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The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Mc4larin: 7:37am On Aug 14, 2015
BRITISH BORN HAROLD SMITH CONFESSED &
APOLOGISE FOR MANIPULATING PRE-
INDEPENDENT CENSUS AND ELECTION TO
FAVOUR NORTH.

The man Harold Smith is not new in Nigerian
history. He is one of the architects of colonial
foundation that midwife Nigerian independence in
1960.

I met him in a meeting three weeks ago where he
opened up a bit about the lingering problem in
Africa especially; Nigeria unbalanced protracted
social political situations. We asked if he could
make this known to the media. His response was
“I am in my 80s now; I have agreed but in the
past ‘they’ did not want me to say anything, but
now I don’t want to go to my grave without
telling the truth about the atrocities perpetrated in
Africa by the colonialists.

Brothers and sisters; on Ben TV last Thursday,
Harold Smith was on a program to reveal what
went behind the scene before the independence.
The Oxford University graduate had this to say
about his role in Nigeria pre and after
independence era.

‘Our agenda was to completely exploit Africa.
Nigeria was my duty post. When we assessed
Nigeria, this was what we found in the southern
region; strength, intelligence, determination to
succeed, well established history, complex but
focused life style, great hope and aspirations… the
East is good in business and technology, the west
is good in administration and commerce, law and
medicine, but it was a pity we planned our
agenda to give power “at all cost” to the
northerner.

They seemed to be submissive and silly of a kind.
Our mission was accomplished by destroying the
opposition at all fronts. The west led in the fight
for the independence, and was punished for
asking for freedom.

They will not rule Nigeria!

Harold Smith confessed that the Census results
were announced before they were counted.
Despite seeing vast land with no human but
cattle in the north, we still gave the north 55
million instead of 32 Million. This was to be used
to maintain their majority votes and future power
bid. He stated that the West without Lagos was
the most populous in Nigeria at that time but we ignored that.

The north was seriously encouraged to go into
the military. According to him, they believe that
the south may attend western education, but
future leaders will always come from military
background. Their traditional rulers were to be
made influential and super human. The
northerners were given accelerated promotions
both in the military and civil service to justify their
superiority over the south.

Everything was to work against the south.
We truncated their good plan for their future. “I
was very sorry for the A.G; it was a great party
too much for African standard. We planned to
destroy Awolowo and Azikwe well, the west and
the east and sowed a seed of discord among
them”.

We tricked Azikwe into accepting to be president
having known that Balewa will be the main man
with power. Awolowo has to go to jail to cripple
his genius plans for a greater Nigeria.

However, Harold Smith justified theI British
agenda of colonialism in Nigeria, which he
believed was originally to help build Africa after
the ruins of slave trade, but lamented that the
British only looked after themselves and not after
Nigerian interest.

The British really let Nigeria down. When I
see Nigerian been accused of fraud and from
what I saw on the streets of Lagos; the British
were worst fraudsters.

Looking at the northern leaders now he said, “If
they have any agenda in Nigeria at all, sadly it is
only for the north, and nothing for Nigeria. He
stated that the British look after the British people
and this is so all over the world. He said the time
has come now to see people of intelligent minds
with an open and inclusive agenda for all
Nigerians in power…people who will really look
after Nigerians large population…but ”I still
curiously and sorrowfully see now that the British
has not let go of Nigeria…her wealth,. her
potentials, her future. He opined that the
Caucasian people now assert themselves as the keeper of the “New Age” keys.

He therefore said that it is only logical for
Europeans to maintain their position of power,
scientific superiority, economic exploitation, they
must continue to perpetuate their lies and
falsehoods and this is the most unkindest cut of
all in relation to Nigeria situation!

According to him, Nigeria, a great nation was
crippled not because of military juntas or corrupt
leaders alone but by the British and American fear
of Nigeria great future. He confessed, “The fear of
the place that will be our ‘dumping ground’ really
occupied our minds”.

Some of the things he said were not new to
Nigerians or to the whole world but hearing it
from the horse’s mouth is quite revealing and
established more reality zones. He finally
submitted that the colonial masters have caused
havoc while they were in Africa, and planted
timed bombs when they finally left. What we see
since independence, the administration of new
internal colonial masters by fellow Nigerians
holding sway in power is doing more damage to Nigeria.

Instead of detonating the time bombs planted by
the British, the north is planting mines.
He added that ‘It was my duty to carry out all of
the above and I was loyal to my country.
Nigerians should try to be loyal to their country
leaders and followers alike. Love your country.

You have got the potentials to be great again and
the whole world knows this’.
I am sorry for the above evil done to Nigeria.
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by deadZONE: 7:37am On Aug 14, 2015
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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Rawani: 7:38am On Aug 14, 2015
...and coincidentally, the Harold Smith subscribed to the already held prejudices and desires of the writer. The easterners were already selling their kinsmen to the Britons as slaves before 1914 so if they needed silly and submissive people, they didn't have to look far.

Where's the link to this article anyway?

It sounds more like the pained rants of sudden irrelevance.

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Mc4larin: 7:38am On Aug 14, 2015
hmmmmm
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Iddiot(m): 7:40am On Aug 14, 2015
op u b freelancer ??
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by experimentist: 7:40am On Aug 14, 2015
you gotta give it up for the north side motherfuckerrs
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Carboom: 7:44am On Aug 14, 2015
Nothing new here. What is important is that we know the truth and act accordingly. No one will come and develop ur own country for u. The British took advantage of us because we let them. If we r serious about development, then it shouldn't matter where the person in power comes from. But because most of us think of only ourselves we have a mindset that if the leader is not from our place we will be marginalinzed.

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by madridguy(m): 7:44am On Aug 14, 2015
God punish our colonial masters.
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by kossyablaze(m): 7:45am On Aug 14, 2015
Smh

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by ZKOSOSO(m): 7:47am On Aug 14, 2015
Well I know all these all along cos the North is where we live.
But the real truth, I mean the real hidden truth is the Ideology of Islam. With the mindset of hate, conquests, killing/jihad and above all seize spoils of war all engraved deeply in Islam against the infidels or non-muslims, what u get is what Nigeria is today!

Dominate at all cost. Even manipulate to favour the side of Allah. When there are resources to gain from south.

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Rawani: 8:40am On Aug 14, 2015
ZKOSOSO:
Well I know all these all along cos the North is where we live.
But the real truth, I mean the real hidden truth is the Ideology of Islam. With the mindset of hate, conquests, killing/jihad and above all seize spoils of war all engraved deeply in Islam against the infidels or non-muslims, what u get is what Nigeria is today!

Dominate at all cost. Even manipulate to favour the side of Allah. When there are resources to gain from south.

And the North lacks resources?
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by 9jii(m): 8:42am On Aug 14, 2015
Another post from babies factory.

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by ArodewilliamsT: 8:51am On Aug 14, 2015
Nnamdi have thrashed this before. Exactly why he took the fight to their doorstep in london. Zoogeria will be destroyed when the world powers decide it's time to do away with the sh1thole. Thank God anti-Islamic sentiments keeps welling up everyday. Zoogeria is dead already. Viva Biafra!

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by truefact: 8:52am On Aug 14, 2015
Rawani:
...and coincidentally, the Harold Smith subscribed to the already held beliefs and desires of the writer. The easterners were already selling their kinsmen to the Britons as slaves before 1914 so if they needed silly and submissive people, they didn't have to look far.

Where's the link to this article anyway?

It sounds more like the pained rants of sudden irrelevance.
You need to watch what I watch in Aljazira last night...
It was documentary on how France uses Elf to destroy African countries. ...from Benin republic to Algeria, even Angola. ....the white man gave power to those they can control for African resources ....they caused war on Gabon and other countries and watch people die...they did a lot of evil and enthroned evil leaders on africa
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Rawani: 9:05am On Aug 14, 2015
truefact:

You need to watch what I watch in Aljazira last night...
It was documentary on how France uses Elf to destroy African countries. ...from Benin republic to Algeria, even Angola. ....the white man gave power to those they can control for African resources ....they caused war on Gabon and other countries and watch people die...they did a lot of evil and enthroned evil leaders on africa

And you think if they wanted control through manipulation they wouldn't go for the most greedy Nigerians?

The system of administration the British met in the North was compatible with their own administrative system, that was the primary reason they chose northerners and established BBC Hausa to further enlighten them and make them even more politically adept. Voice Of America Hausa service was also subsequently established by the Americans and their Hausa partners.

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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by hinwazaka: 9:13am On Aug 14, 2015
Stooges- Intermediary- Rulers
* Balewa- Okotie Eboh- Republican/ Conservative
* Ironsi- Azikwe- Republican/ Conservative
* Gowon- Mba- Republican/ Conservative
*Murtala- Awolowo- Democrat/ Socialist
* Obasanjo- MKO- Democrat/ Socialist
* Shagari- Ekweme- Republican/ Conservative
* Buhari- MKO- Democrat/ Socialist
* Babangida- Asiodu/ Mariam- Republican/ Conservative
* Shonekan- Ekweme- Republican/ Conservative
* Abacha- Jakande- Democrat/ Socialist
* OBJ- Lamidu+ Ekweme- Democrat+ Republican
* Yaradua- Ekweme+ Bode George- Republican+ Democrat
* Jonathan- Ekweme- Republican
* Buhari- Akande/ Onu- Democrat/ Socialist
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Volksfuhrer(m): 9:16am On Aug 14, 2015
Stale news.

The question is: what have we done for ourselves fifty five years later? After all, the politicians looting our treasury are not British!
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by ColeworldMD(m): 9:26am On Aug 14, 2015
Rawani:


And you think if they wanted control through manipulation they wouldn't go for the most greedy Nigerians?

The system of administration the British met in the North was compatible with their own administrative system, that was the primary reason they chose northerners and established BBC Hausa to further enlighten them and make them even more politically adept. Voice Of America Hausa service was also subsequently established by the Americans and their Hausa partners.

Remember that many african coutries speak hausa too.
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Rawani: 9:30am On Aug 14, 2015
ColeworldMD:


Remember that many african coutries speak hausa too.

Their content is distinctly Nigerian.

http://www.bbc.com/hausa
http://m.voahausa.com/
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by truefact: 9:38am On Aug 14, 2015
Rawani:


And you think if they wanted control through manipulation they wouldn't go for the most greedy Nigerians?

The system of administration the British met in the North was compatible with their own administrative system, that was the primary reason they chose northerners and established BBC Hausa to further enlighten them and make them even more politically adept. Voice Of America Hausa service was also subsequently established by the Americans and their Hausa partners.
All I know the white men choose who will do their bidding. ..they are only interested in a African resources, majorly oil and gold....I watched the documentay last night in Aljazira. They white men said so themselves. ...they don't care about who live or die....they are interested in resources and give power to whoever can do what they wanted.....I know you are a Northerner...it's understandable when you play or form the ostrich. ...
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by MrCounselor: 9:39am On Aug 14, 2015
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Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Rawani: 9:48am On Aug 14, 2015
truefact:

All I know the white men choose who will do their bidding. ..they are only interested in a African resources, majorly oil and gold....I watched the documentart last night in Aljazira. They white men said so themselves. ...they don't care about who life or die....they interested in resources and give power to whoever can do what they wanted.....I know you are a Northerner...it's understandable when you play or form the ostrich. ...

I know exactly what you are saying. It's quite true and I've been aware of this fact. However it's not just an attribute of the white man, but every capitalist human being on earth. Do you really think Dangote is taking over sectors of the economy of other African countries without influencing their government?
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by ZKOSOSO(m): 10:07am On Aug 14, 2015
Rawani:


And the North lacks resources?

The North economically lacks resources for the 21 century realities. The so called solid minerals are not valuable enough for the high birthrate and religious intolerance of the North. How many foreign investors have express interest in coming over to the North?? No One except Jihadists from ISIS!!
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Lawsimon(m): 10:26am On Aug 14, 2015
ZKOSOSO:
Well I know all these all along cos the North is where we live.
But the real truth, I mean the real hidden truth is the Ideology of Islam. With the mindset of hate, conquests, killing/jihad and above all seize spoils of war all engraved deeply in Islam against the infidels or non-muslims, what u get is what Nigeria is today!

Dominate at all cost. Even manipulate to favour the side of Allah. When there are resources to gain from south.
It's no news to people like us. He's not the first Briton to say this.
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by Lawsimon(m): 10:33am On Aug 14, 2015
Volksfuhrer:
Stale news.

The question is: what have we done for ourselves fifty five years later? After all, the politicians looting our treasury are not British!
There is no freedom without...
Re: The Reason Behind The North Controlling Nigeria Political Structure by millhouse: 11:03am On Aug 14, 2015
Kau

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