Biafra comment Ifeduba Replied Obasanjo; You Lack Knowledge Armistice Does Not Mean The End Of War

The Recent Comment Attributed to Nigeria Former Head Of State General Olusegun Obasanjo clearly showcase that the former Military Dictator lack basic educational Knowledge in terms of International Diplomacy and Politics or he may have been fooled in broad day light by The Vice President of the defunct Biafra Republic into signing an armistice without understanding that he have succeeded in signing nothing because as far as international law is concern Biafra and Nigeria is still at war what the signed was a mere cease fire agreement and both parties reserve the right to resume hostility if and when the terms of the cease fire is being breached by any of the signatory party.


According to Obasanjo " I dont Talk about Biafra. Philip Efiong came and said Biafra ceased to exist and since that day Biafra have ceased to exist".

The above comment clearly shows that Obasanjo never understood what it mean to end a war neither do he understand the academic meaning of armistice.

Armistice The Nigeria Biafra War Have Not Ended According To International Law
According to international law the Nigeria civil war is yet to end because a copy of the document ending the war shows that Nigeria civil war was brought to an end by an armistice agreement between the two parties Nigeria Federation and Biafra Republic.

As student of political science from the prestigious Anambra state University i have taken my time to study the nature of the agreement that ended the Nigeria civil war and its very clear that Biafra was not totally defeated into total surrender even the speech of General Yakubu Gowon of No Victor No Vanquished is also a clear indication that the war ended through an armistice and not total surrender , peace treaty or capitulation agreement which would have bring the Biafra Republic to an end and makes it impossible and illegal under international law to rise up its military again .

Let us look briefly into the meaning of military surrender and armistice and its implication to Nigeria in this 21st century


Surrender in military terms is the relinquishment of control over territory, combatants, fortifications, ships, or armament to another power. A surrender may be accomplished peacefully, without fighting; or it may be the result of defeat in battle. A sovereign state may surrender following defeat in a war, usually by signing a peace treaty or capitulation agreement. A battlefield surrender, either by individuals or when ordered by officers, will normally result in those surrendering becoming prisoners of war..

whereas , An armistice is a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting. It is not necessarily the end of a war, since it might be just acessation of hostilities while an attempt is made to negotiate a lasting peace. It is derived from the Latin arma, meaning weapons andstatium, meaning a stopping. The key aspect in an armistice is the end of fighting without the surrender of any party to the conflict.
The United Nations Security Council often imposes, or tries to impose, cease-fire resolutions on parties in modern conflicts. Armistices are always negotiated between the parties themselves and are thus generally seen as more binding than non-mandatory UN cease-fire resolutions in modern international law.
An armistice is a modus vivendi and is not the same as a peace treaty, which may take months or even years to agree on. The 1953Korean War Armistice Agreement is a major example of an armistice which has not been followed by a peace treaty. Armistice is also different from a truce or ceasefire, which refer to a temporary cessation of hostilities for an agreed limited time or within a limited area. A truce may be needed in order to negotiate an armistice.
Under International Law an armistice is a legal agreement (often in a document) which ends fighting between the "belligerent parties" of a war or conflict.The Hague II (1899)Treaty, says "If [the armistice's] duration is not fixed," the parties can resume fighting (Article 36) as they choose, but with proper notifications.
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Civil War is Over. Broadcast by (Biafran) Major-General Phillip Effiong on Monday, January 12, 1970

"Fellow Countrymen,As you know, I was asked to be the officer administering the government of this Republic on the 10th of January, 1970. Since then, I know that some of you have been waiting to hear a statement from me. I have had extensive consultations with the leaders of the community, both military and civil, and I am now encouraged and hasten to make this statement to you by the mandate of the armed forces and the people of this coun

try. I have assumed the leadership of the government.

Throughout history, injured people have had to resort to arms in their self-defense where peaceful negotiations fail. We are no exception. We took up arms because of the sense of insecurity generated in our people by the events of 1966. We have fought in defense of that cause. I take this opportunity to congratulate officers and men of our armed forces for their gallantry and bravery which had for them the admiration of the whole world. I thank the civil population for their steadfastness and courage in the face of overwhelming odds and starvation. I am convinced now that a stop must be put to the bloodshed which is going on as a result of war. I am also convinced that the suffering of our people must be brought to an immediate end. Our people are now disillusioned and those elements of the old government regime who have made negotiations and reconciliation impossible have voluntarily removed themselves from our midst.

I have therefore instructed an orderly disengagement of troops. I am dispatching emissaries to make contact with Nigeria’s field commanders in places like Onitsha, Owerri, Awka, Enugu and Calabar with a view to arranging armistice. I urge General Gowon, in the name of humanity, to order his troops to pause while an armistice is negotiated in order to avoid the mass suffering caused by the movement of population. We have always believed that our differences with Nigeria should be settled by peaceful negotiations. A delegation of our people is therefore ready to meet representatives of Nigeria federal government anywhere to negotiate a peaceful settlement on the basis of OAU resolutions.

The delegation will consist of the Chief Justice, Sir Louis Mbanefo as leader, Professor Eni Njoku, Mr. J. I. Emembolu, Chief A. E. Bassey and Mr. E. Aguma. The delegation will have full authority to negotiate on our behalf.I have appointed a council to advise me on the government of the country. It consists of the Chief Justice, Sir Louis Mbanefo, Brigadier P. C. Amadi (Army), Brigadier C. A. Nwawo (Army), Captain W. A. Anuku (Navy), Wing Commander J. I. Ezeilo (Air Force), Inspector-General of Police, Chief P. I. Okeke, Mr. J. I Emembolu (Attorney-General), Professor Eni Njoku, Dr. I. Eke, Chief A. E. Udofia, Chief Frank Opigo and Chief J. M. Echeruo. Any question of government in exile is repudiated by our people.

Civilian population are hereby advised to remain calm and cooperate with the armed forces and the police in the maintenance of law and order. They should remain in their homes and stop mass movements which have increased suffering and loss of lives.

On behalf of our people, I thank those foreign governments and friends who have steadfastly given us support in our cause. We shall continue to count on their continued help and counsel. I also thank His Holiness the Pope, the Joint Church Aid and other relief organizations, for the help they have given for the relief of suffering and starvation. I appeal to all governments to give urgent help for relief and to prevail on the Federal Military Government to order their troops to stop all military operations.

May God help us all.!!!

If this is what all igbos think then let's kukuma continue

DaBullIT:
If this is what all igbos think then let's kukuma continue

that's what we want and we will continue

That means the war never ended... Obasanjo is either duped or he is being foolish...

Can you post the document signed by both parties? If you cant post a copy of the document or a link to it, it is just mere speculation.

Biafra I inhale u day in and out... Breath in.... Out.... Again, in.... Out....!

Nice analysis. Obasanjo, Gowon and co were not educated like Ojukwu, Efiong, etc. so they did not understand the full meaning of the agreement. Just as was the case with Aburi accord which Gowon signed and later violated. Illiteracy on the part on Nigeria caused the civil war

Hmmm war-mongers, una think say war na football match?

Going by lfeduba's comment, then nobody should claim that some 3million people were massacred, because all is fair in war, cos the best strategist always win.

Hope we are not going to hear that 8million people were killed when hostility began this time?

gigabyte13:
Hmmm war-mongers, una think say war na football match?

Going by lfeduba's comment, then nobody should claim that some 3million people were massacred, because all is fair in war, cos the best strategist always win.

Hope we are not going to hear that 8million people were killed when hostility began this time?

You and your entire extended family will be among the 8million people.

Mark my words

Mark ur word? Bros, l didnt insult ur family na. My family are not war-mongers like urs oooooo. Why d tin come pain u like this? He that call for war, shall surely go with the war. #bewarned

wisdomguy4u:



You and your entire extended family will be among the 8million people.

Mark my words

gigabyte13:
Hmmm war-mongers, una think say war na football match?

Going by lfeduba's comment, then nobody should claim that some 3million people were massacred, because all is fair in war, cos the best strategist always win.

Hope we are not going to hear that 8million people were killed when hostility began this time?

Coward! Are u the one to bring hostility? Nigeria is very porous to fight, look at how they begging foreign nations to help them defeat boko haram. This is not 1967,Russia, Britain, Egypt and Arab nations will be there to bomb Igboland for u. The world has seen that Nigeria is fake.

Go to ur village and ask the eldest man their the meaning of "WAR". Na the commando films wey u dey watch dey deceive u.

Onyejiuwaokoh:
Coward! Are u the one to bring hostility? Nigeria is very porous to fight, look at how they begging foreign nations to help them defeat boko haram. This is not 1967,Russia, Britain, Egypt and Arab nations will be there to bomb Igboland for u. The world has seen that Nigeria is fake.

So the war never ended.

If this is the case, then Biafra has been in existence since the armistice was signed.

Technically we are still at war as our demands have not been met and a peace agreement signed.

Any time u wants comic relief, just open one of this biafla thread.

Are u done?

Abeg, na who come meet who say dem no wan fight again? No be biafran representatives?

Dude, that your pics u dey post everywhere.. Lol...I no pity u. Untop nonsense wey u always dey post

We need to find the signed document.

Obiagu1:
We need to find the signed document.

Yes o. Biafra never ceased to exist. The terms of the armistice has been breached and all you have to do is just walk away and declare your independence once again.
As easy as ABC.

Aigbofa:


Yes o. Biafra never ceased to exist. The terms of the armistice has been breached and all you have do is just walk away and declare your independence once again.
As easy as ABC.

That's what we are trying to do but your rouge officers keep harassing us.

It's funny how this ibos say why do the SW care much about biafra, this thinking among them shows that they seem not to know noting about what war and modern regional politics is. they think war is just fighting with guns and tanks and immediately claming victory, they seem not to care about the non willing combatant(women and children) they seem not to care about the massive refugees that will surely find there destination into SW because the battlefield will be on thier side. You people should just ask your selves as any oil rich or resource rich region war ever been won in 21th century? All you get is more war because the war profiteers will want it to continue for their interest.

Onyejiuwaokoh:
Coward! Are u the one to bring hostility? Nigeria is very porous to fight, look at how they begging foreign nations to help them defeat boko haram. This is not 1967,Russia, Britain, Egypt and Arab nations will be there to bomb Igboland for u. The world has seen that Nigeria is fake.

Likewise France, Portugal, Côte di'vore, south Africa etc won't be there to train, supply you Igbos weapons in large quantities and they won't even be able to fight on your side. Equation balance!

Just be careful of what you wish.