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Ken Saro-Wiwa And 8 Other Ogonis Were Executed On 10th November, 1995 / Abacha, Maryam Abacha, Al-mustapha And Buhari In 1995 / Late Gen. Bamidele's Last Words Before Buhari Killed Him. (2) (3) (4)
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Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Nobody: 6:02pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Abba999:Please share. How? |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by CzarChris(m): 6:03pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
sol2galay:Sorry for quoting you bros, but you took the words right out of my mouth, the man that made that quote actually saw all that was about to happen more than 29years before it did, but Ken and others didn't believe him and at the end of the day he was vindicated. History always repeats itself, but we will never learn. Na amadioha go strike the anuofia that will quote me 5 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Dlionsheart: 6:03pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
zendy: 1025: SO WRONG MY FRIENDS. Ojukwu got it all wrong. In the first place, what was Ojukwu's plan with the South South and South - West before going to war with Nigeria. What was his plan for the entire East - Igbo. I can tell you from all available facts that even some igbo elite were only conscripted into his Biafra war, were not taken to confidence, briefed for his tactical war plans or allowed to have a say on how to go about the war and win. All he needs to win the war was to create strong ties with the West (Awolowo) and at least captured Lagos. But no, he was so angry and in a hast that he can not wait for the Yorubas and the Niger Delta. Hence the failure and defeat. He never carried them along but wanted them to fight/defend for what they know nothing about. One person alone cannot plan, fight and win war without allies (especially a civil war as it were). Ken Saro wiwa believed in the oneness of Nigeria, fought to defend its unity. Same with Awolowo. They were not a traitor or betrayers. Ojukwu disrespected elders advice from Awolowo and co. How then do you expect the same people to support him?? Ken Saro Wiwa in his none violent quest to righting the wrongs of inequality, marginalization, ecological war, environmental degradation, pollution of air and waters, constant oil spillage, destruction of the eco system, etc, he sell the idea to the entire people of Ogoni to have a platform called MOSOP - Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People. He coordinated their efforts, sought for international support. But Gen. Abacha was bent on destroying anything that would interrupt his petro-dollar. Ogoni oil have been locked up since 1993 till date. They might not have achieved much but they're perfect example of how we need to take our destiny into our hands. And achieve it none violently even in the face of increasing intimidation. LIVE ON, KEN SARO WIWA LONG LIVE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!! 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Mbediogu(m): 6:15pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Saro Wiwa was learned as learned can be; but he was also unwise, untactical and did not know when to stop. Compare his life and lot to those of other Niger Delta activists like Adaka Boro and Tompolo. If he was wise, he lacked the quantum of foolishness that should have balanced and directed his wisdom. Only a fool will aspire to catch a lion with bare hands. Only a fool will expect those benefitting from an injustice to fight against it. Only a fool will....... May his gentle simpleton spirit rest in perfect Peace, Amen! 2 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by prophetfire: 6:15pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
The tragic-irony of ken saro-wiwa is that the very oppressors he helped to truncate an equaly just Biafran struggle bcs philip Effiong was made secretary to the govt of biafra instead of him,turned around and murdered him.ojukwu warned him that they plan to waste him when he started his ogoni struggle. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by wisolf(m): 6:16pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus: U were making good sense till u decided 2 mention Buhari nd Tinubu 4 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by bameyi(m): 6:18pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
BADNEAT: Old boy all that big grammar for persons wey don die... Shia naija. Anyway the man do not deserve to die the way he died even duo he's not a saint. 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by pazienza(m): 6:19pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
erico2k2: Saro Wiwa wanted autonomy and resource control for Ogonis, common sense would have told him that it would have been easier to get that from a Christian Igbo controlled Biafra, than from an Islamic Northern controlled Nigeria. I mean, whatever made Wiwa to believe that it would be easier to negotiate autonomy and resource control from the far away and relatively unknown North than from Ndiigbo,who had shared common boundary with Ogoni,at Ndoki for ages, Wiwa was blinded by hate to see the truth, just from the way Biafra was structured into provinces, Ogoni already had more autonomy than Gowon could ever offer him. Wiwa didn't just help the North to drown Biafra, he gloated over it, and partook in the spoils of the war by helping himself with Igbo property in Ph,the Igbo nation was down,and Wiwa was happily kicking her with glee, he never saw his Karma coming. 16 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Nobody: 6:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Wiwa was a man of erudite and wisdom. He's a true progressive and nationalist that remained focus to the emancipation of ogoniland. It is a shame that he hanged by Military dispot Sani Abacha, convicted by Justice Auta (Who is the Present Chief Judge of the Federal High Court) and prosecuted by a former NBA President. Shamefully, Mr. Ebele Jonathan have not thought it wise to implement UNEP Report on Ogoniland neither have Shell been called to question. May God help us all 2 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by temitemi1(m): 6:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
All these words were his last words 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Lywiled: 6:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
He was once a Commissioner for Education in Rivers State; he sent a lot of Ogonis abroad on schorlarship. They shd come back to continue d struggle where he stopped. Even though he is no more, he voice cannot be stifled. 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by temitemi1(m): 6:23pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
All these words were his last wordsthose that executed him must have had enough patience. 5 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by bameyi(m): 6:27pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Mbediogu: Well stated he's well educated, wise but failed to apply wisdom. 2 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Dlionsheart: 6:30pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
akereconfi: Eehn. Mane, mkana a mua a deede. Kerewo wa doo kor pia nyor-ue a sua. |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Nobody: 6:41pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
nairaarea:this...those where his last words. |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by obayaya(m): 6:41pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus: I thought this guy committed suicide? Who's posting with his moniker? |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by IGBOSON1: 6:49pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
okpamson15: ^^^@Bolded: Let's put it this way......with a remorseless maniac sitting in Aso Rock at the time, it was either his neck of the Judges! 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Ymodulus: 6:51pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
fr3do: They have seen the light. |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Tymax(m): 6:52pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Sadly, the community leaders in the Niger Delta are contented with collecting bribes from these greedy oil companies. This is why they still struggle for justice. 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by egoldman(m): 6:55pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
nairaarea: Did ken saro wiwa have these convictions during the Nigerian Biafran War ? 8 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by juman(m): 7:11pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
nairaarea: Gallant people. 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by juman(m): 7:12pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
But the man that came from their region and became the president is too clueless to achieve anything meaningful. What a shame. 2 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by karlmax2: 7:13pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Ymodulus:may the soul of ken saro wiwa hunt you for puting his name with the man who served and was part of the system that murdered him. buhari served in abachas administration that killed ken. While well meaning nigerians and members of the international community pleaded with his boss abacha to free him buhari kept quiet and allowed his boss. Murder him. 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by dadah04(m): 7:17pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
dein77: same here |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by kliffo(m): 7:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
I am not one of those who shy away from protesting injustice and oppression, This man did not see the injustice in taking over the property and sweat of another man from the same country without paying a dime and citing same as abandoned property. Injustice to one is injustice to all. 9 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Akpan107(m): 7:20pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
The best thing for Nigeria is division! We have never been one and we would never be... I hate it when 83% of what belong to me in my State are own by few poeple from other side of the Country. They are somehow closer to Niger, Chad and Cameroun morethan they are to me, they love people of these three mentioned Country more than they love me. They hate me with passion, and loved the resources in my area with passion. Lord, set us free... 10 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by honestivo(m): 7:23pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
One thing is certing ur dead and d dead of others won't go in-vain ,dis injustice most surly end a day and in a short time |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by christopher123(m): 7:29pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
U see ojukwu visited him and told him good morning what they call bonjour in france He took sides and saw sides with his eyes So the man died...miserably If you ever quote me you phone or device will go blank 2 Likes |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Dlionsheart: 7:29pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
shockwave91: I am one the people he inspired so much, next to the way Nelson Mandela and other world revolutionist and rights activist inspired me. I have almost all his books/novels in my library -- Forest of flowers, Soza boy, etc. |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by christopher123(m): 7:30pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
honestivo: How has his people fared In vain.... Pls dont respond |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by Sheriffc(m): 7:31pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
mickyarams:A big AMEN to that.... But the Niger Deltans have one of their sons as the president and another as the Petroleum Minister; what have they done to alleviate the suffering of the people of that area? Please don't mention amnesty programme o; that's a huge joke and senseless waste of money which sets bad precedences to agitators. KEN SARO WIWA's struggle for the right of the Ogbonni people and the Niger Deltans had been make to seem like "we send"... 1 Like |
Re: Ken Saro Wiwa's Last Words Before His Execution On 10 Nov. 1995 by kazmanbanjoko(m): 7:31pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
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