That the Igbo are in a political
freeze is largely due to their own“sleight of hand”; that they are in disarray is because they never agree. And that they have not had any success in politics since 1999 is because they still think Nigeria is
Egypt where they are slaves.

That the late Odumegwu Ojukwu did not become president, despite his attempt, is largely because of his people. The late Igbo leader would have performed better in the 2003 election, or even won it, if he had all the support; compromises and trade-offs made. But what happened? Besides two top contenders, Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari, Ojukwu vied in the election against five other Igbo personalities, among whom was Jim Nwobodo, who had the fourth largest vote of 169,609. Ojukwu came third.

Let me add, the number of
candidates from the south-east in that election was the highest!

Ndigbo; we are our own vilest
enemy. It is often convenient for us to blame the Hausa and the Yoruba for our poor choices, but really, sometimes, we are hoisted by our own petard.

I remember, when other Nigerians were struggling to remove the draconian regime of Abacha, as brutal as it was, some Igbo persons were frantically propping up the
government; holding rallies and mocking the struggle to remove the dictator.

Let me also add, the jazzy agitation of a minute section of the Igbo for “Biafra” has turned out hoax set up by themselves and for the gullible. Today, the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu are unknown, but there is no noise from the samepeople who passionately kvetched and cavorted about how Nigeria was a zoo, revealing the ruse in the struggle.

And just when I thought there was a ray of light in the political
cumulus of the Igbo, some governors in the south-east “protested” against the choice of Peter Obi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. The reason? Because they were not consulted.

How would you define self-
sabotage?

Anyway, I understand, Atiku did
not reach out enough – in notes of green, promises, and deals. Or as they say, “water the ground”. Blessed is the hand that giveth.

Obi is the brightest chance the
south-east has got to get the
presidency. He was the governor of my state, and he performed very well. He is more of a “presidential material”.

I would have loved him to run for president, but political leaders in the south-east are already showing signs that it will not be all plain sailing for one of their own to be president for now.

Perhaps, Kenneth Okonkwo,
“Andy,” was right. The Igbo will have to wander in the wildernessfor 40 years before they get it right.

https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/the-igbo-eat-their-own/

They kill and eat their own

This Peter Obi saga is revealing plenty things which makes me happy

Though it's always easier to blame the Yoruba man of course

Those useless 5 governors

Shuku0kukobambi:
This Peter Obi saga is revealing plenty things which makes me happy

Though it's always easier to blame the Yoruba man of course

Those useless governors will pay for it someday

CROWNWEALTH019:
Those useless 5 governors

This my Ilorin friend, isn't it easier and more acceptable to blame Yoruba?

Why not go ahead and do as usual?

k

We'd declear operation massacre on those governors and their families should Igbos lose this opportunity cos of their self inflated egos..
Idiots

We thank God igbos are messing themselves up before the whole nation. At least they won't blame yorubas again.

Igbos should just face their spare parts and drug trade biko. They are just no good in politics since everybody is a king in igboland.

Shuku0kukobambi:
This Peter Obi saga is revealing plenty things which makes me happy

Though it's always easier to blame the Yoruba man of course

Atiku will bow or he'd risk them being uncoperative..It may not necessarily be about dropping Obi(That ship has sailed since tey tey) , he will drop & make promises that will have witnesses.

South East don't vote,results are allocated as they deem fit...That's the battle before Atiku..... 50% of 500k is much more than 90-100% of 200k...

Who even takes them serious, with their 5% votes. They better appreciate the fact that, Atiku is using this medium to recognize them.
Yeye people.

Bitterness and Rancour.

modath:


Atiku will bow or he'd risk them being uncoperative..It may not necessarily be about dropping Obi(That ship has sailed since tey tey) , he will drop & make promises that will have witnesses.

South East don't vote,results are allocated as they deem fit...That's the battle before Atiku..... 50% of 500k is much more than 90% of 300k...

Of course they can't do anything. They'll have to live with the fact that Wike nominated their VP candidate single handedly

You're right on the second point. They might sabotage him the same way they sabotaged kanu. Anyway, the future is pregnant

Thank you for the little piece. You have done well. Igbos have all the potential to lead this country but it's just a pity they won't ever unite. Father Mbaka has said it all

modath:
Atiku will bow or he'd risk them being uncoperative..It may not necessarily be about dropping Obi(That ship has sailed since tey tey) , he will drop & make promises that will have witnesses.

South East don't vote,results are allocated as they deem fit...That's the battle before Atiku..... 50% of 500k is much more than 90% of 300k...

Please check your calculations again.
Cheers.

seguno2:


Please check your calculations again.
Cheers.

Ohh, I've seen it. ... I'd amend .... Thx for heads up.

Some still think it's the era of writing results? That time has gone & will never return...

Saraki & his goons attempted to remove card reader so they can have a free for all but that plan was aborted. If you don't know, Google is your friend...

If VP post is causing this kind of disagreement among igbos, they may fight war among themselves if we cede presidency to them.
After, their kids would tell you they are REPUBLICAN. People that can't agree on small thing.