Your secession comment arrogant, presidency replies Northern Elders Forum

The presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some sections of the country to secede.

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the presidency insisted that only democratically elected leaders can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.

The statement was titled “Statement on the call by ‘Northern Elders Forum’ asking a section of the country to leave the federation.”

It read in part, “We are aware of the latest statement from the so-called ‘Northern Elders Forum.’

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation–and no one else.

“No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group.

“It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation.

Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”


The presidency noted that the Nigerian government does not take guidance or invitations from such groups–only from the Nigerian people who put governments in office.

It said while any group can refer to itself as “leaders”, the government will not recognise it as such “if you have not been elected by Nigerians to a leadership role.”

The statement further noted that like many other countries around the world, Nigeria is feeling the strain of the current period of volatility and uncertainty.

Therefore, “Now is not the time to seek to exacerbate divisions amongst Nigerians. Rather, we call on all Nigerians to come together and work to overcome the challenges we face as one nation, one people.”

https://punchng.com/your-secession-comment-arrogant-presidency-replies-northern-elders-forum/

Nigeria should allow Igbo to leave.... Unity Isn't by force.

Dangote trailer drivers are bad boys... They can pass through any two people without apology.....

FG don de get liver against their enablers...

Ok

Thrash as always

You don’t want them to LEAD and yet you don’t want them to LEAVE

yomahalp:
Everyone is scared at this point

No, only the unity beggars are scared.

Politicians are the Problem

Ibos want to go, Hausas want Ibos to go why not just enact a law on peaceful referendum and seccession


NorthEast and SouthEast contribute least to National purse yet gives us the most problem, from Unknown gunmen to Boko haram

*Non oil GDP NE and SE are the lowest
*Access to Atlantic Ocean and Sea NE and SE are landlocked
*Internally Generated Revenue NE and SE makes the lowest of the low
*Human Development Indexes North East and SouthEast have terrible statistics worst in North and South


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November1857:
Your secession comment arrogant, presidency replies Northern Elders Forum


The presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some sections of the country to secede.

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the presidency insisted that only democratically elected leaders can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.

The statement was titled “Statement on the call by ‘Northern Elders Forum’ asking a section of the country to leave the federation.”

It read in part, “We are aware of the latest statement from the so-called ‘Northern Elders Forum.’

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation–and no one else.

“No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group.

“It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation.

Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”


The presidency noted that the Nigerian government does not take guidance or invitations from such groups–only from the Nigerian people who put governments in office.

It said while any group can refer to itself as “leaders”, the government will not recognise it as such “if you have not been elected by Nigerians to a leadership role.”

The statement further noted that like many other countries around the world, Nigeria is feeling the strain of the current period of volatility and uncertainty.

Therefore, “Now is not the time to seek to exacerbate divisions amongst Nigerians. Rather, we call on all Nigerians to come together and work to overcome the challenges we face as one nation, one people.”

https://punchng.com/your-secession-comment-arrogant-presidency-replies-northern-elders-forum/

The tone of the article sounds like Adesina's

They should just separate this country. It's due already.... Even if it's just southern and Northern Nigeria... They should do something so the southern president can wipe this ipob abi unknown government within a month

Oshodipikin:
Dangote trailer drivers are bad boys... They can pass through any two people without apology.....

FG don de get liver against their enablers...

Stop being easily decived. I bet you are yoruba, you hardly see farther than your nose.

Mooh247:



Politicians are the Problem

Ibos want to go, Hausas want Ibos to go why not just enact a law on peaceful referendum and seccession


NorthEast and SouthEast contribute least to National purse yet gives us the most problem, from Unknown gunmen to Boko haram

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Afonja Take your fake figure elsewhere..... Lagos is not among oil producing state..

Its just a matter of time. The country is already on the edge of precipice.

Successionist:
Afonja Take your fake figure elsewhere..... Lagos is not among oil producing state..

It's too early for nonsense abeg don't qoute me with your Afonja vs Yamree nonsense

Mooh247:


It's too early for nonsense abeg don't qoute me with your Afonja vs Yamree nonsense

Enjoy your lion share or perhaps contribution alone for all we care, Igbo want to leave...

You're saying it as if you're telling them the disadvantage not to go

Be happy about your enemies leaving na

Mooh247:



Politicians are the Problem

Ibos want to go, Hausas want Ibos to go why not just enact a law on peaceful referendum and seccession


NorthEast and SouthEast contribute least to National purse yet gives us the most problem, from Unknown gunmen to Boko haram

*Non oil GDP NE and SE are the lowest
*Access to Atlantic Ocean and Sea NE and SE are landlocked
*Internally Generated Revenue NE and SE makes the lowest of the low
*Human Development Indexes North East and SouthEast have terrible statistics worst in North and South


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Its not arrogant,its the best statement to nigerians from the north..i wonder why the dss have not arrested anyone from the elders forum!
Divide this country peacefully, if not the years after 2023 maybe bloody!

Successionist:
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Why did you retract your own figure

You also showed 9 oil producing state with Lagos so why are you disturbing gan gann

Divide this shithole asap

DMerciful:
You're saying it as if you're telling them the disadvantage not to go

Be happy about your enemies leaving na

Ok how should we help you Biafrans and ISWAP Kanuri Republic to advertise seccession ?!


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I strongly believe the next president with be from the South. One of his top priorities MUST be restructuring. I know Southern candidates cannot publicly say that now, or else they will never win, but once the get in, restructuring has to be a priority.

The North contributes about 15% to the GDP and about 5% to government revenues and yet they continue to dictate to everyone else. Like how does the South even allow this? The South owns the resources, has the economic intellect, dominates the private sector, but the North controls the allocation of resources and threatens everyone else.

Enough is enough!!!!

Mooh247:



Politicians are the Problem

Ibos want to go, Hausas want Ibos to go why not just enact a law on peaceful referendum and seccession


NorthEast and SouthEast contribute least to National purse yet gives us the most problem, from Unknown gunmen to Boko haram

*Non oil GDP NE and SE are the lowest
*Access to Atlantic Ocean and Sea NE and SE are landlocked
*Internally Generated Revenue NE and SE makes the lowest of the low
*Human Development Indexes North East and SouthEast have terrible statistics worst in North and South


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The last time I checked though, Japan does not have single crude oil well. Southeast says take your crude oil and shove it.

You said they should leave and in the same breadth telling them the disadvantage of leaving. I just want to know where you stand, thats all. People that gives me problems,
anytime they're leaving, i support them because there'd be peace after they've gone. If the North tells me today they wanna leave, we can even pay them to leave.

Mooh247:


Ok how should we help you Biafrans and ISWAP Kanuri Republic to advertise seccession ?!


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November1857:
Your secession comment arrogant, presidency replies Northern Elders Forum

The presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some sections of the country to secede.

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the presidency insisted that only democratically elected leaders can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.

The statement was titled “Statement on the call by ‘Northern Elders Forum’ asking a section of the country to leave the federation.”

It read in part, “We are aware of the latest statement from the so-called ‘Northern Elders Forum.’

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation–and no one else.

“No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group.

“It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation.

Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”


The presidency noted that the Nigerian government does not take guidance or invitations from such groups–only from the Nigerian people who put governments in office.

It said while any group can refer to itself as “leaders”, the government will not recognise it as such “if you have not been elected by Nigerians to a leadership role.”

The statement further noted that like many other countries around the world, Nigeria is feeling the strain of the current period of volatility and uncertainty.

Therefore, “Now is not the time to seek to exacerbate divisions amongst Nigerians. Rather, we call on all Nigerians to come together and work to overcome the challenges we face as one nation, one people.”




https://punchng.com/your-secession-comment-arrogant-presidency-replies-northern-elders-forum/

This is a typical reply from goons who have turned Nigeria into their garden. Government of Nigeria is not good at anything except the siphon of money and commonwealth from the treasury of the country.

Mooh247:


Why did you retract your own figure

You also showed 9 oil producing state with Lagos so why are you disturbing gan gann

Even at that, crude oil will become obsolete by 2030 in international market.

Gas is the future of which SE ,Imo state to be precise has one of the largest deposit in the world...

Idiko1:


The last time I checked though, Japan does not have single crude oil well. Southeast says take your crude oil and shove it.

And Arewa youths issued them quite notice to get the fvck Outta their states yet SouthEast elders keep begging while you Politicians never raise referendum motion

What other motivation do you need to go?! In Sokoto your traders got attacked for something that doesn't even concern you, Sabongari Kano you saw what happened

Successionist:
Even at that, crude oil will become obsolete by 2030 in international market.

Gas is the future of which SE ,Imo state to be precise has one the highest deposit in the world...

We are talking resources you are talking about potential resources


For your information every part of Nigeria has gas in abundance, go check Nigeria gas master plan

DMerciful:
You said they should leave and in the same breadth telling them the disadvantage of leaving. I just want to know where you stand, thats all. People that gives me problems,
anytime they're leaving, i support them because there'd be peace after they've gone. If the North tells me today they wanna leave, we can even pay them to leave.

I guess you didn't get the Quite Notice Memo issued in 2017

Well my stance is Unity is not by force you want to go then you deserve to go

DMerciful:
You said they should leave and in the same breadth telling them the disadvantage of leaving. I just want to know where you stand, thats all. People that gives me problems,
anytime they're leaving, i support them because there'd be peace after they've gone. If the North tells me today they wanna leave, we can even pay them to leave.

Bro the dude you replied with above post spoke foolishly like a typical Nigerian. It seems the dingbat did not know the disadvantage of leaving before telling them to leave. The same stream of thought harbored by the goons who led Nigerian government.

Mooh247:


And Arewa youths issued them quite notice to get the fvck Outta their states yet SouthEast elders keep begging while you Politicians never raise referendum motion

What other motivation do you need to go?! In Sokoto your traders got attacked for something that doesn't even concern you, Sabongari Kano you saw what happened

You vomit like a child. The above statements are so infantile which could necessitate the mounting of sobriety checkpoint to nairaland. I guess you seemed to refer to Nigeria.

Idiko1:


You vomit like a child. The above statements are so infantile which could necessitate the mounting of sobriety checkpoint to nairaland. I guess you seemed to refer to Nigeria.

Spare me your rant, am not interested