maclatunji:

I did not start the comparison, the proponents of secession did. I am only referencing them. Save your lectures for them.

I am pratical when it comes to politics and would rather have control/influence over millions of people and their resources than be forced to have fewer resources, have to probably fight them and accept millions of them as refugees.

You accuse Texanomaly of being out of touch with the Nigerian reality. She is better than you in this regard because you are obviously arrogant and ignorant of the dynamics within Nigeria- a country you have hardly lived in. You are very subjective, Texanomaly can be objective because she has no vested interests.

Howmanage:

I wouldn't go as far as stating bolded . Its quite some rose tinted glasses that would see "well built" projected in Nigeria's future as it is.Personally though I dream of a Yorubaland on its own(I know we would be fine) , I would prefer to give the Sovereign National Conference a go if it means we remain as Nigeria with autonomous regions.

texanomaly: @ shymexx...

You are right. I do not know enough about this situation to make any sort of assessment. I am sorry. I will refrain from making statements or judgements on this subject. Thank you pointing that out.

Orlando Owoh: Igbo people should think twice.

jmoore:

Don't generalize. This has nothing to do with Igbos. Not every Igbo man supports secession.

vizboy: I keep hearing people clamouring for disintegration. Why I dont normaly want to put myself into it is cause I have discovered that most of them clamouring for disintegration are mostly Nigerians living outside the country. Afterall it wouldnt affect them.

2015 will come and go and we will still be one, nothing will change.

National conference is something that has my support but for disintegration is a no go area.

What we have on nairaland are noise makers calling for disintegration, hw many of you calling for disintegration will be able to fight for it.

Howmanage:
Are you saying texanomaly is white?

maclatunji:

I did not start the comparison, the proponents of secession did. I am only referencing them. Save your lectures for them.

I am practical when it comes to politics and would rather have control/influence over millions of people and their resources than be forced to have fewer resources, have to probably fight them and accept millions of them as refugees.

You accuse Texanomaly of being out of touch with the Nigerian reality. She is better than you in this regard because you are obviously arrogant and ignorant of the dynamics within Nigeria- a country you have hardly lived in. You are very subjective, Texanomaly can be objective because she has no vested interests.

Alfa Seltzer:

The question is how many of you will fight to keep nigeria one?
See answers here: https://www.nairaland.com/939983/fight-keep-nigeria-one

maclatunji:

Your interpretation... by the way you removed "influence" from my statement. Stop being dubious.

Now, let me break it down for you: I am firstly a businessman before a politician. All Nigerians are to benefit more if we put our minds to developing our economy by profitably exploiting our natural resources within secure borders.

To this end, the whole of Nigeria is my "playground" and I intend to enjoy it. Contrast this to war and power struggles within/amongst potential successors of a fractured Nigeria.

Orlando Owoh:
It is only Igbo that are shouting secession. Mention any other ethnic group that does.

hercules07: African countries have not had it good after separation, Sudan and Ethiopia/Eritrea come to mind. The disintegration of Nigeria is going to be violent and I do not see it happening for some time. There are too many vested interests in the Nigerian project for it to happen without violence, the international community will also not allow it except it is peaceful. The aftermath is also going to be very very violent, the North will descend into chaos because the BH guys will want to take over, the Christians in the North will want to defend themselves, the Niger Delta guys will fight for resources internally and externally, Biafra will need to fight the Niger Delta for resources and the spill over of the war in the North will bring refugees East, Yorubas will have to deal with the North and fallout of religious wars, so many things will happen in the event of a breakup. I will rather we have a true federal constitution where states can develop at their pace and control the bulk of governance power.

Alfa Seltzer:

We are well aware of the saboteurs in our midst. We will deal with them when the time comes.

shymexx:

Yes, it's a rant because your cognitive reasoning is too shallow to demystify it - and too complex for you. First, you created an inane topic that has no correlation with anything whatsoever, without understanding what the power-struggle in South Sudan is about. Go to bed - Mr-white-folks-defeated-our-ancestors-so they-are-superior.

Alfa Seltzer:

We don't have thinking malfunction, unlike you people.

Orlando Owoh:
How come you've still not been able to choose between disintegrating and a Nigerian President of Ibo extraction?

Alfa Seltzer:

Why limit yourself to Nigeria?

One_Naira:

For Someone That Desperately Want To Be ND, You Know Very Little About The Region. Beside Igbo, The Minority Tribe In ND Are The Next Most Vocal Group Seeking Succession. The Ogoni And The Ijaw Being The Loudest. The Ogoni Being The Most Vocal. Due To That Their Population Is Very Little and Unfortunately, They Are Being Dominated By The Ethnicity They Share A State With, Their Voices Are Virtually Unheard. Intact, I Inform You To Go Speak To The Nearest Ogoni Community You Can Find Like I've Done Or Better Yet, Go Read About Masop. Heck Masop Declared The Republic Of Ogoniland Few Years Ago. Unfortunately, Being That Declaration Happened Without The Proper Protocal, Their Declaration, Though Had A Wide Acceptance By Their People, Was Unrecognized By UN, African Union And Other Groups That Matter Thus They Were Forced Back To This Hellhole Of A Country. Till Date, They Still Trying To Find Away To Get Out Of The Country. They Want Their Own Nation And To Be Honest, Seeing What He11 Nigeria Made In Their Land, I Actually Don't Blame Them At All. Despite Igbo AnD Ogoni Do Not Have A Good History, I Overlook All That And Pray For Them. Each Time I Pray For The Actualization Of Biafra, I Equally Pray For Them And Their Wish For Republic Of Ogoni. I Pity Them, I Pity The Hellhole AndTragedy Bestowed On Them By Nigerian leaders
Lastly, It's High Time Yoruba Get It To Their Head That Nigeria Is A Hellhole That's Not Improved Since The Ending Of It's Last War. People Want Out And You Can't Force Us All To Stay In A Sinking Ship. A Forced Marriage Is An Unhappy Marriage. Get That Through Una Head You One Nigerians. The Almighty God Would One Day Destroy This Curse Put On Us By Lord Luggard And Zik. Amen


@OP
South Sudan Is Literally A Mini Nigeria. Enough Said.

maclatunji:

Act local, think global.

Alfa Seltzer:

One does not exclude the other.

Alfa Seltzer:

We are well aware of the saboteurs in our midst. We will deal with them when the time comes.

Alfa Seltzer:

I knew you wouldn't understand my question.

Orlando Owoh:
Okongo, Ibo's clamour for secession is so selfish that they don't see the wider picture.

Reptyle:

It is thinking like yours that will ensure your region never knows peace even if you succeed in your secessionist drive. Some people within your region will continually seek to lord it over others describing them as "saboteurs" and striving to deal with them. These "saboteurs" will definitely resist been "dealt with" and before you know it, you are back to square one. Please note that these "saboteurs" are not an exclusive preserve of the south-east but exist in all of the regions.

One_Naira:

This Your Wider Picture Is For You And Your Peeps Benefit. Keep Your Wider Picture, I Rather Listen To The Loud Calls Of My Ancestors. Since The Creation Of Nigeria, Nobody, Absolutely None, Have Moved Forward. Some Region Trying Their Darnest To Inhibit The Industrialization Of Others. Some Region Believing It's The Right To Rule Others. Others Stealing The Wealth Of Another Group. Death Toll Of The Nation Increasing Each year. No Thank You But Una Can Enjoy Your "wider Picture" From Nigeria; Me I No Want.

Alfa Seltzer:

Your naivety is quite compelling.

texanomaly:

If they bolded is true, are you sure that it doesn't have more to do with your curupt leadership.

shymexx:

Next time, read the background story before comparing apples to oranges. Sudan was divided along religious/colour lines. Thus, making South Sudan another Nigeria. The two warring groups are distinct.

Anyway, how come most of you lot who're scared of disintegration are Yoruba's? You lot have to be the most timid and ignorant people ever. You've got a region that's geographically blessed and well placed to achieve greatness. With enough human and natural resources to pull it off - however, most of you would rather be in perpetual servitude and continue to dance azonto in a vicious cycle of poverty and underdevelopment - than rally round one another to build a strong country. Yoruba's are doomed!

onegig: Please dont bring religion into this.

Was it religion that caused the civil war of 1966?

You can always pass your points without sounding like a bigot.Thank you

imsu.boi:



You're not Nigerian & you've obviously not been to Nigeria before.

I don't see how this discussion is any of your business

Kindly fvck off!

Reptyle: All the agitators for division exist only on Nairaland. The people that matter know the implication of division and WILL NEVER allow it to happen...at least not deliberately. The sooner we learn to live together in peace and harmony, the better for us all. We do not always have to be friends...but we can get along if we apply our minds to it.