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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by ShaqFu: 11:20am On Jan 16, 2023
DriveByKiller:
I see you like him, joe
I should dislike him?
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by codemaniacs: 11:20am On Jan 16, 2023
RussellRutherfo:


War would have still happened even without the coup. The Islamic jihadist, Sarduana of Sokoto was already pushing the country towards that lane with his open hatred of the Igbos before that coup.

I am of the opinion that the coup kept this nation together because Sarduana of Sokoto probably had in mind to divide the North away from Nigeria.

He every inch was a Hitler in the making.
The only thing is the coup plotters who handled the Lagos part didn't do their side of the job effectively.

His dislike of igbos started and ended in the north.

So there won't have been any war.. the only people who took hatred beyond their region were Igbos.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Nobody: 11:23am On Jan 16, 2023
Idiko1:


I could be older than your father who is stupid. There are migrants in Agbor, and I do not have issue if they claim not be Igbo.
Fatherless wretch get lost
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by goaldynman(m): 11:31am On Jan 16, 2023
Kewtt:


That town should be razed to ashes. It truncated the Nigeria of our dreams. The statue makes everyone there an accomplice. An evidence of why we must not vote anything from that region ever

This is what a terrorist would say! I'm not surprised because of the terrorist that you are!!
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Fejoku: 11:31am On Jan 16, 2023
wirinet:


You are just behaving like a pre-recorded audio that's meant to play a certain sound bite no matter the fact. You mind is already made up on your narrative without even bothering to present any evidence.

I asked for a signed copy of the agreement you don't even bother discussing it.

I told you that the Aburi meeting was a power sharing agreement purely military officers to prevent the impending war, you pretend you did not see it.

I presented the fact that civilians from the other Regions rejected the accord, you become oblivious.

Not only did civilians reject the aburi accord, some senior military officers who were bypassed in the power sharing appointments like T.Y. Danjuma and Murtala Muhammed rejected the accord.

See more of what really transpired below. I hope your mind can grasp new information.
In conclusion, Yakubu Gowon and Prince Akenzua had their way by bye passing previously signed agreement at Aburi. Today's Nigeria is the legacy of their own decision.

Two questions for you. Do you still agree to the structure suggested by Prince Akenzua as at the time even without the benefit of foresight?
Do you think that there's a need for restructure or outright dissolution of Nigeria? Give your reasons.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by AmuRubber(m): 11:32am On Jan 16, 2023
Bantu10:


Same thing true lagosians feel seeing the man who killed Funsho Williams going about campaigning to be president
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by DriveByKiller: 11:33am On Jan 16, 2023
ShaqFu:
I should dislike him?
no, not at all.

But some people feel that he's the first coup plotter and set a dangerous precedent
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by codemaniacs: 11:35am On Jan 16, 2023
rainluv:


why did the rest of Nigeria tag Nzeogwu Igbo?

because he is Igbo...
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by AmuRubber(m): 11:36am On Jan 16, 2023
Tofax:

When the narrative is good, its Niger delta not Igbo speaking area, but if its a negative news the narrative will read as 'Igbo town in delta state.'
If oil is found in Igbo speaking area its becomes Niger Delta area, if its a coup its becomes Igbo speaking area of Delta state
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Fejoku: 11:39am On Jan 16, 2023
gidgiddy:


Ok lets forget if the Aburi accord was signed or not, we can agree that all 4 military Governors of the time, with Gowon, reached an agreement at Aburi. Ghana

Who are civilians in military rule? Civilians have little or no say in military Government, it is not democracy. So it doesn't matter which civilian was not happy with what was agreed at Aburi.


Lets call a spade a spade. Gowon could not implement what was agreed in Aburi because it prevented him and his fellow Northern cohorts from getting that which they wanted the most, political control of Nigeria

So Gowon quickly abolished the 4 Regions, created 12 states, half of which was given to the North, then dismantled resource control to make the federal government all powerful

Of course, Ojukwu and the East were not going to have that blatant attempt at domination, and seceded, which led to war
Simple as ABC. If Ojukwu hadn't acted that way, they would be blaming Ndigbo today for not standing up for the entire south.
Ken Saro-Wiwa who ran to Gowon in Lagos shortly before his death sent a message to Ojukwu. T.Y Danjuma today is complaining bitterly at how internal colonialism is on going by the fulanis. All those who disagreed with Ojukwu are today rethinking their stance and some how, nairaland pundits wants us to believe the erroneous narrative that was upheld at the time against the truth that surrounded the events themselves.
The truth is always a living seed which will always sprout irrespective of how long it might have been buried.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by ShaqFu: 11:40am On Jan 16, 2023
DriveByKiller:
no, not at all.

But some people feel that he's the first coup plotter and set a dangerous precedent
to say I like him is an understatement. I like he stood for something and did something in the midst of corruption. That corruption he stood against is what bore fruits and is killing the country.

Whatever some people feel is their feelings, you know many Nigerians reason with their emotion, rather than with fact and evidence. That emotion is what is killing this country today.

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Nobody: 11:41am On Jan 16, 2023
omoadeleye:
At least no one is denying the fact that one particular people started the first coup.

One person can't start a coup. I don't know what is in your skull. Coup nah child's play?
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by codemaniacs: 11:43am On Jan 16, 2023
Fejoku:

In conclusion, Yakubu Gowon and Prince Akenzua had their way by bye passing previously signed agreement at Aburi. Today's Nigeria is the legacy of their own decision.

Two questions for you. Do you still agree to the structure suggested by Prince Akenzua as at the time even without the benefit of foresight?
Do you think that there's a need for restructure or outright dissolution of Nigeria? Give your reasons.

Today's Nigeria is the legacy of Nzeogwu and Aguiyi Ironsi..

Akenzua didn't want the resources in his ethnic nation to be used by another ethnic nation that had majority power over his own nation....
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Fejoku: 11:47am On Jan 16, 2023
Pakute:

May your lies eat up your mouth dia. Where is the copy of the agreement with the signatories?. Why are you spreading unprovable narratives that was only cooked up in your igbotic head. At least, you should know that it was Philip Asiodu, an ibo man that played a key role in dissuading Gowon from signing the Accord.
Is it the accord that was already signed at Aburi that you're Gowon was dissuaded to sign? Is your reasoning alright? Philip Asiodu and Prince Akenzua only encouraged Gowon not to honour what he had signed in the presence of dignitaries including the then we'll respected Ghanaian Head of State. The responsibility still resided on the Military man called Yakubu Gowon. He has a copy of that agreement to till date. Thank God he's still alive. You can press him to make it open for this generation to see if he wants his soul to rest in peace. However, if you prefer the age old lies to continue, then let is continue. We shall see where it will lead us to.
Enjoy the current Nigeria of Philip Asiodu, Prince Akenzua and Yakubu Gowon's making.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Idiko1: 11:50am On Jan 16, 2023
MyFlair:

Fatherless wretch get lost

It is safe to call you a glorified fool. I have learnt from my grandfather the person who tend to espouse certain vice seemed to be the operator. I can bet my last cent you are fatherless. By the way, you lacked human intellect.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by gidgiddy: 11:51am On Jan 16, 2023
igbosarejews:

Hey you bástárd, Delta State was never part of south east or the defunct Eastern region. It was mid west region ànd later Bendel state.
When it suits your idîotic submission, they turn to south east, but when oil is involved, same you will your shît tóngue will call them south south

It does not matter if Delta State used to be part of China, what matters is if there are indigenous ethnic Igbos there

The Premier of the old Midwest Region, Dennis Nwanzu Osadebay, was once secretary general of the Igbo State Union, the group that later became known Ohanaeze. Osadebay was an Asaba man and Asaba people have never denied being Igbo just like the 95 year old King of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien, professed to be a proud Igbo man below

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by gidgiddy: 11:54am On Jan 16, 2023
codemaniacs:


Today's Nigeria is the legacy of Nzeogwu and Aguiyi Ironsi..

Akenzua didn't want the resources in his ethnic nation to be used by another ethnic nation that had majority power over his own nation....



But the same Akenzua shit his mouth when Gowon was abolishing the 4 Regions Nigeria had, created 12 new states and stripped them of resource control

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by gidgiddy: 11:55am On Jan 16, 2023
GeneralBuhari:


Gidgiddy, are you from Okpanam?

No but I have been to Okpanam

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Idiko1: 11:55am On Jan 16, 2023
codemaniacs:


Today's Nigeria is the legacy of Nzeogwu and Aguiyi Ironsi..

Akenzua didn't want the resources in his ethnic nation to be used by another ethnic nation that had majority power over his own nation....



You are totally wrong. It is safe to say today's Nigeria is the legacy of Gowon and his clique of goons. Akenzua supported Action Group when products from Edo were used support to Yoruba land under western region.

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Injera(f): 11:57am On Jan 16, 2023
Bantu10:


Same thing true lagosians feel seeing the man who killed Funsho Williams going about campaigning to be president
And what evidence do you have for a man that don't know about your existence
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Idiko1: 11:58am On Jan 16, 2023
gidgiddy:


It does not matter if Delta State used to be part of China, what matters is if there are indigenous ethnic Igbos there

The Premier of the old Midwest Region, Dennis Nwanzu Osadebay, was once secretary general of the Igbo State Union, the group that later became known Ohanaeze. Osadebay was an Asaba man and Asaba people have never denied being Igbo just like the 95 year old King of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien, professed to be a proud Igbo man below

At Aba now in Abia State where the Igbo State Union formed the root
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Bantu10: 11:59am On Jan 16, 2023
Injera:

And what evidence do you have for a man that don't know about your existence

and who told you I was referring to a man in my comment?
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Headachetoigboh(f): 11:59am On Jan 16, 2023
Curious345:
Quite important to note that ,uptil today , Igbos in Delta State claim they're not Igbo ..

Isn't that funny?

Same way ikwerre claim they're not Igbo

But when it comes to Nzeogwu,the made him Igbo coup.
I know most of Indomie generation here don't know the history. Any small thing they will take it Igbo coup still dey will shout that Delta igbos are not igbos.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by omonnakoda: 11:59am On Jan 16, 2023
Curious345:
Coup d'etat is a very delicate venture ,that if not managed professionally can lead to great disorder.

It was the first coup , bcuz prior to it ,coups weren't popular in africa .
They had no book to gain experience from.
They acted on a mix of impulse + patriotism.

Shedding of blood can never be justified.

BUT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESTRICTED TO THE LEADERS ,Military,TRADITIONAL RULERS AND THEIR ASSOCIATES. Killing of civilians by the jihadist and their sympathisers is unforgivable
Which Jihadist are you referring to?
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Headachetoigboh(f): 12:02pm On Jan 16, 2023
Kewtt:


That town should be razed to ashes. It truncated the Nigeria of our dreams. The statue makes everyone there an accomplice. An evidence of why we must not vote anything from that region ever

But Bornu will be decorated with Gold for producing Boko Haram.
Nzeogwu coup and Boko Haram,which one have killed more Nigerians more?

Ezi

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by codemaniacs: 12:02pm On Jan 16, 2023
Idiko1:


You are totally wrong. It is safe to say today's Nigeria is the legacy of Gowon and his clique of goons. Akenzua supported Action Group when products from Edo were used support Yoruba land under western region.

You're the one that's wrong.. Legacy of Ironsi and Nzeogwu.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Headachetoigboh(f): 12:04pm On Jan 16, 2023
OkutaNla:


Yes, a revolution that culminated in the mass slaughter of millions of Igbos in a needless war.



Akuko. Why do you Igbos love self-deceit for goodness sake If Nzeogwu coup had not happened, there would have been no counter coup which was in response to the Nzeogwu coup and targeted majorly at Igbo officers, Aguiyi Ironsi, and Igbo civilians all across Nigeria by officers of Northern extraction. Only a disingenuous person would say what you just said coz it's obvious to the blind that the counter coup was the major precursor to the Civil war due to its macabre slaughter of Igbos in Northern Nigeria as a direct reprisal against the sectional killing of Northern leaders by Nzeogwu and his boys. There would've been nothing like Aburi accord without those preceding events. Endeavor to tell yourself the truth once in a while.


Then who is countering Boko Haram and Fulani herdsman now.
You father and mother shee?
Lucifer incarnate like u.

U must burn in hell
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by codemaniacs: 12:06pm On Jan 16, 2023
gidgiddy:


But the same Akenzua shit his mouth when Gowon was abolishing the 4 Regions Nigeria had, created 12 new states and stripped them of resource control

you and I have argued this thousands of times.. It was ironsi that made it that the regions no longer controlled their resources and their revenue which means the regions became subservient to the FG.

It was Ironsi that abolished regionalism and not Gowon... Gowon only maintained what Ironsi had already done.

2 out of the 4 regions had Yoruba and Igbo as the majority and that would have been a problem for minorities in the south..

so Akenzua would have been very happy that states were created.

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Idiko1: 12:11pm On Jan 16, 2023
codemaniacs:


You're the one that's wrong.. Legacy of I[b]ronsi and Nzeogwu.[/b]

Ojukwu warned Gowon on the consequences of the usurpation of position of C-in-C of Nigeria when his superiors were still in uniform. At least, you were wrong on Akenzua.
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by wirinet(m): 12:12pm On Jan 16, 2023
Fejoku:

In conclusion, Yakubu Gowon and Prince Akenzua had their way by bye passing previously signed agreement at Aburi. Today's Nigeria is the legacy of their own decision.
The problem with you guys is that you don't listen to others. You only listen to your own thoughts and believe every other person must agree to your own thoughts and needs.

It was not only Gowon that quarrelled with the un(signed) aburi accord, southern minorities including those of the Eastern Nigeria that you guys intended to incorporate into your biafra were vehemently against the accord. Furthermore some prominent military officers were also against the accord. It would have been unfair for only igbos and a few igbo related tribes through blackmail and threats of war on Nigeria, to rail road Nigeria unconstitutionally into a loose confederation. Gowon only initially succumbed to the blackmail but on getting back to Nigeria had to backpedal due to the strength of the opposition. I am grateful you guys have not started calling me names like fulani slave, traitor and other unsavory insults.


Two questions for you. Do you still agree to the structure suggested by Prince Akenzua as at the time even without the benefit of foresight?
Do you think that there's a need for restructure or outright dissolution of Nigeria? Give your reasons.

I don't think Akenzua suggested any structure. All he pointed out was that a loose confederation is the same thing as succession. And the minorities in Eastern Nigeria along with other Regions were not prepared for secession at that time.

I think we should go back to the regional and parliamentary system bequeathed to us by the Britisht that was truncated by the Nzeogwu led coup. It allowed each region to spend its own resources to develop its region. That was the period of the fastest development in Nigeria.

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Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Classicalman(m): 12:13pm On Jan 16, 2023
Kewtt:


That town should be razed to ashes. It truncated the Nigeria of our dreams. The statue makes everyone there an accomplice. An evidence of why we must not vote anything from that region ever
But.you voted for Jonathan from that region. Mumu
Re: Statue Of Nzeogwu Erected In His Home Town Of Okpanam - Picture by Emekaonline: 12:16pm On Jan 16, 2023
Bantu10:


Same thing true lagosians feel seeing the man who killed Funsho Williams going about campaigning to be president

That is why many people are bitter in Anambra seeing the person that killed their breadwinners and umped then in Akwuzu river is campaining to be president aside sending many to their graves for allowing the Doctors to go on strike for more than one year

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