Uche Mefor
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Uche Mefor | |
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| Born | 10 April 1972 |
| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Essex, University of East London, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Coventry University |
| Occupation(s) | Human Rights, Political and Igbo-Biafra activist |
| Known for | Biafra Activism |
Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor (born April 10, 1972) 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.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Okafor-Mefor was born in Abatete in Idemili North, L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria.[2] He holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria (1994–1998).[2]
Between 2010 and 2024, Okafor-Mefor earned a postgraduate diploma in refugee care from the University of Essex and a Postgraduate diploma in International law and Criminal justice from the University of East London as well as Masters of Arts in Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security from Coventry University.[2]
Career
[edit]Okafor-Mefor has been a pro-Biafran activist for years.[3] 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.[4] He was a former deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).[5]
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).[6] He has since acted as the Head of Information and Communication of the Biafra De Factor Customary Government.[7] He also founded the Igbo-Biafra Nationalist Movement[8] and the Indigenous People of Igbo Nation for Self-Determination (IPINS).[9]
Controversy
[edit]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.[10] This led him to separate from Nnamdi Kanu.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Quest for Igbo-Biafra Self-Determination: A Historical Imperative". magazinelivenews.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Giving Rise to a More Objective System With Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor". usatimemagazine.com. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Civil war heroes deserve to be celebrated – Igbo movement". punchng.com. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor: The Dual Identity of a Pro-Biafra Activist". fundlylive.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Chiagozie Nwonwu,"Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies". bbc.com. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Chinonso Alozie,"South East with 5 states, a case of marginalization, says Igbo-Biafra nationalists". vanguardngr.com. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Stanley Uzoaru,"Igbo maginalisation : pro – Biafra group,IPINS opt for restructuring". sunnewsonline.com. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Ihesiulo Grace,"Nnamdi Kanu deceitful, a blackmailer – Uche Mefor". dailytimesng.com. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "IPOB: Why Nnamdi Kanu, Uche Mefor are at war". pmnewsnigeria.com. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2024.