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Igbo Abandoned Gen Philip Effiong, He Died A Biafran Rebel – APC Chieftain, Ekefre

Philip Effiong

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state, Elder Enefiok Ekefre has alleged that the Igbo abandoned Late General Philip Effiong who he said died a Biafran rebel.

Ekefre made the comment in an interview with Vanguard, even as he chided the Igbo for abandoning the Late Effiong.

He lamented that Effiong, the vice president of the defunct Republic of Biafra who died in 2003, was not given the amnesty accorded to Late Ojukwu by the federal government.

His words: “The Igbo are expecting support forgetting that they all looked the other way and allowed General Effiong who made the historic declaration that ended the bloody civil war to live and die a Biafra rebel while Ojukwu died a Nigerian Army General.

“General Philip Effiong, an Ibiono Ibom man, was the vice president to Ojukwu. Mr. M. U. Akpan, the Secretary to the Government of Biafra (SGB) was also from Ibiono. General Effiong signed the instrument of surrender but when the Igbo were talking of payment of gratuity and pension, they only presented General Ojukwu and refused to mention General Effiong.

“He lived and died a Biafran military officer but Ojukwu’s rank was restored with salaries and gratuity paid from 1966. Today, the Igbo are complaining of marginalization and oppression, forgetting that justice and injustice should not be selective.”

Ekefre appealed to the federal government to make adequate compensation for the family of the late General Effiong in the spirit of true reconciliation and justice.

He said the agitation by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was ill-timed, stressing that “the Igbo had President Goodluck Jonathan from South-south, Senate President from South-east, Secretary to the Government of the Federation government, minister of finance and General Azubike Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff, and they could not ask for their republic then.”

He also lamented that the South-south, South-east and South-west regions are not united.

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110 Comments

110 Comments

  1. Chekwas S Kalu

    September 7, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    What do you mind by abandon him?

  2. Tidasia De Dollarman

    September 7, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Causing confusion, Biafra is not for the Igbos alone,. Ask the Akwaibom people why they abandoned their brother not the Igbos.

  3. Jackson Olu Williams

    September 7, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    s words:“The Igbo are expecting support forgetting that they all looked the other way and allowed General Effiong who made the historic declaration that ended the bloody civil war to live and die a Biafra rebel while Ojukwu died a Nigerian Army General.“General Philip Effiong, an Ibiono Ibom man, was the vice president to Ojukwu. Mr. M. U. Akpan, theSecretary to the Government of Biafra (SGB) was also from Ibiono. General Effiong signed the instrument of surrender but when the Igbo were talking of payment of gratuity and pension, they only presented General Ojukwu and refused to mention General Effiong.“He lived and died a Biafran military officer but Ojukwu’s rank was restored with salaries and gratuity paid from 1966. Today, the Igbo are complaining of marginalization and oppression, forgetting that justice and injustice should not be selective.”

  4. Onyedeke Stanley

    September 7, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    What do u expect from an apc chieftain if not lie and blackmailling

  5. Vicent Ibe

    September 7, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    This is a misleading story that lack facts.If this story is true,why do we still have massob and IPOB today.This shows that what Effiong died for the younger generation want to accomplish it through Nnamdi Kanu leader of IPOB.

  6. Ndubuisi Nwokelo

    September 7, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    We did not abandoned him rather Hausafulani divided us from them bcus they are on power and they accepted the division not until Nnamdi Kanu came and united us once again and we are working round the clock to make things right once and again. United we stand, divided we fall. Biafra is here join us!

  7. Emeka Sung Smith

    September 7, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Mumu..!!!

  8. Timothy Chibunna Ejiogu

    September 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    fools talking nonsense which people buried him? Igbos and full Biafrans allover united states of biafra took care of him till death

  9. Obiumeh Ifeanyichukwu

    September 7, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Say what ever you like Biafra is one

  10. Obinna Obiakor

    September 7, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Ooo so he is an APC ..no wonder his brain is working like that of a demented robot

  11. Chukwunonso Odidika

    September 7, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    It was Nigeria that abandoned the the 3Rs…which would have taken care of every Biafran soldiers including Gen. Philip Effiong

  12. Sunday Onyekwere

    September 7, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Now you know his your brother you abandoned him by showing Nigerian soldiers the way to attack Biafrans, now you’re talking as if you loved him. You all are scum bags. When things are good you talk from the other side of your mouth but when it’s bad you talk from the other side. If we had won the war you’d have been saying Biafra is the greatest thing that happened to you.

  13. Duweni Chibuzor Emmanuel

    September 7, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Stop listening to media. They’re paid to deceive.

  14. Jude Chidi

    September 7, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Propagandas are at it again , they can only try Buh they cant stop us anymore

  15. Onuoha Patrick

    September 7, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I have one question for these agent of confusion.
    Was Gen. Effiong, fighting for his own liberation to be free or he was a hired machinery to igbo’s?
    Igbo’s don’t own biafra, ok.
    Simply say his people the akwaibomit abandoned him not igbo’s.

  16. Felix Okechukwu

    September 7, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    This is living in the antiquity,sorry o

  17. Chekwube Nwufo

    September 7, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    How can he die a Biafran rebel while he was the president that surrendered Biafra to Nigeria?

  18. Emmanuel Ndukwe

    September 7, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Ekefre is the real rebel. People like Gen. Philip Effiong are the reason for our struggle. The Federal Govt failed to reinstate him, Biafra will do that.

  19. Bassi Ogbo

    September 7, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Most people in apc has lost their brain and talks from the lower part of there body. Is Biafra only Ibos. Why didn’t you do something.

  20. Augurwell Onyemachi

    September 7, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    Igbo abandoned him but you took care of him. Isn’t it? Clap for your self

  21. Onuh Moses O

    September 7, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    You will die a fool

  22. Bonny Rossetti

    September 7, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    This post is intended to cause disaffection…

  23. Nnamdi Arthur Iyeh

    September 7, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Ibibo people should ask Obasanjo who is alive today, why did he reinstate Ojokwu and forgot about General Effong?

  24. Nkwachukwu Vow Echereobia

    September 7, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Anyone that died under BIAFRA issue died a hero not a rebel. That’s why we remember their heroic death every year. EFFIONG DIED AS A HERO NOT AS A REBEL.

    • Enoch Ola

      September 7, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      Wat Re U Waiting For, U Too Can Die Now

  25. Cassidy Aniede

    September 7, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    If you don’t know what to say you close your mouth

  26. Paul Majah

    September 7, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Biafrans are wiser than you. God bless Biafra and KANU

  27. Chinedu Ani

    September 7, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Useless blackmailer,hungry Judas,Biafra does not belong to Igbos alone,Igbos does not own Biafra

  28. Prince Ibeakanma

    September 7, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Fool

  29. Benbiafra Uche

    September 7, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Imbecile, the same Igbo gave Jonathan, 99‰support.

  30. Samuel Okparaocha

    September 7, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    We can never abandoned our own

  31. Akwa Richard

    September 7, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    Tell them …

  32. Okeke Ifeanyichukwu

    September 7, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Or do you mean Nigeria abandoned him? How can it be Igbos. You are trying to give a dog a bad name in order to hang it. Heaven is watching you oo

  33. Ome Cash

    September 7, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Hausa fulini boko harram agents nd slaves bribery nd corruption biafrexit is the only solutions express biafrexit

  34. Emeka Okoli

    September 7, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    Dats the hypocrisy u demons destroyed nigeria with just because of ur selfish interests, now you want to bring it to our new born nation, ask buhari what he is currently going through in the hand of amadiogha.

  35. Umelo Augustine

    September 7, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    This old man have collected enough bribe so what do you expect from him

  36. Emmanuel Decency

    September 7, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Point of correction NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT abounded Philip Effiong not Igbos because Igbos were forced back into Nigeria. The Akawiboms should have speak out for their own but they kept quite out of cowardice. Igbo were able to speak out and hold unto OJUKWU and Nigerian government forcefully and were able to recognize DIM CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU even up until his death. Now my question is this… Has the Akawibom learn from their cowardice and be bold to speak out now that BIAFRA RESTORATION is paramount or stand a chance to have themselves to blame.

  37. Okemini Ndi-Ehugbo

    September 7, 2017 at 11:56 am

    How?

  38. McChuqs Kings

    September 7, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Idiotic lies from shameless old buncons

  39. Ifakunle Ifayemi

    September 7, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Only god? can help us in this world but he gave some people power to control. people problem, what are you facing in your life that is bordering? your mind pls tell baba araba? today there is a solution to the problem call him on 08098460807 or 08036981114 call baba you we be very very happy.

  40. Ibe Paulinus

    September 7, 2017 at 11:29 am

    mumu talk

  41. Ezenwaka Nnaemeka

    September 7, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Your divide and rule tactics won’t work again, we are more than United. proudly biafran!!

  42. Eze Martin Chinedu

    September 7, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Apc propaganda, abandoned him how? He was a gallant biafran soldier not igbo soldier

  43. Locoh Diego

    September 7, 2017 at 11:07 am

    this my is an idiot all the eastern region are they not treating as rebel up til today? this to show you that this man is foolish man

  44. Tony Udom

    September 7, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Please, I’m bothered! What is this APC? Please, does it mean: Abandon your People and Come ( to serve Hausa Fulani interests.?) Why do people in APC all reject their people to follow Buhari? Is it that their personal interests have superseded that of their people. Hearing this poster is like listening to Rochas Okorocha. Very annoying! The APC leaders in IMO state have an identical fate in their different communities. One of them told me that when this govt leaves and if APC does not provide the next govt that he will go on exile from his community as he has betrayed his community people to remain with this govt. Why does he not quit now? He said he was nobody and will not be anybody after this govt so he’s making the most of a bad situation. See why they’re talking for the Hausa/Fulani.

  45. Samuel Joe David

    September 7, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Yeye talk.

  46. Prince Okorie

    September 7, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Who buried him ?

  47. Joshua Sunshine

    September 7, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Biafra

  48. Enoch Ekpenyong

    September 7, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Any true Biafran will always ignore this false divisive headline written by agents of the hyenas and their chamelion wife. One bad xter of hyenas is that when they see u successful in ur hunting, they will crowd u out so as to take over ur success. And that is what d hyenas of this zoo have done who knows d region(s) we call the hyena(s) ??

  49. Uzoma Franklin Nzekwe

    September 7, 2017 at 10:32 am

    bloody liar.

  50. Timothy Okechukwu

    September 7, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Fake news

  51. Amaka Anyiam Felix

    September 7, 2017 at 10:22 am

    lie lie mumu

  52. Princewel Jose

    September 7, 2017 at 10:12 am

    STOP USING APC AS PROPAGANDA LIES AGAINST YOUR OWN PEOPLE? ☣ ALL THESE OLD MAN BIAFRA IS NOT ABOUT IGBOS? POINTLESS STATEMENT

  53. Eric Chigwe

    September 7, 2017 at 10:07 am

    You are stupid, how can effiong be abandoned idiot

  54. Augustine Okoye

    September 7, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Take time

  55. Emmanuel Uba

    September 7, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Oriental times you are fake

  56. Franklyn Edor

    September 7, 2017 at 9:47 am

    It’s a lie, he was honored, and given a befitin burial

  57. Uchechukwu Uhuaba

    September 7, 2017 at 9:43 am

    effiong denied biafra nd signed off after ojukwu has went to exile that is where our problems started go nd trace the history if u don’t know he joined Nigeria govt nd denounce biafra thinking that they will offer him cake more than biafra will offer him if it’s actualize

  58. Abuchi Peter Igwe

    September 7, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Abandon philip effiong as if he is a product of igbos ,stupid comment

  59. D'mekon Christopher Emeka

    September 7, 2017 at 9:35 am

    It’s a big lie. I don’t even know that Effiong is from Akwaibom till my university days. We love our president oga

  60. Ugwu Chidieberr

    September 7, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Continue the blackmail but at last we will know the rightful people, maybe when BIAFRA is freed and your people joined to nigeria territory then when fulani herdsmen and islamic jihadist started their agenda on you people then you will realise the need that you should have sensitised the youth to get ready for BIAFRA referendum and vote in to BIAFRA territory. Use your elderliness to impact knowledge to the youth in other to avoid the looming danger. Thank you.

  61. Udeme

    September 7, 2017 at 10:30 am

    See how wicked elders are. because your your enjoying now with APC you dont care any about your graduate Brothers(efik) that are scattered every doing dirty Job in the in the country, Like guards in the company, house help ,Okada and keke rider where we have Good recourse in our land. Please Elder Enefiok or what ever please speak for your self because driving to i am a Biafrans.

  62. Mgburuma John

    September 7, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Apc is the worse evil tide that befalled nigeria.

  63. Samuel Ogbonna

    September 7, 2017 at 9:27 am

    So these saboteurs are still alive, well not surprise is an APC slave

  64. Tony Okey

    September 7, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Effiong fought for Biafra not for igbo you have no point sir

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  66. Chikodili Kingsley Nwamaradi

    September 7, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Enemy’s of Biafra’s talk

  67. Anthony Ebhodaghe Ulinfoh

    September 7, 2017 at 9:11 am

    May his soul rest in peace.

  68. Picketts Ezenwa

    September 7, 2017 at 9:07 am

    After the War, Federal Government abandoned Igbos with the help of traitors like Ekefre thinking that Hausa Fulani will give them Heavens. Igbo had no hand nor power in giving Ojukwu a befitting burial. It was Federal Govt decision based on their fears for a resurgent Biafra. That is why we need our nation Biafra so that we will honor and remember our Heroes Past.

  69. Ezeh Maika

    September 7, 2017 at 9:06 am

    So what re u tryna figure out

  70. Chinedu Osita Edu Biafra

    September 7, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Any body who is involve in this post will die,the enemy of Biafra shall die.

  71. Inno Njoku

    September 7, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Shut up monkey. Onye Ara. Nah who send you idiot.

  72. Eze Alex

    September 7, 2017 at 9:01 am

    The best away to be popular is to talk about #Nnamdikanu or #Biafra

  73. Agatha Nwosu

    September 7, 2017 at 8:59 am

    This old fool is a big slave to Hausa/Fulani. Tell the world the role you played during that war. Since it was The peoples General that surrendered to Nigeria, how then can you say that he died a Biafra rebel. I can see that Lie Mohammed has influenced you a greet deal.

  74. Ebei Ibi

    September 7, 2017 at 8:59 am

    APC Biafra is not Igbo thing, you should be wise, we are all Biafrans including you, what was your contribution? APC my shit

  75. Jerom Chisom Paul

    September 7, 2017 at 8:57 am

    We have grown pass divide and rule tactics.

  76. Necus Bets Ubua

    September 7, 2017 at 8:56 am

    yes let all the grievances come out we settle as the struggle continues the heaven of a nation in biafra.

  77. Peace Udekwelu

    September 7, 2017 at 8:55 am

    That is how APC will abandon you soon.

  78. Egoh Chamberlain

    September 7, 2017 at 8:55 am

    Make I no curse you oh

  79. Barry Gabor

    September 7, 2017 at 8:55 am

    FAKE NEWS FROM A FAKE MEDIA IN A FAKE COUNTRY

  80. Nwachukwu Lorida Samuel

    September 7, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Enemies, divide and rule tactics but it won’t work

  81. Helsingborg Segelino

    September 7, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Nobody abandoned Effiong….ur lies can’t stop Biafra or dissuade us from our resolve to follow Nnamdi KANU to our promised land….So look for anoda lie to tell OK….Hahhahhahahahahahahha

  82. Princegoz Ifeanyi Adindu

    September 7, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Who ever that send this post must die. Do u know philip effiong;

  83. Chidi Ebere

    September 7, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Nonsense useless journalism and nigerian government childish divide and rule that has failed.

  84. Chibueze Adiele

    September 7, 2017 at 8:50 am

    APC will do everything and anything to discredit ipob

  85. Chidex Hillson

    September 7, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Trying to use ndigbo to become relevant. Fool

  86. Onuoha Frank Iyke

    September 7, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Idiot were you born then

  87. John Nwaeze

    September 7, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Why are you mentioning Igbo. Igbo a lone did not constitute Biafra,there are other tribes, such as ;Efik,Ijaw,Bikware, Igbo,Ibibio and etc. I believed, this a plots is aimed to bring division among Biafrans. After all it is the responsibility of Nigerian government to take care of all the war veterans after they surrended and not Igbo.

  88. Linus Ojimma

    September 7, 2017 at 8:46 am

    General Effiong will be remembered when biafra is achieved. Even if the pple of Akwa ibom feel we neglected him before and after his death,we still have him in heart bcos we have read and know his story of effort and support to the biafra struggle 1967-1970. He will surely be immortalise and roads,complexes,stadium will be named after him to show we appreciate his effort. Time will heal those wounds.

  89. Samson Kanayo

    September 7, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Apc

  90. Chijioke Nwa Jioke

    September 7, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Then so what

  91. Sagacious Sunday Isaiah

    September 7, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Now every living tin is recognising the name Biafra, we thank God for given us Nnamdi kanu…

  92. Chelin Chizube

    September 7, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Who ever that send this post must be a useless person,

  93. Golden Heart

    September 7, 2017 at 8:44 am

    All news to disunite Biafra liars why have you not brought this Up till now and no one abandoned Effiong… Effiong and Ojukwu was in Constant communication

  94. Martinx Osilama

    September 7, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Igbo didn’t abandon Effiong. The federal government did.

  95. Akachukwu Nwafor

    September 7, 2017 at 8:43 am

    hungry man

  96. Audu Sunnie

    September 7, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Bubu sickness dey dat man body!”

  97. Derek Ezims

    September 7, 2017 at 8:42 am

  98. Best KO

    September 7, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Is One Is For Their People To Hate Ndigbo!! Igbo Is Not Ur Enemy And We Never Be.

  99. Asikogu Samuel

    September 7, 2017 at 8:40 am

    What did you do for him?

  100. Sunny Biafra

    September 7, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Useles statmrnt

  101. Taurus Ogechi Gavriel

    September 7, 2017 at 8:37 am

    You talking about it is pointless, as you are an APC personel.

    We know all APC personels are negative about Biafra, only an average chieftains point would be accepted.

  102. Chukwunwike Nwa Amawbia Egwuonwu

    September 7, 2017 at 8:34 am

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