Okonjo-Iweala has previously been vocal about distancing herself from political movements or allegations involving her name.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has firmly dismissed claims that she facilitated a $57.5 billion loan for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE).
The allegation originated from a post by separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, on October 23, 2024, on X (formerly Twitter). In his post, Ekpa claimed that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were set to provide the massive loan with the assistance of Okonjo-Iweala.
Ekpa’s message read: “The World Bank and IMF have agreed to loan the sum of $57.5 billion to Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) to form our government after December 2nd, 2024, declaration of Biafra. I thank our sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for helping me to facilitate the loan.”
Reacting to the claim, Okonjo-Iweala took to X to strongly refute the statement, describing it as false. In a brief but pointed response, she wrote: “I know no sensible person will believe what is contained in the outrageous tweet below, but in these troubled times, it is important to underscore that the statement is false. Again, I enjoin all those seeking to misuse my name to desist!”
This comes as tensions rise over separatist movements, with claims and counterclaims being circulated online. Okonjo-Iweala has previously been vocal about distancing herself from political movements or allegations involving her name.
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