According to the letter, the landmark decision was finalized at a global convention in Lahti, Finland, on November 29, 2024. During this gathering, pro-Biafra supporters reaffirmed the original 1967 declaration of independence, renaming their self-proclaimed nation the United States of Biafra. The group claims to have established a 40-state structure, solidifying its vision of a sovereign entity.

The USB argues its legitimacy based on the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, which outlines the fundamental criteria for statehood.

These include:

✅ A defined population

✅ A functioning government

✅ Territorial control

✅ Capacity for foreign relations

The group asserts that it has successfully met these conditions, thereby securing the right to self-determination and independence under international law.

As tensions rise, all eyes are now on President Tinubu and the Nigerian government’s response to this bold demand for sovereignty. Will the world recognize the United States of Biafra? Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.