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| Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Realchidi: 6:19am On Aug 04, 2017 |
As a full blooded Igbo man, born and bred in the east, I make bold to claim that the current agitation for Biafra is ill-thought out and misdirected. Here are my reasons; 1. Igbo's are the real Nigerians: Igbo's are found absolutely everywhere in Nigeria from north to south. In these places, our people generally have good relationships with their hosts and are the bedrock of commercial activities. They have become very successful through hardwork and also the enabling conditions provided by their hosts. One should not abandon a project he is part and parcel of. It simply makes no sense. There are millions of Igbo's in Lagos who are Lagosians to the core and can't live anywhere else. That's how Nigerian we are. Seceding from Nigeria will be an economic disaster for Igbo's as they would loose billions invested all over Nigeria. Let nobody fool you, leaving Nigeria for Biafra means loosing your properties and businesses. 2. Igbo land lacks the infrastructure to support secession: Secession is not achieved by mere speeches and rallies. What plans and structures are in place to support the second Biafra? At present, the south east lacks the basic infrastructure ranging from roads, housing, water supply, power etc to be self reliant. The five south east states are landlocked meaning our external trade will be at the prerogative of hostile neighbours. Food production is almost nonexistent in the south east save for Ebonyi state. One would have expected those agitating to first hold our governors and legislators in the east accountable for not developing Igbo land. Rather we have decided to shift all the blame to the centre forgetting that our sons and daughters are also part of the decision making at the centre! 3. Disunity and Political immaturity: In Nigerian politics, we have continually refused to get it right and that confusion will be amplified in Biafra. Politics is a game of compromises and building alliances. The Hausa's and Yoruba's know this and it has helped them in holding on to power. Tinubu abandoned his personal ambitions for the greater good of his people by allowing Osinbajo to be vice president today. We Igbo's have no sense of sacrifice as its always about self. While that individualistic thinking may help in business, it is useless in politics. Our people generally show apathy to activities related to national politics as exhibited during the last census and even during voters registration. This immaturity while rear its ugly head in Biafra where different south east states will be locked in clannish bickering. We were once given the slot for Senate president and we ensured it went round the five states! Ipob calling for a boycott of the Anambra elections is another example of political immaturity. 4. Secession in Africa means war: There is no such thing as peaceful secession in Africa. Africans are yet to attain that level of having major disagreements without blood letting. South Sudan is a good example. The current agitation for Biafra will lead to war for two major readons. One is the continuous inclusion of Niger delta states in the Biafra project. This a very dangerous move. The second is the loss of properties. Anyone thinking that Biafra will be achieved peacefully is in dreamland. And war will spell disaster for Igbo's as we can't match the might of the Nigerian Armed forces. At least not now. Those calling for a referendum should know that the government of the day will never let that happen. The way forward for we Igbo's is to look inwards and examine ourselves first. Injustice abounds in Nigeria and anyone denying it is a liar. However, Igbo's should learn on how to fight for their rights within the Nigerian state and not seeking to leave at the slightest provocation. The people of the Niger delta agitated more control of their resources in militant fashion but never talked of seccesion. Moreover the masses face the same challenges whether in the north or east. Secession is not the solution. No amount of name calling will change these facts. Let's be bold and fight for our rights in Nigeria, the giant of Africa. |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by sarrki(m): 6:21am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Biafra is a disaster and calamity 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by ipobarecriminals: 6:25am On Aug 04, 2017 |
     the ANGRY/HUNGRY PIGS,GOATS, IDIOTS and public miscreants are coming to drag u*Runs*2 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by ipobarecriminals: 6:32am On Aug 04, 2017 |
  Kanu is a FRAUDSTER4 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by ipobarecriminals: 6:35am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Realchidi:we dey wait for u r full gist b4 those PIGS Kal u yoruba Muslim. |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by dudebuck: 6:54am On Aug 04, 2017 |
you can always reside in lagos like joe afonjakwe! Who needs you! taaa Get out! 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by attackgat: 7:03am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Realchidi: Read below and find out why Nigeria has been bad news for Igbos. History 1945 Jos Riots:- Hundreds of Igbos killed 1953 Kano massacre:- Hundreds of Igbo massacred July 1966:- Over 300 Igbo officers of the Nigerian Army murdered 1966:- Over 50,000 Igbos, men, women and children massacred all over the North 1967-70:- Over 3 million souls lost in the civil war in the name of 'one Nigeria' Other situations where Igbos have been killed are: Kano 1980 Maiduguri 1982 Jimeta 1984 Gombe 1985 Zaria 1987 Kaduna & Kafanchan 1991 Bauchi & Katsina 1991 Kano 1991 Zangon-Kataf 1992 Funtua 1993 Kano 1994 Kaduna 2000 Kaduna 2001 Maiduguri 2001 Maiden Crisis-Setember 2001 Kaduna 2002 Jos-November 2008 Beheading of Gideon Akaluka in December of 1996 in a POLICE STATION in Kano Saint Moritz killed December 2001 25. Post April 2011 Presidential Election: 10 youth-corps men & women and numerous citizens murdered because a Christian Southerner was elected. Jos Christmas Eve 2010 Madalla Christmas day 2011 Mubi January 6 2012 This is the cost of "One Nigeria" 13 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by chiagozien(m): 7:05am On Aug 04, 2017 |
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| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by chiagozien(m): 7:09am On Aug 04, 2017 |
attackgat:this your post shows that any igbo who believe in one nigeria is a real pig.hausa pig for that matter. 13 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by freshest4live: 7:23am On Aug 04, 2017 |
attackgat:I'm not totally against your agitation, but are you sure lgbos were the only ones killed in those riots or it was a Christian Muslim fight that affected all Southern christians? |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Nobody: 7:35am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Realchidi: I enforce this post. So true! 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Nobody: 7:37am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Realchidi: I endorce this post. Igbos like Zik fought for Nigeria. Igbo's strongly control a market of over 180 million people as Nigerian citizens. |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by mormonslayer: 7:39am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Realchidi: Everyone is Igbo these days. 9 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by ipobarecriminals: 7:53am On Aug 04, 2017 |
mormonslayer:ofcus, we are Ndigbo, we don't support /identify with IDIOTS and IPIGS Igbos 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by ipobarecriminals: 8:03am On Aug 04, 2017 |
attackgat:Talk to that FRAUDSTER KANU to stop the hate speech.The family of the people his ipob miscreants killed are still mourning.Only the PIGS and IDIOTAS support KANU |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by attackgat: 8:16am On Aug 04, 2017 |
ipobarecriminals: So you more interested in Kanu's hate speech than those that are killing people? Your so called Nigeria has been killing people Boko Haram are killing people Herdsmen are killing people Cultists are killing people Your Nigerian security forces are killing people But what concerns you more than anything is what Kanu said or didnt say? Get serious with your life 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Ifeanyi4491(m): 8:38am On Aug 04, 2017 |
attackgat:Only in the NORTH |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by BabaRamotu1988: 8:44am On Aug 04, 2017 |
chiagozien:just like the op (that's if he's not a dirty yeroba Muslim) 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by BabaRamotu1988: 8:45am On Aug 04, 2017 |
[s] igbodefender:[/s] yeroba Muslims everywhere 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by BabaRamotu1988: 8:45am On Aug 04, 2017 |
yeroba Christian are good and great people the only problem with yerobas are yeroba Muslims and unfortunately na dem get mouth pass 2 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by GuyWise(m): 8:46am On Aug 04, 2017 |
igbodefender: igbodefender: igbodefender:I Strongly believe that you are the same person as sarrki the unity begger. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by obailala(m): 8:51am On Aug 04, 2017 |
attackgat:Unfortunately, most of the people killed were killed because they lived within enemy territories. But the real sad news about all these is that even if Biafra is carved out today, it will not still stop Igbos from living all over Nigeria and all over the world, including within enemy territories; it is a cultural thing for Igbos to travel far and wide, how would Biafra change that? |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by attackgat: 9:35am On Aug 04, 2017 |
obailala: Maybe true but the only difference is that if Igbos have their own country and Government, where ever Igbos are massacred will have to answer to that government of Biafra, unlike the situation where Igbos will be massacred in Nigeria and it will be called "Nigerian domestic affair" 2 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Markfemi: 9:45am On Aug 04, 2017 |
chiagozien: dont forget yorubas have access to sea and river in 4 states 3 facing atlantic ocean (Lagos Ogun & Ondo) and 1 facing River Niger (Kwara) ibos dont yorubas have more population - 60m yorubas have more global influnece - in south america asia europe etc yorubas have 4 border states Lagos Ogun oyo Kwara |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by chiagozien(m): 9:47am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Markfemi:they why are you people unity beggars 2 Likes |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Markfemi: 9:49am On Aug 04, 2017 |
chiagozien: the real unity beggers are those begging everyone to join them in a countryy today its benue tomorrow akwaibom next week southern kaduna |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by chiagozien(m): 9:55am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Markfemi:the zoo must go down.oya cry |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Markfemi: 10:03am On Aug 04, 2017 |
chiagozien: the pigs will be kicked out of the zoo first filthy things |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by chiagozien(m): 10:14am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Markfemi:zombies that what you brother fela called you people. 1 Like |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Markfemi: 10:14am On Aug 04, 2017 |
chiagozien: buahahaa pig |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by paschu: 10:42am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Keep deceiving yourself. Don't go and read up your history. Continue wallowing in presumptions and political correctness. Don't you also think that the 2017 Arewa quit notice was only issued to Christians and it happened to affect all the southern Christians, and not necessarily the igbos?  Confused people. freshest4live: |
| Re: Reasons Why Biafra Is Bad News For Igbos by Nobody: 10:44am On Aug 04, 2017 |
BabaRamotu1988:LOL. You well so? |
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