Let me first apologise for posting this on this section.
This is because I have been restricted from posting on
politics section due to ban given to me by one of the
moderators in that section.
The purpose of this thread is to call the attention of the
Founder of Nairaland, Mr Seun Osewa over his decision to 'ban' the promotion of Biafran agitation on
Nairaland.com. As most of us know, Rule 9 has been
amended by the owner to reflect on the ban. Quoting
the rule... 9. Don't use Nairaland for illegal acts, e.g scams,
plagiarism, hacking, gay meetings, incitement,
promoting Biafra. Though I am neither an Igboman nor one of the
promoters of Biafra, I couldn't help but express
displeasure in the rule because it violates Article 2 of
United Nations Resolution on Self Determination (1960)
, Sections 35, 39 and 42 of the Constitution of Nigeria
and also is in conflict with the principle of Social justice.
For avoidance of doubt, article 2 of the UN Resolution
on Self-Determination states that... All peoples have the right to self-
determination; by virtue of that right they
freely determine their political status and
freely pursue their economic, social and
cultural development. It clearly states that people should FREELY determine
their status and freely pursue it.
The decision of Mr Seun has contravened this
paragraph and it is not something we should
celebrate.
Furthermore, Nigeria Constitution guarantee some rights to every citizen and group. Some of which
include;
1. Right to personal liberty (Section 35): Every person
is entitled to personal liberty.
2. Right to freedom of Expression (Section 39): Right to
freedom of expression and the press is very fundamental to the sustenance of democracy
3. Right to freedom from discrimination (Section 42):
No citizen of Nigeria shall be discriminated against on
the basis of his community, ethnic group, place of
origin, sex, religion or political opinion
All the aforementioned rights have been taken away by the amended rule 9 of Nairaland.com. Additionally,
the decision of Mr Seun also contravenes the principle
of social justice. For avoidance of doubt, Social justice
principle is of the view that everyone deserves equal
economic, political and social rights and opportunities.
While I have been at the receiving end of some pro- Biafran promoters in terms of insults and abuse, it
won't make me to support what I know is against
their fundamental right as Nigerians and citizens of
the world.
It will be more appropriate for the moderators to take
down content by agitators of Biafra that promotes hate, violence and support arson. However, they
deserve the right to be expressive. Those of us that
believe in Nigeria will not hesitate to engage
promoters of Biafra movement intellectually when
opportuned.
Yes, we love promoters of Biafrans and some people don't want the Igbo nation or any other nation to
secede but it is inappropriate to shut their voices. We
have to uphold the tenet of democracy in promoting
our unity.
May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria.

And nairalander.com is your father's land abi.

mirabel001:
Let me first apologise for posting this on this section.
This is because I have been restricted from posting on
politics section due to ban given to me by one of the
moderators in that section.
The purpose of this thread is to call the attention of the
Founder of Nairaland, Mr Seun Osewa over his decision to 'ban' the promotion of Biafran agitation on
Nairaland.com. As most of us know, Rule 9 has been
amended by the owner to reflect on the ban. Quoting
the rule... 9. Don't use Nairaland for illegal acts, e.g scams,
plagiarism, hacking, gay meetings, incitement,
promoting Biafra. Though I am neither an Igboman nor one of the
promoters of Biafra, I couldn't help but express
displeasure in the rule because it violates Article 2 of
United Nations Resolution on Self Determination (1960)
, Sections 35, 39 and 42 of the Constitution of Nigeria
and also is in conflict with the principle of Social justice.
For avoidance of doubt, article 2 of the UN Resolution
on Self-Determination states that... All peoples have the right to self-
determination; by virtue of that right they
freely determine their political status and
freely pursue their economic, social and
cultural development. It clearly states that people should FREELY determine
their status and freely pursue it.
The decision of Mr Seun has contravened this
paragraph and it is not something we should
celebrate.
Furthermore, Nigeria Constitution guarantee some rights to every citizen and group. Some of which
include;
1. Right to personal liberty (Section 35): Every person
is entitled to personal liberty.
2. Right to freedom of Expression (Section 39): Right to
freedom of expression and the press is very fundamental to the sustenance of democracy
3. Right to freedom from discrimination (Section 42):
No citizen of Nigeria shall be discriminated against on
the basis of his community, ethnic group, place of
origin, sex, religion or political opinion
All the aforementioned rights have been taken away by the amended rule 9 of Nairaland.com. Additionally,
the decision of Mr Seun also contravenes the principle
of social justice. For avoidance of doubt, Social justice
principle is of the view that everyone deserves equal
economic, political and social rights and opportunities.
While I have been at the receiving end of some pro- Biafran promoters in terms of insults and abuse, it
won't make me to support what I know is against
their fundamental right as Nigerians and citizens of
the world.
It will be more appropriate for the moderators to take
down content by agitators of Biafra that promotes hate, violence and support arson. However, they
deserve the right to be expressive. Those of us that
believe in Nigeria will not hesitate to engage
promoters of Biafra movement intellectually when
opportuned.
Yes, we love promoters of Biafrans and some people don't want the Igbo nation or any other nation to
secede but it is inappropriate to shut their voices. We
have to uphold the tenet of democracy in promoting
our unity.
May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria.

Pls can i see link to the original post? Thanks