State repression and escalation in Biafra social movements in Nigeria: Any way out?

Why Separatists’ Communication Messages Succeed (or Fail): The Contributing Role of Socio-Economic Status on Adherence to IPOB Directives among Residents of South-East Nigeria

“…This information is important because of the growing wave of separatism in different countries of the world. In addition, the study has extended previous studies (Derin-Güre, 2011; Harris, 2010; Nnam et al, 2021; Okeke et al, 2019) that have examined separatism without looking at the contributing role of socio-economic status. These additions have enriched debates on issues related to separatism as well as propel future arguments in the literature.…”

“…Nnam argues that combining the three theories was to arrive at a precise framework that explains the separatist movement that allows for an adequate explanation of the complex nature of separatist agitation. Nnam et al (2021) further argue that the Integrated Separatist Agitation Theory provides an answer regarding why people engage in separatist agitation. The theory has seven central tenets that explain why people engage in separatist agitation.…”

“…This study applied Integrated Separatist Agitation Theory to examine socio-economic status’ contributing role to compliance with IPOB separatist groups’ messages. Nnam et al (2021) note that issues related to separatist groups can hardly be explained using a single theory, hence the need to apply theories that adopt an integrative approach. The Integrated Separatist Agitation Theory was suggested by Uchenna Nnam in 2019 as an integration of three other theories, namely, relative deprivation, frustration-aggression and social conflict/political economy social discontent theories.…”