Obiagu1:


He gave his reasons.
Biafrans are republicans and have no monarchy.
In addition, our women tie 2 piece wrappers and we all have 4 market days.
If you noticed, every ethnic group that have related with the Igbo and have an immediate boundary with the Igbo is included except the Edo.

The reason for Edo exclusion is because they have a monarch. I think he said some time ago that unless the powers of Oba of Benin is diminished, Edo will not be part of Biafra.

So in summary, Biafra 2.0 is Igbo and all Igbo neighbours.

zendy:




Should Biafra later become all the states in the SS/SE ( with the exclusion of Edo state), I would like the capital of Biafra to be in the SS. I also want its first president to be a non Igbo. Infact, the first 10 years of Biafra should have a non Igbo president . I also want the contitution to allow rotational presidency between the Igbos and the minorities. Also, I want all oil producing area to get at least 50% of everything coming out of their lands or waters. One last thing I would want in Biafra, is for the nation to pledge to fight alongside Yorubas should any war erupt between Yorubas and the Northerners ( I believe that should Biafra be actualised, a war will erupt between Northerners and Yorubas within 3 months

laudate:


Oh, so tying 2 wrappers and having 4 market days is what qualifies another ethnic group to be annexed into the map of Biafra! Can you see how some people reason blindly??

God forbid bad thing! Tufiakwa! The Igala and Idoma will never be part of such folly. Go and get your Biafra by whatever means, but leave the Igala and Idoma out of your territorial expansion, biko nu.

During the civil war of 1967 - 1970, the rank and file of the federal side that pummelled Biafran soldiers into submission, were drawn predominantly from the middle belt, among the Igala, Idoma, Tiv, Tarok, Gbagyi, Birom, Bassa, Angula, Jukun, Zango-Kataf etc, followed by the Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa, Bachama and other ethnic groups from the far north. As we speak, the Igala people of Odekpe have been dealing with Aguleri people at the Anambra border over OPL 915, that runs through Kogi, Anambra and Edo states.

So please remove the Igala and Idoma from your calculations. Seek this Biafra on your own, without dragging anyone else into it!

@LastProphet, see how they have arrogantly attached your people to the map of Biafra!

@Cheruv, did you not say Biafra was for the SS Igbo and SE Igbo only, what is Igala and idoma doing inside your map??!

zendy:




Should Biafra later become all the states in the SS/SE ( with the exclusion of Edo state), I would like the capital of Biafra to be in the SS. I also want its first president to be a non Igbo. Infact, the first 10 years of Biafra should have a non Igbo president . I also want the contitution to allow rotational presidency between the Igbos and the minorities. Also, I want all oil producing area to get at least 50% of everything coming out of their lands or waters. One last thing I would want in Biafra, is for the nation to pledge to fight alongside Yorubas should any war erupt between Yorubas and the Northerners ( I believe that should Biafra be actualised, a war will erupt between Northerners and Yorubas within 3 months

Obiagu1:


No one is annexing anyone. There will be referendum of course. We simply displayed the intended geographical extent of Biafra.

The 2 piece wrappers, 4 market days and contiguity with the Igbo boundary are what distinguish Biafrans from the rest of Nigerians.
We all have closely related cultures.

I'll add that of all the non-Igbo Biafrans, Igala and Idoma are the closest related to the Igbo by blood. We can't leave them behind unless they opt out. What they did in the past during the war is inconsequential here. Many people were not educated then to understand fully what was going on.

macof:
Adding Igala, Idoma, Ijaw, Efik etc while Igbo will want to dominate everybody and take over their land and resources with their power of numbers

The worst thing for SS (exception of Anioma, Ikwere) is to follow Biafra cus they will be greatly marginalized by Igboid language speakers

Wats the point having another country with the same problems Nigeria is having - disunity?

Ijaw, Edo, Efik etc can form their own nation independent of Biafra

Igala, Tiv, Idoma, Jukun, Gwari, Nupe, Bariba all rather be with Nigeria than be kicked into a box to fight the Igbo or Fulani for power that they know they cannot get

EasternLionn:


And you are very wrong.
You want me to prove it to you?

macof:
pls do

dejavski:


Actually our Niger Delta Republic would be a better option

mrvitalis:
I support baifra... . but not a baifra lead by this man.. .. .. .
Baifra is not an all igbo thing. .. .. . All the ethnic groups involved must come to terms
... . First of all the capital of baifra must be in port Harcourt... .. or uyo.. ..
.. .. It first president must also not be igbo...
.. ... Make the south south feel the way they want to be
... .. in baifra will all state control there resources? Or will it be the way we have it in Nigeria
... .. We need the south south.. . Not for there oil... No.. But to have access to the sea.. .. .. . They need us also because of our man power
... . Baifra I will support is a baifra were each state will control there resources and be free.

EasternLionn:


Did you read what Cheruv said earlier?

Tkester:
One thing I like about this Kanu guy, is his strategic intelligence in ensuring the Biafran dream becomes a reality!

I've listened to the guy severally and I get marveled with the way and manner he is pursuing this project, in fact I am beyond convinced that he is the right guy for the Biafran project at the moment. Just taking a glance at his speech at WIC will show him as someone who knows his onion.

First he begins by mobilizing and sensitizing the Igbos on the need to pursue their destiny, in doing so he tries to massage our egos by reminding us of how special we are as the people of Biafra ( Umu - Chineke). Anyone who is a student of psychology will know that once you instil a sense of pride and self worth into someone - pronto you've the person at your beck and call. Therefore with this ego massage, I see Biafrans rising up to their project.

Second, he forms organization of Biafrans in different countries, this will help in sensitizing the world on the need to help Nigeria avoid another war or ethnic cleansing, by giving the Biafrans an opportunity to decide through a UN backed referendum if they still want to be Nigerians or not. I know that if such vote happens today at least 80% of Biafrans will vote for the latter.

Thirdly, he instill in the mind of the Biafran youths a radicalized mindset, thereby fulfilling a popular saying which in my own estimation is a truism that states 'freedom has never been giving Liberally to the oppressed by the oppressor, it must be STRONGLY demanded by the oppressed' therefore by 'radicalizing' our youths he is training an army of nay Sayers who will help in the struggle of biafran emancipation in the event that a war breaks out.

Having seen these strategies I am thinking that it will guarantee the break away of the Biafrans from Nigeria, though it may not be so soon, if the strategies are vigorously pursued, I can say with full confidence that we may be seeing a country yanked off from Nigeria in about 4-5 years time.

However, in all these one thing that worries my mind so much is, should an all out war break out in Nigeria ( and I need honest answers from Kanu and Biafrans) have we Biafrans a guaranteed support of supply of heavy artillery and arms from any major power in the world, e.g Russia, USA, Israel, etc. this is the only thing I think the Biafran struggle is lacking, I think every other strategy is working and in good form.

God bless Biafra!

Tkester:
One thing I like about this Kanu guy, is his strategic intelligence in ensuring the Biafran dream becomes a reality!

I've listened to the guy severally and I get marveled with the way and manner he is pursuing this project, in fact I am beyond convinced that he is the right guy for the Biafran project at the moment. Just taking a glance at his speech at WIC will show him as someone who knows his onion.

First he begins by mobilizing and sensitizing the Igbos on the need to pursue their destiny, in doing so he tries to massage our egos by reminding us of how special we are as the people of Biafra ( Umu - Chineke). Anyone who is a student of psychology will know that once you instil a sense of pride and self worth into someone - pronto you've the person at your beck and call. Therefore with this ego massage, I see Biafrans rising up to their project.

Second, he forms organization of Biafrans in different countries, this will help in sensitizing the world on the need to help Nigeria avoid another war or ethnic cleansing, by giving the Biafrans an opportunity to decide through a UN backed referendum if they still want to be Nigerians or not. I know that if such vote happens today at least 80% of Biafrans will vote for the latter.

Thirdly, he instill in the mind of the Biafran youths a radicalized mindset, thereby fulfilling a popular saying which in my own estimation is a truism that states 'freedom has never been giving Liberally to the oppressed by the oppressor, it must be STRONGLY demanded by the oppressed' therefore by 'radicalizing' our youths he is training an army of nay Sayers who will help in the struggle of biafran emancipation in the event that a war breaks out.

Having seen these strategies I am thinking that it will guarantee the break away of the Biafrans from Nigeria, though it may not be so soon, if the strategies are vigorously pursued, I can say with full confidence that we may be seeing a country yanked off from Nigeria in about 4-5 years time.

However, in all these one thing that worries my mind so much is, should an all out war break out in Nigeria ( and I need honest answers from Kanu and Biafrans) have we Biafrans a guaranteed support of supply of heavy artillery and arms from any major power in the world, e.g Russia, USA, Israel, etc. this is the only thing I think the Biafran struggle is lacking, I think every other strategy is working and in good form.

God bless Biafra!

cheruv:

As for arms...
The Zionist regime is helping out with our air force..
As for land soldiers, we can depend on the Russians and Chinese...they're much more dependable than the Americans. The Americans are just needed for diplomatic backup, though they can help out covertly in the armament zone.
We're persistent and in God's name we'd prevail!

Obiagu1:


No one is annexing anyone. There will be referendum of course. We simply displayed the intended geographical extent of Biafra.

The 2 piece wrappers, 4 market days and contiguity with the Igbo boundary are what distinguish Biafrans from the rest of Nigerians.
We all have closely related cultures.

I'll add that of all the non-Igbo Biafrans, Igala and Idoma are the closest related to the Igbo by blood. We can't leave them behind unless they opt out. What they did in the past during the war is inconsequential here. Many people were not educated then to understand fully what was going on.

chigoizie7:

Bros, were do u get your own MB? U get time to reply that nitwit? Biafra will make sure they include everyone it think belongs to them, but if they want to opt out? No big deal, @least no one will blame biafra for leavings its own behind when d fulani people will use dem as slaves to their cattles.

Who born dem??!!

laudate:


And your people will pay for it big time, if they try that crap of including the Igala and Idoma in their dreams of territorial expansion. Who born dem??!! The Fulani are NOT your problem. Did the Igala and Idoma ever come to beg you for help to deal with the Fulani??!

So when did the Fulani recruit you as their megaphone, you nitwit??

laudate:


And your people will pay for it big time, if they try that crap of including the Igala and Idoma in their dreams of territorial expansion. Who born dem??!! The Fulani are NOT your problem. Did the Igala and Idoma ever come to beg you for help to deal with the Fulani??!

So when did the Fulani recruit you as their megaphone, you nitwit??

Tkester:



Bro, you see this thing keeps worrying me, to tell you the truth I believe if a war breaks out (this scenario of war is almost very likely, because Nigeria is not ready to give us Biafra freely, without a fight) I think we Biafrans will have the upper hand, and this is so because the Nigerian army has been stretched too thin and are exhausted fighting boko haram, and the economy is bleeding, in fact fighting a war is the last thing nigeria needs now, and that's the reason why I believe now is the best and most perfect time to talk about Biafra - as you may know that you attack your enemy only when he is weak and distracted.

As for your answer, what I want you to tell me is that the countries you've listed have accepted in principle to aid the Biafrans with arms should nigeria decide to go violence over our demands. If that is so, I think by now some of our youths should be on military training outside Nigeria, predictably in those countries you mentioned. Do you know if they (Biafran youths), are on any military training?

I need your answers.

Omololu007:
mr man,biafra should be an ibo thing.uyo,portharcourt,warri,asaba will still be part of Nigeria

PentiumPro:


You get time to engage these Biafrans in their fantasy

ArodewilliamsT:

why don't you bother about reclaiming illorin instead of bothering about Idoma and Igala? Why lamenting more than the bereaved?

laudate:


Which dirty, stupid referendum, biko nu??! Have the Igala or Idoma ever asked for one??! At what point did they come together en bloc, to tell you they wanted to be part of your Biafra? So what silly right do you guys have to include them in your project or your silly map? What a mendacious insult! Must they engage a translator, to repeat this objection to you in Igbo??

Listen up, Igala and Idoma are not related to you people, and will never be ready to join your territory. When did they ever sit down with you to agree that the geographical boundaries of their land would be included in your map?! Honestly, the arrogance of your people is astounding!!

[size=16pt]The Edo people wear two wrappers, just like the Itsekiri. Why haven't you included them in your map? Or are you afraid that you will be sent packing like your forbears were, during the old Biafran invasion of the Mid-West??! [/size]

laudate:


Don't mind their rubbish plans to include Igala & their cousins, the Idoma in their so-called Biafra. Yeye attache-by-force Igbo people! Imagine the nonsense! That fantasy is dead on arrival. The Mid-west invasion tragedy will be child's play, if they venture near the Igala. Even the Attah of Igala would not support such crap!

cc: Revolva, LastProphet, Klinee, Seekier, HisMajesty1 etc

ArodewilliamsT:


why don't you bother about reclaiming illorin instead of bothering about Idoma and Igala? Why lamenting more than the bereaved?

PentiumPro:

You get time to engage these Biafrans in their fantasy

Igala is a language of the Yoruboid branch of the Volta–Niger language family, spoken by the Igala ethnic group of Nigeria. In 1989, an estimated 800,000 spoke Igala, primarily in Kogi State, Delta State and Edo State.

Dialects include Ebu, Idah, Ankpa, Dekina, Ogugu, Ibaji, Ife. The Agatu, Idoma, and Bassa people use Igala for primary school. Igala is related to Yoruba. The Igala language as well as Igala culture and tradition has influenced other languages and cultures around the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igala_language

The Igalas are ruled by a figure called the “Attah”. The word Attah means ‘Father’ and the full title of the ruler is ‘Attah Igala’, meaning, the Father of Igalas (the Igala word for King is Onu). Although “Attah” means “father”‘, female rulership is recognized and Igala has had female rulers in the past (Boston 1968). Among the most revered Attahs of the Igala kingdom are Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko and Atta Ameh Oboni. According to oral tradition, Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko offered his most beloved daughter, Inikpi to ensure that the Igalas win a war of liberation from the Jukuns’ dominance. Attah Ameh Oboni is known to be very brave and resolute. He is revered for his stiff resistance of the British and his struggles to uphold some ancient traditions of the Igalas. When he got wind of a plan to depose and exile him by the British, he committed suicide by hanging himself to forestall the plan, he is regarded by most Igalas as the last real Attah Igala.

Origin

The traditional Igala society is largely agrarian, although fishing is also a mainstay of the people especially the Igalas of the riverine Idah area.

Boston (1968) believes that the central geographical location of the Igala people has exposed them to a wide variety of linguistic as well as cultural influences from other ethnic groups in the country. Notable among these are the Igbira, the Bini, the Igbo, the Hausa, the Idoma and the Yoruba ethnic groups. However, the most significant relationship, by far, is that between the Igala and the Yoruba peoples.

Igala and Yoruba have important historical and cultural relationships. The languages of the two ethnic groups bear such a close resemblance that researchers such as Forde (1951) and Westermann and Bryan (1952) regarded Igala as a dialect of Yoruba.

Akinkugbe (1976,1978) is of the opinion that based on evidence, Igala is neither a dialect of Yoruba nor a language resulting from the fusion of Yoruba and Idoma as claimed by Silverstein, but rather Igala shares a “common ancestor” with Yoruba. In her words, “… this common ancestor was neither Yoruba nor Igala but what we have labeled here as Proto-Yoruba-Itsekiri–Igala (PYIG). The evidence suggest further that presumably, Igala separated form the group before the split of Yoruba into the present day Yoruba dialects considering the extent of linguistic divergence found between Igala on one hand, and the rest of Yoruba on the other” (1978: 32) Akinkugbe cites lexicostatistic evidence as well as evidence of sound shifts and lexical innovations as support or corroboration of this claim.

Other comparative works aimed at investigating the language status of Igala (directly and indirectly) are Omamor (1967) and Williamson (1973). In fact, Williamson is the originator of the label ‘Yoruboid’ for the group of languages comprising Yoruba, Itsekiri and Igala for the purpose of distinguishing “between Yoruba as a language on the one hand, and Yoruba, Itsekiri and Igala as a genetic group on the other”. (Akinkugbe 1976:1) Akinkugbe refers to the proto- language of the group as Proto-Yoruboid in 1976 and Proto-Yoruba-Itsekiri-Igala (PYIG) in 1978. ....

The Ata-ship of Igala (the Ata is not ‘Atta of Idah’ but ‘Atta of Igala’) rotated among four branches of the royal clan. Igala kingdom was founded by Abutu- Eje in the 7th century. Abutu-Eje came down with the people from the Kwararafa kingdom about 100 years they came to settle there in kwararafa from Yemen along Jukuns people. The kingdom was ruled by nine high officials called the Igala Mela who are custodians of the sacred Earth shrine...
https://profcollinson./2013/03/12/the-history-of-igala-kindom/
http://igalapedia.com/education-and-re-orientation-of-igala-cultural-values/

mrvitalis:
I support baifra... . but not a baifra lead by this man.. .. .. .
Baifra is not an all igbo thing. .. .. . All the ethnic groups involved must come to terms
... . First of all the capital of baifra must be in port Harcourt... .. or uyo.. ..
.. .. It first president must also not be igbo...
.. ... Make the south south feel the way they want to be
... .. in baifra will all state control there resources? Or will it be the way we have it in Nigeria
... .. We need the south south.. . Not for there oil... No.. But to have access to the sea.. .. .. . They need us also because of our man power
... . Baifra I will support is a baifra were each state will control there resources and be free.