Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Responds to Simon Ekpa’s Allegation of Assisting Biafra in Obtaining a $57.5 Billion Loan

Nigerian economist and Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has responded to claims made by Simon Ekpa, who accused her of aiding Biafra in securing a $57.5 billion loan from the World Bank and IMF.continue Reading>>>...CONTINUE READING>>>

In a tweet that gained attention, Simon Ekpa expressed gratitude to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, claiming she assisted him in facilitating the loan.Simon Ekpa’s tweet read: “The World Bank and IMF have agreed to provide the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) with a $57.5 billion loan to help establish our government after the Biafra declaration on December 2nd, 2024.

I thank our sister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for her help in securing the loan.”In response, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addressed the allegation. In a post on her social media page on Thursday, she dismissed the claims as false, stating that no rational person would believe the content of the tweet. Continue Reading>>>

She emphasized that the statement is entirely untrue.On her official X (formerly Twitter) account, she wrote: “I know no sensible person will believe what is said in the outrageous tweet below, but in these challenging times, it’s important to clarify that the statement is false. Once again, I urge those misusing my name to stop!”