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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has called out Biafran activist Simon Ekpa for using her name to promote false information.
Ekpa, in a now-deleted post on X, alleged that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had agreed to grant $57.5 billion to the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE).
He further claimed that Okonjo-Iweala played a role in securing the funds.
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“The World Bank and IMF have agreed to loan the sum of $57.5 billion to Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) to establish our government following the December 2nd, 2024, declaration of Biafra. I extend my thanks to our sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for her assistance in facilitating the loan,” Ekpa posted.
Responding to these assertions, Okonjo-Iweala denied any involvement, labeling the claims as baseless.
She took to X to caution against the misuse of her name, highlighting the importance of countering misinformation in uncertain times.
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“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 !” she stated in her response.
