gwafaeziokwu:




This is main thing eating you up. I know we can be too confident to the point of intimidating everyone else. That is why someone without a gun, knife and bomb can give you a scare in your own domain.

You need to protect your land from someone who is just armed with his hard earned money ready to invest in your domain? Lord Lugard, it will not be well with your soul.

johntolu:


My opposition to secession-Zik
Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:28 pm

By Nnamdi Azikiwe

When the 1954 constitution conference started, my good friend, Chief Obafemi Awolowo tabled a motion to the effect that in the new constitution, provision should be made that any state which feels like seceding should do so. I was opposed to it and said ‘no’ and said that once we have a federation, we are indivisible and perpetual.

That was when we began to use that expression – ‘The Indivisibility and perpetuity of the federation’ – and that to secede would amount to treason. And so, a debate ensued.



The Secretary of State then was Oliver Littleton, later Lord Chandos and he was very much interested and that was his first time in saying that the people of African descent were people actually debating at a high level.

So a full day was given to Chief Awolowo to make his points. He spoke brilliantly as a lawyer. He made his points why secession should be incorporated in the constitution. He cited the case of the Soviet Union which is a federation, and that secession is written there so that any state in the Soviet Union can secede at will. He also cited the case of Western Australia and eventually he finished his case and was applauded.

Lord Chandos said that on the face of the arguments before him it would be suicidal to incorporate secession in our constitution and that is why we have section 86 in our constitution that if any region or state should secede, then it will be an act of treason

We adjourned. The next day, I had to reply. I availed myself of the opportunity to, well, demolish the arguments of my friend and I cited the case of United States which based its constitution on that of the Swiss Confederation. That is Switzerland. I pointed out a case, I think, that of Texas versus White, where Mr. Salmon Chase, the Chief Justice laid down the principle – he was really an arbiter – that the union was intended to be perpetual and indivisible and that any attempt to divide the union by secession was treasonable.

The North (NPC) supported Action Group. The question was then: Should we have secession? The Colonial Office came to our rescue. You know, the usual principle of Britain – ‘divide and rule’ (laughs) but this time, it was in our favour. So, the colonial office backed us.

Lord Chandos said that on the face of the arguments before him it would be suicidal to incorporate secession in our constitution and that is why we have section 86 in our constitution that if any region or state should secede, then it will be an act of treason and that was what led to this war, because Col. Ojukwu seceded and so violated the constitution.

— Excerpt: Nnamdi Azikiwe’s interview with New Nigeria in 1975.



Your fathers forced 'one Nigeria', down our fathers' throat in concert with the British, in 1954 and the consequences of your fathers' greed and st€wp!d!ty is what the whole country is going through as a Nation, today.

Your fathers, in concert with the British made it a treasonable offense, punishable by death,for any one, who makes an attempt to break away, any component part of the country, from the Nigerian Federation.

The main reason we are all hooked today, as a Nation.

Which language "fulfude"

Basher8583:


Its because Buhari is now giving them in the language they understand

Victorclean1:
This Nnamdi Kanu is not a leader. The way he is going about Biafra is more of agbero way.

I just wish he will be calm with dialogue and diplomacy . Sunday igboho is calm.

Am tired of this excessive talking of Nnamdi Kanu. Is a shame.

Winter that has been expected since last year??...Stop yarning dust...bring it.

flokii:


You're pathetic... you draw first blood and now you're jittery over what comes after.
Winter is coming.. sit down and be forming yeye committee

OEPHIUS:
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gwafaeziokwu:




This is main thing eating you up. I know we can be too confident to the point of intimidating everyone else. That is why someone without a gun, knife and bomb can give you a scare in your own domain.

You need to protect your land from someone who is just armed with his hard earned money ready to invest in your domain? Lord Lugard, it will not be well with your soul.

esnbrutality:
Have you ever talked like this concerning Fulani Herdsmen aka bandits??

johntolu:


My opposition to secession-Zik
Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:28 pm

By Nnamdi Azikiwe

When the 1954 constitution conference started, my good friend, Chief Obafemi Awolowo tabled a motion to the effect that in the new constitution, provision should be made that any state which feels like seceding should do so. I was opposed to it and said ‘no’ and said that once we have a federation, we are indivisible and perpetual.

That was when we began to use that expression – ‘The Indivisibility and perpetuity of the federation’ – and that to secede would amount to treason. And so, a debate ensued.

The Secretary of State then was Oliver Littleton, later Lord Chandos and he was very much interested and that was his first time in saying that the people of African descent were people actually debating at a high level.

So a full day was given to Chief Awolowo to make his points. He spoke brilliantly as a lawyer. He made his points why secession should be incorporated in the constitution. He cited the case of the Soviet Union which is a federation, and that secession is written there so that any state in the Soviet Union can secede at will. He also cited the case of Western Australia and eventually he finished his case and was applauded.

Lord Chandos said that on the face of the arguments before him it would be suicidal to incorporate secession in our constitution and that is why we have section 86 in our constitution that if any region or state should secede, then it will be an act of treason

We adjourned. The next day, I had to reply. I availed myself of the opportunity to, well, demolish the arguments of my friend and I cited the case of United States which based its constitution on that of the Swiss Confederation. That is Switzerland. I pointed out a case, I think, that of Texas versus White, where Mr. Salmon Chase, the Chief Justice laid down the principle – he was really an arbiter – that the union was intended to be perpetual and indivisible and that any attempt to divide the union by secession was treasonable.

The North (NPC) supported Action Group. The question was then: Should we have secession? The Colonial Office came to our rescue. You know, the usual principle of Britain – ‘divide and rule’ (laughs) but this time, it was in our favour. So, the colonial office backed us.

Lord Chandos said that on the face of the arguments before him it would be suicidal to incorporate secession in our constitution and that is why we have section 86 in our constitution that if any region or state should secede, then it will be an act of treason and that was what led to this war, because Col. Ojukwu seceded and so violated the constitution.

— Excerpt: Nnamdi Azikiwe’s interview with New Nigeria in 1975.



Your fathers forced 'one Nigeria', down our fathers' throat in concert with the British, in 1954 and the consequences of your fathers' greed and st€wp!d!ty is what the whole country is going through as a Nation, today.

Your fathers, in concert with the British made it a treasonable offense, punishable by death,for any one, who makes an attempt to break away, any component part of the country, from the Nigerian Federation.

The main reason we are all hooked today, as a Nation.

flokii:


You're pathetic... you draw first blood and now you're jittery over what comes after.
Winter is coming.. sit down and be forming yeye committee

Almaigaa:


Relax, na your master dey yarn.

Goke7:

You are not intimidating anybody, or are you also intimidating them in Ghana or South Africa, your over-bearing nature is what you guys call intimidation and it's a shame you share that attribute with those that want grazing routes in this century.

You guys are not investors but parasites like those making laws for cows, na the same thing una be

djon78:




Why should you even invest in his domain in the first place?

I believe the South East leadership has failed woefully

All this one they are talking to other regions are a waste of time

They should just creat enabling environment
That will enable the igbos to repatriate the wealth they have in the other regions of Nigeria
Back home

How many other regions are investing in the East
The way Igbos invest in other places?
Is it not foolishness

The leadership needs to wise up
And do the right thing

It is this there attitude
That made Nnamdi Kanu to gain strong foothold in the East
To the extent
Many youths are giving there life for Nnamdi Kanus course


It's a failed leadership
And foolishness also on the side of the people
To invest in other places
Apart from home


Igbos be sensible
Don't be foolish
Don't be deceived by anybody at all

djon78:




Why should you even invest in his domain in the first place?

I believe the South East leadership has failed woefully

All this one they are talking to other regions are a waste of time

They should just creat enabling environment
That will enable the igbos to repatriate the wealth they have in the other regions of Nigeria
Back home

How many other regions are investing in the East
The way Igbos invest in other places?
Is it not foolishness

The leadership needs to wise up
And do the right thing

It is this there attitude
That made Nnamdi Kanu to gain strong foothold in the East
To the extent
Many youths are giving there life for Nnamdi Kanus course


It's a failed leadership
And foolishness also on the side of the people
To invest in other places
Apart from home


Igbos be sensible
Don't be foolish
Don't be deceived by anybody at all

djon78:




Why should you even invest in his domain in the first place?

I believe the South East leadership has failed woefully

All this one they are talking to other regions are a waste of time

They should just creat enabling environment
That will enable the igbos to repatriate the wealth they have in the other regions of Nigeria
Back home

How many other regions are investing in the East
The way Igbos invest in other places?
Is it not foolishness

The leadership needs to wise up
And do the right thing

It is this there attitude
That made Nnamdi Kanu to gain strong foothold in the East
To the extent
Many youths are giving there life for Nnamdi Kanus course


It's a failed leadership
And foolishness also on the side of the people
To invest in other places
Apart from home


Igbos be sensible
Don't be foolish
Don't be deceived by anybody at all

flokii:


Can they even make it in SE? the answer is No!

Orji Kalu, Arthur Eze and co. made their billions from contracts and dealings in other parts of the country, worthy mention is North.

Look at P-Square and the new musicians coming up all started and made their wealth in Lagos, look at Phyno, Humble Smith and co., all trooped in to Lagos for greenerbut they are never appreciative of Yorubas who made the environment.

Look at all prominent Igbo leaders and governors today, 99.9% of them cut their teeth and got education from the best schools in South West but yet they feed their people with lies about Yorubas. I can go on and on like that.

Empty barrels make the loudest noise. the ones that hold water don't make noise.

Goke7:


cos they need the country than the country need them, don't you get it? You guys don't have the resources. You leverage on other regions to get by, abi you no sabi simple english?

Wickedtruths:


You can keep asking foolish questions there. How many herdsmen and bandits have ESN and UGM killed? You people are killing security agents from the North, SS and SW. Small time, you will soon start crying genocide calling on the UN.

gidgiddy:


They need the country more than the country needs them? If that is true, why is Nigeria holding them back? Conduct referendum let them go.

Why Python dance? Why all the killings? Why deal with them "in the language they will understand?"

If you dont need a person, you let the person go their way. But if you dont want to let the person go, it means there is ulterior motive

djon78:




Why should you even invest in his domain in the first place?

I believe the South East leadership has failed woefully

All this one they are talking to other regions are a waste of time

They should just creat enabling environment
That will enable the igbos to repatriate the wealth they have in the other regions of Nigeria
Back home

How many other regions are investing in the East
The way Igbos invest in other places?
Is it not foolishness

The leadership needs to wise up
And do the right thing

It is this there attitude
That made Nnamdi Kanu to gain strong foothold in the East
To the extent
Many youths are giving there life for Nnamdi Kanus course


It's a failed leadership
And foolishness also on the side of the people
To invest in other places
Apart from home


Igbos be sensible
Don't be foolish
Don't be deceived by anybody at all

OnionBandit:
Na now Una dey wake up?

Hypocrites! So they now agree there are violent secessionists in the South East and will engage them soonest...

When these untrained children where displaying the nihilism in them, almost all the so called leaders kept mute..the likes of Abaribe even claimed it was Fulani herdsmen burning down and looting Government facilities and killing security agents , unleashing never-seen-before terror on innocent people with views contrary to theirs..this is despite the countless evidence all over the internet nailing IPOB...

Now wey be say both the innocent and guilty dey suffer for the crimes of IPOB, the leaders finally found their voices. Una for wait till IDP camps full all the South East states

Shebi you are competing with North East

esnbrutality:
Something very disgusting about you people...and it sucks.

Now i want to know something ...

Did you say all this when endsars protesters where killed?

Did you say anything when "Peaceful Ipob" members were used as target practice by the same police and Military??

Did you say anything when DSS went to a a primary school field and killed 14 people that where practicing their religious beliefs without insulting anyone??

Did you say anything when the same police killed innocent people and tagged them terrorists?

Did you say anything when the boko haram members and Fulani herdsmen went on a killing spree in all regions of the country ..killing police/army/civilians and even kids??

ESN was formed to protect our people from useless desert dwelling bastards from the sahel...who the Military protect!!!...as seen in Ibadan!!...

No matter the level of emotional blackmail you think you want to use in making up useless stories about ESN/IPOB...be rest assured that in the international community ...your Government are the terrorists.

You are not deep in your thinking...and it gladdens me that being myopic is a blessing to you.

esnbrutality:
Which language "fulfude"

Goke7:


Both Zik and Awo saw tomorrow, Zik knew the igbos needed other regions to survive while Awo knew that the SW was self-sufficient and other regions could slow it down. Both postulations have rightly played out today. They were both right as far as am concerned

gwafaeziokwu:



Pictures of Onitsha, Awka, Enugu, Owerri and Aba has been displayed thousands of times on this forum. Igbo cities built up 100% by indigenous population.

The kind of houses Igbos builds in their remote villages will put to shame some houses in Leaking and maitama.

Anambra industrialisation is wholly indigenous and latest statistics show that it is the state with the highest employment rate in Nigeria. This is despite being the 8th most populated state in Nigeria. So investing home is never our problem.

The issue is that FG by default has decided to abandon infrastructure support for the east there by taking large chunk of our collective wealth as a nation to other areas outside south East . They want to keep us away from the bazaar but we no gree. Since, you don't want the money to flow in East we must follow it where ever it is.

We do not carry money from the east to invest in any place, instead we leave the east tap the resources form a place make the money there and reinvest in the same place for the sake of posterity. We hate poverty dear. You guys cannot force us to have your kind of mentality. We like to live in beautiful houses abeg. This life na once. We own properties even in Afghanistan if you check well. Go figure

OEPHIUS:
South East leaders urge other regions to protect Igbo indigenes

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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1460644330945794&id=100010007227700

caleboxylic:


We are on that. Our people are investing at home now but the foolish leaders we have as governors in the east are not helping matters. You have a gas pipeline to Aba,what stopped these fools from negotiating with shell to extend this to onicha,Emene,owerri,Abakiliki ,nnewi, umuahia and others .

What stopped these baboons and monkeys from establishing Alaigbo development fund that will encourage all the igbos to contribute in our development. These people dont know what our Age grade and town unions did after the war.

It's a pity.

Goke7:


do you guys lack education? am I the one that will conduct a referendum for you guys? don't you have representatives in the national assembly? is abaribe not man enough? why is he not pushing for one is it remi tunubu that will push it for you guys?

djon78:



Honestly
The present leadership in the East
Is appalling
They are visionless and direction less
Ah sometimes I weep

Setting up a development initiative
Across the South East
Is not a hard thing
Combining forces to iron out a development agenda for the East
Will develop the East
Our people in diaspora
And others across Nigeria
Can fund such plans
Last year diaspora remittance from abroad
Was over $28 billions
More than money Nigeria made from crude oil last year

Only those abroad can fund such agenda
With money from other places
Buhari has been borrowing tens of billions of dollars from China

What stops South East leaders
Setting up a fund
That Igbos abroad
Even donor countries
Can fund for development

Ah our leaders are sleeping
Its Hurting serioously

gwafaeziokwu:



They are fools. Lacking courage of their own, they are always eager to see if Igbos will cower in the face of tyranny.