Igbos are highly mischievous set of people and as every mischievous person, they are very suspicious. They are also hateful, biased and allow themselves to be blinded by prejudice. Another thing I noticed is that their lack of comprehension.
I remember you mentioned somewhere that your mother moved to Agbor at a very young age and married an Ubulu Uku man. I'm certain that's why you attributed Anioma heritage to your mother earlier. You also said you are from Anioma but didn't grow up in Anioma land. these people only see what they want to see and ignore every other thing.
SlayerSupreme: What he'll see on this thread now,he won't believe it.
See on this thread? you think I'm one of those guys that you can cyber bully? HOw exactly is whatever you plan on saying or typing on this thread going to affect me?
OdenigboAroli: Lmao. Don't you have shame at all? Do you think this is a congregation of kindergarten or what. No time in history was Aboh ever corrupted , further more, these two words,Ebo (which means quarters even in my dialect and Ukwuani dialect) and Ibo/Igbo has different pronunciation. The white men who interviewed Obi Ossai know this. You are grasping at straws.
I'm not going to argue about this but I know what I'm talking about.
Eastfield1: Go and sit down U this Mor.on. this is where She Claim that she is From Idoma. but Came here and claim Anioma. i dont even Trust any of U making d same claim here Ndi ara
I know lots of Igbo people on this forum claiming Anioma. Guilty conscience is all I can see in all this suspicions you people are displaying here.
Chiwude: There is something many of you fail to understand and is the fact that Ika had always been 99% Igbo related even before the coming of both the Bini empire and the British. Every historical, archeological and antropological documents one can ever come across have always pointed Igbo people as the first inhabitants of what we now know as Aniomaland. The expansionist agenda of the Bini empire as well as the coming of both the Igala and Olukumi groups altered to a lesser degree the Igbo norms, native names as well other socio-political symbols, eg Kingship to make it more Bini in outlook. But even at that the Igbo identity still withstood the onslaught. The strong Igbo cultural influence in the Igbanke country and other Ika communities like Ekpon found a stone throw from Benin also sharing the same Edo state is a strong pointer to this fact, as well as a useful evidence to the overwhelming Igbo heritage of the Anioma people. Many pre-colonial archives ever written had supported this fact. For example, the first published and extensively read european book about the Igbo people (written by a free slave of Ika ancestry) identified areas east of Benin as Ebo in both language and culture. If you read carefully in that book you would clearly see that the writer understood the difference between his kinsmen and people from the empire westward. Equiano's descriptions painted a picture of his people as proud Eboes who lived under a great and mighty Bini empire. (See the book, the interesting narrative of Olaudah Equiano). Another pre-colonial article that cemented the Igbo identity of Anioma people was the writings of the Lander brothers. Both John and Richard Lander in their expedition to find the source pf the niger river wandered down south and were held under the captivity of the great Aboh king(Ukwuani). In one occasion with the great Obi Ossai, the Lander brothers documented that the Aboh people themselves identified as Ibo. The king mentioned many things that are identical to the cultural practice to the people of the south-east such as names of God (Tshuku), name of his heir (Tshukuma), the four market days and other Ibo customs and norms. More intriguing also, was the revelation of the Obi that good majority of their kinsmen dwell eastward across the niger river. It is worthy of note that at the time these discoveries were made, no european had for any cause had contact with the other eastern Ibo groups, so it was from the testimonies of people of present Anioma that the British came to know the existence of the Igbo people. However, when the British finally landed in Nigeria in pursuit of their colonial administration, they could tell the difference between the Edoids (Bini, Ishan, Afemai, Urhobo, Isoko) from their mid-west Igbo counterparts. The British were the first to give the Anioma people the name Ika-Igbo as a way of identifying the these midwest people. Don't forget these British fought a prolonged Ekumueku war of resistence with the Aniomas and had a better understanding of these people. They could tell the war language of this folks which is similar to those spoken in the south-east and the anti-colonial disposition they had just like their eastern kinsmeen towards white imperialism. So it wasn't a surprise when the British decided to formally unify the Aniomas with their kinsmen from the east under one umbrella, just as they've done to other major groups. First, the central Igbo language was given much prominence over other native dialects (as also done in the south-east) to be used in church sermons, schools, native courts, markets and other official gatherings. Second, and as done in the east, the british promoted one Igbo identity and submerged clan affiliation which used to be the ethnic identity in the past. The movement continued this way and should had wiped off till eternity evey iota of Bini empire - induced Igbo identity crisis we see today, save for the diabolic civil war that came crashing on the Igbo nationhood. However, I still believe that in due time a great unified Igbo nation (as strong as a rushing wave shall put to an end all Igbo denials in parts of the south-south) shall rise again and the truth which has been hidden for a long time now, shall surely prevail.
The slave you are talking about never identified himself as Igbo but Eboh, which is a corruption of Aboh. I have made a research on this and it's obvious there is a big difference between the people called Igbo and the Eboh the person you are talking about referred to.
SlayerSupreme: LMAO!!! But those screenshots tell us she's an .@boki. She said it herself. We all should have spotted it but sadly only Ikechukwu did. What she's doing creating Igbo disunity,is it good? Answer please.
If she's going to the extent of impersonating Anioma just to cause disunity, it is not good but you don't have any proof of that because she explained herself from the beginning. LIfe is not just black and white. Either this or that. No. someone can be Benue and at the same time Anioma and someone can grow up in Benue, Anioma and Jos as well but at different stages of their life.
I have been following Genieluv's posts and she made it known that she is from Anioma but didn't grow up in Anioma land. Why are these Igbo people like this?
Abagworo: I don't get you at all. Igbanke people wrote a petition and yet you are arguing with them. Obi of Agbo's name is Ikenchukwu which is an Ika name or you are one of those Bini trying to erase Ika heritage of Igbanke because of the Igbo similarity Like they wrote in that petition Ika names like Chikwe were modified to Ehikwe in order to spund similar to Bini. IMHO changing names is only a factor but I doubt if it can change the heritage.
Abagworo: Ordinarily your ignorance deserved no response from me or Igbos in general but I present to you the full petition written by Igbanke people. The Igbanke is rather an evidence of a prehistoric Igbo settlement conquered by Benin empire of old.
Now read patiently as written by Igbanke people.
INTRODUCTION
Language and culture are two of the most fundamental factors that unite and identify a people . A people and their race go into extinction once their language is dead. Once a group of people who share similar linguistic and cultural affinity are dismembered or have other language and culture super-imposed on them, the resultant effect is gradual, systematic and eventual disintegration of the people, their language and culture.A classical example of a people who have suffered aforementioned linguistic and cultural annihilation were the Sects. Sects, the original owner of the present-day England were, in the 4th century, attacked by the three Germanic tribes- Jutes, Saxons and Anglo-Saxons. The imposition of the dialects of the three Germanic tribes led to the total extinction of the Sectic language.Though, the descendants of the Sects are still in England, but their linguistic and cultural identity have gone into oblivion.To this extent, the people of Igbanke in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo state are face the Sects experience. Igbanke is one of the few Ika-speaking communities in Edo state. For this singular reason, they are subjected to all forms of discriminations and marginalization.
STATEMENT OF FACTS ON THE SUBJECT MATTER
The language and culture of the good people of Igbanke are losing their envious identity and relevance in culture-linguistic market-place in Edo state in particular and Nigeria at large.Several reasons are evidently present to support the fears and anxiety of the people of Igbanke that our identity as a people would go into sudden extinction if urgent measures are not quickly taken to address our emasculation by Bini language dominance. The following points support the facts of the subject matter:1) Igbanke is one of the few communities in Edo state that speak Ika language2) Igbanke is located in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo state.3) Igbanke, by name is in Orhionmwon LGA, but geographically, we do not share common boundary with any community in the council4) From the eastern flank, Igbanke shares common boundary with Mbiri, an Ika speaking community in Delta stae, from west, it’s bounded by Oghada, another Ika speaking community in Uhunmwode LGA in Edo state. In the northern sphere, Igbanke has boundary with Ekpon, Ika speaking community in Igueben LGA while from the south, it has Agbor and Oza-Nogogo, Ika communities in Delta state as neighbours.5) Igbanke is in Edo south senatorial district6) Igbanke people and community came under the Bini empire during the latter’s expantionist programme.7) Most of other Ika speaking communities that were conquered by Bini empire same time with Igbanke have gotten their independence in Delta state while Igbanke, Oghada, Otobaye, Iru, Ekpon and Ogbeka etc are selfishly scattered in three local government areas with the attendant linguistic discrimination and political marginalization. Igbanke are gradually losing their linguistic and cultural identity as a result of our involuntary affiliation to the Bini language-speakers dominated Orhionmwon LGA.
ISSUES FROM THE STATEMENT OF FACTS
Consequent upon the facts drawn from the subject matter, some issues could be deduced to support Igbanke search for linguistic and cultural identity. These issues would go a long way in justifying our position.1)Igbanke was deliberately, but selfishly carved into Edo state during the 1991 state creation irrespective of the linguistic difference between the people of Igbanke and the dominant Bini speaking population of the state.2) Over 96% of Ika speaking communities in the defunct Bendel state were carved into Delta state while Igbanke and a handful other Ika speaking communities were severed into Edo state where they are presently subjected to acute linguistic and sundry discriminations3) Because of linguistic factor, the people of Igbanke feel more at home with their kiths and kins (Ika speaking people) in Edo and Delta states.4) Igbanke is made up of six (6) autonomous clans: Ake/Obiogba, Idumu-Odin, Igbontor, Oligie, Omolua and Ottah. These clans were governed by traditional rulers called ‘’Eze or Obi’’. These terms were of Ika origin, but have been forcefully changed to ‘’Enogie’’ a Bini term by the conquering Binis.5) Our ancestral heritage like language, names and beliefs are being systematically destroyed by the domineering power of the Binis.
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF ISSUES RAISED
1)Most Igbanke indigenes who have Ika ancestral names like, “Emeka”, “Maduka”, “Chukwuka’’, “Chinyere”, “Amaka and “Ogorchukwu etc are often confronted with all forms of harrowing experiences when there are needs to visit our council headquarters, Abudu to process one official documents or the other. We are often denied the issuance of documents like, ‘’Certificate of Local Government of origin’’, Protest Letter’’, To Whom it May Concern’’ etc on the guise that we are Igbos not Binis.2) Those who have the likes of the Ika aforementioned names, but can speak Bini language are rarely subjected to the above embarrassments and discriminations. This act goes a long way to vindicate our fear that there is a subtle, but carefully planned agenda to make us lose and abandon our ancestral linguistic and cultural heritage.3) In order to escape from these unnecessary embarrassments, some have no other option left than to change their identity from Ika to Bini names.4) Today, we, the good people of Igbanke are gradually losing our once envied linguistic and cultural identity.5) Some of the eminent sons and daughters of Igbanke, whom out of their outstanding contributions to the development of the community, were recognized and given chieftaincy titles had had such titles changed from their original Ika origin to Bini equivalence. For example, few years ago, one of our sons who addressed himself as “Chief Orike-Eze” in Oba of Benin palace was shamefully harassed, insulted and forcefully forced, right in the palace to change the title to its Bini version. According to the palace, the title, “Orike-Eze” had its origin from Ika and Igbo nations.5) Most times, when we have cause to attend meetings with the Binis in our local government area or senatorial district, deliberations are often conducted in Bini in language without considering the fact that the people of Igbanke in such meeting neither speak nor understand the language. Often than not, when we attend such meetings, we left the venue more confused than we were before we went.6) In Edo state, Igbanke is only tolerated, not respected, seen, but not accepted. Today, in Edo state, plans are underway by the state Ministry of Education to introduce the teaching of Bini language in Primary and Secondary schools across Edo south senatorial district including Igbanke. Unfortunately, our indigenous language, Ika is not in any way considered qualified and appropriate to be taught in schools in Igbanke. To us, its another deliberate attempt to send our linguistic identity into extinction.7) Our people have also suffered several inexplicable discriminations when it comes to political appointments. During the 2013 Edo state local government elections, one of our sons, Mr. Peter Ikem was refused to contest the chairmanship position in Orhionmwon local government area. Reason? His surname, “Ikem” was an Igbo, not Bini name.
PRAYERS/ RELIEFS SOUGHT
Sir, based on the foregoing, we therefore, solemnly ask for the folling:1) A local government be created that would comprise all Ika speaking communities scattered in Orhionmwon, Uhunmwode and Igueben LGAs of Edo state. Some of the Ika speaking communities in Edo stateinclude:Orhionmwon LGA ----Igbanke, Iru, Ohezenaka, Otobaye, UgbekaUhunmwode LGA ----- OghadaIgueben LGA ------- Ekpon2) Where, for any reason, creation of a local government area that would consist all Ika speaking communities is not in the immediate possible or feasible, we therefore ask that Igbanke be severed from Edo state and merged with our kiths and kins in Ika south local government area in Delta state.3) The people of Igbanke should be seen, recognized and accepted as Ika people residing in Edo.4) That Igbanke people, based on our forceful membership of Edo state, reserved the natural and inalienable right to decide, at any time, either to continue our membership with the Binis in Edo state or join our Ika kiths and kins in Delta state.
CONCLUSION
Igbanke is an Ika speaking community in Orhionmwon local government, Edo stateWe, the people Igbanke are gradually losing our linguistic and cultural identity as a result of our forceful membership with the Binis through conquest.If urgent measures are not taken, our linguistic and cultural identity would sooner than later go into sudden extinction. In order to avoid the impending extermination of our race, we therefore, ask that a local government area be created that would consist of Igbanke and other Ika speaking communities in Edo state.Alternatively, if local government creation is not feasible or possible, Igbanke, should therefore, be severed from Edo state and merged with Ika south local government area in Delta state.
WHAT A SENSELESS POST. NON OF THOSE NAMES MENTIONED THERE IS AN IKA NAME. DO YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT IGBANKE PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IKA AN IGBO NAME? ANOTHER FABRICATED POST. SMH!!!
Ikechukwu48: You are truly dumb. Asagba has more respect than whatever crap village you come from. No amount of stating otherwise changes reality. The only and well respected monarchs of anioma land are both Asagba and Obi of ogwashi uku. The rest are irrelevant. The only other closest might even be the Dein of Agbor and he gets b1tch slapped and dragged and told what to do by the monarch of Benin kingdom...a complete joke that a king bows to another king...laughable. Don't make me laugh here with the rubbish you tried to sell
this is a very ignorant one. Nobody knows the two kings you mentioned there in terms of Anioma Royalty. They are both great men but in terms of royalty, nobody knows them. please stop saying what you don't know. Dein bows for no king. please stop spewing thrash.
Wailers don't support corruption. All they ask for is that the war on corruption shouldn't be the main focus of this government and recovery of looted funds shouldn't be the main source of revenue for this government. And also they should stop fighting corruption with lies and propaganda. inflating figures and accusing people wrongly. PDP prosecuted lots of their members. even jailed some. I'm yet to see an APC members investigated
Who started this project? let's see if buhari will finish it. Nigerian youths are cursed going by the kind of comments I see here. GEJ was president of Nigeria and not that of Otuoke
To these fvcking Muslim, anybody that's not a Muslim is a Christian. There are atheists and agnostics in Nigeria, there are born Christians that don't believe in going to church and they don't care. why did this man always draw Christians to everything? MURIC has been talking way too much lately.
haywhy911: very good argument. But how was the niger delta oil developed?
It's the Lords doing. or you want to take glory for it?
or you want to tell me it was developed with your cocoa money? or groundnut pyramid? if you're not a liar, you would never think that. there is at no point in Nigeria when either the North or West sustained Nigeria. When the North had groundnut, the West had coca and we in the South South had palm oil, fishing and many other things. South South has been in International business with the Portuguese, British some French and Dutch more than 500 years before Nigeria became a country. We have things that other regions don't have and it wasn't crude. and Crude oil amenities were developed by the oil companies not by any single Nigerian region not even the South South.
When will people learn to stop comparing Lagos and any other states in Nigeria? For God sake Lagos was developed by the whole Nigeria with the same Niger delta oil. Why are Nigerians so hypocritical that they can't even give credit to the ND where they steal all the money from. How does Lagos surviving alone make it more important than Niger delta? from his write up he said Lagos is 30$ non oil driven and can survive without Niger delta oil but Niger Delta is not only surviving alone but they are sustaining more than 20 other States. without oil money in Lagos how can the Lagos market boom? all parts of the body is important but this is like saying the fingers are more important than the head or the heart. there is no basis of comparison here
why is he scared of saying the truth? Buhari is the problem of Nigeria's economy and not some Udoma or Emefiele. but as for Adeosun, I don't know if she knows anything concerning her work although that wouldn't make any difference as buhari would never take her advice. This Dinos message has a political undertone. why must he remind everyone that he's a strong APC member?
To these fools, anything that's not Islamic is Christian. he even talked about Christian loans OMG!!! Borrowing with interest is a sin in Christianity. this man is so ignorant.
NOETHNICITY: I see the hypocritical bigots, as usual, already shamelessly masturbating, groaning and crying like little children all over the thread. While they re never condemned for their own bigotry and ethnic discrimination rampant in their own lands they delightfully enjoy to concoct and highlight non-existing stories, in a desperate bid to paint northerners for what they re not. My sisters husband who is a southern non Muslim working in that very university has never had any reason to complain of any discrimination. I served as a youth corper in the eastern part of the country and was a regular at their universities and not for once did I ever come across a northerner who holding any key position in any of those universities. As a SS all tru my days in the university I never came across a lectural frm northern extraction let alone one holding any key positions. Our southern institutions re dominated by our own pple and evrbdy seems satisfied with this tradition. Why all these unnecessary campaign of hate against the north? Why do we seem sooooo desperate to stoke and incite hate agAinst the north? The other day it was CAN crying over John Kerry's visit to the sultan. Yesterday it was FFK wailing over Mark Zukerberg's attempt to simply patronise the north, a practice common amongst foreign notables. When re we gonna stop all this unnecessary attempt to create war amongst ourselves? Well, I know fools, as usual, will easily buy into this and further worsen the state of their already pained souls. We shud stop using our own hands to deaden our souls.
you just succeeded in typing thrash. Why should anybody be sacked from his work for ethnoreligious reason ? the northerners going to replace them, are they qualified?
That the bulk of the North central capitql buget (77%) actually went to FCT. This same report has been made public by many newspaper online since june .only that it wasnt as graphic as The channels news version
Hope15: "Yorubas" have the rein of the Nigerian government, right? Yorubas do not claim being 'strong', rather 'sensible'.
Yes, their demands are not reasonable, period.
I said Yorubas because Hausas are out of the question here. apart from the North, the only region impeding the break up or restructuring of Nigeria is the West. how are their demands not sensible? it's their land. you don't know the damage this exploration is causing in their land. don't ask me if the bombings are not causing more damage. it's causing more damage but there is no other way to get to this wicked government apart from that means. the government doesn't want dialogue. they shout dialogue while they're hatching a plan. Things need to be done differently in Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole. Supporting Nigeria against the Niger Delta will only spell doom for Nigeria. Things need to change.
This is not a matter of if Avengers are mighty or not, the question these Yorubas fail to ask is, are most of their demands not reasonable? Why do some people support injustice because you're strong and the people intimidated are weak like you people are making it seem.
This guy in question is a an Olukumi from Delta State. A Yoruba descendant. Yorubas, take note. before you crucify Igbos because his Igbo name is more popular. he also has a Yoruba name and his daughters name is Yoruba.
Politics › Re: Igbo Vs Delta-Igbo: What A Guy Posted On Facebook by ehikwe22: 11:32pm On Sep 27, 2016
Like they wrote in that petition Ika names like Chikwe were modified to Ehikwe in order to spund similar to Bini. IMHO changing names is only a factor but I doubt if it can change the heritage.