samstradam:

Sad but true.

It seems poor Frank is one of the many people we have in this country with qualifications but insufficient understanding.

manny4life: @ Topic,

I will say it like I see it.

According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

If it's true that Mr. President did make this comment, then I'm of the opinion that his statement here does not express doubt about the foundation of the North/South Amalgamation. The man said from 1914 till date (after the fact), NOT during or before the amalgamation. Yes, though the foundation (amalgamation) started on the right footing, but along the way, something went wrong. The ground foundation isn't the issue, but the journey after 2nd floor to 50th floor is the problem. Now, if he expressed that the foundation (amalgamation)itself was a problem, that's a totally different scenario, but unfortunately, that's not the case here

Beaf: I'm gonna ask again:
Why are lovers of the status quo scared shiitless when they hear 1914? Just asking.

4evergod3:

Dude even a JSS1 student knows the problems of Nigeria. Identifying a problem is halfway to solving it. Even GEJ knows the problem of Nigeria. The issue he is having now is the issue of solving it. He is mysteriously clueless in that regard.

Before the Oil boom we had agriculture right? who talked about North and south back then? nobody! simply because the basic needs of the average Nigerian was being met. Here comes the Oil boom and suddenly greed and selfishness pervades the land and that usshers in the ugly struggle for power heralding the birth of PDP. That is your problem. NOW SOLVE IT!

Abali1:

Saying that something is wrong with Americas politics is not the same as saying that something is wrong with the formation/creation of the American State.
GEJ, is not an ordinary citezen of Nigeria to make anyhow stateent without weiighing the consequences, if Truth be told He is Supposed to be the Last Man Standing when issues that threatens the Unity of the country comes up.
For Gods sake he is the PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA, and not the President of South-South.
He is their son but our PRESIDENT.

Kobojunkie:

Again, please learn to remove yourself and your feelings from these issues. It does not help whatever point you are attempting to make. I can't parse all that and connect it in anyway to the topic that this thread is for.

manny4life: @shymmex,
the issue "of what he said" is not the problem, but the issue with some on here is how he said it and how it constitutes treason, which to me, I do not agree it was any treasonable. Although, I will agree that problem did not start in 1914, it started right after independence.

4evergod3:

Dude even a JSS1 student knows the problems of Nigeria. Identifying a problem is halfway to solving it. Even GEJ knows the problem of Nigeria. The issue he is having now is the issue of solving it. He is mysteriously clueless in that regard.

Before the Oil boom we had agriculture right? who talked about North and south back then? nobody! simply because the basic needs of the average Nigerian was being met. Here comes the Oil boom and suddenly greed and selfishness pervades the land and that usshers in the ugly struggle for power heralding the birth of PDP. That is your problem. NOW SOLVE IT!

manny4life:


Well, if you knew what my argument has been, you would know I'm not arguing same thing you're asking me to "SOLVE IT", like seriously solve what? I'm identifying OP claims as FALSE in accusing the president of treason , you're here talking about Oil boom and agriculture, when we get tot hat road, we'll cross it

Beaf: I'm gonna ask again:
Why are lovers of the status quo scared shiitless when they hear 1914? Just asking.

Answer my question, olodo...

Was Southern Cameroon part of Nigeria in 1914 - YES or NO

gboss4sure:

There is nothing like feelings here, What i said is the real fact or is there any line with emotional attachment there. You cant even answer one of my question there.

Beaf:

That is what needs correcting. No country survives on parasitism, as it is Nigeria has almost sucked its own vitality to the bone, led by lovers of the status quo like yourself, who represent parasitic indolence and want the country just the way it is.
Why would the mention of 1914 cause such distress in you if you are productive? It would only cause pains if you are a parasite and security threat. Seen?

shymmex:

I think the OP said it's treasonable because the polity is hot right now - and the president of the country shouldn't make that type of statement, when everyone is clamouring for disintegration... It's just like adding fuel to fire IMO...

The president has also shown that he doesn't really think before he speaks.. Statements like that would only heat up the polity IMO.

shymmex:

Answer my question, olodo...

Was Southern Cameroon part of Nigeria in 1914 - YES or NO

shymmex:

I think the OP said it's treasonable because the polity is hot right now - and the president of the country shouldn't make that type of statement, when everyone is clamouring for disintegration... It's just like adding fuel to fire IMO...

The president has also shown that he doesn't really think before he speaks.. Statements like that would only heat up the polity IMO.

4evergod3:

Dude i am way ahead of you. I am looking beyond what GEJ said. Since he is clueless as usual regarding our problems and how to solve them i wanted to help him out. SOLVE IT! is for GEJ and not you. English Bro..English

4evergod3:

Porky Multiculturalism is the order of the day now in most countries. Hell USA is built on it and they overcame their problems even the so called racist United Kingdom has embraced it and here you are taking sides with a man who cannot see what direction time is moving. Perhaps you are just like him as they say birds of a feather,.........

Beaf:
Sadly, your opinion doesn't count.
Especially as you specialise in running silly commentaries from peckam, without thinking it is necessary to come home to know your village and learn your culture.
How many weeks of your life have you spent in Nigeria if ever?

manny4life:
Well, that's not what I understood from @egift statement on pg0, what egift argued was that the actual comment insinuated that it was treason. I agree such statements aren't conducive and fuel fire, but making a statement whether hot or not shouldn't constitute treason. The action should constitute treason NOT the timing.

alj harem: LOL I can see Jamine Jmaine and Funkeymallam watching

I would respectfully like to read what these two say (no disrespect )

alj harem: anyone arguing with Beaf is wasting his time

He has no space in his brain to think along said others. It is either GEJ or Against GEJ

there is no in-between.

But one thing is still certain for those undying GEJ supporters.

Remember, GEJ would not be the president forever so please lets push OUR president to do the right thing.

Even critic like us might be wrong for criticising him and I Alj harem would admit it but all this sentiment around GEJ is not helping anyone. Fact !!!

shymmex:

Why do you care if I ever lived in Nigeria or not?? The last time I checked, you don't have to live in Nigeria to be a proud Nigerian... I can proudly say I'm more Nigerian than most of the posters on NL who actually live in Nigeria - and I know more about Nigeria than them...

Just answer the question, mate.

- Was Southern Cameroon part of Nigeria in 1914 - YES or NO??

- Did the Brits ever complain about the country they amalgamated from 1914-1960 - YES or NO??

- Did we have a chance in 1959 to undo the union - just like Southern Cameroon in 1960 - YES or NO

shymmex:

If Awolowo and Anthony Enahoro could be charge for treason in the first republic for a similar statement - I think it's treasonable under the Nigerian law IMHO...