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Biafra And The British Selfish Involvement by Uyomiya: 12:58pm On Aug 25, 2023
On This Day in 1967.

The former Governor of Eastern Region, Dr. Akanu Ibiam from Ebonyi state, returned his knighthood (KBE) to Queen Elizabeth II, in protest against UK's involvement in the Nigerian-Biafran civil war.

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Re: Biafra And The British Selfish Involvement by Uyomiya: 12:59pm On Aug 25, 2023
Akanu Ibiam also in protest renounced his English name "Francis" for the same purpose.

"I can't be a Queen's knight and watch the same kingdom be killing my people in Biafra" He said

Below is the official letter he wrote to the Queen:

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Re: Biafra And The British Selfish Involvement by Chibuzoc(m): 2:06pm On Aug 25, 2023
A Hero and Legend. God bless Akanu Ibiam, God bless Biafra

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