The contentious assertion that "Ndi Igbo are their worst enemy" is yet a dreaded discourse. Often, in other to save face, some of us throw insults and batter folks from other ethnic groups when they make this assertion. Some others tackle the discourse with sound logic, while some of us summon the courage to "swallow" the insult for lack of what to say.

But then, the trends of events and our show of character in relating with one another as Ndi Igbo reveal some elements of truth in this assertion. The interview of Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu with the BBC Igbo is a striking evidence that proves this point.

I read the detail of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's interview with the BBC Igbo on 21 February, 2018 where he resentfully slammed Nnamdi Kanu and tagged him a "chameleon that speaks from both side of the mouth." To be honest, I cannot perfectly word the flow of disappointment, shame and bitterness that flooded my mind while I read the baggage.

Anyone who listened to the interview will have a feel of the truth that "Ndi Igbo" are truly "enemies to themselves." The manner in which the governor battered Nnamdi Kanu, the "missing" Leader of the IPOB, when asked his take on Kanu's disappearance ever since the Army invaded his house on September 14, 2017 was, to say the least, so pathetic. He went as far as publicly calling Nnamdi Kanu a chameleon who spoke from both sides of his mouth, a self-centered and adamant person who never sought his consent or advice while championing the Biafra course. It is unbearably heartbreaking that such nonsense could be voiced by a true Igbo son, a supposed Elder brother to Nnamdi Kanu, both of whom are from the same state. Recall also, that prominent politicians from the South East had in similar way, lampooned Kanu at his back, ever since he got missing; meanwhile they all had their mouths shot when Nnamdi Kanu held the entire South East to standstill with his Biafra crusades.

But, one really wonders, why do these people take it upon themselves to rubbish Kanu? Is it true that Kanu is the bad person they portray him to be? And, if for the benefit of the doubt, Kanu exhibits some character of badness (which every human being carries) and was self-centred in the Biafra fight, is it sensible and right for Okezie Ikpeazu, Rochas Okorocha, Orji Uzo Kalu and their likes to publicly deny and denigrate Nnamdi Kanu in the manner they did and still do; someone who was championing an Igbo course they also accept is "just and true.?"

The Fulani Herdsmen and the Boko Haram have maimed people and terrorised the country for years, how many Northern elders or Politicians have come out publicly to rebuke them let alone battering them with "hateful" words? The OPC at some points took up arms to pursue their course, how many Yoruba elders and elites dragged them to the mud for it? Is it the Niger Delta Militants that have been crucified with words by their leaders?

What more? Are the likes of Orji Uzo Kalu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, David Umahi of Ebony State, Ken Nnamani of Enugu etc, trying to show how "honourable" and "righteous" they are by jumping on every given opportunity with the media to lambast Nnamdi Kanu and dragging his name to the mud? Or are they acting to the bidding of some "powerful political forces?" Or are they driven by some sort of deep and heavily burning hatred they harbour against this "guy?"

Much worse and very laughable, Okezie Ikpeazu, in the manner of his colleagues, said that Nnamdi Kanu never consulted nor approached him while pursuing the Biafra agenda. And one wonders if a person that is fighting the course of the common people these highly corrupt and clueless Politicians have made their enemies and always scheme possible ways to oppress and suppress, can such a person still dine with the same politicians?
We are the real enemies of ourselves and the enemies within!! We keep ourselves down while holding each other to the ground. The ambition of Rochas Okorocha and Orji Uzo which is practically impossible to realise with the manner the pursue it, is explicit; and it is the Presidency, but that of Okezie Ikpeazu is yet undefined. But, while they enjoy the frenzy of lashing their brother, they should not forget that "destroying the dreams of a brother doesn't guarantee the actualisation of theirs." Ndi Igbo saanu anya!!

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Youngadvocate:
The contentious assertion that "Ndi Igbo are their worst enemy" is yet a dreaded discourse. Often, in other to save face, some of us throw insults and batter folks from other ethnic groups when they make this assertion. Some others tackle the discourse with sound logic, while some of us summon the courage to "swallow" the insult for lack of what to say.

But then, the trends of events and our show of character in relating with one another as Ndi Igbo reveal some elements of truth in this assertion. The interview of Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu with the BBC Igbo is a striking evidence that proves this point.

I read the detail of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's interview with the BBC Igbo on 21 February, 2018 where he resentfully slammed Nnamdi Kanu and tagged him a "chameleon that speaks from both side of the mouth." To be honest, I cannot perfectly word the flow of disappointment, shame and bitterness that flooded my mind while I read the baggage.

Anyone who listened to the interview will have a feel of the truth that "Ndi Igbo" are truly "enemies to themselves." The manner in which the governor battered Nnamdi Kanu, the "missing" Leader of the IPOB, when asked his take on Kanu's disappearance ever since the Army invaded his house on September 14, 2017 was, to say the least, so pathetic. He went as far as publicly calling Nnamdi Kanu a chameleon who spoke from both sides of his mouth, a self-centered and adamant person who never sought his consent or advice while championing the Biafra course. It is unbearably heartbreaking that such nonsense could be voiced by a true Igbo son, a supposed Elder brother to Nnamdi Kanu, both of whom are from the same state. Recall also, that prominent politicians from the South East had in similar way, lampooned Kanu at his back, ever since he got missing; meanwhile they all had their mouths shot when Nnamdi Kanu held the entire South East to standstill with his Biafra crusades.

But, one really wonders, why do these people take it upon themselves to rubbish Kanu? Is it true that Kanu is the bad person they portray him to be? And, if for the benefit of the doubt, Kanu exhibits some character of badness (which every human being carries) and was self-centred in the Biafra fight, is it sensible and right for Okezie Ikpeazu, Rochas Okorocha, Orji Uzo Kalu and their likes to publicly deny and denigrate Nnamdi Kanu in the manner they did and still do; someone who was championing an Igbo course they also accept is "just and true.?"

The Fulani Herdsmen and the Boko Haram have maimed people and terrorised the country for years, how many Northern elders or Politicians have come out publicly to rebuke them let alone battering them with "hateful" words? The OPC at some points took up arms to pursue their course, how many Yoruba elders and elites dragged them to the mud for it? Is it the Niger Delta Militants that have been crucified with words by their leaders?

What more? Are the likes of Orji Uzo Kalu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, David Umahi of Ebony State, Ken Nnamani of Enugu etc, trying to show how "honourable" and "righteous" they are by jumping on every given opportunity with the media to lambast Nnamdi Kanu and dragging his name to the mud? Or are they acting to the bidding of some "powerful political forces?" Or are they driven by some sort of deep and heavily burning hatred they harbour against this "guy?"

Much worse and very laughable, Okezie Ikpeazu, in the manner of his colleagues, said that Nnamdi Kanu never consulted nor approached him while pursuing the Biafra agenda. And one wonders if a person that is fighting the course of the common people these highly corrupt and clueless Politicians have made their enemies and always scheme possible ways to oppress and suppress, can such a person still dine with the same politicians?
We are the real enemies of ourselves and the enemies within!! We keep ourselves down while holding each other to the ground. The ambition of Rochas Okorocha and Orji Uzo which is practically impossible to realise with the manner the pursue it, is explicit; and it is the Presidency, but that of Okezie Ikpeazu is yet undefined. But, while they enjoy the frenzy of lashing their brother, they should not forget that "destroying the dreams of a brother doesn't guarantee the actualisation of theirs." Ndi Igbo saanu anya!!

[/s] Leave Igbos alone and mind your damn business! ...better yet, focus on something more productive that can add value to people's lives

Enough of these propaganda

Never in my life have I seen igbos as united as they are today.

The level of Igbo pride and consciousness in this day and age is very strong.

Pro Nigerian igbos leaders will always be pro Nigerians. No surprises

But the youth are mostly pro-igbo in both attitude and thinking. This is a good sign.

Finally Igbos are raised to think for themselves. You can never get 100% of igbos to agree to anything. There will always be igbos that will openly argue against other igbos. All you need to attain is a majority through persuasion and critical reasoning. But you can never win the Igbo mind through conquest or by force.

Mariangeles:
[s][/s] Leave Igbos alone and mind your damn business! ...better yet, focus on something more productive that can add value to people's lives

Bia, nwanne, kedu onye m bu?

Ka anyi gwa onwe anyi eziokwu. Ala Igbo n' emebi.

Youngadvocate:

Bia, nwanne, kedu onye m bu?
Ka anyi gwa onwe anyi eziokwu. Ala Igbo n' emebi.

and you're going to do that in public...?

I dont see any problem. People like Okezie Ikpeazu, Rochas Okorocha, Willie Obiano, Ifeanyi Okowa, Nyesom Wike, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Dave Umahi are all the same.

They are Igbo men, who like most politicians in Nigeria, care more about their offices than they care about the people.


Okezie Ikpeazu is the same. Rather than ask himself why Nnamdi Kanu gained the followership he did, Okezie Ikpeazu is talking nonsense to divert attention from his abysmal failure.

In 10 years, nobody will remember Okezie Ikpeazu, but everyone will remember Nnamdi Kanu

The current group of Igbo/Eastern governors are criminals and the real terrrorist

Your reasoning is not like a true igbo son,

the governors in the east are extension of nigeria government lead by hausafulani.what do you expect them to do,to praise kanu or what?

But what matters is the people are with kanu,and dont forget we are republican in nature.

loveth360:
Your reasoning is not like a true igbo son,

the governors in the east are extension of nigeria government lead by hausafulani.what do you expect them to do,to praise kanu or what?

But what matters is the people are with kanu,and dont forget we are republican in nature.

Republican ko, national front ni. You better listen to the voice of reason.

Mariangeles:
and you're going to do that in public...?

Where did you expect me to say it? Phone the governors and complain or what?[code][/code]

D

Stick to the content here please

Ikpeazu is doing well and has miraculously changed the face of Aba. Ipob should take a chill pill and stop fighting Igbo leaders.

Youngadvocate:
The contentious assertion that "Ndi Igbo are their worst enemy" is yet a dreaded discourse. Often, in other to save face, some of us throw insults and batter folks from other ethnic groups when they make this assertion. Some others tackle the discourse with sound logic, while some of us summon the courage to "swallow" the insult for lack of what to say.

But then, the trends of events and our show of character in relating with one another as Ndi Igbo reveal some elements of truth in this assertion. The interview of Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu with the BBC Igbo is a striking evidence that proves this point.

I read the detail of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's interview with the BBC Igbo on 21 February, 2018 where he resentfully slammed Nnamdi Kanu and tagged him a "chameleon that speaks from both side of the mouth." To be honest, I cannot perfectly word the flow of disappointment, shame and bitterness that flooded my mind while I read the baggage.

Anyone who listened to the interview will have a feel of the truth that "Ndi Igbo" are truly "enemies to themselves." The manner in which the governor battered Nnamdi Kanu, the "missing" Leader of the IPOB, when asked his take on Kanu's disappearance ever since the Army invaded his house on September 14, 2017 was, to say the least, so pathetic. He went as far as publicly calling Nnamdi Kanu a chameleon who spoke from both sides of his mouth, a self-centered and adamant person who never sought his consent or advice while championing the Biafra course. It is unbearably heartbreaking that such nonsense could be voiced by a true Igbo son, a supposed Elder brother to Nnamdi Kanu, both of whom are from the same state. Recall also, that prominent politicians from the South East had in similar way, lampooned Kanu at his back, ever since he got missing; meanwhile they all had their mouths shot when Nnamdi Kanu held the entire South East to standstill with his Biafra crusades.

But, one really wonders, why do these people take it upon themselves to rubbish Kanu? Is it true that Kanu is the bad person they portray him to be? And, if for the benefit of the doubt, Kanu exhibits some character of badness (which every human being carries) and was self-centred in the Biafra fight, is it sensible and right for Okezie Ikpeazu, Rochas Okorocha, Orji Uzo Kalu and their likes to publicly deny and denigrate Nnamdi Kanu in the manner they did and still do; someone who was championing an Igbo course they also accept is "just and true.?"

The Fulani Herdsmen and the Boko Haram have maimed people and terrorised the country for years, how many Northern elders or Politicians have come out publicly to rebuke them let alone battering them with "hateful" words? The OPC at some points took up arms to pursue their course, how many Yoruba elders and elites dragged them to the mud for it? Is it the Niger Delta Militants that have been crucified with words by their leaders?

What more? Are the likes of Orji Uzo Kalu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, David Umahi of Ebony State, Ken Nnamani of Enugu etc, trying to show how "honourable" and "righteous" they are by jumping on every given opportunity with the media to lambast Nnamdi Kanu and dragging his name to the mud? Or are they acting to the bidding of some "powerful political forces?" Or are they driven by some sort of deep and heavily burning hatred they harbour against this "guy?"

Much worse and very laughable, Okezie Ikpeazu, in the manner of his colleagues, said that Nnamdi Kanu never consulted nor approached him while pursuing the Biafra agenda. And one wonders if a person that is fighting the course of the common people these highly corrupt and clueless Politicians have made their enemies and always scheme possible ways to oppress and suppress, can such a person still dine with the same politicians?
We are the real enemies of ourselves and the enemies within!! We keep ourselves down while holding each other to the ground. The ambition of Rochas Okorocha and Orji Uzo which is practically impossible to realise with the manner the pursue it, is explicit; and it is the Presidency, but that of Okezie Ikpeazu is yet undefined. But, while they enjoy the frenzy of lashing their brother, they should not forget that "destroying the dreams of a brother doesn't guarantee the actualisation of theirs." Ndi Igbo saanu anya!!

enemies of Benue state, meanwhile

imhotep:

enemies of Benue state, meanwhile

How does the writeup portray enemy of Benue state,biko?

Abogwara:
Ikpeazu is doing well and has miraculously changed the face of Aba. Ipob should take a chill pill and stop fighting Igbo leaders.

If in 2018 you are still speaking like common Nigger Area folks, then I pity you. How is he “miraculously” doing anything?

You people can never change. To hel.l with Ikpeazu who never won his (s)election in the first place against Otti, and was not even te rightful PDP candidate as well LOL