Simon Ekpa Drops PROVOKING Statement After 500 Police Retirees Died While Fighting For Benefits; SEE Shocking Details
Simon Ekpa, a well- known leader of the pro- Biafra separatist movement, expressed sharp criticism and frustration following revelations made by the Bauchi State chapter of the Retired Police Officers Association of Nigeria (REPON). According to REPON, more than 500 of its members have passed away while in the process of struggling to access their deserved retirement benefits. The group highlighted the severe challenges faced by retired officers, many of whom spend years fighting to claim what they are owed, only to die before receiving the compensation for their service.
This tragic situation has led to significant public outcry, with many Nigerians voicing their frustration over the government’ s inability to ensure that retirees receive their pensions and other benefits in a timely manner. Ekpa, among others, has taken this moment to criticize the Nigerian government’ s handling of not just its retirees, but also the general welfare of its citizens, particularly those who have served the country. He sees the plight of the retired police officers as emblematic of broader systemic issues that plague the nation.
Ekpa, who has been an outspoken advocate for the independence of the Biafran region, seized upon the news to draw a stark comparison between the struggles of the retired officers and those of people who have participated in conflicts such as the Biafran war. During the Nigerian Civil War (1967- 1970), which resulted from the declaration of the independence of Biafra, many individuals, including military personnel and civilians, suffered tremendously. According to Ekpa, the government’ s neglect of these retired officers mirrors its historical and ongoing failure to adequately recognize or support those who have sacrificed for the country, whether in the context of the Biafran conflict or in other forms of service.
By bringing attention to the plight of the retired police officers, Ekpa is amplifying a narrative of systemic neglect, one that has been a central theme in his separatist advocacy for Biafra. He argues that the neglect of both the retired officers and those who fought in past conflicts is symptomatic of a government that lacks care for its citizens, especially those who have given much in service to the country. For Ekpa, the solution lies not in reforming the system but in breaking away from it entirely, as his pro- Biafra rhetoric continues to call for a separate state where such injustices would supposedly be eradicated.
Ultimately, the news from REPON highlights ongoing issues related to governance, public service, and the treatment of retirees in Nigeria, with Ekpa’ s response serving as a reminder of the deep and lasting divisions within the country— divisions that continue to fuel separatist sentiments and demands for greater regional autonomy or independence.
