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| How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 10:55am On May 15, 2013 |
Our Agenda Was to "Put The North in Power" at all cost- Mr Harold Smith, British Colonial Officer in Nigeria b4 & after independence The man Harold Smith is not new in Nigerian history. Mr. Harold Smith was a colonial officer posted to duty in Africa. He served in many African countries including Nigeria. As an insider in the British colonial system, Mr. Smith has a lot of interesting views and ideas to provide.He is one of the architects of colonial foundation that midwife Nigerian independence in 1960. I met him in a meeting three weeks ago where he opened up a bit about the lingering problem in Africa especially; Nigeria unbalanced protracted social political situations. We asked if he could make this known to the media. His response was “I am in my 80s now; I have agreed but in the past ‘they’ did not want me to say anything, but now I don’t want to go to my grave without telling the truth about the atrocities perpetrated in Africa by the colonialists. Brothers and sisters; on Ben TV last Thursday, Harold Smith was on a program to reveal what went behind the scene before the independence. The Oxford University graduate had this to say about his role in Nigeria pre and after independence era. ‘Our agenda was to completely exploit Africa. Nigeria was my duty post. When we assessed Nigeria, this was what we found in the southern region; strength, intelligence, determination to succeed, well established history, complex but focused life style, great hope and aspirations… the East is good in business and technology, the west is good in administration and commerce, law and medicine, but it was a pity we planned our agenda to give power “at all cost” to the northerner. They seemed to be submissive and silly of a kind. Our mission was accomplished by destroying the opposition at all fronts. The west led in the fight for the independence, and was punished for asking for freedom. They will not rule Nigeria! Harold Smith confessed that the Census results were announced before they were counted. Despite seeing vast land with no human but cattle in the north, we still gave the north 55 million instead of 32 Million. This was to be used to maintain their majority votes and future power bid. He stated that the West without Lagos was the most populous in Nigeria at that time but we ignored that. The north was seriously encouraged to go into the military. According to him, they believe that the south may attend western education, but future leaders will always come from military background. Their traditional rulers were to be made influential and super human. The northerners were given accelerated promotions both in the military and civil service to justify their superiority over the south. Everything was to work against the south. We truncated their good plan for their future. “I was very sorry for the A.G; it was a great party too much for African standard. We planned to destroy Awolowo and Azikwe well, the west and the east and sowed a seed of discord among them”. We tricked Azikwe into accepting to be president having known that Balewa will be the main man with power. Awolowo has to go to jail to cripple his genius plans for a greater Nigeria. However, Harold Smith justified the British agenda of colonialism in Nigeria, which he believed was originally to help build Africa after the ruins of slave trade, but lamented that the British only looked after themselves and not after Nigerian interest. The British really let Nigeria down. When I see Nigerian been accused of fraud and from what I saw on the streets of Lagos; the British were worst fraudsters. Looking at the northern leaders now he said, “If they have any agenda in Nigeria at all, sadly it is only for the north, and nothing for Nigeria. He stated that the British look after the British people and this is so all over the world. He said the time has come now to see people of intelligent minds with an open and inclusive agenda for all Nigerians in power…people who will really look after Nigerians large population…but ”I still curiously and sorrowfully see now that the British has not let go of Nigeria…her wealth,. her potentials, her future. He opined that the Caucasian people now assert themselves as the keeper of the “New Age” keys. He therefore said that it is only logical for Europeans to maintain their position of power, scientific superiority, economic exploitation, they must continue to perpetuate their lies and falsehoods and this is the most unkindest cut of all in relation to Nigeria situation! According to him, Nigeria, a great nation was crippled not because of military juntas or corrupt leaders alone but by the British and American fear of Nigeria great future. He confessed, “The fear of the place that will be our ‘dumping ground’ really occupied our minds”. Some of the things he said were not new to Nigerians or to the whole world but hearing it from the horse’s mouth is quite revealing and established more reality zones. He finally submitted that the colonial masters have caused havoc while they were in Africa, and planted timed bombs when they finally left. What we see since independence, the administration of new internal colonial masters by fellow Nigerians holding sway in power is doing more damage to Nigeria. Instead of detonating the time bombs planted by the British, the north is planting mines. He added that ‘It was my duty to carry out all of the above and I was loyal to my country, Great Britain. Nigerians should try to be loyal to their country leaders and followers alike. Love your country. You have got the potentials to be great again and the whole world knows this’. "I am sorry for the above evil done to Nigeria. I can’t say sorry enough……" via VANGUARD |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 10:58am On May 15, 2013 |
I am no ethnic bigot, but tales of our history together would paint a clearer picture. 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by readonenaire(m): 9:49pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
But why this revelation didn't make fp |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Ngwakwe: 10:20pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
Good to know that the Brits sowed this evil seed of lies and distrust between West and East. Can we now learn and share our common destiny as we make giant strides in what we know how best to do; good administration, medicine, technology, business, commerce etc. Let the Yorubas forget premeditating when and how to dispossess the Igbos of their investments in the South West. We can together build a formidable Country knowing fully well that the enmity and distrust were virtual and not REAL. We fight ferociously online but still live and work together in real life. The lies that each Southern tribe want to dominate the other are all unfounded . The same lies were used to force Ikwere to renounce their kinsmen and sobatage them during the civil war but today the same Igbos are great defenders of Nigerian President of Ijaw extraction. Let there be peace 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by ogb5(m): 10:30pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
we know this already. That is why true census figures will continue to be a pipe dream. Religion can also not be on the census questionnaire, else people will know the exact number of muslims and Christians in the country. Only in Nigeria that the arid north is more populated than the forested south, all because the british choose to play with numbers prior to independence and made the northerners to troop into the army as if their lives depended on it |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by shrimati(m): 11:02pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
The problem really started in 1914 when we were forced together to be a country against our wish. The British knew they will find it easier to continue to rule Nigeria indirectly if the Northerners are in power so they structured Nigeria political system to favour North no wonder we never had a university graduate as president for over 45 years. Over the years when we had coups they knew about it but pretend to help us. They are part of our woes in this country. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Samxiulee: 11:51pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
55 million people in the north in the 50s,you guys have perfected the acts/arts of fallacy,if you don't want the people of SW to ally with the "core north"please come up a with a better story than that,SE and SS has being the major ally with the North from time,if ACN and CPC want to merge I honestly don't think we should fret about it,PDP should just perform better,clip the wings of the 1st lady and you all will be surprise that the SW will vote the same way they did in 2011 presidential election,they can be naïve but they are not morons.they might still vote APC for Governors but if Gej can have a change of heart and change his sycophantic advisers,they will definitely return him at the polls. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by delpee(f): 11:51pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
They succeeded in sowing seeds of discord but its up to us to dump tribal issues and mutual distrust. We can make our country great if we so decide. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Samxiulee: 12:28am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Am utterly against the unholy matrimony union of the north and southern Nigeria,I honestly think the core north would be better off with their beliefs and way of life,at the same time I Seriously don't belief Mr Harold Smith story,just didn't add up. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by pazienza(m): 12:40am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Tales by moonlight by Mr harlot *grins*. On republic of igboland,i stand. Let everybody answer im papa name,chikena! |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by dayokanu(m): 6:40am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Ngwakwe: Yorubas should stop talking about their ancestral homeland so what would Ibos give up to forge this unholy union? |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by dayokanu(m): 6:44am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Obiagelli: These quotes especially the bold shows that Azikwe was the pawn and mega fool in all of these. What Awolowo saw sitting Azikwe was simply to blind to see he preffered to be the Northern boy boy |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by gbadexy(m): 7:20am On Jul 04, 2013 |
I think I believe this man. He has good description of the various region and what really impressed ♍ƺ was his apt description of the northerners as submissive and silly. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Ngwakwe: 7:56am On Jul 04, 2013 |
I recently bought three plots of Land at Aba for my Children. If you wish I can sell one plot to you for a taste of good neigbourliness dayokanu: 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Willywilly4: 7:57am On Jul 04, 2013 |
dayokanu:I'm not a fan of Azik, but Awolowo was the most blind Extra Idiiot for working as a loyal servant slave under Gen Gowon, a military dictator. 2 Likes |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by dayokanu(m): 7:59am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Ngwakwe: I recently bought three plots of Land at Aba for my Children. If you wish I can sell one plot to you for a taste of good neigbourliness Give them to your brothers in the SW so they can relocate back home. Why are you ppl always sad when they mention going back home? 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Ngwakwe: 8:11am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Why the ones in Lagos and not the ones America. Why don't you tell your Esua brothers to stop selling their birthright to highest bidders. dayokanu: |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by dayokanu(m): 8:31am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Ngwakwe: Why the ones in Lagos and not the ones America. If they see magas willing to pay they would sell when they know they cant carry the land back to their villages when Nigeria breaks. That means I get 60m for a land if small wahala happen and the buyers flee, I still get the land back with the property on it without refunding a dime of the 60m collected. How is that a bad deal for the sellers? Its those buying those lands that are magas like they have not learnt from the abandoned property saga Anyone in Nigeria buying highly prices properties outside his region and its not for business/income generation purposes Im sorry is a maga. The same Nigeria when someone small happens na to target foreigners be the first thing. Hausas in Kano attack Sabongari, Ibos in Onitsha attack hausa quarters and some magas carry millions go buy property there Read Below One of us wanted to sell a house he spent above 20m to develop in Bauchi. No one opted to buy it. He begged his friend who is a native of the state and who can afford it. The man came to the house, went round and offered him N500k. Our brother thought he was joking. But the Alhaji meant it. He asked our brother, did you come to Bauchi with any land? He entered his car and zoomed off. Chai! https://www.nairaland.com/858722/igboman-did-come-bauchi-land Has land finished in Oyo State or the Southwest that I would go buy land in Nasarawa, Gombe or Umuahia? Several of my townspeople during June 12 fled the North leaving all their property why didnt they stay in those places they built mansions? They were now back looking for their family houses 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by tomakint: 8:33am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Bastaards!  |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Built2last: 8:41am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Front page please..let the debate continue...tribal e-warriors should keep off...lets concentrate on the way forward. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Wendyslim(f): 8:52am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Dats just the truth,northerners are silly ,straight forward and dey do not know how to Hurd things. Dey are not the selfish type. Pls don't crucify me ooo cos am not a northerner but was born in the north. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Gbawe: 8:57am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Built2last: Front page please..let the debate continue...tribal e-warriors should keep off...lets concentrate on the way forward. Dead topic. That we feel comfortable as 'victims' over actions taken many, many decades ago is ultimate proof we are not ready to focus on what matters and, consequently, take control of our own destiny decisively. Abeg, who is Harold effing Smith when, to the best of my knowledge, those who completely control the direction of Nigeria today ( i.e the Nigerian President, Governors, Senators, Reps ,Ministers, IGP police, armed forces bosses et al) are all Nigerians? Have we all considered that we are obsessed with analysing, deifying and even revising history because it gives us an excuse for inactions, deficiencies and innate failings we fail to confront yet are inextricably linked to where we Nigerians are today? There is nothing done to us over 60 years ago we ourselves do not have the ability to have corrected/negated ,by now, to see us solidly on the path of greatness if indeed we are a focused, united and deliberate people who admit the truth to themselves. 2 Likes |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Ngwakwe: 9:36am On Jul 04, 2013 |
You have spoken like Esua in the Holy Book who thought he could regain his birthright after selling it. Esua is yet to answer his fathers name. Remember, it's God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacobs (Esua's name got missing in history) Sooner or later those Magas will push your kinmen to live on top of water at the mercy of Fashola. dayokanu: |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 9:41am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Wow, i thought this thread was going to die the usual death, thank God it was brought back to life, I would like the contributions of our very informed historians on NL before its turned into the usual ethnic fight |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 9:49am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Obiagelli: . Despite seeing vast land with no funny how most of us claim to be smart and educated but still fall to fairy tales and lies; Nigeria's census figures in 1952/53 were as follows: north: 16,835,582 east: 7,967,973 west: 6,352,472 total: 31,156,027 1963 figures were as follows: north: 29,763,276 east: 12,394,463 west: 12,801,687 total: 54,959,426 so were on earth did this character come up with 55million for the north when Nigeria's total population at the time wasn't up to that? are we so lazy these days we can't even do a little research? |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 10:07am On Jul 04, 2013 |
torkaka:Very good observation, that is why we need to all materials to the table for us to rewrite our own history. But I won't totally disregard the whole article |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by Nobody: 10:13am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Obiagelli: the whole article is warped in lies to achieve a particular political point!! |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by ckkris: 10:16am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Willywilly4:Hey! There're many Zikists, even on Nairaland. |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by eggheaders(m): 10:21am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Willywilly4: when wilwily get sense na that day fowl go grow teeth. 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by fr3do(m): 10:30am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Story story are we the only colonized country? We are in our current state not because of the brits nor the cia but because of the mentality of the average Nigerian.chop and clean mouth,bigotness,unpatriotism and so on. 1 Like |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by fr3do(m): 10:38am On Jul 04, 2013 |
Gbawe: a million likes |
| Re: How The British Put The North In Power At All Cost- Mr Harold Smith by ckkris: 10:42am On Jul 04, 2013 |
torkaka:The Nigerian Military seem to have been working to correct these principles stated by Mr Smith. The Hausa/fulani generals created too many Local Govt Areas for the Hausa/fulani Core North, and planted it in the The Constitution as a no go area for amendments, in such a way that the Hausa/fulani gets most of Federal Revenue Allocations, and above all, have DISPROPORTIONATELY MORE REPRESENTATIVES in the National Assembly, so they can always out-vote the South. These are the Political Structures that Adamu Ciroma, Tanko Yakasai, et al, wrote very subtly, in an Advertorial in The Nation Newspaper, that they would make Nigeria UNGOVERNABLE if President Jonathan won in 2011, and tried to reform these unacceptable & unsustainable imbalances. They even wrote specifically that President Jonathan must not appoint Gen Azazi as Defense Minister. Now everyone can understand why Boko Haram is a very strong force. Kudos to the Armed Forces for containing all these contradictions. |
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