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| Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 6:17am On Jan 31, 2017 |
Biafra, has turned out to be that proverbial bee that has perches at the Nigeria's scrotum. Allow the bee,it stings the hell out of the scrotum and kill the bee, it hurts the scrotum. This is the position of Biafra . Orchestrated by the "kid " in the block , Nnamdi Kanu. Biafra also has presented a case how the negroid or black man will govern himself without resorting to brute. Some analyst say that Biafra will display the level of logicality in the average Blackman's mind. Nigeria noted to be the biggest black country globally, Biafra will present to the global community how the Blackman reasons either with his gun or with his brains. And the Blackman has sufficiently demonstrated to the world that he prefers reasoning with latter than the former. " We will kill everything that walks " quoted Benjamin Adekunle, during the first Biafra war about half a century ago. And he did exactly that, killed many and he was given badge if honours, decorated and a Street named after him in Lagos. Though he later died a sad and unfulfilled man. That's how the Blackman has come to reason. Then came Nnamdi Kanu,ignored by former adminstration and made popular and a legend by present administration. An international report but it this way. "Until recently, Kanu was politely ignored by the outside world. To many Igbos, he was at best an expat dreamer, at worst a rabble- rousing shock jock. Then, after years in which nobody took him seriously, the Nigerian government did just that. During a visit to Nigeria 15 months ago, he was arrested by its feared Department of State Security at a hotel in Lagos," The Telegraph London This new emergence of Biafra ( not as if the ideology died, it didn't die ) can be attributed to a culmination of isolationist acts Nigeria has dished (full course) to the Igbo which can be seen from political , infrastructural to and otherwise. Today's Biafrans must have studied the methodology that their fathers used and improved on it. And this methods seems to be working and the world have taken notice of it. "Angered by the massacre of tens of thousands of Igbos in the Muslim-dominated north, Biafra formed its own army, produced its own currency, and declared independence. The Igbos, who often describe themselves as the ‘Jews of Africa’, wanted their own Israel. They got something closer to holocaust." The Telegraph London In the words of international observer ,Colin Freeman he captured the essence of Biafra and Nnamdi Kanu road to legend and martyrdom. Presently even deified by the Nigeria government,he said "It has been nearly 50 years since Biafra’s bitter independence struggle, the inspiration for Frederick Forsyth’s bestselling The Dogs of War. Now a south London DJ currently imprisoned in Nigeria has taken up the battle, and Biafrans are once again fighting – and dying – for the dream of their own country" The new found love for Biafra by the people of Igbo descent and their southern cousin in Nigeria Delta States have reached a crescendo that the Nigerians federal government can't afford to ignore and at the same time must find a lasting solution. The lasting solution has always been within their grips but they prefer looking for it on the mountain top. A clear case of not thinking outside the box. One of the characteristics of the African leadership. Just like the carpenter where every problem can be solved with a hammer the African government solves everything with brute and force. There can be a clear departure from this and the Biafra issue can be solved seamlessly and simply via economic means . Well, rumours have been peddled that the Nigerian government is thinking of of allowing the five Igbo states go, though not ascertained . But, if the this is to be true! Then it will be a mistake. The Igbo are knowns to have this "igwe bu Ike mentality " a principle of carry your brother along. I don't think that the anioma man will be okay staying in his own or comfortable with another tribe rather than his own siblings the Igbo. The same goes with the Rivers state Igbo. So the solution isn't this. Nigeria as a country has solutions and there is no need to be petrified or develop phobia for Biafra . Biafra is hinged on our ability as a race to solve our internal problem maturedly. Though, we must agreed that African countries with exception of Ethiopia are white man creations. We lacked the capacity then to either form our countries or govern ourselves . We were created and colonised by the whites but today Nigeria must use this biafr to demonstrate that African man has evolved. Nigeria must demonstrate that African man can solve some political issues without killing. Nigeria must demonstrate that Biafra agitation can be solved via dialogue and not on battle Field. The whole world is looking at Nigeria. The whole world is asking , why is the Blackman like this ? Nigeria shouldn't give the world the answers they want. Economic model that can be used to settle these agitation is simple. It boils down to what has been said all these while. Regionalism! It's as simple as that. Let the Igbo and the whole Igbo speaking tribes come together and have their region where a greater degree if autonomy is given to them. Something akin to confederation or full federation. They will decide in their own type of democratic process, their own flag, anthem, even police . The education and judiciary system can be decided by the region. They will run their own internal affairs to a greater degree and pay a stipend to government at centre but will use Nigerian passport and be defended by the Nigerian army. Most of the united countries of the world like the UAE, USA, Canada and even Malaysia run this system. They allow the regions to take their decision and have their internal control mechanism intact. This same goes to every region . Regions should be created according to cultural and ideological beliefs. Then make the centre very weak. The presidency should be rotated and also made powerless . The role of the presidency should be ceremonial while power rest on the region. The presidency ,though ceremonial must be rotated amongst the few regions. This would have been the best bet for the country ,but will the love of oil and the docility if the North allow the country to take this common sense approach? Time will tell. Another harsh option is dissolution. It takes guts to do this but shows maturity. The country can have a bilateral trade agreement between the seceding state. The Biafra can be a client state of Nigeria the way Costa Rica is to USA and Hong Kong to China or Gilbertar to Britain. An arrangement if this kind can be put in place . Agreement will be in visa systems, work and business permits and others. When such agreement are made, there is no need to fret over the issue of Biafra. Because, t just simply means a change of name but not a change of brotherhood or friendship. The agitating and the administrating parties must also look at this options. Ireland isn't a part of the Britain doesn't make Irish enemies bro English. They still maintain that oneness and brotherliness. Nigeria must learn from their colonial masters . The Biafra issue, to me isn't what should give Nigeria headache unless she sees it as so. There is always a way out of seemingly quagmire only if people can look within and factor a way out. The emergence of Biafra or not shouldn't be seen as a do or die venture. But should be see as an evolutionary trend in the way Blackman reasons. He(Biafran) wants to define his destiny and this must be encouraged. One of the argument that the Biafrans are putting is to redraw the map of Africa that was drawn for African without their consent. And a cursory look at this narrative, they shouldn't be faulted but negotiate https://etimesafrica./2017/01/31/biafra-why-we-must-find-a-lasting-economic-solution-to-it/ 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by EternalTruths: 6:32am On Jan 31, 2017 |
Will Afonjas agree  7 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by proeast(m): 6:38am On Jan 31, 2017 |
You just made a heluva of sense bro. God bless you. 6 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by victorvezx(m): 6:39am On Jan 31, 2017 |
Stupid article from an idiot. Those thinking Biafra issue is so huge and a mosquito in the scrotum of Nigeria must be really delusional like the writer of this Nonsense article. A toothless organisation that can't even do anything upon the hundreds of their members killed by the Nigerian Government. U are talking as if it's only the black man that only knows how to use force to keep his country. What about white countries like Russia that refused to allow republic of Checnya go but instead fought 2 wars to keep the territory from breaking away. Or how about China refusing and threatening military intervention if Hong Kong, Taiwon, or Tibet declare independence. It's only in the case of Nigeria that the idiot writer has the audacity to be preaching about how things suppose to be done just to please outside people so they can say we are civilised. As long as ur national interest is concerned, if u are a serious nation, u will never care about what outside people think about ur country. So until we break Nigeria peacefully will then make outside people think we are civilised? So China and Russia are not civilised? Idiotic article 7 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 6:49am On Jan 31, 2017 |
victorvezx: Calm down ...Take a chill pill.. China isn't killing people in the streets of Taiwan...That I am sure of neither are they killing people in Tibet Then I can't remember Russian killing tins of people during the split of the Soviet not the Spain killing the Catalonians for wanting their own country or Canada killing the Quebec people for wanting out. Have you asked yourself why the bakckman is always laughed and give a black man a gun he will kill everybody Make your arguement without name calling...It's too early for that Don't wake up angry with yourself 16 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by EternalTruths: 6:59am On Jan 31, 2017 |
victorvezx: Who is the owner of this post.? a) Afonja b) Herdsman c) All of the above d) None of the above 6 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by AntiIPOOP(m): 7:06am On Jan 31, 2017 |
Lol biafrauďs.  1 Like |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 7:09am On Jan 31, 2017 |
AntiIPOOP: Can you atleast contest the narratives instead if insulting They said that it's only a shallow man that resorts to insult when in an intellectual debate 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by menxer: 7:15am On Jan 31, 2017 |
If it were that easy every tribe did be a nation. |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by AntiIPOOP(m): 7:16am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull: So you expect me to read that trash? |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by whirlwind7(m): 7:20am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull: Respect, man! That you didn't stoop low to call him names for his antagonism and referring to your writeup as "idiotic article" says a lot about how mature you are. Keep it up, bro. One would have thought he would make recommendations after his criticisms, but he couldn't. He should realize that the bottom line is: Nigerian present system of governance isn't working, and will never work in a thousand more years. You can't keep doing something same way, and keep hoping for different results. Each region has its strength, which has been weakened and eroded by the concentration of power at the center. Each region and state has been reduced to waiting for federal allocations every month...money that doesn't really trickle down to provide basic infrastructures needed as bedrock to boost the people's productivity. The politicians all know this truth, but so long as they are employed and feeding fat on the present political setup, they won't voice it out. Thats like snatching the meat from their platter. Once out of the system, they might pay lip service to it, hoping that would endear them to the people. That's what Atiku is doing now. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 7:32am On Jan 31, 2017 |
AntiIPOOP: So you didn't read and you commented Well, I have seen your type Have a good day |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 7:35am On Jan 31, 2017 |
whirlwind7: Aptly put I don't and won't descend that low to exchange insult with him That's my motive |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 7:36am On Jan 31, 2017 |
victorvezx: Easy ...Easy does it Why the name calling Can't we UST Abe a decent conversation? |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 7:38am On Jan 31, 2017 |
menxer: In Europe every tribe is always a nation..That's why you have small countries like Luxembourg, Georgia even Iceland...These are small countries not even up to 6 million yet their GDP is very high compared to any African country Look at what is happening in south Africa..The whites wants their own country. The blacks messed the country they built |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by prince985(m): 7:43am On Jan 31, 2017 |
EternalTruths:Hmmmmmmmmmm.......(a) 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by 7lives: 8:09am On Jan 31, 2017 |
EternalTruths: Your leaders are crawling back into an ewedu and amala party, what the heck are you blabbing about. |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by irrefragable: 8:34am On Jan 31, 2017 |
7lives:our leaders? Haven't you heard the saying that' igbos have no leader '? Nobody in igboland cares about those greedy men who can sell their souls for money 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by menxer: 9:03am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull: A small country does not mean it is made up of a single tribe. |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by LeSudAfricaine: 9:26am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull:you must be high on dinosaur dung. How is SA messed up? You like making exmples about SA while you don't know jack! Please stick to politics of that zoo and leave us out of it |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by MduZA: 10:22am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull: Hilbrow and Sunnyside come to my mind... 4 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by Nobody: 11:30am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull:fulani killings,boko haram beheadings,human flesh eating cultists,"army" dropping missiles on innocent citizens,collapsing churches,president going to a UK hospital(lol),voodoo country,jungle justice,clueless government,pothole roads,no constant supply of electricity,no running water,rotten infrastructure,religious/tribal killings,extreme poverty(90% living under $1 per day),no fuel in filling stations,baby factories,child marriage,the land of kidnappings,human trafficking,biggest prostitute export,famous for drug peddling,dog meat eating savages,cutting out human tongues(hoping to get rich quick),no indigenous retail stores(only SA dominating),generator republic,90% of the country is just a giant slum,....the list goes on,feel free to add to the list The endless list above defines Naija as we know,but instead of fixing their poohole they would rather sit on their useless behind and think of ways to bash a country(the mighty SA) that is 1000times superior to their cesspool... 3 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by obaaderemi: 11:42am On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull:Oh dear!the south africans are going to chew you.nairaland is pan african,we are not alone.they are coming 4 ur arrrse! 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by devilson(m): 11:50am On Jan 31, 2017 |
EternalTruths:So the osu cannot achieve anything till afonja agree with them |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by BiafranPrince: 12:06pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
Jayceon: Totally describes the zoological republic of nigeria, the epitome of backwardness in black africans,.... Like Director mmi would say, if you want to know how wretched and backward black africans are, come to the zoo......it is a failed entity. Iyoo, i want Biafra and Biafra we shall get, Abasi ayaya. Sosong, long live Biafra, Long live ND Republic (for those who wish for it) and love live lovers of freedom... Biafra is ima mmi. Uwaa!?? 2 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by Nobody: 12:24pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
BiafranPrince:you are wise bro,breakaway from that shiithole and once you do you must never look back.naija is a lost course,sorry if it hurts someone but the truth is the truth Biafaria is the future hail Biafaria South Africa will always rule Peace!!! 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 12:27pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
menxer: Lesotho, Luxembourg Why is it that when you guys make a statement and people disprove it..Instard of taking direction and corrections you still give excuses Igbo is over 39 million and these small countries IE Singapore, Luxembourg, Finland ,Iceland Georgia etc aren't even up to 10 million yet they are doing well |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by ariesbull: 12:30pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
LeSudAfricaine: I know Pretoria and Soweto well and I know how these dudes roll. These Zulu and Xhosa really screwed up everything |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by BiafranPrince: 12:39pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
Jayceon: All hail Biafra my brother. Like you said, nigerians hate the truth... The picture below says that truth is treason in an empire of lies....and nigeria is an empire of lies.  Nigerians hate the truth. 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by LeSudAfricaine: 12:49pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
ariesbull:you mean like you screw every place you inhabit? Check out hillbrow. Yeoville, Berea, Betrams, Sunnyside etc.places that used to beautiful they are now no go zones for south africans . And they are called little Lagos for a reason 3 Likes |
| Re: Biafra: Why We Must Find A Lasting Economic Solution by Nobody: 12:49pm On Jan 31, 2017 |
BiafranPrince:two bottles of Captain Morgan coming your way bro  They will hear the truth,they can't ignore it forever Giant of what  |
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