Uche Mefor

Uche Mefor
Born (1972-04-10) 10 April 1972 (age 54)
Abatete in Idemili North L.G.A of Anambra State
EducationUniversity of Essex, University of East London, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Coventry University
OccupationsHuman Rights, Political and Igbo-Biafra activist
Known forBiafra Activism

Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor (born April 10, 1972) also known as Uche Mefor is a British-Nigerian pro-Biafra political activist. He was the deputy director of Radio Biafra and former deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu.

Career

Okafor-Mefor has been a pro-Biafran activist for years. Before joining IPOB, Mefor was a devoted member of Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra Actualization Forum. He was a former deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Around mid-2020, it was claimed Okafor-Mefor openly confronted his colleague, Nnamdi Kanu, on religious bigotry, incitement to violence, and policy issues surrounding the running of IPOB as an organisation. This led him to separate from Nnamdi Kanu.

After resigning his position as IPOB Deputy Leader in November 2020, Okafor-Mefor floated his own radio station which he called the Biafra Human Rights and Freedom Radio (BHFR). He has since acted as the Head of Information and Communication of the Biafra De Factor Customary Government. He also founded the Igbo-Biafra Nationalist Movement and the Indigenous People of Igbo Nation for Self-Determination (IPINS).

References

  1. ↑ Seun Opejobi,"Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu deceitful, a blackmailer – IPOB's ex-deputy leader, Uche Mefor". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "Civil war heroes deserve to be celebrated – Igbo movement". The Punch. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor: The Dual Identity of a Pro-Biafra Activist". fundlylive.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ↑ Chiagozie Nwonwu,"Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies". bbc.com. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Ihesiulo Grace,"Nnamdi Kanu deceitful, a blackmailer – Uche Mefor". Daily Times. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "IPOB: Why Nnamdi Kanu, Uche Mefor are at war". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Uche Mefor: "Agaghị m Dubai ka ọ fọdụzie ịda n'ala nke ibu m gawa ụlọọgwụ"". bbc.com. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "Uche Mefor: Mpaghara Ipob nke m nọ na ya so hibe 'Biafra De facto Customary Government'". bbc.com. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  9. ↑ Chinonso Alozie,"South East with 5 states, a case of marginalization, says Igbo-Biafra nationalists". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ↑ Stanley Uzoaru,"Igbo maginalisation : pro – Biafra group, IPINS opt for restructuring". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.