₦airaland Forum

Bobloco:
Is this the first time she is being given an appointment. She was once an ambassador

Why are you so worked up about an appointment given based on personal recognition

gidgiddy:
All the appointments in Nigeria has gotten Nigeria no where, same as this one will

gidgiddy:
We have passed this level

Bigkoko:
Ther confused actually believed his/her own lies. what better fun than watch the wretched belive their lies!

Too bad, we are now at the Age of Social Media, agents of LIEM are resisting change in status quo viciiously, but they can not win because they dont have justice on their side, neither do they have patience. through sheer strength of will, patience and Intelligience, all vestiges of LIEM will finally bow to our Will!

I know the above truths will be too much for a confused clown....but hey that's your problem, not mine!

Zaheertyler:
Peter obi and nnamdi azikwe in all of Nigeria history are the only two real nationalists we have had in Nigeria
They believed in one Nigeria beyond the understanding of region dominance over the other but equality for all regions in the federation
And they are being called weak men for it
Men that understand that love for one and united Nigeria is bigger than anybody’s vision and experience
For vision and experience without love is dead on arrival
And what did they get from it
Unfair criticisms and harsh judgments

If you think I am wrong then I dare you to name one man that has place his love for Nigeria 🇳🇬 over his tribal and even more annoyingly personal benefits and interests

P.S this are just my views and I hope and believe I haven’t …. anyone

danvon:
The state creation aimed at two goals..

1) To give minority tribes more autonomy, Gowon himself was from a Northern minority tribe.

2) To create a more stable balance of power where one region would not use their authority to dominate the whole country.

It was a wise decision politically.

Bigkoko:
Aje..... Ndi amuo osu. Tufiakwaa

GBTYO:
I am not in any way involved in managing this forum.

I replied your fellow cannibal who made a crass statement that he won't be replying "Yoruba pigs" in his shitty thread of Ibo lamentations.

I reminded the fool that this is an open forum and that whatever he publishes here is not limited to his fellow crass lunatics to respond to in like but that every poster has a right to respond and take his useless argument apart and expose him for the lunatic that he is.

Now here you are with early stage lamentation of igbophobia cries.

If you hate to hear or rather read the opinions of others here, then stop posting rubbish here.

Kedu app was created exclusively to cater for your lunacy and isolation from critisicm.

Why not you all do an e-exodus to Kedu ?

Bigkoko:
This gender confused werey again? Not going to ask you to fvck off until yu cross the line.... I will be nice today. I actually got some work bonus

Too bad, he or she...our own nairaland Bobrisky is scouting for "poorly written concocted garbage" to read. You sure say you normal so? Aje

ardeks:
The recent comments by Peter Obi labelling former Head of State, General Gowon, as an 'enemy' to be 'forgiven' has emboldened many of his closet IPOB supporters who now wear the tag Obidients (which in reality is the political arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra movement) to revise history and make fallacious and salacious claims.

One such claim was made by a certain Onyekwelu, who asserts that Biafra has a legal claim to secede and is being extrajudicially held back in Nigeria by domestic and international powers, especially the British government.

But the truth is that by virtue of succeeding Nigerian Constitutions, beginning from the Independence Constitution of 1960, no part of Nigerians had or has a right to secede from the country named the Federal Republic of Nigeria. For that, we have Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe to thank if you believe in a united Nigeria, or blame if you support Biafran secession.

The idea for a secession clause was mooted by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in 1954 during the Lagos Constitutional Conference, but Nnamdi Azikiwe rejected it and galvanised a majority of the conference attendees to kill the idea.

After this was rejected, Chief Awolowo again wrote to the then Governor General of Nigeria, who rejected the clause on the grounds that the majority, led by Nnamdi Azikiwe, was not in support of it.

It was because of Nnamdi Azikiwe that section 86 was inserted into our constitution with the proviso that if any region should secede, it would be an act of treason.

Nnamdi Azikiwe himself wrote about this in an essay that was published by the New Nigerian Newspapers in 1975. It has since been republished by other papers and by Mr Azikiwe himself.

The funniest thing is that those now accusing the North of forcefully keeping them in Nigeria are unaware that the North actually supported Chief Awolowo for the inclusion of a secession clause.

The essay was republished under the title 'Why I opposed Awolowo on secession'. For the benefit of those who have been misled by the likes of Peter Obi and their fellow fantasists, I will now republish Mr. Nnamdi Azikiwe's essay word for word, without adding or removing anything.

'My opposition to secession

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."

Here ends the essay by Mr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Biafra would have had the legal right to secede if it had not been for Azikiwe.

Moreover, even before that conference, Mr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, in a speech he gave at a caucus meeting of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons on Monday, May 12, 1953, threatened the Northern Region of a blockade and denial of access to the sea if they should attempt to secede from Nigeria.

His exact words were as follows:

"It may lead to economic nationalism in the Eastern Region, which can pursue a policy of blockade of the North by refusing it access to the sea, over and under the River Niger, except upon payment of tolls. It may lead to economic warfare between the North on the one hand, and the Eastern or Western regions on the other."

Those who would like to read the full speech of Mr. Azikiwe threatening the Northern Region can do so here: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/1953-nnamdi-azikiwe-speech-secession/

On February 23, 1966, Isaac Adaka Boro declared the secession of the Niger Delta Republic from Nigeria. After he did this, there was outrage in the Eastern Region, which almost resulted in riots. Please go and research it. The then Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, quashed what he called the Isaac Boro mutiny using primarily troops of Eastern Nigeria origin.

When his 'rebellion' was crushed twelve days later, there was celebration in the Eastern Region. The other regions were not so enthused.

My question to you, Onyekwelu, is this: If Isaac Boro's declaration of the Niger Delta Republic was seen as a crime by the then Head of State, Major General Ironsi, and the Government of the Eastern Region headed by then Lt. Colonel Ojukwu (Isaac Boro's part of the Niger-Delta was then under Eastern Nigeria), why should the declaration of the Republic of Biafra be seen as lawful?

Lt. Colonel Emeka Ojukwu himself was the military Governor of Eastern Nigeria who first moved against Isaac Boro with the assistance of the Ironsi central government. If both Ojukwu and Ironsi fought Isaac Boro for attempting to secede from Eastern Nigeria and Nigeria, why are some of Peter Obi's supporters blaming Gowon and Nigeria for fighting Colonel Ojukwu when he declared Biafra?

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Bigkoko:
The mindset of a witch is one that rejects progress. No matter how exposed, educated, or well-traveled they may seem, a deeply rooted serpentine bloodline runs through them, compelling them to pull down anyone who dares to challenge the status quo or seek progress. Know this, and know peace.

A so-called blogger Tunde Ednut once claimed that Igbos should not be allowed to ascend to the presidency. Yet, many of his kind are already succumbing to hunger and even suicide. Their arrogance and refusal to embrace change lead only to their own downfall. And his only reason is that of the fear of BIAFRA. Thoughts like these embodies the hardliners among we Igbos elling us t our face..."SEE!" "WE TOLD Y"ALL NDI ONE NIGERIA!" If a supposed well travelledand socially inclined prson like him wil have this kind of mentality, now compared with the Ageros who do the dirty, shoddy jobs for them..the alayes, the miscreants, the free loaders, the lazy clowns, even those here on nairaland!

When dealing with such people, take them on as business partners only with clear, strict guidelines. Keep your distance beyond that, for they despise your boldness, your audacity to break barriers, and your ability to win against all odds. Their nature is inherently wicked, driven by envy and malevolence beyond ordinary comprehension. Tufiakwaaaa, as it is said in spiritual tongues known ONLY to custodians of the Ancient mysteries associated with the children of G-d!

They talk of BRIDGES...What a shallow, despicable fellows with no honor!

Keep your damn, fake bridges and alliances of NEPOTISM + CORRUPTION to yourselves. A real bridge connects two different countries with clear guidelines for migration and cooperation. This is the type of bridges we prefer. I know that’s too much for you (educated elites and agberos alike)to grasp. You and your kind want bridges you can dismantle during elections, isn’t that right? I spite on your heads. Without the Igbos, you can remove even Mount Kilimajaro bridges for all we care. And if your migration policies dont favor us, we will simply look towards Chad, cameroon or even Afghanistan...we can do it as you can attest.

This generation will not fight you with guns but with the POWER of pen, social media and the prowess of our G-d given intelligience until you fall and bow to our Will. This time now, is your own time to forge and design your own Will according to the dictates of your wish. Our time is coming and it will come!

Last line. Well, keep your crumbling bridges. The only bridges we value are those connecting Igboid villages, towns, and cities—solid and enduring, built to uplift our people and preserve our progress. Biko, we prefer those.

Thankio in Asiwaju bulablu language!

IGBOPROMISE1:
Flesh out your 'argument' a bit! I mean, why would you say IPOB would arrive at a traditional festival and begin to spray bullets into the crowd of innocent attendees.....killing 16 people that did nothing to them!? Try and make this make sense for those of us interested in trying to understand your rationale! And why did senseless mass murders, by IPOB as you assert, only start AFTER Buhari hurriedly got a court order tagging them 'terrorists'!? Can you mention any 'terrorist' acts IPOB carried out BEFORE Buhari tagged them as such!?

On the promise of 'more killings to be carried out tomorrow', are you telling us of more red-flag murders you and your group have got planned for us in the south-east just so you can blame IPOB again!?

IGBOPROMISE1:
You probably have a link to the murderers! Hatred and wickedness can drive one to the lowest depths......all in a bid to blame IPOB!

Ipigbhe:
When Abiola was in jail, the Yorubas did not destroy their region to force Abacha to release MKO Abiola. Rather, they used diplomacy to turn Abacha into an international pariah until Abacha was forced to offer Abiola bail (which Abiola ultimately refused). Mohammed Abacha was in prison for three years. How was he released? Kano elders sought an audience with Obasanjo in 2002 and publicly prostrated to him. The next month, the court freed Mohammed. Asari Dokubo was in prison for treason for two years until Niger Delta elders used diplomacy to get President Yar'adua to release him in 2007. What militancy could not do, diplomacy did! I cannot imagine any truly intelligent person saying until you release our son, we will keep destroying our region. Who does that? Fight intelligently, not forcefully. You are cutting your nose and thinking you are spiting those in power? And nobody can even counsel you guys. Do we think we are hurting them the answer is NO.

How can we be busy destroying our fellow brothers hard earned money.

How can we be destroying our economy. A lot of people are now relocating their business, factories to our neighboring state's. Chaiiii.

When did an igbo turn out to be a laughing and discussing object at drinking bars.

Why why why's please can we come back to our common senses.
And follow things with due process.
Thanks God bless.

gidgiddy:
Yeah, Yorubas can seek Oduduwa Republic and still produce Tinubu as President of Nigeria.

Fulani herdsmen can massacre Nigerians in all 6 geopolitical zones so that their cows can graze freely, but still Produce a Fulani man called Buhari as President

This 'one Nigeria' is really something 😆 🤣 😂

We have wasted too many years on a disastrous union that has never worked, and we look foward to when the British colony called Nigeria will come to an inglorious end so everyone can go their way

43Ronin:
You will die of painment that panadol cannot cure. Onye yoruba can you go out at night in your region? Go out now let them cut your breast and yash in ur region for rituals

43Ronin:
So why are you crying more than d bereaved onye yoruba? Is it ur state or region? Face your peaceful region that is now an indigenous killing field

gidgiddy:
You mean the way some people are currently agitating for Oduduwa Republic even though Tinubu is currently President? 😆 🤣 😂 😹

spearman:
When they do that, just know you've taken their Biafrauud scalp.
Simply look at the "40 states Biafra" and one can see Ibos are getting increasingly desperately psychotic lately.

Belafonte:
The igbo nation through their spokesman Mr. Peter Obi, in a twitter thread, has extended a hand of forgiveness and brotherhood to Gen Yakubu Gowon (a former head of stat3 of Nigeria). This came on the anniversary of Gen Gowon's 90th birthday celebration.

Mr Pete Obi spokesman for the igbo nation extolled Gen Gowon's pursuit of love, peace and unity in Nigeria at a critical time in Nigeria's history when forces of hate spught to decimate the stability of the nation(civil war?). In addition Mr. Obi praised Gen Gowon's exemplary uncommon wisdom and leadership in the face of extreme difficulty and uncertainty.

It would appear that Mr. Obi has been forced to accept Gen Gowon's greatness after late igbo icon Col. Ojukwu appeared to the spokesman in a dream and instructed him on giving Gen Gowon proper honour

You can find the full speech in the pictures below

Read the full speech in the pictures below

Dafresh:
Clap on your ignorances

43Ronin:
See your law abiding peaceful yoruba state. Coward