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How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by agentofhell(m): 10:24am On Jun 04, 2016 |
THE Catholic Archbishop of the Owerri Archdiocese, Dr. Anthony Obinna has opened up on why he joined the protesting members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB and the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB during a procession to mark the Nigeria-Biafra civil war anniversary earlier this week. In an interview with Saturday Sun , the Archbishop said “what happened on that day was that we were on our way to Anambra State for the burial of one of the Reverend Sisters when we saw members of IPOB and MASSOB and they made way for us to move on. But on our way back near Nkpor, the protesting youths barred us from passing. But after several minutes when the protesting youths would not allow us continue our journey to Owerri, as a spiritual leader I had to come out of the vehicle and appealed to them that what they were doing was unnecessary as there are better ways to channel their grievances rather than destroying their own homes.” He further disclosed that “I counseled the protesters that they cannot achieve Biafra through violence or by killing anybody but through dia logue and that a wise man does not bring destruction to his homestead. I reminded them that we have already witnessed the unnecessary deaths of some youths including men and women in the cause of the agitation for Biafra.” While noting that violence will never solve any problem, the priest stated that “the death of any Nigerian is not good, whether the person is Hausa- Fulani , Yoruba, Igbo or Tiv and should not be tolerated in whatever guise, and so it is incumbent on the leaders of the country to fashion out an amicable solution that will ensure peace and harmony because we have no other country but Nigeria. Urging President Buhari to work hard and unite the country, Obinna said “the political leaders of the country should have the will power to address the concerns of citizens with sincerity and honesty because nobody wants the break up of the country. Every nation has its own peculiar problem but how the problems are addressed is what makes the dif ference. ”http://sunnewsonline.com/how-i-joined-biafra-protest-archbishop-obinna/ 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Nobody: 10:36am On Jun 04, 2016 |
watch ipob flat.heads refute this account as a creation of their enemy the Yorubas. no responsible Nigerian wants to be associated with ipob touts,even their governors and politician are ashamed of them,all they have on their mind is the 2019 elections. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Poorboy: 11:08am On Jun 04, 2016 |
I thought as much! 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by concur: 11:10am On Jun 04, 2016 |
krazykoons: if i mention YORUBIGOTS ,I WILL BE SUSPENDED RIGHT ? |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by obailala(m): 11:11am On Jun 04, 2016 |
Apparently the older wiser generation are not in support of these street protests and agitations which could only lead to more problems for Igbos spread across Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by lastmessenger: 11:16am On Jun 04, 2016 |
lies |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by otukpo(f): 11:17am On Jun 04, 2016 |
Wise words from the Bishop. Note where he said " violence will never solve any problem". That is for the federal government. 2 Likes |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by seunny4lif(m): 11:20am On Jun 04, 2016 |
This must be Yoruba person 2 Likes |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by cybernaut(m): 11:35am On Jun 04, 2016 |
Foolish priest like obinna like mbaka. Only thing we want is referendum ipob. Don't test but FG is enjoying d test who else still remem |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by vedaxcool(m): 11:38am On Jun 04, 2016 |
Liepob over to you 3 Likes |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Noneroone(m): 12:25pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
Medicine after death! |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by attackgat: 12:32pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
krazykoons: Another shameless conny looking for who he will do "one Nigeria" with. |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Nobody: 12:39pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
attackgat:tell that to azikwe and his one Nigeria nationalist zombies or better still to your hero ojukwu would later contested under the aegis of a Fulani party after 3million of his people were used as shooting practice by Fulani soldiers. 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by attackgat: 12:46pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
krazykoons: We live in the present not the past. If you are concerned about the past, invent a time machine and go back to ask Zik, who is a hated figure in Igboland, why he believed in 'one Nigeria'. After that you can then go and ask Gowon why he came down to the East to kill 3 million people who were enjoying their freedom. 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by proeast(m): 12:49pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
krazykoons:Why cant you people let the Igbos & Niger Delta be? Must they share a country with you?? You hate them yet you want them to remain with you, what kind of madness is that 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by proeast(m): 12:51pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
obailala:Dont be decieved, IPOB has the support of all & sundry but you are at liberty to believe whatever you want to believe, it doesnt change what is on ground!! |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Nobody: 12:58pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
attackgat:you should invent the time machine,so as to save 3million of your dead ancestors. do I look I care about what perception you have of zik,all I know is that he responsible for the useless country Nigeria with his Hausa friends. |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Nobody: 1:06pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
proeast:the madness you speak about belongs to zik and his fellow nationalist ibos,after witnessing the kano massacre, he still foolishly voted to form a country with the same Hausa and Yoruba who never wanted to be part of a united country. I just hope they didn't pass the madness down to their descendants accusing Yoruba on nl for their imprisonment. 1 Like |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by coolmc(m): 1:07pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
If u think ipob have no support.... Please Tell FG TO CONDUCT A REFERENDUM.... De result will blow ur mind... Referendum is all I ask!!! Mr banner u can ban me... I don't care!! |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by temptnow: 1:08pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
[size=20pt]Is their a reason why yorubbers are afraid of igbos leaving them behind??[/size] |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by PassingShot(m): 1:15pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
temptnow:Anyone holding you guys? The last time we checked, you people are not dragged with chain on your neck to come to the SW or the North. Has anyone also stopped you from leaving Nigeria? |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by kayfra: 1:39pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
temptnow: Who is holding you back? Your medications not kicking in? Feelings of delusion? |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by tosan200(m): 2:35pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
lie lie iPods lie lie ipods |
Re: How I Joined Biafra Protest –archbishop Obinna by Montaque(m): 2:36pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
To believe that commemorating biafra heroes day is synonymous to destroying properties, is the height of deception. Same event was held in the uk and spain and nothing went wrong. |
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