The True Wealth of a Nation: Why Sovereignty Trumps Mansions for the Igbo People
Written By Nnamdi Iheukwumere
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Igboland,
In the heart of our ancestral villages, where the red earth whispers stories of our resilient forebears, we have long dreamed of building grand mansions—symbols of success, status, and a triumphant return home.
These towering structures, adorned with marble and iron gates, stand as testaments to our hard work in distant cities and abroad.
But let us pause and reflect: What good is a mansion if the land it stands on trembles under the weight of injustice? What value does a palace hold when our people live in fear, without reliable healthcare, a stable currency to secure our futures, or protection from those who seek to undermine our very existence?
Today, I urge you, my fellow Igbos, to shift our gaze from the allure of personal opulence to the enduring promise of collective sovereignty.
The pursuit of Biafran independence is not just a political slogan; it is the foundation for a just society where true prosperity can flourish. As we mourn the unjust life sentence handed to our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in November 2025, and continue to SIT-AT-HOME in protests for his release, let us remember that our strength lies in unity and purpose, not in isolated displays of wealth.
The Illusion of Mansions in an Unjust Land
We Igbos are builders by nature—entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries who have turned adversity into opportunity time and again.
Yet, in a Nigeria plagued by division and inequality, our mansions in the village often become hollow shells. They gleam under the sun but offer no shelter from the storms of systemic oppression. How many of us have poured life savings into these homes, only to watch them stand empty while our families grapple with crumbling infrastructure and economic instability?
Sovereignty, on the other hand, offers something far more profound: a society built on justice, where every Igbo child can thrive without the shadows of marginalization. Imagine a Biafra where our resources are managed by us, for us—free from the corruption that siphons wealth away from our communities. This is not a distant dream; it is a necessity for our survival and growth.
Healthcare: A Right, Not a Luxury
In our current reality, access to quality healthcare remains a gamble. Hospitals in the Southeast are underfunded, overcrowded, and ill-equipped, forcing many to travel far or pay exorbitant fees for basic care.
Mothers lose children to preventable diseases, elders suffer without dignity, and our youth face futures cut short by neglect.
Under sovereignty, we can prioritize a robust healthcare system tailored to our needs—one with well-stocked clinics in every village, trained professionals from our own ranks, and policies that ensure no one is left behind.
This is the real inheritance we owe our families: not a mansion that gathers dust, but the assurance that health and well-being are guaranteed for all. Why invest in bricks and mortar when our people's lives hang in the balance?
A Stable Currency: The Backbone of True Prosperity
Your naira fluctuates like leaves in the wind, eroding the value of our hard-earned money and making long-term planning a fool's errand. Inflation bites into savings, businesses struggle against imported competition, and remittances from the diaspora lose their power before they even arrive.
Sovereignty brings the power to control our own economy, including a stable and valuable currency that reflects our ingenuity and resources.
In a sovereign Biafra, we could foster trade, innovation, and investment without the drag of external manipulations. This stability would empower entrepreneurs to build sustainable wealth, creating jobs and opportunities that benefit entire communities.
Mansions may impress neighbors, but a strong economy builds legacies that last generations.