Ibom and Ijaw republics: What it could mean for other ethnicities in the South South post Nigeria.

Part 1
The sudden announcement of an Ibom republic was quite frankly unexpected. And expectedly it sent shockwaves throughout the Southernmost areas of the country. While many were still reeling from the shock lightening struck twice with a follow up announcement from the Ijaw ethnic body stating the desire to pursue an Ijaw republic should Nigeria go the Yugoslavia way.

Prior to this time the de facto stance amongst people in the South South region was that the area would secede together. And though there has been no process or move by concerned ethnicities to consolidate that position, it remained the consensus, and most proponents argued strongly to the affirmative whenever called upon.

Therefore the announcements by two member states of the zone to pursue their respective independent nations came as a rude awakening to many. Consequently any hopes towards a South South country is in jeopardy and also, the need for some critical indices to be reconsidered and reaccessed across board has now become apparent. One of such indices would be unrestricted sea access.

In a South South country as desired by proponents sea access was the least of concerns. And understandably so. This is because any such country would have had more than half of Nigeria's 853km of coastline to itself. And good harbor locations. Added to this, any such country would have already in existence 4 working ports in Onne, Port-Harcourt both in Rivers State, Warri Port in Delta state, and Calabar Port in Cross River. Hence sea access was never a debate on the front burner. Till now.

Going by this recent announcements, if such countries were to be carved from the South South territories this would leave some erstwhile comfortable tribes feeling uneasy. On the Northwestern end of the South South are the Benin in Edo state and the Urhobo/Isoko peoples in Delta state. With an Ijaw republic owning virtually the entirely coastline of Delta state, the aforementioned groups would find themselves effectively landlocked. Pix attached below.

Had the Urhobo/Isoko and Benin being in the same country as the Ijaw as was the de facto arrangement (NDR) this situation wouldn't have come about.

It therefore stands that any would be country to be formed by the Benin and Urhobo (if any) would need to sail through Ijaw territory. A situation that may bring about complications.

Added to the issue of unrestricted sea access, as plans for a NDR go out the window, the aforementioned groups as well as others are now weighed with the task of finding new allegiances. Here, age long historical and cultural ties come into play as well as sentiments of similitude and kinship. Other noteworthy considerations would be demographic factors.

For the Urhobo/Isoko they may opt to merge with the Benin peoples as one country. Pix attached below.

Possibly with the Itsekiri tagging along. The basis for this union would be on a historical and cultural basis. In the Benin situation they have the options of joining the Urhobo/Isoko and Itsekiri to form a nation as early highlighted, or they opt to join Oduduwa republic westward.
Yet still, historical connotations point to the fact that the Benin people may yet decide to become a standalone nation. This could mean the birth of a second Benin republic in West Africa: English speaking Benin republic, though demographic considerations by both the Benin and Urhobo peoples may stifle such ambition.

Like. Comment. Share.

Pictures moved to https://easternconsigliereblog.com/ibom-republic-and-the-other-expected-republics-in-the-south/

Ijaw republic with some ondo territory? Odudu people no go gree ooh.

The Op wants to pit the Ijaws against Urhobo/Isoko/Itsekiri/Edo. It’s not going to work. The Ijaws do not own the coastline of Delta State.

I know of only biafra and oduduwa republic. The rest is 'ONE NIGERIA'

We Niger-Deltans will not gree.

The Enemies will not Succeed, we are too United to be Divided.

You mean, we Bini people will no longer have access to our Niger-Delta oil?

We the Good people of Niger-Delta rejects it.

Niger-Delta is one and indivisible.

SenatePresdo:
We Niger-Deltans will not gree.

We are not like you guys. We don’t do attache by force.

kmcutez:


We are not like you guys. We don’t do attache by force.

Niger Delta is one and indivisible.

Looks like Rivers would be shared amongst igbos and ijaws

Goodmarlian:
Looks like Rivers would be shared amongst igbos and ijaws

PH remains to Opobo remains Igbo land

gloriaunobi:
PH remains to Opobo remains Igbo land

Everybody abandoned ogoni why now?

Goodmarlian:
Looks like Rivers would be shared amongst igbos and ijaws

This is proof that alaigbo is not landlocked

kmcutez:
The Op wants to pit the Ijaws against Urhobo/Isoko/Itsekiri/Edo. It’s not going to work. The Ijaws do not own the coastline of Delta State. I’m very sure the writer of this article is Igbo.

Who owns the coastline?

Sanchez01, EdoDefence

SlayerForever:
Sanchez01, EdoDefence

So an idle person created a theoretical thread and you tag me to it because?

The obsession of IPOB with the South South is far more than their obsession with Biafra itself.

Walahi, what is this I'm seeing, are you telling me ibom republic is gonna have go far into some part of Delta state or its just my eyes?
See this state belong to the Anioma people. Any murthafucka who tries any nonsense should best prepare to go to the after life!

Ameachi, silva and akpabio will betray them

SenatePresdo:
We Niger-Deltans will not gree.

The Enemies will not Succeed, we are too United to be Divided.

You mean, we Bini people will no longer have access to our Niger-Delta oil?

We the Good people of Niger-Delta rejects it.

Niger-Delta is one and indivisible.

Walahi we reject it. Ijaw people are dreamers

The same thing I have been saying since!! Niger Delta will never become one nation, it's just not possible due to certain factors!!

Events in recent times have proven my assertion right! Even when I argued that other minorities will be scared to be in same country with ijaw.

Lastly, I laugh at Ikwerre and omoku people they have decieved into denouncing Igbos. We will definitely take our pound of flesh at the right time. We will easily reintegrate all other Igbo groups like Etche, Obigbo, Ndoni etc but those two is a no no! They are condemned to go with Ijaws and their fate is automatically sealed.

We are indeed living in interesting times

Mangekyo:
Walahi, what is this I'm seeing, are you telling me ibom republic is gonna have go far into some part of Delta state or its just my eyes?
See this state belong to the Anioma people. Any murthafucka who tries any nonsense should best prepare to go to the after life!

The fate of your Ika will be like that of the ikwerres, your slavery in the hands of Bini is almost assured. Enuani part of Anioma will never join you in your slavery, they will naturally come with us.

Thank God everything is now unraveling and everyone is about to answer their papa name

FreeIgbos:


The fate of your Ika will be like that of the ikwerres, your slavery in the hands of Bini is almost assured. Enuani part of Anioma will never join you in your slavery, they will naturally come with us.

Thank God everything is now unraveling and everyone is about to answer their papa name

Do you want to by die my bare hands? If no then desist from mentioning me. You must be IPOB!

FreeIgbos:
The same thing I have been saying since!! Niger Delta will never become one nation, it's just not possible due to certain factors!!

Events in recent times have proven my assertion right! Even when I argued that other minorities will be scared to be in same country with ijaw.

Lastly, I laugh at Ikwerre and omoku people they have decieved into denouncing Igbos. We will definitely take our pound of flesh at the right time. We will easily reintegrate all other Igbo groups like Etche, Obigbo, Ndoni etc but those two is a no no! They are condemned to go with Ijaws and their fate is automatically sealed.

We are indeed living in interesting times

If you think my hometown Omoku will be harness by the Igbo,you better think twice.Of course,you know the place you just mentioned too well

SlayerForever:


Who owns the coastline?

Good question!
I'm waiting for his answer too

We Igbos wholeheartedly support Ibom Republic.

It pisses Buhari off.
It pisses the WE SS crew off.
It opens up the coast for Igbo territories to be linked up
Igbos now have to sail through international waters to get to the Atlantic. No longer through any country

Mangekyo:


Do you want to by die my bare hands? If no then desist from mentioning me. You must be IPOB!

Common getat!!
Look at this dwarf talking about someone dying, you want to commit suicide ni?

So anyone that tells you the truth automatically becomes IPOB to you? What a fowl brain.

FreeIgbos:


Common getat!!
Look at this dwarf talking about someone dying, you want to commit suicide ni?

So anyone that tells you the truth automatically becomes IPOB to you? What a fowl brain.

So you aren't IPOB?

arcnomec:


If you think my hometown Omoku will be harness by the Igbo,you better think twice.Of course,you know the place you just mentioned too well

Did you even comprehend what I wrote? I said both you guys and Ikwerre are not needed by Igbos, you guys are condemned to go with Ijaws that will treat you like sh1t

Mangekyo:


So you aren't IPOB?

Use your brain na, IPOB people are advocating for all minorities to be in same country with Igbos, while I believe such is madness, and won't work!

The fact I'm against sharing a country with minorities ought to tell you I have nothing to do with IPOB.