the 5th Wazirin Katsina

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Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, the 5th Wazirin Katsina, has called on the northern region to unite and prepare for self-determination, much like their southern counterparts.

Northern region warned as south moves to actualise Biafra nation
Ex-Waziri, Prof Lugga issued strong warning to the north. Photo credit: Muhammad Aminu Kabir
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Speaking at a community engagement event organized by the Coalition of Northern Group (CNG) in Katsina state, Lugga stressed the need for northerners to brace themselves for the possibility of separation from Nigeria, reflecting on the persistent calls for secession from the South.

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Biafra nation: "North could struggle to survive," says Lugga

As reported by Vanguard, Lugga lamented the lack of unity among northerners in defending their rights, contrasting it with the determination of groups like the Biafrans.

Referencing historical concerns, Lugga highlighted the apprehension of early Nigerian leaders about the amalgamation of the North and South, a union that, he argued, remains fragile.

He, however, warned that without preparation, the North could struggle to survive should the South succeed in breaking away.

Nigerians react as Prof. Lugga calls for Northern separation

Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X:

@CertifiedAnelka tweeted:

"Separation is the only way."

@buildWithDeclan tweeted:

"They won't leave without a fight. Its Islamic Nature. Conquest, Violence mentality."

@educatedlawyer tweeted:

"Never, the division of Nigeria is non negotiable, you guys ain’t going nowhere."

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Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, who is also a member of The Patriots, cautioned President Tinubu and aligned with former President Obasanjo's views.

Interestingly, another elder from the northern region accused The Patriots group of plotting to achieve the "Biafran nation" following their request to Tinubu.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.