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| Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 10:09am On Aug 21, 2014 |
A Nigerian, Chuka Umunna, could make history by becoming the first black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom replacing David Cameron in 2015. Chuka who was born and bred in the UK was born in 1978. His late father, Bennett, hailed from Anambra State while his Irish mother, Patricia, is a solicitor. Co-incidentally, Chuka shares startling similarities with the United States President, Barack Obama, who is the first black President of the world’s most powerful nation. For instance, Chuka is of mixed race, being the child of a Nigerian father and an Irish mother while Obama is also of mixed race, being the offspring of a white American woman and a Kenyan father. Also Chuka’s father, Bennett, was killed in a mysterious car accident in Nigeria in 1992 while Obama’s father was killed in a car accident in Kenya in 1982. 2 Likes
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| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 10:23am On Aug 21, 2014 |
If history repeats itself as it is being predicted by British political observers, Chuka, who is also a six-foot tall lawyer like Obama, could become the first black Prime Minister in the UK. Chuka’s life story is perhaps a better guide to his future political direction. It is the story of a rise from the streets of South London (scene of some of Britain’s worse race riots in the 1980s) to the parliament. But it is not the story that some might expect. His father, Bennett, was a Nigerian labourer, who arrived in Britain in the sixties with one suitcase and no money. Having borrowed the fare from Liverpool to London, he worked in a carwash, became a successful businessman and died in a car crash when his son was 13. Bennett began an import-export business trading with Nigeria and was starting to make a decent living when he met Patricia Milmo, a solicitor, at a London party. She happened to be the daughter of Sir Helenus Milmo, a Cambridge-educated High Court judge and a prosecutor at the Nuremberg Nazi trials. They later got married, a rare combination during a time of high social inequality and racism. Chuka believed his father was killed because he refused to indulge in corrupt practices when he was running for the governorship of Anambra State during the administration of former military dictator, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.). Bennett died after his car ran into a lorry carrying logs along the Onitsha-Owerri highway in Anambra. Bennett had been splitting his time between London and Nigeria – where he unsuccessfully ran for the governorship of Anambra State and had taken a stand against bribery. 4 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 10:27am On Aug 21, 2014 |
At a point Bennett was also the owner of the Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, the darling of the Igbo people. When quizzed about his father on Sky News, he had this to say: “There was a lot of speculation in Nigeria at the time around his death. He was a national political figure standing on an anti-corruption ticket and refused to bribe anybody. “We don’t really talk about it because it is not going to bring him back but I think he would be bowled over that his son is now a politician just like him.” Chuka, an English and French Law graduate from the University of Manchester, who also holds a Master’s degree from Nottingham Law School, says his interest in politics was shaped by seeing extreme poverty while visiting his father’s relatives in Nigeria and the social divide in his own Streatham constituency in the UK. He says that he is “not super-religious” but that his soft-left values are “rooted in my Christianity.” The 35-year-old Labour Party Member of Parliament, however, has two hurdles to cross if he is to make history in the UK. This is because in the UK, for one to become the Prime Minister, the person must first be a Member of Parliament, the person’s party must win majority of seats out of the 560 seats in the House of Commons during the parliamentary elections and the person must be the leader of his party. Presently, Chuka is the Member of Parliament for Streatham, a position he has held since 2010 but must re-contest in 2015 and win to retain the seat. He is also the Shadow Business Secretary, a position held by a member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The duty of the office holder is to scrutinise the actions of the government’s Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and develop alternative policies. The office holder is a member of the Shadow Cabinet. According to the UK Telegraph, Chuka is rumoured to have the strong support of a former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who was also a Labour Party leader. According to the British newspaper, when asked if he was Blair’s anointed candidate, Chuka said, “I really don’t know anything about that.” However, when he was pressed further whether he aspired to head his party, he said, “I don’t entertain any discussion beyond winning the election next year. That would be completely hypocritical of me. To start thinking about hypothetical scenarios would be totally indulgent. All my energy is focused on winning the election, and so should everyone’s. It will be very close.” 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 10:36am On Aug 21, 2014 |
Chuka is one of the youngest MPs in the UK having been introduced into British politics by the current Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband, while he was in his 20s. It was Milband that helped him become an MP and later made him his Parliamentary Private Secretary before he was promoted to the Shadow Cabinet in October 2011. He is tipped to become Miliband’s successor and could become the Prime Minister should the Labour Party win next year’s election. Chuka, however, claims to hate the comparison of him and Obama which he terms the “construct of lazy journalists.” He sharply divides opinion in British politics. Good-looking, articulate, new-media-savvy and a good orator. According to FT Magazine, he is not universally popular among his own colleagues, who see more style than substance. “He just has a knack of alienating people,” said one experienced Labour MP. “He is probably the most natural communicator I’ve seen since Tony Blair. The problem is that each week he has fewer supporters than he did at the start of the week.” Even potential allies recount stories of apparent slights or snubs. A senior party figure says, “Chuka has put people’s backs up. They feel he is inaccessible.” Another long-serving MP adds, “The idea of learning the trade first is only for mere mortals, not for him.” Peter Mandelson, the former Labour business secretary who played a key role in Blair’s rise through to the top, thinks the explanation for this is quite simple, “Envy plays a big part in politics,” he says. Like Blair, Chuka sometimes connects better with those beyond his own circle. John Cridland, head of the CBI employers’ group, calls him “a guy with whom we can do business.” Andrew Tyrie, Tory Chair of the Commons Treasury Committee, say: “He’s extremely talented and charming.” Andrew Adonis, a former Labour minister, sums up his cross-party appeal: “The best politicians are those who look outwards not inwards.” 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 10:37am On Aug 21, 2014 |
klarke: A Nigerian, Chuka Umunna, could make history by becoming the first black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom replacing David Cameron in 2015. Chuka who was born and bred in the UK was born in 1978. His late father, Bennett, hailed from Anambra State while his Irish mother, Patricia, is a solicitor. Igbos dominating and progressing since 200 BC 9 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Johnolis(m): 10:51am On Aug 21, 2014 |
     Igbo kwenu! Kwezuonuooooo! Igbos everywhere you go.we are not only taking over Lagos,we are also taking over the UK.hehehehe.oya make the war begin. 8 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by uch12(f): 10:58am On Aug 21, 2014 |
Umu igbo ndi oma mu ji eme onu.. Proudly onye igbo, nwa omanbala 2 b precise!!. Baba God biko gozie bea umu igbo, umu nnem nenee!! 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Iyanusele(m): 11:15am On Aug 21, 2014 |
Igbo people are just too sentimental! That's why southeastern States are nothing to write home about......... go and take over your States first! Thieves( Igbo) govern by crooks e.g Okorocha etc |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Nobody: 11:23am On Aug 21, 2014 |
**spreads mats and waits for our yoruba sisters to troll in** 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by meforyou1(m): 11:29am On Aug 21, 2014 |
the guy is a pure and proper igbo man. 5 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 12:09pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
meforyou1: the guy is a pure and proper igbo man. Yes he is a true Igbo man. Not like some who rarely visit home. 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 12:44pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Iyanusele: Igbo people are just too sentimental! The war has begun yorubas that where in London ended up selling moimoi and becoming taxi drivers Wise men will always come from the east you know 7 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 12:46pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
himkers: **spreads mats and waits for our yoruba sisters to troll in** I keep praising lord for creating me IGBO I am just too igbotic Haters are too idiotic 6 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 12:49pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
uch12: Umu igbo ndi oma mu ji eme onu.. Proudly onye igbo, nwa omanbala 2 b precise!!. Otua 6 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 12:50pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
uch12: Umu igbo ndi oma mu ji eme onu.. Proudly onye igbo, nwa omanbala 2 b precise!!. Otua 4 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by johnmartus(m): 1:08pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
hmmm when its come to this ibo are good in propaganda if true that this guy is ibo blood vanguard could have awarded in best article publication of the year sit there till heave come not this Nigeria that ibo will be president talk on UK at least if its yoruba tribe I can say good news but ibo 419 |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by MiguelMi6(m): 1:23pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Wait till he becomes prime minister then you'll realize racism is real. 1 Like |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Tobbie9(m): 1:25pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
if you're waiting for this thread to go tribalistic you might just be disappointed 1 Like |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by jbaur24: 1:28pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Leading the pack since 1904! klarke: A Nigerian, Chuka Umunna, could make history by becoming the first black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom replacing David Cameron in 2015. Chuka who was born and bred in the UK was born in 1978. His late father, Bennett, hailed from Anambra State while his Irish mother, Patricia, is a solicitor. 1 Like
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| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by mkpakanaodogwu(m): 1:35pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
I arrived a bit late,let the e-war begin,enwe ndi akuko oma gbasara ndi igbo na asa afo.HA GA NWUO 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by thewarrior72: 1:40pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
God bless Nigerians, both at home & in diaspora..... 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Nobody: 2:22pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
This is exclusively for the consumption of Ndi-Igbo, myself inclusive In his book, There Was A Country, Nigeria’s foremost novelist, late Chinua Achebe, criticised his Igbo kinsmen for what he described as “hubris, overweening pride and thoughtlessness, which invite envy and hatred or even worse that can obsess the mind with material success and dispose it to all kinds of crude showiness.” 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by fitzmayowa: 3:58pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Sincere9gerian: In his book, There Was A Country, Nigeria’s foremost novelist, late Chinua Achebe, criticised his Igbo kinsmen for what he described as “hubris, overweening pride and thoughtlessness, which invite envy and hatred or even worse that can obsess the mind with material success and dispose it to all kinds of crude showiness.” Hmmm...another e-war coming soon |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by BRAV0O(m): 4:10pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
himkers: **spreads mats and waits for our yoruba sisters to troll in**all you nairaland igbo folks have nothing to write home about and I pity many of you... |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by Nobody: 4:14pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Sincere9gerian: In his book, There Was A Country, Nigeria’s foremost novelist, late Chinua Achebe, criticised his Igbo kinsmen for what he described as “hubris, overweening pride and thoughtlessness, which invite envy and hatred or even worse that can obsess the mind with material success and dispose it to all kinds of crude showiness.” I'll be sure to quote this on every thread where I see such on display. |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 6:10pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
BRAV0O: all you nairaland igbo folks have nothing to write home about and I pity many of you... And you that have something to write home about why don't you do it. Let me tell you why igbos are like this We celebrate ourselves after what we have been through. This encourages us to work harder. You can whine and hate That's my people.... No apologies 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by BRAV0O(m): 6:19pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
I've always respect you folks on that and is there any nigerians that don't pay igbo people homage ? Wise up okay ? Av live in niger delta I always respect your brothers when I was there ' I stand for one nigeria all the way but what is it with you people always hating on yoruba ? Huh ? Ain't that funny to you ? People that accommodate you , people that always secretly protect you , ain't that make you folks always appear cowards You see maybe you people don't even know what you want ? tonychristopher: |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by klarke(m): 7:43pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
BRAV0O: I've always respect you folks on that and is there any nigerians that don't pay igbo people homage ? Wise up okay ? Av live in niger delta I always respect your brothers when I was there ' I stand for one nigeria all the way but what is it with you people always hating on yoruba ? Huh ? Ain't that funny to you ? I stand for one Nigeria too and I am an igbo man. And igbos don't hate yorubas, maybe one or two ppl do; I am sure dat one or two yorubas don't like igbos dat much. Its wrong to draw to a conclusion like dat. For instance, one of your brothers came to my house & told us he wants 2 marry my sis. We asked if he's a christian & if he loves d girl. That's all. We gave them our blessing, they'r living happily today. So its not right to stay in one corner of d world & draw conclusions based on what u're experiencing there. Igbos are great ppl, we love our neighbours, we don't hate. Don't use d tribal e-war on nairaland to judge, its not fair. I rest my case. |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by tonychristopher: 8:08pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
BRAV0O: I've always respect you folks on that and is there any nigerians that don't pay igbo people homage ? Wise up okay ? Av live in niger delta I always respect your brothers when I was there ' I stand for one nigeria all the way but what is it with you people always hating on yoruba ? Huh ? Ain't that funny to you ? Look at you how dare you say that yorubas accommodate igbos that's hour thinking but lets talk now ...is Yoruba not part of Nigeria or do other people need visa to visit Yoruba. Don't we have Yoruba in Igbo land Now you said protection ...the question is how do that happen We saw your people how the betrayed us during the war. Is that your protection I am fine 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by BRAV0O(m): 10:07pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Deep inside your heart, you know you can't deny that fact which I'll live you to it tonychristopher : |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by BRAV0O(m): 10:11pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Here's what many of you don't understand , I respect your opinion same as the way I'm wifey an igbo woman , what's the biggie , why can't we live in peace , are you aware how your igbo folks keep treating us here and there on this forum ? Check my dairy that I even thread on how I feel about igbo but does that make one a cowrd ? To me there's a lot of things they understand and I'll see those types as kids of this forum klarke: |
| Re: Nigerian Chuka Umunna May Become First Black British PM In 2015 by PORNOGRAPHY: 11:52pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
BRAV0O: Here's what many of you don't understand , I respect your opinion same as the way I'm wifey an igbo woman , what's the biggie , why can't we live in peace , are you aware how your igbo folks keep treating us here and there on this forum ? Check my dairy that I even thread on how I feel about igbo but does that make one a cowrd ? To me there's a lot of things they understand and I'll see those types as kids of this forum I want waaaaarrrr |
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