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Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by theTranslator: 8:00pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
(1953) NNAMDI AZIKIWE, “SPEECH ON SECESSION” SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 / CONTRIBUTED BY: BLACKPAST In 1953 when Northern Nigerians were beginning to consider secession from the Nigerian colony that would soon be a nation, Nnamdi Azikiwe gave a speech before the caucus of his political party, the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) in Yaba, Nigeria on May 12, 1953. That speech, while not disallowing secession, suggested that there would be grave consequences if the Northern region became an independent nation. Ironically, fourteen years later, Azikiwe led his Eastern Region out of Nigeria and created Biafra, a move that prompted a bloody three year civil war. Azikiwe’s 1953 speech appears below. I have invited you to attend this caucus because I would like you to make clear our stand on the issue of secession. As a party, we would have preferred Nigeria to remain intact, but lest there be doubt as to our willingness to concede to any shade of political opinion the right to determine its policy, I am obliged to issue a solemn warning to those who are goading the North towards secession. If you agree with my views, then I hope that in course of our deliberations tonight, you will endorse them, to enable me to publicize them in the Press. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by theTranslator: 8:02pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:04pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
OP why are you wailing untop Igbo matter..? 4 Likes |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by donbachi(m): 8:05pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Ivorian north. |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:05pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by theTranslator: 8:11pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
ImmaculateJOE:wetin do you? |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by smatt1711: 8:14pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by Golan007: 8:20pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
ImmaculateJOE: Shut up. History is an essential in human knowledge base. 11 Likes |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:21pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ERockson: 8:25pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
When igbo was in power like Fulani of today. Zik of Africa . 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:26pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by tommy589(m): 8:26pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Azikiwe's father was Lugard's personal secretary. His dad as Lugard's confidant ought to be aware ahead of 1914 amalgamation proclamation. Maybe that is one of many reasons for his pro union sentiment. Personally, I see nothing wrong in this union if merit and reward has been accorded their rightful place 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:31pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by Nobody: 8:33pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Please how many northerners did he kill and shoot at sight to keep them in ONE NIGERIA.... Please answer me 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:34pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
ezenwajosh: You dey mind the efulefu.. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:34pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by athaboi(f): 8:34pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Ofcourse Zik was on his own...he alone can't determine the date of every other person 1 Like |
Re: Azikwe Against Northern Secession 1953 by ImmaculateJOE(m): 8:35pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
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