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| Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by jide4lagos(m): 1:11pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
SERVING Southeast senators shunned Enugu Cultural Carnival held in Enugu on Saturday in honour of the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme even as President Goodluck Jonathan poured encomium on him, saying his unassailable integrity and consummate diligence had combined to make him one of the most respected national icons in the country. A source revealed that the absence of the Igbo senators might not be unconnected with the alleged internal wrangling within a section of Igbo political leaders. The cultural fiesta, which was held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, was organised by the Southeast governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States to mark the 80th birthday of Ekwueme. It was observed that all the speakers agreed that it was high time Ndigbo rallied round Dr Ekwueme to lead them to the Promised Land, adding that Ndigbo should stop bemoaning the so called marginalisation as they were their own enemies. The issues canvassed at the occasion were reiteration of the demand for creation of an additional state out of the present Southeast zone and 2015 President of an Igbo extraction. Jonathan had in his goodwill message described the elder-statesman as an accomplished administrator and leader of men, an epitome of the highest ideals of selfless service and unwavering patriotism. President Jonathan who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, said, “now more than ever, when our nation requires the re-commitment of men and women of goodwill like your good self to our national transformation efforts, it is my prayer that Almighty God continues to keep and prosper you even as He blesses you with robust health and a life of perpetual fulfillment”. “It is no surprise that you did not only rise to the height of your chosen profession of architecture, you also became Nigeria’s number two citizen as elected Vice President of the country. “Over the years, you have consistently invested the benefit of your inspiring attributes in dedicated service to our dear country while continuing to avail our generation of leaders of your enduring wise counsel”. Also Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has described Ekwueme as a symbol of peace, unity and harmony in the country. The governor in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba marking the 80th birthday celebration of Ekwueme, and made available to journalists in Ilorin on Saturday, also said that Ekwueme is a detribalised Nigerian whose love and interest for his people made him to identify with successive administrations in order to give the nation and her people the best leadership they deserve. "Truly, you are an epitome of peace and unity in our nation", he said. Governor Ahmed recalled the numerous achievements recorded by Ekwueme during the second republic as Vice President and most recently as a party stalwart saying: "With no doubt, the 80th birthday which the world joins you to celebrate is indeed remarkable. "Your modesty, humility and political sagacity contributed in no small measure to the successes recorded by the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the 1979 and 1983 elections. You are, indeed, an advocate of togetherness devoid of ethnic or religious sentiments." The governor prayed God to grant him sound health in order to do more for the nation especially at this challenging period in the nation’s history. http://tribune.com.ng/sun/news/8908-igbo-senators-shun-ekwuemes-80th-celebration-as-jonathan-ahmed-congratulate-him
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| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by jide4lagos(m): 1:13pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
so they are also fighting each others. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Nobody: 1:43pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
jide4lagos: so they are also fighting each others.so who does not fight each OTHERS?  1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by AustineE1: 5:33pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
berem: so who does not fight each OTHERS?...it reminds me of the battle btw Awoists vs yoruba nationalists,Tinubu's group vs democrats(Mimiko,Olu falae etc)!its just human! 3 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Afam4eva(m): 5:51pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
Was Ekwueme a senator? Why the emphasis on the fact that Igbo senators did not attend? People are always looking for every little opportunity to buttress the popular but unfounded knowledge that Igbos are not united. 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Nobody: 6:08pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
ibos are never united.....why should they boycott such an elder stateman birthday. but i no wan talk sha......shaking my head in shame for ibos 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by dayokanu(m): 6:11pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
Ekwueme was the founder of the PDP most of those Igbo senators contested under. So Ekwueme has no regards in his own house |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by ba7man(m): 5:10am On Oct 22, 2012 |
They have the freedom to attend or decide not to.... 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by slimming: 5:19am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Who care |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by hardywaltz(m): 5:28am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Who cares.... |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by hardywaltz(m): 5:32am On Oct 22, 2012 |
dayokanu: Ekwueme was the founder of the PDP most of those Igbo senators contested under.Tribal monkey... Why didn't yoruba people of Ondo State vote in ACN in the Governorship elections? Anyway Yoruba people are neva united. Ask OBJ 6 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by emekatimsu(m): 6:12am On Oct 22, 2012 |
dayokanu: Ekwueme was the founder of the PDP most of those Igbo senators contested under.The word is 'Ibo' and not 'Igbo'. Don't know from where u got ur 'Igbo'. I wnt to know if OBJ has total regard in hs own house,last time he celebrated hs birthday no single SW govanor attended except sending there deputies. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by KINGwax(m): 6:12am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Austine.E:that is what you'll remember. What happened in ondo is a pure class to show u yoruba are never to be driven by foolishness. The fact is, we will vote for who we want. Mimiko has proven himself and the people definately want him to continue. But u Igbos will alwys implode! A word from one of ur leaders will drive u even in a funny way! Example? Oh..aluu community head askin the students to be lynched, a book by the once sane achebe turned senile. You guys will never pause to think, u alwys act out foolishly most times. Dey there dey wallow in self deceit and wanton adulation! Your temerity will eventually delude you! emekatimsu:you seriously are misleading yourself here. Politics in the SW is seriously not ACN. ACN are proving themselves better than PDP, so people want a change. And mimiko proved himself, there's no need for a change...OBJ is highly respected. Forget what u read on papers. Even the presidency won't dare him..no one wld. If only u can see how many of these politicians visit him on daily basis whenever he's around his hill top estate in abeokuta, you'll mug it! Even internationally, you knw d rest. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Jubal01: 6:12am On Oct 22, 2012 |
ba7man: They have the freedom to attend or decide not to....QED |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by lastpage: 6:19am On Oct 22, 2012 |
jide4lagos: .... Eeehhee, In an event like these, where my Igbo brothers would have come together to show solidarity for one of their own, especially a well-respected one (even across tribes!), .....once again, "they chose to throw away the baby, with the bath water"! How then can other tribes take them seriously? ....and 2015 or 2019 is just around the corner! Small time now, they will 'write Book' and blame their failures on "AWOLOWO and Yorubas"! Truly, "Igbos must stop moaning and whining about "Marginalization", they are the worst enemies of themselves! "A House divided against itself they say, can never stand"! Lets take a cue from the in this kind of thinking: As much as Yorubas detest "Obachanjo"; .....they refused to vote for him in 1999. it was with the votes of Northerners (mostly) and Igbos, that he became President. But in 2003, when the Northerners wanted to "show-off" and deny him a second term (they said they made him and can un-make him!), the Yorubas, ever smart and calculating, knew this was the time to sheath their sword and support one of their own!...and He won a second term. Lesson: Identify your "best interest", know when to use your "card" and dont let pettiness rob you of the "bigger Prize". Stop blaming others for your own ineptitude! God bless Yoruba too much! Lastpage! 2 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by expertman(m): 6:32am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Hmm I have always had lots of Passion to The Igbos. I respect them for who they are. But with the Current event of things i think they Need to re adjust and claim their Respect Back. But the Truth is am Proud of them even as a Yoruba Man 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by alaoeri: 6:42am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Igbo ain't internally coordinated yet they want to rule this country, how 'll that happen when they aren't united. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Nobody: 6:49am On Oct 22, 2012 |
hardywaltz:I refused to be labelled a tribalistic person,more reason I cautioned myself this time.but truth need be said, ibos problem smack more of illiteracy than common sense,the Age group ideology is a curse on the ibo tradition, if the ibos didn't respect their statemen,only God knows who they will respect. Little wonder they wake their parent with a kick from sleep. Advice:if the ibos want to be relevant in Nigeria politic,they should get their Acts together,and stop all these show of disgrace,and embarrassment to themselves.there can't be unity in diversity. Just an advice. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Nobody: 6:50am On Oct 22, 2012 |
KINGwax: that is what you'll remember. What happened in ondo is a pure class to show u yoruba are never to be driven by foolishness. The fact is, we will vote for who we want. Mimiko has proven himself and the people definately want him to continue. But u Igbos will alwys implode! OBJ is widely respected by Yoruba?? Are you sane at all  ? Maybe you should start by googling OBJ VS FAYOSE and school yourself. |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by sweetaquifer(f): 7:02am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Yomieluv: ibos are never united.....why should they boycott such an elder stateman birthday.i cant help but respond this young goat...., what do mean? Have the yoruba or hausas ever bin united...how often do we hear of killings like the one in jos on igbo soil. Or violence and displacement like the one in kwara...better apologise 4 writing b4 thinking....OLOSHI 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Meristem: 7:05am On Oct 22, 2012 |
berem: so who does not fight each OTHERS?Seun, why have you flooded NL with keke napep operators and akara hawkers? Ill soon quit. no wonder i dont see solid contributions here anymore. a bus conductor hides behind the keyboard of a pentiun II sysyem in one remote cybercafe...then starts chatting away...Please order them to facebook. thats where anyone can pretend to b anything. just a few pixs in front of ur rich neighbour's car wearing clothes hired from ur pastor's wife's boutique n voila! U start living ur dream ...on computer |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Meristem: 7:07am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Pentium...system....IF YOU WANNA YAB MY TYPOS, DONT EVEN START. I'LL BLOCK U FROM NL. LOL  |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by egbetokuns(m): 7:08am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Those who compare ondo election of ondo as division in sw are purely illiterate people vote for candidate of their choice and LP stil be a party of progressive.a c n and LP are once be a the same party and it work closely wit a c n plz yoruba are united interms of majority this ondo election show Ɣ☺ΰ that they were 90% united in sw igbo also unity but they still need more work to do. A case of orji kalu wit his broda show the kind of life igbo people are In. People choice determine in ondo |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by tuasefemi(m): 7:17am On Oct 22, 2012 |
afam4eva: Was Ekwueme a senator? Why the emphasis on the fact that Igbo senators did not attend? People are always looking for every little opportunity to buttress the popular but unfounded knowledge that Igbos are not united. It's a bitter fact jor! |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by adoken: 7:26am On Oct 22, 2012 |
IGBOS ARE NOT UNITED AND THAT'S WHY THEY ARE MOSTLY MAN-UNITED FANS......WISHFUL THINKING!  |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by franchizy(m): 7:30am On Oct 22, 2012 |
The igbos are never united that is why they can never rule Nigeria at all, May God have mercy on the igbos. Insha Allah |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by magiccheche: 7:43am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Forget about the entire story and wish the old man a happy birthday. Did the absence of the serving south east senators stop the birthday celebration |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by PeterKbaba: 7:44am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Dr. Wise: Mumu! These a huge difference between Respect and Honor. OBJ is respected all over Nigeria, Africa and Internationally. But not Honored by Yoruba because of his party (PDP) |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by PeterKbaba: 7:47am On Oct 22, 2012 |
Few days ago, Okorocha was fighting and punching a soldier over a chair at an event |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by magiccheche: 7:59am On Oct 22, 2012 |
PeterKbaba: Few days ago, Okorocha was fighting and punching a soldier over a chair at an event This man, are you for real |
| Re: Igbo Senators Shun Ekwueme's 80th Celebration by Nobody: 7:59am On Oct 22, 2012 |
So unity has somthing to do with killing?am disappointed at your level of reasoning,it shows the typical illiterate ibo person. I know u must be a recharge card seller,opportuned to own a china phone sweet-aquifer: |
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