Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a prominent Nigerian military officer and political figure, best known for his leadership during the Nigerian Civil War, where he declared the secession of the Eastern Region as the Republic of Biafra in 1967. Ojukwu's actions were fueled by the widespread persecution of Igbos following a series of violent conflicts and massacres, and he became a symbol of the struggle for Igbo rights and self-determination. His legacy remains controversial in Nigeria, as he is both revered as a hero by some and criticized for his role in the war's devastation.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,826 | $2,700,000 | 1,146$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 50,690 | $67,000 | 109$ |
| Totals | 2 | 98,958,956 | 79,516 | $2,767,000 | 1,255$ |
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Ghana:
Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu declared the birth of Biafra in the 1960s following killings of south-easterners in northern Nigeria.
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United Kingdom:
Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was an Igbo army officer who declared the birth of Biafra in the 1960s.
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Nigeria:
Ojukwu was the governor of the Eastern Region who declared the secession of the Eastern Region from Nigeria.
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