Following Sunday’s declaration by Ex-Militant leader Mujahid Asari Dokubo that he was forming a Biafran Government, the Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the formation of the purported government, describing the move as a ‘theatre of the absurd by a joker seeking attention’.
Africa Daily News had over the weekend reported that Mr. Dokubo had birthed Biafra defacto Customary Government, BCG, announcing himself as the leader of the new version of the Biafra agitation.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the customary government Uche Mefor, Mr. Dokubo had attributed the injustice and marginalization on the Igbos found in various zones of the country as the reason for aspiring for a “better life for his people”.
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However, while reacting, Nigeria’s Information minister, while speaking with correspondents on the development in Lagos on Monday, stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would not be distracted by the absurdity.
‘I am sure you have heard of the theatre of the absurd, that is the best way I can describe it.
‘If Asari Dokubo wants to form and run a fathom government, I think he is free to do so.
‘This administration will not be distracted because we still have a lot to do.
‘We are not ready to give any attention or time to a joker like Dokubo who is just looking for attention.
‘We will just take it as one of these entertainment things.
“The beauty about Nigeria is that it is never a dull country, you must have one thing or the other to entertain you,’ he stated.
It remains to be seen what Dokubo’s next move would be as his declaration continues to generate reactions.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
