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JCC: Nigerian-Biafran War: Biafra

Louis Mbanefo

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James Smith

American High School

In addition to my pivotal role in advancing Biafra's quest for statehood, I aspire to ascend to the presidency of our nation, a vision bolstered by my adept negotiations with the United States of America. While steadfastly advocating for Biafran sovereignty, I am cognizant of the imperative for foreign support to fortify our path to statehood, compelling me to strategically align with American interests in the region. To this strategic end, I envision establishing a robust corporate entity to oversee Biafra's oil resources, drawing upon the wealth amassed from my lucrative legal practice. Through leveraging my control over Biafra’s courts, I aim to assert control over drilling rights, ensuring that any concessions granted to other entities are deemed unconstitutional through judicial channels. Utilizing my influence within the Biafran legislative branch, I intend to garner substantial backing for my corporate venture, thereby compelling American drilling enterprises to operate under it, thereby ensuring prosperity for both myself and Biafra. Subsequently, I plan to utilize the resources at my disposal to strategically lobby within the realm of American politics, cultivating support not only for Biafra but also for my corporate endeavors. Furthermore, I hope to utilize my corporate assets to acquire prominent American media companies, thereby shaping public perception and subtly spreading the notion of Soviet interference in Nigeria, thereby garnering heightened American support for our cause. Upon solidifying American backing, I envision leveraging my amassed wealth and influence to orchestrate the removal of the incumbent Biafran president, Odumegwu Ojukwu, and then positioning myself as a viable presidential candidate through judicious manipulation of public sentiment and political dynamics.