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Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by IamAtribalist: 4:52am On Oct 23, 2015
South East governors and other leaders of the zone have dissociated themselves from the protests embarked upon by loyalists of the rival group of Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in some states in the zone on Tuesday.


Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, who made the declaration on behalf of the leaders yesterday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, said they were not in support of such act principally because of the arrest of the Biafran Radio director, adding that such is not and cannot be in the best interest of the zone.


The statement, titled "Governors and leaders of South-East not in support of any protest in the name of Biafra", reads in part: "Imo State Governor and Chairman of APC Governors' Forum, Rochas Okorocha, has said that the reported violent protests in some states' capitals, including those of Rivers, Anambra and Delta, in the name of Biafra do not in any way have the support or blessing of the governors and leaders of the South-East geo-political zone either directly or indirectly.


"The reported protests in the mentioned states' capitals which turned violent were said to have been carried out over Radio Biafra and the arrest of its Director by security agents.


" Okorocha said the ugly development was highly regrettable, especially when it was clear that such violent protests in the name of Biafra wouldn't add any value to the development of the South-East and the progress of the people of the area.


" The governors and leaders of the South-East condemn the protests, especially when they were carried out in the name of Biafra. If a section of the people in the South-East or even the whole people in the geo-political zone protest over the bad shape of the federal roads in the area or protest over the total negligence of the geo-political zone, every governor and leader in the area would support that, but not to protest over an issue that is neither here nor there.


"The South-East is an integral part of Nigeria and the governors and leaders from the area so much believe in the unity of the country and would always work towards sustaining the unity. And as far as the governors and leaders of the South-East are concerned, those behind the campaign for Biafra have their ulterior motive, which has nothing to do with corporate interest of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria of our collective dream.


"The concern of the governors and other South-East leaders is to get what is due for us in our country, and any other quest especially for Biafra is diversionary.


"Governor Okorocha called on those behind all these protests on the basis of Biafra to give peace a chance and expressed regret that some Igbo people could get involved in a protest the end - result of which won't benefit Ndi-Igbo in any way, but could lead to the shooting of some of them.


"The Imo governor said that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable, and the South-East people strongly believe in that unity and would work assiduously to ensure its sustenance."

Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Khd95(m): 4:54am On Oct 23, 2015
Lmao.
Igbos come nd hear oogrin
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Beesluv: 4:55am On Oct 23, 2015
He is avgood Nigerian. His head is still at work
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by kilode100(f): 5:03am On Oct 23, 2015
One Nigeria grin grin

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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by madridguy(m): 5:03am On Oct 23, 2015
Ok
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Nobody: 5:08am On Oct 23, 2015
Make all man answer him papa name!

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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Pavore9: 5:20am On Oct 23, 2015
No cause is worth the spilling of blood! Every region should adopt close marking of their Governors, Senators, House of Reps members, Local government chairmen etc on how money accrued is being utilized for the development of their communities.
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Lhanre(m): 5:20am On Oct 23, 2015
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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by eleojo23: 5:21am On Oct 23, 2015
The way they are going about this Biafra struggle is all wrong. They are trying to build a country on the foundation of hatred. The approach is wrong.
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by hola106(m): 5:23am On Oct 23, 2015
Nice1
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by GspotAngela(f): 5:30am On Oct 23, 2015
President Barack Obama has endorsed Biafra. Chukwu abiama okike fire anybody that stops the Heeebos from going back to Biafra

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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Nobody: 5:47am On Oct 23, 2015
As corrupt as Cockroach Rochas Okoroawusa is, Biafra can't accept him and will not allow him to speak for us. We know him as a fraudster that can only thrive in an enclave lead by a psychiatric patient called Zoogeria.



Those of you supporting Rochas, may the sufferings of those he is starving as a governor befall you. Amen

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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by truefact: 6:07am On Oct 23, 2015
Fetishes yorubas claims all the goodie goodies. Diabolical yorubas claims sophistication and progressive, then

Why do yorubas still want be in the same country with violent-illiterate hausa-fulani?

Why do yorubas still want to be with uncultured igbos?

What is wrong with yorubas?
Or are yorubas simply living on lies?

Why are yorubas confused hypocrites?
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Icon4s(m): 6:09am On Oct 23, 2015
good
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by ishiamu(m): 7:18am On Oct 23, 2015
Khd95:
Lmao.

Igbos come nd hear oogrin


No one gets paid for being a tribalist just try get sense please
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Dhugal: 7:28am On Oct 23, 2015
When did Okorocha become spokesperson for other SE governors?.As APC Governors Forum Chairman,he can only speak for APC governors none of whom presides over a Southeastern state except himself.
This is as stupid as stupid gets.He should make clear he's speaking for himself and himself only,not the other governors.Wike spoke for himself when he did,not for all SS governors
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Nobody: 7:31am On Oct 23, 2015
truefact:
Fetishes yorubas claims all the goodie goodies. Diabolical yorubas claims sophistication and progressive, then

Why do yorubas still want be in the same country with violent-illiterate hausa-fulani?

Why do yorubas still want to be with uncultured igbos?

What is wrong with yorubas?
Or are yorubas simply living on lies?

Why are yorubas confused hypocrites?
Go and sleep
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Nobody: 7:34am On Oct 23, 2015
atbu1983:
What South South Niger Delta wants is 50% Resource Control not biafra

Igbo are using the support they gave to Jonathan in 2015 election as blackmail to convert Niger delta struggle to biafra. Niger delta struggle is 50% resource control. This deception will not work. They only supported Jonathan because they got alot of appointments under Jonathan. They are just selfish and greedy people. Niger Delta Struggle is completely different from biafra agitation. Igbo supported Obasanjo against thier own son and hero Ojukwu in 2003 election, they should go and claim yoruba instead.

As far as I am concern Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa are all benefiting from the current system. After all an Igbo man Gen Agunyi Ironsi created the Unitary System for Nigeria in 1966 that we are complaining against today. Gen Agunyi Ironsi set the foundation for the destruction of regional federalism in Nigeria. if not for his love for total control and domination (The disease of an average Igbo man), Niger delta would have be enjoying 50% resource control today. When Isaac Adaka Boro wanted to form Ijaw Nation Republic in 1966 it was Igbo Head of State Gen Agunyi Ironsi that fought him with a 12 day war.

The Igbo claim to be one of us because some South South states were part of the old Eastern region. First of all, eastern region was created by Nigeria for Nigeria convenience. It was not a decision of the nationalities that made up the old eastern region. Secondly before most people forget, today Edo and Delta state were never at anytime part of eastern region. Edo and Delta states were first part of Western region later became Midwestern region, then change to Bendel state before becoming Edo and Delta state today. Some tribes speak Yoruba in Edo and Delta state. Why is yoruba not claiming Edo and Delta state the way igbo is claiming Rivers and Delta states because some people speak ibo in those states?

Igbo may have succeeded in brainwashing some South South people that they are one of us, it is a big lie. They may have succeeded in brainwashing some of us that only hausa and yoruba is the problem of South South, it is a big lie. They are the same as far as I am concern.

The problem with Igbo is greed, self-entitlement and born to rule, control and exploit mentality. Qatar is smaller than Bayelsa in population and half d size of Bayelsa state by landmass. Bayelsa is four times the size of Singapore. if Qatar and Singapore can be a country, why cant we have an Ijaw nation as a country? Do u think Ijaw people dont want to be like Qatar and enjoy their oil alone like Qatar does? Note: Bayelsa State is d smallest state in the south south by population and second to the last by landmass!!


Below is the size of south south states and south east states. South South is almost 3 times the size of south East.
Yet the population of South east is almost 80% of south south population base on 2006 census
. But by the time you add igbo who are currently leaving outside south east, you will discover that thier population is more than all the south south put together. More than 90% of the resources (oil, gas, limestones,etc) are in the south south. The whole of South East is landlock with no direct access to the sea or atlantic ocean. but almost all the south south states have direct assess to the sea and atlantic ocean. Some will say they have River Niger. River Niger is not a sea or an ocean for big Ships.

Tell me why South South Nations will want to form a country with south east if they have a choice ? all south east will bring to the table is population and domination? The total oil production from south east is not up to 10% of south south oil production!


If you are the leader of south south nations will you advice them to form a country with south east if they have the option of forming their own country alone? give a sincere answer!!

As far as I am concern, as unbrainwashed south south , there is no difference between the Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa. To me, these are three major tribe struggling and fighting for Supiriority. Whenever any of the three is loosing, he shout marginalization.

During Jonathan govt, the Igbos were gaining and were in control and were happy. The Yoruba were losing and were shouting marginalization. The hausa/fulani were not happy because they were not fully in control. For the North we can slightly understand because in the 16years of democracy (May 1999 to May 2015) the south ruled 13.3years while the North had just 2.7years

The Igbo don't love south south more than the hausa or Yoruba love us. All the three tribe are all struggling for the control of south south oil. None of the three is better than the other as far as we south south are concern.

The only place south south nationalities agree with Igbo is Nigeria should divide . However while south south clamour for succession is base on lack of true fiscal Federalism and resource control, on the other hand, igbo clamour for succession is base on IGBO BORN TO RULE, CONTROL AND EXPLOIT MENTALITY. Igbo make noise and claim d north have born to rule mentality because of Sokoto State former licence plate motto of born to rule which they have change. The People with the true born to rule mentality are d Igbo. it is because they are not having thier way that they are complaining and making all d noise all over Nigeria.

But how and why Nigeria will and should divide, what we want and what they want is as different as d distance of the earth to d moon.

South south want resource control or thier own freedom. we will support Biafra as Igbo only nation while they should support us to form our own nation or nations. But trying to add us as an appendage to Biafra will never happen.

If south south join Biafra, our individual identities will be wiped out in less than 50years. They will convert every south south nationality to Igbo. And they will so much take charge of the oil and resources with reckless abandon without any regard to d minorities.

LET EVERYONE FORMS HIS OWN NATION IF WE CAN'T GET 50% RESOURCE CONTROL. SOUTH SOUTH NATIONS DONT WANT IGBO, YORUBA OR HAUSA IN THIER NATION. WE DONT WANT ANY DOMINANT TRIBE TO CONTROL US IF OR WHEN NIGERIA DIVIDE.

They will argue that there are some igbo in rivers state, delta state and edo state. As far as i am concern Igbo speaking people in south south will join Niger delta republic or confederation. Their are Hausa people in Niger, there are Yoruba people in Benin Republic and Togo. Does that make those yoruba and hausa speaking people in those countries Nigerians?

The south south nationalities can form a confederation with United Arab Emirate template, where seven different nationalities came together to form a confederation with each nationality having some form of autonomy.

if the south east want to join the confederation they can join. We can't leave nigeria and go and form another normal single country were there is a dominant tribe. That will be moving from frying pan to fire.

Just like the United Ararb emirate asked qatar and behrain to join them, but qatar and behrain choose to form thier individual countries.

What Biafra represent is a single country with a powerful centre where a dominant tribe can control. South south dont want that. If we must fight or struggle for succession, we need a new name like "United State of niger delta" or any other name which clearly shows a union rather than a single country.

We need to set the record straight before south south nations make the mistake of south Sudan. It is more than Four years south sudan left
sudan to form thier country. Since that time south sudan has been in War while North Sudan enjoy peace. This was because nations in
south sudan came together to form a single country without ensuring that thier difference in ethnicity was fully discuss. Some
part of south sudan are now feeling marginalized. That is exactly what will happen if Igbo succeed in forcing south south nations into
Biafra. That so called Biafra wont have peace. It will be another Somalia!!!!

For peace to rain let Igbo form Biafra from the Five south east state and let the the six states in south south form a confederation or seperate nations. Anything outside this will never work.

I do not hate Igbo people. Many of my friends are Igbo. I only hate thier deceit and greed. what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
What we dont want is a dominant tribe simple. If south south join Biafra, that country will be 60% Igbo. How do you think other minorities can compete in that kind of country? Whether we like it or not we both know that Igbo are not diplomatic people by nature. That will lead to complete extinction of other tribe. in less than 50years they will make the whole Biafra Ibo without any consideration.

I dont hate Igbo. But i hate when i know the Biafra they seek is a Biafra with current south south as an appendage to it.
Why cant they support our freedom, and we will support thier freedom. Why do igbo make it look like it is wrong for Niger Delta people to seek thier own freedom outside Biafra? In biafra current south south minority will be like conquered people. God forbid that to happen.

a quote from Isaac Adaka Boro Autobiography (wriiten himself). Read Chapter 5 - Campus Politics
http://www.adakaboro.org/the12dayrev/chapter-5-campus-politics.
This was the campaign statement of his opponent for UNN SUG presidency:

"My opponent, Ejiogu, took the floor when I had finished, and what did he say? "Ladies and gentleman, this is a crucial time in Nigeria when we should not allow a vocal minority to rule an obvious majority
.
These words still ring in my memory because, as my opponent put it, they are crucial not only to me but to my people, the Ijaws. Most of the alien students walked out of the hall and it seemed as if a spell was cast on the atmosphere. The campaigns ended solemnly and the result of the election was again one way. Ejiogu won with his majority. The last minute strategy. A Cameroonian friend of mine, John Ngole, promptly resigned his secretaryship of the Historical Society in protest."

I am very sure that Nigeria will divide faster if Igbo seek Biafra with 5 south east state alone and Niger delta republic seek a country with the 6 South south states alone at the same time. Once the Hausa and Yoruba sees that Igbo are supporting a Niger Delta republic separate from Biafra, they will see it as true struggle. But if the struggle is about Biafra with south south in it, where Igbo will gain south south resources with Yoruba and Hausa loosing out, I bet you until South South oil finishes, Nigeria wont divide.

If we cant get resource control, we don't need to form a single country with Igbo, we can seek for our separate nation on two front simultaneously but not on one front. What we need is cooperation from Igbo not togetherness with Igbo. If they truly want to leave Nigeria and liberate Niger delta people from dominant tribes, they should support us to form our nation as they form thiers. I bet you when that happen, the struggle will be half won.

The Ojukwu Biafra was Igbo dream not Ijaw, Esan, Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ikwerre, ogoni, ibibio, etc dream.

In summary, my point is that why the primary interest of Niger Deltans is resource control, Igbo primary interest is seperation from Nigeria with Niger delta as thier trophy. Igbo wants a nation where they can become the lord, control and dominate others. Since in Nigeria, Hausa and yoruba are ahead of them in the power struggle, they resort to blackmail and cry foul claiming marginalization.

if Nigeria will divide peacefully by United Nations referendum, south south will not join Biafra. Peaceful division of Nigeria can only be into a minimum of five countries (Arewa republic, Niger Middle belt, United Niger Delta, Oduwa republic, and Biafra). South South will form its own nation/nations. The only way south south and south east will form a single country like Biafra is if Nigeria divide by War because population will be important in size of Army.

My Igbo neighbour may not like this submission, but it is the bitter truth

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Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by ArodeTsolaye: 7:36am On Oct 23, 2015
stickncarrot:
As corrupt as Cockroach Rochas Okoroawusa is, Biafra can't accept him and will not allow him to speak for us. We know him as a fraudster that can only thrive in an enclave lead by a psychiatric patient called Zoogeria.



Those of you supporting Rochas, may the sufferings of those he is starving as a governor befall you. Amen

hehehe okoroawusa is trying to protect his fraudulent foundations all over kano, sokoto, jos and ibadam. grin
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by Gr8tasign: 7:40am On Oct 23, 2015
Who made okorocha speaker of south east leaders?



We didn't anticipate support from rogues/office roofers,

From ambassadors of poverty,

From gate keepers of the peoples grave,

From modern slave masters,

From representatives of hell,

From ministry of Satan's affairs(steal,kill and destroy),

From makers of tears and sorrows,

From Pharaoh and his cabinet.

But in all this, we're confident the gate of hell will never prevail.


Biafra we love u!
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by RisingSun1: 7:40am On Oct 23, 2015
Who takes this hausa man named OkoroAwusa seriously in the southeast?
Re: Okorocha Dissociates S'east Leaders From Pro-biafra Protests by mazeltov(m): 7:57am On Oct 23, 2015
truefact:
Fetishes yorubas claims all the goodie goodies. Diabolical yorubas claims sophistication and progressive, then

Why do yorubas still want be in the same country with violent-illiterate hausa-fulani?

Why do yorubas still want to be with uncultured igbos?

What is wrong with yorubas?
Or are yorubas simply living on lies?

Why are yorubas confused hypocrites?
yourubas are not confused. They have good up bringing and are well trained not to achieve things in a violent way. It's not about the yorubas, don't blame your boring woes on the yourubas. You see, you people think that the only way to achieve biafra is through war which shows the heighest projection of confusion. Have you ever asked yourself why your leaders are disassociating themselves from IPOB, maybe one of these days or anytime you are less busy, you should sit down and think about it- why no one wants to associate with IPOb. ''Please try as much as possible not to insult me''

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