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How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by victorDanladi: 9:00am On Sep 14, 2017 |
This was Zik in his own voice: Azikiwe: In 1953 the NPC under the leadership of my good friend, the late Sardauna, threatened to secede from the federation unless their 6-point proposals were adhered to. I had to use personal diplomacy. We had been personal friends since 1940. So, I saw Sir Ahmadu Bello and prevailed upon him that the unity of this country was greater than himself and myself and the other people too helped so that the North shifted grounds and agreed and so the country was saved. That was in 1953. Again, however, when the 1954 constitution conference started, my good friend, Chief Obafemi Awolowo tabled a motion to the effect that in the new constitution, provision should be made that any state which feels like seceding should do so. I was opposed to it and said ‘no’ and said that once we have a federation, we are indivisible and perpetual. That was when we began to use that expression - ‘The Indivisibility and perpetuity of the federation’ - and that to secede would amount to treason. And so, a debate ensued. The Secretary of State then was Oliver Littleton, later Lord Chandos and he was very much interested and that was his first time in saying that the people of African descent were people actually debating at a high level. So a full day was given to Chief Awolowo to make his points. He spoke brilliantly as a lawyer. He made his points why secession should be incorporated in the constitution. He cited the case of the Soviet Union which is a federation, and that secession is written there so that any state in the Soviet Union can secede at will. He also cited the case of Western Australia and eventually he finished his case and was applauded. We adjourned. The next day, I had to reply. I availed myself of the opportunity to, well, demolish the arguments of my friend and I cited the case of United States which based its constitution on that of the Swiss Confederation. That is Switzerland. I pointed out a case, I think, that of Texas versus White, where Mr. Salmon Chase, the Chief Justice laid down the principle - he was really an arbiter - that the union was intended to be perpetual and indivisible and that any attempt to divide the union by secession was treasonable. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/my-role- in-the-civil-war-by-zik/119382.html 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by Danladi7: 9:06am On Sep 14, 2017 |
The deludeds are coming for your head with insults,abuse and loads of replies with ewedu and demola ajayi pictures my own comment:Those deludeds will prefer to blame Awolowo for their problem! if biafra is granted today,all other ECOWAS countries will become their enemy because they will always blame their backwardness on them and believe they are envying them 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by victorDanladi: 9:11am On Sep 14, 2017 |
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Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by victorDanladi: 9:11am On Sep 14, 2017 |
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Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by ObaKlaz: 9:17am On Sep 14, 2017 |
Who knew what Azikiwe was thinking then! ...Buhari is still a tyrant and 'Shuku Okeke Obioma' will lead us out of this 'zoo' through his 'fearless' servant, Mazi Dilector. |
Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by NothingDoMe: 9:24am On Sep 14, 2017 |
Danladi7:Grant it first na. Were you begged help do future analysis? ?I am tired of hearing that if Biafra is granted this or that will happen. Just shaaraap and do it! Simple. |
Re: How an Igbo's Son Had Since Blocked Igbo's Chance:a Case Of Myopic Foresight by victorDanladi: 10:03am On Sep 14, 2017 |
NothingDoMe: for your information.I wish i'm the president.I will grant you on a platter of gold |
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