Policewoman: Oyigbo.

PointB: First, let me comment on Eze OnlyTruth's submission about the attitude of some council members, and his subsequent call upon me to resign and pick up the Ezeship nomination gauntlet.

Indeed, there were one, two, or more council members who for various reason did not live up to their billing. Whether it is an act of dissent, genuine lack of time, loss of interest, or feeling of redundancy, I wouldn't know. But what I do know is that leadership is a great responsibility and it is always easier if you have people that you can rely on, in thick and thin - agreement or disagreement. People you can always count on to be there when you need them, even though they might not agree with you always. Exception can be made for those who complained of tight schedules, out of coverage - these ones clearly made impact in the council while they were around, and the fact that you hardly see their comments on Nairaland suggests too they may have a point in their excuses. But for those who went AWOL, I believe they can at least offer Umu Igbo explanation for their action. I won't dwell further on this for now.

Secondly, the call by Eze Onlytruth that I resign and contest for Ezeship is indeed borne out of genuine concern for continuity, and perhaps what is good for Umu Igbo. I quite understand the intent and purpose, and I also feel humbled by other glowing tributes the Eze made on my person. Even though I feel there are some element of hyperbole in it. I thank him nonetheless.

But I am afraid, my responsibility at this point in time in ensuring we bequeath a lasting electoral guideline, which weeds out charlatans and ensures that only fit and proper Igbos gets close to the Ezeship, is one I take seriously. I do not arrogate upon myself the only one fit to do justice to that role, but I believe I should see this process through at this stage. If however, we fail to get top nominees to accept their nominations. I shall extend the nomination period, and stand down from the position of Electoral Commissioner, and pick up the gauntlet. That is the very least I can promise. I am very hesitant of changing the rule in the middle of the game.

In anycase, anyone interested in taking up the electoral commissioner job in that circumstance, or next year should indicate his/her interest so that the Council can make a quick decision.

Generally, I believe only those who show passionate interest in anything Igbo should be considered in both the Electoral members position and the Ezeship. Half-heartedness will take us no where.

Here I stand!

PointB
Electoral Commissioner.

PointB: Let me say a few words about the guidelines with the hope that Igbos understand the thinking behind them. I am using my mobile phone, my responses will be limited.

Some of us have observed that the rule are meant to disqualify some people. I am afraid they are correct. Electoral rules in every nation or organisation aim to disqualify a lot of people while ensuring that the very qualified stands. On the contrary our rule seek to do the opposite.

it has been made clear that Igbo on Nairaland seeks unity - that is at the heart of Ezeship. This Ezeship will not pay for our browsing time. Nor will it offer paid employment, build schools and other infrastructure for Igbos on Nairaland. It is a symbolic position, which main objective to promote Igbo unity and values.

To this end, this Eze responsibility is to gradually align the minority opinions towards the majority, not the other way round. Let me give you a typical example, majority Igbo sees Achebe, Ojukwu as a heroes, the minority sees them differently. Should the minority who sees them differently be allowed to lord over the majority? Clearly, this is a recipe for discord and disunity. There is no way the majority will be drawn to such individual, and such Eze who goes about denigrating our heros, other Igbo groups and institution clearly represent himself and his skewed minority. The rule aims to stop such people from representing us. The best place to stop them is here, with the nomination and rules. We cannot allow the all and sundry on Nairaland to decide our fate.

PointB

If and when it becomes a popular Igbo way to denigrate or cause the denigration our heroes, other Igbo sub-group, and cultural institution, then people at the forefront of this will be promoted, at the expense of those who don't.

Policewoman: I hereby nominate DEDE because he has been a bufallo soldier fighting for the Igbo cause. Hope i'm qualified cos i'm a Rivers state Igbo. Anyi kwesiri ihoputa onye ga na ewlite onodu ndigbo na ogbako a. Daalunu rinne.

PointB: I am also seriously considering the position of 'Lolo' in this election. I would like to see them rather as female Council members. Having seen the exploits of Dora, Ezekwesili, NOI, I believe that our women are more than capable of holding their own. Moreover, Igboland is a place where female empowerment is taken seriously, I believe our Nairaland should reflect this. I will therefore be willing to add two or more women to the list to give us this balance representation. The title they will go by, is however open for deliberation. But how to deploy them would be the responsibility of the incoming Eze.

So lets add a female each to our nomination while we deliberate on the appropriate title and responsibility to assign them. It will however cost us nothing to drop the idea if it is unworkable.

Odunnu: Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'
Ifyalways for 'Lolo'

Ejiné:

Gbam! Okwu ebigo!
Okija Juju, take heart
You fit fight am for courts though

Imanuelle: Angry!!
Last year, chief okija juju was disqualified for no just cause!
If chief okija_juju is not allowed to contest again this year, then ndigbo Nairaland will become ungovernable!







My nominations


Okija_juju na okija_juju

Ejiné:

Okija Juju don already shiiit for church.
We shall rig him out. Just watch and see. He will never occupy that seat.

Nna ogini di?! ezu'm gi ori mbu?!

Ejiné:

Okija Juju don already shiiit for church.
We shall rig him out. Just watch and see. He will never occupy that seat.

Okija_juju:


If my becoming Eze Ndi Igbo is going to ride on my worshipping Odimegwu Ojukwu and singing the praises of Rochas Okorocha, then please let me remain a commoner. In a civilized society, a mans right to vote and be voted for does not ride on his acceptance of any one person as a 'Hero' or 'Villian'. We might as well add that a 'MUSLIM IGBO' is also disqualified as thats not one of the widely accepted religions in Igbo land. INFACT..

Is it a must that the Eze of NL must be a Ojukwu worshiper? That to me is sttupid if true such should have a mind of his own.

berem: As for UGOEZE title, I have to go with Ogugua.I just love the way she represents ndi igbo especially our igbo food.I got salivating after she opened a thread on our various igbo delicacies.no igbo man who saw that thread would not salivate also.
I hereby nominate OGUGUA for LOLO.

Okija_juju:


Nna ogini di?! ezu'm gi ori mbu?!

Demdem:

Is it a must that the Eze of NL must be a Ojukwu worshiper? That to me is sttupid if true such should have a mind of his own.

Ejiné:

I meela onu ka i maro ife i melu? Nsogbu adiro. Mgbe oge ruru i ga elota ife i melu.

Demdem:

Is it a must that the Eze of NL must be a Ojukwu worshiper? That to me is sttupid if true such should have a mind of his own.