Ceoking6:
But Igbo's have had the most senate presidents and robust relationship with PDP since 1999 but didn't do all these

richie240:

No one hates u, really.
U are the architect of your problems in Nigeria (and wherever u sojourn).
U insult and demonize others and still expect a warm embrace from d same ppl? Its ds tactlessness of urs that causes problems for legit Nigerians across d world. Only ds year 2019 alone, within d spate of 6 months, three African countries (Ghana, togo and now southafrica) have attacked "Nigerian traders". Pls, don't tell me all these countries are ''lazy and jealous of us and are afraid of Igbo domination''
Its ds arrogant and uncouth nature of urs dt causes trouble for u wherever u find urself.
Nwanne, biko look in d mirror!

Jombom:
Ko Kan aye !
If all Igbo like let them support Boko Haram come 2023.

Urchman200:
bros calm down no reasonable igboman want presidency, all they need is separation from fulani oligarchy, so don't worry yourself ok enjoy ur presidency we already know that an average yoruba man does not believe in equity and fairness one will be wondering yurobas are demanding that power should shift to the south, the north will continue to have reason to hold on to power.

magoo10:
exactly they have marginalized their igbo brothers and the masses more than anybody.
The worst marginalization one can suffer is the one done to him by his people.
They have come to realize that ipob is the new mass movement that can rally the people.

For me I think this struggle by the ipob should start from the southEast ,they must first liberate themselves from the greedy politicians who have motgaged the future of the masses before moving to liberate themselves from Nigeria.

FORMER Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, weekend, said that the elderly people in South East may embrace the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB if the other parts of Nigeria conspire and deny the zone Presidency in 2023.

The elder statesman also said that the agitation and crusade being carried out by Mazi Kanu and his group where they are demanding for a referendum was forced on Ndigbo by the country. Speaking exclusively to Vanguard in Abuja, the former governor said that even if entire Nigeria rejects Ndigbo, the people would not reject themselves.

Commending the non-violent approach by the IPOB leader and his group, Dr Ezeife said some of the elite in the South East had distanced themselves from the Mazi Kanu’s approach because they believed that there should be more mature ways of addressing the marginalization in the zone. He accused the Nigerian government of making deliberate efforts towards pushing the Igbos out of the country by denying them occupying sensitive positions including leading any of the security agencies.

Asked whether agitation by the IPOB was genuine, he said, “Yes, you can’t beat a person and say don’t cry. What Nnamdi Kanu and co are doing is crying because they are beaten and they are doing it in a way that is non-violent. “Therefore, Nigerians should appreciate their method. I am happy the rest of the world, Europe, European Union, they met with Nnamdi Kanu and they saw point with what he was saying.

“The (United Nations) UN also met with Nnamdi Kanu in Switzerland, I don’t know whether they have changed their mind they invited him to the United Nations General Assembly, but now having met with him in Switzerland, they may not meet him again in New York. “So, I think Nnamdi Kanu is doing what is forced on us (Ndigbo) because some of us believe that we should find out more mature ways of going about it. “But the ideal is very lawful, they are crying for a referendum, that is a democracy.

I think if Igbo people are denied the Presidency in 2023, then, no matter how unpopular IPOB may be among the older people everybody may rush it.”

On the 2023 Presidency and the agitation by the South West and the North to go for the plum position, he said,” If you want to deny them (Ndigbo) 2023 Presidency, then deny them citizenship of Nigeria. “I am feeling that it is because of rejection that other Nigerians reject Igbo Presidency that (Mallam Nasir) el-Rufai wants to be President, that (Asiwaju Bola) Tinubu wants to be President and it will favour them. If that happens, the real meaning is that the Igbos should cease being citizens of Nigeria.

“That there is no point belonging where you are rejected. One rejected does not reject himself. Among those who reject you, you don’t want to force yourself to belong.

“So, there is this talk about Biafra. IPOB is promoting Biafra because of various problems and punishments against Ndigbo. Because of many problems cause the Igbos in Nigeria, they are trying to leave. But the Federal Government of Nigeria has been very busy pushing the Igbos out of Nigeria.

“We are traders, we import like containers etc, but when our people import things, the things are seized and auctioned. Ibeto was one of the strongest people in cement, after some time, he was crippled. Instead of going up, he was going back to give advantage to Non-Igbo. “Look at this man who is building cars, (Innocent Chukwuma) Innoson… he was taken like a tout in the paint from his house to Abuja. Emzor Pharmaceutical was closed down for days because they say that boys and girls or youths were inhaling something that was produced and had been in the market for decades, some people discovered that they can inhale it.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/09/why-ndigbo-may-embrace-ipob-in-2023-ezeife/

Mrfeel:



Well all of them believed in one Nigeria, and the still do, but a time will come when they will realize one Nigeria will never work, and they are not representing the will of the millions of people in biafra land that's why ekweremadu was beaten up in Germany

omenka:
Only an indescribably ignorant kid would think I care if they remain or leave Nigeria.

Kiddo, if you like, LEAVE IN THE NEXT HOUR, I couldn't care less. Get that into your head and tell your Ezeife nobody is going to be FORCED or COERCED into voting who they dont wanna vote for.

Lastly, tell your Kanu to stop daydreaming about Benue state. We want no part of your adventure. Stop forcing people into your own dreams. Have your biafra to yourself and those who desire it.

Thank you and goodbye.

Queseda:

A slave has no right to the throne, here lies the answer to your question

omenka:
So it has come to this! Coersion. Dont Nigerians reserve the right to choose their leaders anymore? Why do you have to blackmail them into electing one of your own as president?

This is pathetic coming from someone like Ezeife.

I would like to ask this question.

Amongst all zones in this country there is no single zone that has toiled as hard for PDP as the South East and the South South. Politics is about sweat and reward.

Wike for instance pulled all the stops he could to ensure the party's survival after 2015. He imagined he deserves anything he asks of the party, and that is why we see him creating so much chaos in the party today after being denied those rewards he demanded.

When Ikemba, the single most respected son of Ndigbo throughout history, stood for the presidency, they demonstrated not even he could sway them from sticking with PDP as they still voted enmass for PDP!! What greater demonstration of loyalty could there be in politics?

The South South has been given the ticket which indeed they deserved.

WHAT EXACTLY IS STOPPING THE POLITICIANS IN SOUTH EAST FROM PUSHING FOR PDP TO GIVE THEM THE TICKET COME 2023 AS THE DESERVE IT MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE?

This is one thing I still crack my head to understand but fail to at every attempt. What exactly is stopping someone like Ezeife from demanding the ticket from PDP after all the HARD WORK the zone has put into the survival and growth of the party? From '99 to this day, they've busted their hump and showed exemplary loyalty to the party. Why cant the ticket be given them?

omenka:
What is stopping you PDP supporters from prevailing on the party to reward your loyalty Mr Racoon? What are you afraid of?

You people allege the country hasnt been fair to you. How about pdp showed the way by rewarding your years of hard work for it? Why cant you demand it from them?

funmijoyb:
You people want to hold us ransom abi. We can't vote for igbo under duress. They should contest against other tribe to emerge

Almaiga:
The East should forget about ruling Nigeria as President. They are not ripe for such great Position. This is why the position of the minority leader is presently the highest Political office holder from the East

meccuno:
These are the same politicians that have betrayed the SE and Igbos in general. All they know is politics and their pockets nothing more.

AyakaDunukofia:


Your argument does not still answer the question why a major ethnic group as Igbo is continuosly conspired against, pushed out of the top echelon of the governance of a country by a particular tribe the same Igbo open heartedly waited for three years to make up their minds to be a partner in the Nigerian project.

Elliot2:
You and I know that you are not sincere. We have all seen how the southwest is claiming that they deserve the presidency even though every lawful and qualified Nigerian is entitled to it. It is in that manner the southeast is laying claims. It is pure hypocrisy if you are comfortable with the claims by southwest but don't towards the east. But I know your biases will take the better of your reasoning. And Ezeife is talking about those biases you and your ilk have.

funmijoyb:
You people want to hold us ransom abi. We can't vote for igbo under duress. They should contest against other tribe to emerge

omenka:
So it has come to this! Coersion. Dont Nigerians reserve the right to choose their leaders anymore? Why do you have to blackmail them into electing one of your own as president?

This is pathetic coming from someone like Ezeife.

I would like to ask this question.

Amongst all zones in this country there is no single zone that has toiled as hard for PDP as the South East and the South South. Politics is about sweat and reward.

Wike for instance pulled all the stops he could to ensure the party's survival after 2015. He imagined he deserves anything he asks of the party, and that is why we see him creating so much chaos in the party today after being denied those rewards he demanded.

When Ikemba, the single most respected son of Ndigbo throughout history, stood for the presidency, they demonstrated not even he could sway them from sticking with PDP as they still voted enmass for PDP!! What greater demonstration of loyalty could there be in politics?

The South South has been given the ticket which indeed they deserved.

WHAT EXACTLY IS STOPPING THE POLITICIANS IN SOUTH EAST FROM PUSHING FOR PDP TO GIVE THEM THE TICKET COME 2023 AS THE DESERVE IT MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE?

This is one thing I still crack my head to understand but fail to at every attempt. What exactly is stopping someone like Ezeife from demanding the ticket from PDP after all the HARD WORK the zone has put into the survival and growth of the party? From '99 to this day, they've busted their hump and showed exemplary loyalty to the party. Why cant the ticket be given them?

Elliot2:
You and I know that you are not sincere. We have all seen how the southwest is claiming that they deserve the presidency even though every lawful and qualified Nigerian is entitled to it. It is in that manner the southeast is laying claims. It is pure hypocrisy if you are comfortable with the claims by southwest but don't towards the east. But I know your biases will take the better of your reasoning. And Ezeife is talking about those biases you and your ilk have.

tiredoflife:


In 1999 was yoruba not voted for under duress
Was the rest of Nigeria not made to pick between two yorubas for peace
So why is it that u people wont do same
U people are truly the problem of Nigeria

AkeNathan:


THEY DON'T HAVE THE NUMBERS TO ASSURE VICTORY AT PRESIDENTIAL POLLS.


SS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN GRANTED THE TICKET IN 2011 IF NOT FOR POWER OF INCUMBENCY.

NATURALLY, PRESIDENTIAL POSITION IN DEMOCRATIC DISPENSATION FOR PARTIES THAT WANT TO WIN, WILL ALWAYS GIVE IT TO THE NORTH WHO ARE THE MOST POPULATED AND CAN ASSURE YOU VOTE DUE TO THEIR NUMBERS.

DEMOCRACY, PARTIES LOVE THE POPULATED REGIONS

Femijohn198:
AM a Yoruba man but what is happening on rejection to idigbo people is too bad,let delegate power to them for president because Yoruba has tried it no way,hausa has tried it zero,lets support Igbo for president 2023 may be God will favor us.

omenka:
Igbos dont have the numbers? So that is what PDP has been saying all along?

Does it then mean that UNTIL Igbos have the said number, PDP will NEVER give then the presidential ticket? Would Igbos fold their hands and watch a party they've given EVERYTHING for treat them with such disdain when they allege the Nigerian state has been marginalizing them (which is the reason for the ipob uprising)?

If PDP can do that and get away with it without as much as a whistle from Ndigbo, what then is the basis for their revolt against the Nigerian state?

Jeez! Are you Igbo?