AreaFada2:

Delta & Edo have recreated Mid-West/Bendel stuff before in a similar meeting. Remember that was the only Region created democratically in 1963 referendum. The only genuine region not carved by colonial masters or military dictators.

And Anioma was always part of it. Until Anioma is carved out as a state, it will remain so.

Midwest Region should be it. Otherwise it would bevshort changing from a historical perspective. Cooperation with SS/SE is crucial though. But the political goal has to be clear.

Nikbaebrown:
Who Else Noticed The Governors Of Delta And Edo State Respectively Weren't Present At The Meeting Of South- South/South-east Coalesce aimed at promoting unity, inter-state relations and economical growth I'm Sure Okowa Knws It Would Be Disrespectful and grotesque To harness Delta Into Any unauthentic and romantically incorrect union, especially one that has ulterior motives, because its a Misrepresentation Of Delta's political Identity and history.

Nonaira1:


Displaying your illiteracy everywhere. Okowa was not present because he's out of town for his daughter's birth. My God why was I cursed to share a state with illiterates. They really need to hurry up and divide delta so delta south can carry go with their illiteracy.

Sanchez01:

Okowa, attending that meeting would have been suicidal for him. Delta state was never part of the Old Eastern Region, so I see no reason why they would deem it fit to include her in their quest.

Amarabae:
POINT OF CORRECTION.
They are not Trying to Recreate any Old Eastern region RATHER They want to form an Economic alliance between the Two Geopolitical zones. Thats All.
Okowa did not attend because he was out of the country, his daughter put to bed.
Next meeting at Portharcourt he will attend.
Lets not misinterpret facts here pls.

connectpoint:



Until Anioma was carved out as a state ke... Is Anioma a state at the moment?

Afam4eva:

Lol. I want to see what you will say when he shows up at the next meeting in port-hacourt. Suicide ko eastern region ni.

careytommy7:

Delta and Edo were not part of the old Eastern region so how do you expect their Govs to attend such a meeting?

connectpoint:



Delta South...Wow...Why na?

AreaFada2:


Sorry I meant until it is....

But the logic of the argument supporting Okowa not going should have told you that was an error.

Sanchez01:

Here is the crux, Enugu and Port Harcourt are not the same, just as regions are not the same. Does it not interest you to figure that Dickson was also not part of the meeting?

Besides, I believe you are educated enough to believe that all that was discussed is not really about 'recreating a pre-1967 region', far from it. Economic alliance and trade unions? Perhaps yes, but a part of suicide squad? Not the Delta I know.

Nonaira1:


Because they are an embarrassment. They write the dumbest comments repeatedly on this forum. Their sense of deluded importance is equally rather annoying. I pray to God to grant me my wish because their nonsense is too much. Let them carry their wahalla and go abeg.

Nikbaebrown:


You Dnt Seem To Knw Much About Delta Politics. Okowa Has His Second Term at The Verge Of being jettisoned should he Re-write History By Identifying With The Present Coalition Of South-east And South-south Since Its A Translucent Extention And Represention Of Old Eastern Nigeria According To The OP. My Pontification And Assertion Could Be Incorrect If Only The Coalescense Isnt In Any Way Connected To Revitalizing The Old Eastern Nigeria. And I Hope You Knw Okowa Cant Be re-elected as Governor Without The Support Of Other Ethnic Groups From Delta South And Central...

connectpoint:



Okowa not going is the right thing to do...I can't comment here on this but i congratulate the UPU for the decision...why must Okowa be there?

hammerF:
SS/SE CAN MEET TO DISCUSS WAY FORWARD, BOTH REGION SHOULD BE RESPECTED AS DISTINCT FROM THE OTHER.

I SUPPORT THE SEPARATE IDENTITY OF SS/SE.

THE IDEA TO CREATE OLD EASTERN REGION IS A BIG NO FOR ME.

OUR LEADERS SHOULD NOT GET CARRIED AWAY WITH POLITICS, WE NEED DEEP SEAPORT IN THE SS REGION.

THE SS REGION NEEED RESOURCE CONTROL.

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT BETWEEN THE REGION IS REQUIRED.

THIS IS THE KIND OF T HINGS THAT I WANT TO HEAR AND NOT OLD EASTERN REGION.

IF THEY WILL CREATE ANYTHING POLITICALLY TOGETHER, THEN IT SHOULD BE BIAFRA, ASIDE DAT, WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ANY OLD EASTERN REGION.

AreaFada2:


He just avoided being labelled an Igbo governor only. A smart move.

I think co-operation broadly speaking is good.
But not one loaded with political sentiments.

Obaiyski:
“In terms of economic integration, we need the ports in Port Harcourt and Onne. Our Imo River in Owerri crossed into the Atlantic Ocean at Opobo, and if we can dredge the river, we will boost business in the regions.

AreaFada2:

Delta & Edo have recreated Mid-West/Bendel stuff before in a similar meeting. Remember that was the only Region created democratically in 1963 referendum. The only genuine region not carved by colonial masters or military dictators.

And Anioma was always part of it. Until Anioma is carved out as a state, it will remain so.

Midwest Region should be it. Otherwise it would bevshort changing from a historical perspective. Cooperation with SS/SE is crucial though. But the political goal has to be clear.

connectpoint:



I SUPPORT YOU...I AM BEHIND YOU ANY DAY ANYTIME... DELTA WILL NEVER SUBSCRIBE TO FULL UNITY SHA...THAT DELTA HAS MADE KNOWN OVER AND OVER, BUT THIS IS ABOUT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP SHA OO

hammerF:


PLEASE STOP SOUNDING PAINED ON MY MENTION.

DELTA WAT? IS IT THE DELTA IGBO OR DELTA IJAW? WHICH DELTA?

DELTA LOOKS EASTWARDS.

Obaiyski:
However, Edo and Delta States were not at the meeting. Analysts insist that the two regions fared better under the defunct Eastern Region before they were divided by political creations.

Immediate past Secretary-general of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nworgu, who recalled the relationship between the two zones, stated that they had not only worked together economically, but also bonded politically. He added that the constitution that created three regions in the country saw the late Prof Eyo Ita as leader of government business in the east.

He told The Guardian that the defunct Eastern Region voted together under the now rested National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), a political platform formed before independence, adding that the1963 incident, where the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe colluded with some Igbos to remove Eyo Ita from headship of the Eastern Region, sowed the seed of discord between the two regions.

He said: “That was the point of departure, as it angered the minority tribes and led to the formation of Calabar, Ogoja and Rivers (COR)
movement, where they decided to be in opposition against the Igbos. This resentment and antagonism movement was led by E.O Eyo from Uyo and this made them align against Igbo, as they tilted toward the Action Group.

He added that it was a further attempt to break the hegemony that led Federal Government into fusing Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom with Delta and Edo, which were originally part of the defunct Mid-western states.

“So, it was to breach this gap created by the late Zik that informed the philosophy of Ohanaeze to unconditionally support the candidature of a minority person, Goodluck Jonathan, in the 2011 and 2015 elections,” he explained. “It was a well-thought out attempt aimed at asking for forgiveness for that 1953 (mis) adventure and that is why I said no regrets voting for Jonathan. What we are considering had no connection with the crumbs of political office from the presidency. We are pursuing more lasting objectives.

If the two zones can pull resources and position their economy in such a way that it could be attractive to other zones, it could be used to negotiate political power. That to me is very important.

https://m.guardian.ng/politics/southeast-south-south-governors-to-recreate-old-eastern-region/

He added that it was a further attempt to break the hegemony that led Federal Government into fusing Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom with Delta and Edo, which were originally part of the defunct Mid-western states.

“It was on the basis of that (balancing interest of minority and majority) that I came to the conclusion that we should have six regions or geo-political zones as you call them as of the 1994 constitutional conference – three in the North and three in the South.
“From the south, you have the South-West, the Yoruba; you have the South-East, the Igbo; and then you have two minority groups, Mid-West and COR (Calabar, Ogoja and Rivers) as South-South.
“In the North, you have the North-West, which is Hausa/Fulani; then the North-Central, Middle Belt, which is the aggregation of minorities, and then in the North-East again, minorities predominated by Kanuris in Borno and Yobe and then other minority groups.”

Afam4eva:

So, if you understand the fact that it's just an economic alliance, why then did you make the statement about Okowa joining the group? Hasn't Delta attended these SS-SE economic integration meetings in the past?

connectpoint:


I'm not pained on your comments and i don't disagree with you the slightest bit..relax

hammerF:


COOL, MAKE OUR LEADERS THEY LEARN POLITICS FOR OUR HAND.

connectpoint:



Until Anioma was carved out as a state ke... Is Anioma a state at the moment?

Nikbaebrown:


I'm Sure You Didnt Get His Point Correctly Sir.