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Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by cute9ja: 2:44pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Exactly the point of the article 5thElement: 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by citizenY(m): 2:53pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
BaaleOko: Do not bury your head in the sand. GO and ask Nwabueze and Mbazulike Amechi... They are still alive. Ask them why they do not want to exorcise the demons before they die. This is a chronoicle of the "obsession " and " proclivity" of a people that are now playing the victim. I have made a post on this before ... Nigeria: When the rain started beating us ..... and people just kept away, for obvious reasons. It is not that we do not know all these but anytime I see the insolence these guys spew on other folk I remember this narrative. So Mr. MAn I dare you, rebuke the narrative or tellm us your own side of the story. Mouthing the usual dismissive cliches will not work. Maybe you should also apologise like PDP. 8 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by SuperIgbo1(m): 2:54pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
cute9ja: Which institution produced you? |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Born2Breed(f): 2:59pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
cute9ja: This is the reason I blame the Nigeria's educational system. Intelligent Nigerians are doing everything possible to educate themselves on the history of this country while some still depend on copy and paste without proper research or even reading what they are pasting. The Current South South today was carved out of the Western/Mid-Western and Eastern region. Most names there were from former Western / Mid Western region. You need to understand history from the view point of every one before coming out with an unbiased compilation of historical events. You need more education kid. 8 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Born2Breed(f): 3:07pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
cute9ja: You guessed? Oh my gawd!!! Did I just read that? You are not just silly but plain stupid. You don't even know what region Benue was and you are here guessing? You copied and pasted some text without even understanding the context. Please return your certificate, i mean your junior secondary school certificate because its obvious you are still in SS1. 4 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Born2Breed(f): 3:08pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
SuperIgbo1: I swear with my left breast, the OP is still in secondary school. |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by citizenY(m): 3:09pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
gidgiddy: You must know where the rain started falling on you. Igbos did not do bad, they planned bad and God did not allow it. Who knows , we could have become Osu. They could even have sterilissed us to reduce our population and take over our lands. Just use a fertile imagination and get the drift .... 5 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Sirheny007(m): 3:16pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
citizenY: Pray, tell me where the rain started beating us. From the North who threatened secession on the un-serious British if they could not 'carry their conquest to the Land and Sea' as Ahmadu Bello put it (because of the growing insecurity in the North about southern dominance) and whose demands rendered Nigeria 'irredeemable' or to the Igbos on whose neck has hung an albatross of 1966 coup and 'drafting the unification constitution' as one poster here put it? Anyone who tries to trace the exact place the rain descended on us from post independence is not being true to himself. It will only result to parochial submissions. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by fjjc(m): 3:16pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
BaaleOko:Your bastard Igbo generation are stupid. 4 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by T9ksy(m): 3:20pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Thanks Op..........bookmarked. Not at all surprised at their juvenille responses as they obviously have no evidence/s to debunk the facts contained in your post. 7 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by gidgiddy: 3:28pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
5thElement: Those who have been ruling Nigeria for the last 52 years did not try to get out of the pit. They dug deeper into the pit, made it worse, then blamed the Igbos for being in pit. They did far much worse than Igbos but love to blame Igbos 1 Like |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Sirheny007(m): 3:45pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
gidgiddy: I am trying as hard as i can to to be impartial. But anyone blaming the Igbos for 'digging the pit' is a product of a hate system and propaganda. True, Igbos may have gotten some things wrong in the past as history has revealed. But i still believe that they have done more for this Nation than any other tribe! They have been sidelined in the scheme of things for those 52 years, but look who's behind in overall welfare? No matter how you look at it, Pre or post independence, The North is,was and will always be the architect who dug that pit. 6 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by SuperIgbo1(m): 4:02pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
T9ksy: Only a dumbass like you, would bookmark such an idiotic topic. You want to bookmark a topic that says Benue state used to be part of the Eastern region? Looooool. 3 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by eurogee: 4:03pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
I am a full blooded igbo from Ideato North local government area of imo state. I had read countless accounts of pre-independent Nigeria authored by renown local and foreign scholars. Before I came into contact with these books, I used to hold the belief that igbos are matreated in Nigeria. But after reading these books, I began to tell those who care to listen that IGBOS are the architect of their problems. And I will maintain this stance without sentiment for as long as I know the truth. I regret to say that most of the post civil war Igbos are uninformed about the past. And that's very correct. They are being fed half truths by their kins. This is just the truth that has no hiding place. I always say this; there was no reason at all for January 1966 coups. And for Ironsi to have paid blind eye service to the coupists after being caught, is the height of atrocity, and an intolerable slap to the faces of the people whose leaders were unfairly murdered in the course of that stupid coups. In holding this view, I knew there were prior consensus to the effect that the coupists be spared in order to persuade them to lay down arms but that's bullshit. The truth is that my people are highly competitive in nature. And when they spot an opportunity, they'd want to be all out to seize it. Nothing is wrong with this when you do it without making noise of being smarter than other tribes, or having subjugation of other tribes in mind. Otherwise, you'd draw undue attention to yourself, and they people you are trying to outsmart would develop eagle eye to make sure they frustrate your wicked ambition. The politicians of SE decent had subjugation of other Nigerians in mind. This is an undeniable truth. This fact shaped their stance on most national political issues and defined their actions in pre-independent and early post-independent Nigeria. Igbos wanted to be power brokers for not only Nigeria but also individual regions. Unfortunately, fate does not always fall in line according to plans. We found ourselves where we had wished for other Nigerians. This is just the truth judged by the past happenstances. Don't come here to abuse yourself, because I read widely and I know for sure that what I just said is the truth. I don't stand to be corrected. Rather, go and read the history! The selfishness and stupidity of our forebearers got us where we are today! For us igbos to find our stand again in national politics, we need to ditch our highly entrenched wrongful beliefs. We need to be apologetics over the "brigandages" of our forbearers. We need to show remorse over the stupidities of those we consider our political sages, and show willingness to embrace the concept of one Nigeria which we remained the architect of until the twist of fate happened. May God open the eyes of my people to the truth. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Signed Nwa Afo Ideato North. 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Prompto: 4:03pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
That is Azikwe orgazing coups to kill Yoruba n Hausa leaders that is what being Nigeria is to senseless Igbos ? deadkamalu: 4 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Prompto: 4:08pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Did Igbo give the NigerDelta the same freedom you claim you want or you just choice to pick selective incidents in history n claim it as the true like every Igbo do ? gidgiddy: 5 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by StOla: 4:10pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
As the coup appeared unsuccessful, J.T. Aguiyi Ironsi, who was supposed to have been killed alongside other military officers, ended up becoming the new military ruler of Nigeria. Rather than immediately arrest and punish the coup plotters, he kept them in detention where they were treated as heroes. This and subsequent actions sowed the seed for the eventual Biafra War Lesson: Beware of the crocodile shedding tears. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by keeeem: 4:10pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Bros just as someone mentioned earlier, every tribe has contributed in one way or the other to the woes of this country. The thrust of this piece is to reiterate the fact that all have sin and come short of the expectation for this country. It is not a vindication for any ethnic group but a reminder that everyone is bitter about the action of the other. This should now reinforce the need to offer solutions by doing those things that unites rather than divide us. The Igbo race have to build bridges not making divisive statements. Look at Yoruba leaders (not the Afenifere nonsense o), they were tactical in their support so that head or tail they do not lose. When a Ben Nwabueze as a member of Ohaneze comes out to say that his wish is for Atiku to win the election and thereafter after Buhari won election the same group says Igbos must be SP, then you begin to wonder if people forget so easily The event of 1966 is still fresh in everyone's mind and it will take years to build the trust back. That is why Ndigbo have to build rather than be divisive. See the way they carried on after losing election in 2015 to Buhari. They carried the bile in their hearts for 4 good years. Same thing has started again and another 4 years will be gone. In actual sense of it, between a PYO/El-Rufai and Atiku/Obi who do you think the larger votes block will support in 2023? The SW have been very receptive of the ruling party unlike the hostilities in SE. That is why Ndigbo have to rally round the likes of Orji Uzor Kalu. It is a way of providing soft landing for Ndigbo. Okorocha would have led the pack but he messed up the opportunity by placing self-interest over group interest. Trust is key and that is what Ndigbo have to build. My 2 cents anyway 2 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Starboytwo(m): 5:23pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Haaaa ibo people, "e shay aduru eleyiii, e wa feh japa loh si ipod"... Ko possible.... 6 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by pazienza(m): 5:40pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Do not feed the trolls. You can always make a rebuttal about these historical distortions propagated by the article the OP copied and pasted here, on facebook and circulate to your facebook friends . Umuibe, ndia tukwasili obi na reply unu, iji nwe mee threadia ka oto Ogologo. Gbafa nkiti, ifu na threadia anwuor nwuuor pii! Udo. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Herdsmen: 5:47pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Na why Dem dey fear igbo.. Igbo esika.. Sure 4 more state election and we take over Lagos.. Governor government state resources..and enslave them.. They will start to cry again.. I love igbos We deal with them careless and they can't do nada but to complain.. We Bleep their daughters..buy their land ..take over their business..and sent their youths louting What else.. We subdue them to write articlea while we keep climbing success.. They fear us and can't speak in our presence only at our behind..are we not their Masters? They threathen with violence but hide behind the government to carry it out...on their own...they can't stand ...they can't pim.. We must continue...till we economically subjucate them...then take over dia politics..then government...and finally state.. They will only cry...but no one will listen as they're crying now.. Igbo bi una strong...una never start flogging. Them dey write article with revisionist... By the time we lift cane... Bros. Only Dem go dobale... We wipe ..they fall in land.. They are we for taking .. Little patience....little time... And is all ours... This their time and we've seen their worst...and we made success in their worst.. They've gat nothing else to throw.... We've chest everything.. ....and we're coming for them.. Systematically...with patience and resilience.. we're taking over .. Na why they're stiff scared.. Na why we love one Nigeria.. One Nigeria..my people 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Herdsmen: 5:53pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
pazienza: Bros ..Dem nor see the future well.... Dem nor wise... They're holding onto the past...and have lost the future.. They will only wake up late.. The seed they sow..fetlize..will grow mustard.. Then they will see peace n unity... Or rather see to secede .. Then we will love Nigeria more.. And biafra will come.. I'm happy them writing and showing hatred... Northing.... Winter is coming..but they're seeing rain.. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by ticon4life(m): 6:26pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Haba! |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by RoyalUc(m): 7:00pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
eurogee: "...Igbos wanted to be power brokers for not only Nigeria but also individual regions. Unfortunately, fate does not always fall in line according to plans. We found ourselves where we had wished for other Nigerians." Ezi oku bu ndu! God bless you 3 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by T9ksy(m): 7:02pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
SuperIgbo1: Dendemoron, your obsufication tactics is well worn out so i suggest you come up with something new like actually countering the myriad facts in the Op's post. But of course, you can't hence your recourse to the "garden path" trajectory. 4 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by gidgiddy: 7:38pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
keeeem: How come the events of 1966 are still fresh in the minds of people but not the events of after? The North and their Yoruba cohorts have been ruling Nigeria for much of the last 52 years and they have done far much worse than Igbos ever did. They have brought Nigeria to were itbis today. But it is the events of January 1966 that they want to remember It could be that all the Igbo nation wants is to exit Nigeria as an independent country. 3 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by ipodstinks: 7:57pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
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Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by SuperIgbo1(m): 8:07pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
T9ksy: You're a retardedd dumbass. How can a topic, that says Benue state used to be part of the Eastern region have myriad facts imbeded in it? 6 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by citizenY(m): 9:05pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Sirheny007: Refute the narrative conveyed by the post and stop trying to be clever by half. Your forebears shot that albatross.... that is the theme of the post. Refute it. 4 Likes |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by Shekochild: 9:22pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
Hmm the situation in Nigeria is very complex. Very complex, very complex.... |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by McStoic(m): 10:11pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
I may not be able to say many things here, but i know that in terms of violence and killing the non indigenes in your territory, as far as Nigeria was concerned, Hausas were the first to do so in the 50s. About secession, Hausa were the first to shout 'Araba' meaning 'divide it'. Igbos were more pro Nigeria unity and had the intellectual capacity to make it work....... The coup was a product of certain corruptions in government then, but they way things played out, the story has changed. From the post, i realized that Igbos headed many positions. And i attribute that to their being educated or having more qualified people to head those positions. And of course, those institutions thrived under them. Ahmadu Bello preferred a foreigner to head their own institutions. Not that they had qualified folks, but rather to curtail so called Igbo dominance. Yet today, Buhari is putting his people into top positions too. Not that there are no better qualified people at least from their South West counterparts. No! He is Mr Integrity who does no wrong? AT LEAST IGBOS WERE GOOD AT IT AND NIGERIA WAS BETTER, BUT HOW IS NIGERIA FARING ALL THESE YEARS WITHOUT IGBO IN GOVERNMENT? HATE IGBO OR LIKE HER, NIGERIA CANNOT MAKE ADEQUATE PROGRESS WITHOUT INCLUDING THEM IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS. IT 'S WHAT IT IS AND NOT PRIDE. I KNOW THE IGBO NATION ARE NOT PERFECT, BUT I KNOW A ONE SIDED NARRATIVE WHEN I SEE ONE. TIME AND SPACE FAILS ONE HERE TO COMPREHENSIVELY COUNTER THESE CLAIMS. The OP had it easier cause he was on a copy and paste spree which required less effort. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Igbo Leaders Caused Nigeria's Current National Political Problems by ItsMeAboki(m): 10:28pm On Mar 07, 2019 |
God punish any Igbo man who should ever again open his mouth and insult Lord Lugard; apparently every regional leader had wanted to reverse the amalgamation or have a secession clause inserted in the constitution for any dissatisfied region to have the right to later break away and go its own way should it choose to do so - all but one leader fought against it and successfully got the backing of the British to squash it; that person was not other than Nnamdi Azikiwe. 5 Likes |
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