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dckelvin:I am not here to change your mind as you will eventually end up being frustrated. Let me give a stat to down your sorrows. http://www.noi-polls.com/root/index.php?pid=94&parentid=12&ptid=1 Majority of IGBOs want to stay in Naija. |
dckelvin:Most IGBOs all over the world. |
Fool, he was listening to the translated message. |
dckelvin:Yes biafrans wants out but the people of south east don't duhh. |
Brytawon:Yes you are indeed. |
Though the post is two months old but I hope this clears up the wrong impression some Biafras and SS have about yoruba people. So my message to you SS/Biafras is, Yorubas are quite happy to stand on their own feets hence their demand for federalism. It is really annoying seeing the same lame escuse all the time. |
Prominent Yoruba leaders at a Pan-Yoruba Summit yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State, re-echoed the call for a true federal structure, where all regions in the country will develop at their own pace. They also listed criteria for the leader that would get the vote of Yoruba people during the forthcoming general elections and distanced themselves from endorsement of any candidate. Leading the agitators for a true federalism where every the region would be controlling its own economy and resources were frontline Yoruba leaders from Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti and Lagos states and their kith and kin from Kwara, Kogi, Delta and Edo and those from other geo-political zones in the country. Convener of the summit held at the Parliament Building, General Alani Akinrinade (rtd), said the current challenges facing the Yoruba in the areas of infrastructure decay, bad governance, violence, loss of cultural values and inequality as a result of unfavorable policies and marginalisation of people of the region was the fallout of the current system of government. Speaking on the theme, “Yoruba People: Our Aspirations and Minimum Demands from the Central Government of Nigeria”, Akinrinade maintained that the current challenges facing the Yoruba would continue if their demands were not met. He said: “Sadly, our region is now more vulnerable to drought, pollution, spread of evasive species, receding and shifting coastal lines, deforestation and de-vegetation, biological diversity depletion, erosion, land sources degradation and urban decay. “Our space lacks environmental governance and we appear to be getting to a stage where we may no longer have a sustainable environment to fall back on or call our own, this trend will continue unless every federating unit is opportune to achieve its highest potentials within the Nigerian nation without hindrance.” Akinrinade, who argued that the South-West zone had what it takes to compete with countries like South Africa, Canada, Ghana and the United Kingdom, noted with dismay that the region was still lagging behind in a number of ways. “South-West Region has vast endowments and potential to rival some standalone countries like South- Africa, Canada, Ghana and even the United Kingdom. “We have over 40 million people, approximately twice the population of Ghana and close to that of South Africa. “As a people, we can boast of large markets in Nigeria and we are home to possibly the highest numbers of middle class in the country. Despite these, the region still lags behind on quite a numbers of developmental indices. “The vast agricultural and industrial potential of the region remains untapped and most of states in the region still rely largely on funds from the centre to balance their budget,” he said. Akinrinade then declared that power should be decentralised to allow all regions to function effectively, saying “the Yoruba people are rightly concerned about their nation within a Nigerian construct.” The Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said the Yoruba have been setting the pace for other regions since pre-independence days, noting that his party is not jittery over the coming elections. He solicited for the cooperation of the people to support his party, saying the APC would bring the desired change in the country. Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State said the setback Yoruba have been experiencing since 1999 should be thoroughly tackled without delay, stating that it was unfortunate that members of a faction of the Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, have openly endorsed a candidate, while bearing arms and ammunitions. He also noted that the purported endorsement of the candidate as the general elections draw nearer was unfortunate, warning the people of the zone to vote wisely. Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State said the region as a people must continue to work for their unity and continue to be a leading light in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. He argued that Yoruba as a leading light of Africa must not be involved in factors that may undermine the race such as corruption and purported endorsement of candidates just as he opposed any move to introduce Interim Government as being insinuated since the elections were shifted some weeks ago. He noted that the N155bn lost monthly has indicated that Nigeria needs to be restructured and ensure that states developed on their own. He observed that the use of card readers during elections is non-negotiable since all have accepted to be using Automated Teller Machines, ATM, instead of queuing at banks. The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said it was untrue for anyone to say that Yoruba are not in support of the recently concluded national conference. The demand for true federalism is a contrast to the stand of some Yoruba leaders following the dictates of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State who is also the South West campaign coordinator for President Goodluck Jonathan. Their rejection of Governor Mimiko has led to their abscence of key Yoruba leaders from activities to support Jonathan’s campaign in the South West. http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/yoruba-leaders-in-ibadan-insist-on-true-federalism/ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/yorubas-insist-true-federalism/ |
WarRLaY:Yeah I get you . |
Alezy:Probably passing bill to cover his tracks lol. |
Sirniyeh:Blind support is one of the things wrong with Nigeria. Your support shouldn't be with any party but the candidate. What if Buhari underperform? |
I am beginning to side with those who critisized buhari for going on diplomatic tour while there is so much instabilty at home. |
Lost for words. I am afraid this is going to be a long hard battle. The worst war a nation rarely win is with suicide bombers. The bombers will always get through. https://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HMwN_roGFrfecd_8QvmHNA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTYzOTtpbD1wbGFuZTtweW9mZj0wO3E9NzU7dz05NjA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/afp.com/Part-PAR-Par8130885-1-1-0.jpg http://news.yahoo.com/blast-nigerias-maiduguri-kills-six-vigilante-witness-171447687.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter |
Jail them kmt. All Nigerian Armforces should be trained on human relations. |
Soo sad. Why did they vote for this governor in the first place. The federal government might need to intervene. |
Zealand |
chiefololade:*Falls from chair* ![]() |
Great stuff. Chuffed for them. |
tobimillar:Just because you and MrBasketball are leading a miserable life doesn't mean everyone is trying to impress you lots. You don't even need to be a millionaire to fly to any aiport in Naija, which sorts of gives an insight into you guys miserable life. You guys on nl sef... This reminds me of a similar snobby accusations of another poster just because he said he can't eat in a buka joints (fvck sake). Anyways, Rest in peace to a beautiful lady lost to the failure of the system. *Leaves the thread* |
tobimillar:? |
MrBasketball:Abeg leave me to lie mehn. I can only dream of flying in real life, what a life |
They can pass politicians friendly bills within 10 minutes but will take years to discuss the ones that will benefit the citiznes. |
iamord:Indeed. |
hedonistic:*spits at you* You vomit inducing man. Welcome to my ignore lists. |
tobimillar:Trying to impress who? People on NL . This comment is going on twitter, thanks for giving me a laugh. |
madjune:Belview out of how many road related deaths in Nigeria? I am sure you can do the maths lol. The aim is to increase my odds thank you very much. Ofcourse peace to those who losts. |
MrBasketball:I will run rings around you. Bye. |
eleko1:Well judging by stats it is a lot safer. My survival instincts demands I fly everywhere flyable. |
hedonistic:Lol I laugh at your stuidity and poor graps of context. Get off my mentions peasant. |
MrBasketball:There are places I can't go to in Niger? M'Fvcking really? Well my travellings in Naij are mostly restricted to IMO?(Mum's town), PH, Lagos and Abuja so it seems you are the silly one due to lack of context. Quit stating the flipping obvious and engage your brain. |
She must be spiritually powerless . What a joke |
Rip. Condolences to all involved. = |
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