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Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 8:39pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Obiagelli:Freedom n honour. 'better to die on your feet, than live on your knees' |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 8:42pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Danrizzle: Freedom n honour. 'better to die on your feet, than live on your knees' i post this picture again |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 9:41pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Where Akintola and Awolowo on the same page, where MLK and Malcom X on the same page, where Booker T Washington and Web Du Bois on the same page? We agree to disagree, you must not please everybody bc ideologies differ. 0merta: 4 Likes |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 9:42pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Were Akintola and Awolowo on the same page, where MLK and Malcom X on the same page, where Booker T Washington and Web Du Bois on the same page? We agree to disagree, you must not please everybody bc ideologies differ. 0merta: 1 Like |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by vivalavida(m): 9:53pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Obiagelli: Fool. That is what u are 4 Likes |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by obayaya(m): 9:59pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
"History prefers legends to men. It prefers nobility to brutality, soaring speeches to quiet deeds. History remembers the battle, but forgets the blood. However history remembers me before I was a President, it shall only remember a fraction of the truth." - Abraham Lincoln the Vampire Hunter |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by PenSniper: 10:20pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Obiagelli: The simple and stark truth is that Ojukwu had a feeling of superiority complex towards Gowon, so rather than accept the latter's leadership, decided to gamble for power using his own people as sacrificial lambs. But this truth, can only be acceptable to a sane mind. It was this truth that made Ojukwu turn deaf ears to wise counsel, history and prevailing circumstances. It was the realization of this truth that made Awolowo risk his life against all wise counsel to travel to the east to make Ojukwu see reasons that he was headed for a suicidal mission. A later discovery of this truth made Victor Banjo, Emma Ifeajuna, etc to see sense in stopping the war to prevent further bloodshed but got executed by power drunk Ojukwu. It was all power play between Gowon and Ojukwu- seniority in the army. Senility, propaganda, morbid hatred and outright mischief made elders like Chinua Achebe compromise the truth in writing the trash - There was a country - to pollute an already foul atmosphere. Honestly, these are no leaders to be celebrated. The Yoruba say that a worthy elder, facing imminent departure, does not defecate the seat he leaves behind thus giving those behind him the task of clearing the stench. 1 Like |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by EasternLeopard: 10:21pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Obiagelli: Ask for another Aburi |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by obayaya(m): 10:22pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
GenBuhari: One man fought a war to protect give his people's independence and protect them from ongoing massacres. Danrizzle: Freedom n honour. 'better to die on your feet, than live on your knees' |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by PenSniper: 10:35pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
EasternLeopard: The success of any mission involves the total blackout and exclusion of those not involved in the project. If the goodman of the house knew when his house would be invaded, he would've prepared for it, so said the Lord Jesus. 1 Like |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 7:38am On Jul 21, 2014 |
PenSniper:captured my exact thoughts. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 7:40am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Danrizzle: Freedom n honour. 'better to die on your feet, than live on your knees'where is the freedom. Zik could have achieved biafra without needless waste of lives. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by PenSniper: 7:59am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Obiagelli: I fell in love with your original post. Please keep it up - the truth, always the truth and nothing but the truth. Truth is a jewel to have and to cherish. It stands you in good stead when you least expect. 1 Like |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by tomakint: 8:32am On Jul 21, 2014 |
VICTORCIZA: obiageli please read nairaland rule 14 and 18.Worry not my guy, she is pro-Zik so her sentiment is clearly understood. Ojukwu remains a true legend till tomorrow and a defender of the oppressed! 6 Likes |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by 0merta(m): 8:44am On Jul 21, 2014 |
IgboMonk: Where Akintola and Awolowo on the same page, where MLK and Malcom X on the same page, where Booker T Washington and Web Du Bois on the same page? You're absolutely right, you know! We sure agree to disagree, and disagree to agree! My point is that NOT all Igbos like Ojukwu...There are Millions of Igbos out there that still hate him even in Death. That's the point I was trying to prove to the Nigger I quoted! Try and get My point or fucck off!... |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by tng(f): 9:02am On Jul 21, 2014 |
The simple and stark truth is that Ojukwu had a feeling of superiority complex towards Gowon, so rather than accept the latter's leadership, decided to gamble for power using his own people as sacrificial lambs. But this truth, can only be acceptable to a sane mind. It was this truth that made Ojukwu turn deaf ears to wise counsel, history and prevailing circumstances. It was the realization of this truth that made Awolowo risk his life against all wise counsel to travel to the east to make Ojukwu see reasons that he was headed for a suicidal mission. A later discovery of this truth made Victor Banjo, Emma Ifeajuna, etc to see sense in stopping the war to prevent further bloodshed but got executed by power drunk Ojukwu. It was all power play between Gowon and Ojukwu- seniority in the army. Senility, propaganda, morbid hatred and outright mischief made elders like Chinua Achebe compromise the truth in writing the trash - There was a country - to pollute an already foul atmosphere. Honestly, these are no leaders to be celebrated. The Yoruba say that a worthy elder, facing imminent departure, does not defecate the seat he leaves behind thus giving those behind him the task of clearing the stench. God bless you! this is exactly what it was particularly the bolded. 1 Like |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 11:00am On Jul 21, 2014 |
i hope seun gives us history section someday, maybe there would be less tension there. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by youngmonie: 11:42am On Jul 21, 2014 |
They love him so much he has lost all the elections he contested since 1999 even in his beloved SE......**sigh** |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 12:57pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
^^^^ i think i will leave you for the mods. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by VICTORCIZA(m): 1:05pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
tomakint:exactly |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Ojiofor: 1:46pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Obiagelli is by no means pro Zik.She is typical awoist hiding under false pretence to attack Ojukwu. Btw,Zik was in full support of Biafra independent struggle and even composed her national anthem he left Biafra in 1969 when it became certain the battle is lost.M.I. Okpara was Ojukwu's political adviser and even went into exile with him. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 1:51pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Ojiofor: Obiagelli is by no means pro Zik.She is typical awoist hiding under false pretence to attack Ojukwu. Btw,Zik was in full support of Biafra independent struggle and even composed her national anthem he left Biafra in 1969 when it became certain the battle is lost.M.I. Okpara was Ojukwu's political adviser and even went into exile with him.you are entitled to your opinion, have you read Zik's letters to ojukwu during the war. There are more tactical ways of achieving independence, Ojukwu messed everything up, killed more people, achieved nothing and fled. |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Ojiofor: 2:03pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Obiagelli:Did his letters to Ojukwu stop him from travelling around the world to canvas support for Biafra war efforts? |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by Nobody: 2:08pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Ojiofor: Did his letters to Ojukwu stop him from travelling around the world to canvas support for Biafra war efforts?in your earlier post, you explained why he withdraw from the biafra campaign so why are you sounding like he campaigned all his life? Ojukwu messed a perfect opportunity |
Re: History Sunday 101: My Questions On Ojukwu by filiks(m): 2:08pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Let me start by saying this; history is always one-sided and totally biased, it is often tilted towards the thought, believe and level of knowledge and understanding of the writer of such piece of history. I personally fault Ojukwu for leading the Igbos to that war, considering the fact that he had a good knowledge of the material and human resources available to both Nigeria and Biafra. But any piece of history that tells Ojukwu's story can never be complete without mentioning the role he played in the failed coup of 1966 that is today referred to as the 'Igbo coup'. Aguiyi and Ojukwu foiled that coup but most people tell the story, completely and conveniently editing that part of history. Maybe it will be just fair to call it 'THE IGBO COUP FOILED BY IGBOS'. He also executed Ifeajuna(the nigga that tried taking over Lagos during that coup), He was not applauded, in fact Aguiyi was killed soon after as a reward for his job! The role Ojukwu played in the 1966 coup was actually the reason why he was naturally angry when the killings of the ordinary Igbos, going about their businesses in the north, was 'okay' to the then government. For these, the Igbos love and respect him. |
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