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PoliticsRe: What I Noticed On Lagos-ibadan Expressway by johntolu: 7:39pm On Dec 29, 2022
GoodIsGod:
I am honestly having s rethink about my support for Obi as a Yorùbá.
Many Igbos are not smart at all. You hear them speak and you wonder why they have gross hatred for other tribes in Nigeria. Even their hosts, the Yorubas.

The other day on Facebook, one was saying, "You Yorubas that say Lagos belong to you. Let Obi become the president. We will show you Igbos own Lagos"
Just imagine!

You will wonder if they left their brains in their muddy villages before migrating to the west. How dare you say such to the people who host you and show you love.

How are we sure the generational inherited bitterness and hatred Igbos have won't reveal itself in Obi's decision making if he becomes the president.
I swear igbos are the lowest in IQ in Nigeria. Common Aboki riding okada is smatter than the majority of Igbo.

So sad.

Igbos are the first people who would make Obi lose the election.
It is bitter but that is the truth.

[/b]I know I sounded tribalistic for the first time on NL but some posts on this thread prompted it[b].

So annoying.
Muhammadu is the greatest tribalist Nigeria has ever known and today, he is a democratically elected President of Nigeria.

Nationalism in Nigeria, under current dispensation in the country, is not only a scam, but extreme stupidity.
'Nothing do you, my Brother.

CrimeRe: Two Naval Officers Paraded For Killing Assistant Superintendent Of Police In Lag by johntolu: 7:57pm On Dec 22, 2022
LeoDeKing:
The criminal murderers hiding under navy to carry out their murderous activities according to this report are:


The other one who used spare key to steal his oga's car is:
Fulani herdsmen of Igbo extraction.
HealthRe: Amazing health benefits of abere seed in managing blood sugar levels. by johntolu(op): 6:05am On Dec 19, 2022
Jeter85:
Is it advisable to chew the abets seeds while still on medication for diabetes?
The Abere seed is better used in isolation because it could interact with other medications.

I am sure you will find the YouTube videos, in the links below, useful in managing your diabetes.

Wishing you all the Best in your 'plan for crushing diabetes'!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPkyzPucbrc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w1Kss5gE1k
EducationRe: JAMB Remits ₦‎50 Billion To FG, Expends ₦‎750 Million On CSR – Registrar by johntolu: 8:57pm On Dec 15, 2022
TheNiceGuy:
Malam Is'aq Oloyede keep making us proud. The ummah, NSCIA is proud of you.


Imagine for the past 40 years, only 52m has been remitted so far unlike 50b of Oloyede in 6 years with lots of reformation.

Those who fear God should always be assigned into public offices.
The only process that could be used to identify and position 'those who fear god', in our public service, is through their track record and performance while in public and private service.

I doubt if lany Nigerian public official will admit not to be 'god fearing', if such question is asked.

I am sure James Ibori, Ahmed Idris, the suspended AGF, arrested in connection with 108bn fraud, Andrew Yakubu, former NNPC GMD caught with $9.8mm hidden in his house, will all claim to be 'god fearing', if question about their level of 'godliness', is put to them.
I am sure Late Sanni Abacha's family members will swear that the Late dictator was also 'god fearing', while he was in public service as well.

Professor Oloyede's track record as a 'high performer', was exhibited as a highly successful Vice Chancellor at the University of Ilorin.
His current success story as JAMB Registrar, is not in any way, surprising to those who have been following him, since his glorious days at UniIlorin.

Imagine the huge difference it would have made if an upright person in the mould of Professor Oloyede, is occupying leadership position at the highest level in the country.
It will definitely be a sharp contrast to the abysmal performance of the leaders we have been having since self-rule, in 1951.
PoliticsRe: Stella Okotete: Buhari Appoints Hairdresser As NEXIM Boss, Lawyers Demand Sack by johntolu: 1:07pm On Dec 02, 2022
NOETHNICITY:
And you are also from Kano state, yet in love with Igbo and hate Yorubas.

Bros why can’t you be proud of your state of origin. We know you are an Igbo person, only an Igbo man supports obi, love ibo, attacks quota system, wishes that the country separates and hate yoruba
Which kind ibo hausa Fulani man you con be like this?
Caught in the act! grin cheesy
That guy is a disgrace to his tribe.
Shame!
PoliticsRe: Solomon Dalung: Aisha Buhari Now Wears Dress Meant For 3 People by johntolu: 11:25am On Dec 02, 2022
Maxymilliano:
cool ... Picture says a thousand word ...
Hajia Aisha don 'chop-up', in the midst of 'unprecedented hunger, in the land'.

There is God ooooooooooo!

PoliticsRe: LP Chairman, Spokesman Differ Over Okupe's ‘Sacking’ by johntolu: 11:07am On Dec 02, 2022
PureMe01:
Local Ogun state sponsored sacking grin which holds no water
Doyin Okupe is a goner if the allegation of non-payment of party dues, for 6 months, is substantiated against him.
I doubt he will be able to continue as DG of Labor Party Presidential Campaign Council as a non Party member.

Adams 'Oshi-omoole' was suspended at the ward level in Edo state APC which eventually led to his sacking, as APC National chairman.
PoliticsRe: South East Businessmen Donate ₦‎1 Billion To Support Tinubu's Presidential Bid, by johntolu: 5:06pm On Nov 18, 2022
millionaireman:
Criminals backing a drug pusher to become president of Nigeria. Every descent person heard the truth the Labour Party candidate said about his school football team.

PoliticsRe: South East Businessmen Donate ₦‎1 Billion To Support Tinubu's Presidential Bid, by johntolu: 4:55pm On Nov 18, 2022
Ttalk:
Obi the great footballer that played soccer with Mungo Park.
You people 'too dey lie'.
He did not mention Mungo Park's name.
The name he mentioned was that of a guy named Arantes Do Nascimento.
Go and verify! grin cheesy
PoliticsRe: Fayose: Obi Is More Of A Cancer To PDP, Atiku Can't Win The South West by johntolu:
Roboto11:
Revolution in Sokoto or Borno?
We know Sokoto & Borno is out of reach.
We are banking on 'large turnout' of our 'supporters', in Sabon-Garin areas of Kano & Kaduna states grin cheesy
PoliticsRe: Fayose: Obi Is More Of A Cancer To PDP, Atiku Can't Win The South West by johntolu: 2:27pm On Nov 18, 2022
Acidosis:
Unfortunately, Nigerians will suffer the consequence.
Unfortunately, most Nigerians have been in 'suffering mode' since Buhari's first appearance in governance, in 1984 and they seems to have resigned themselves to fate.
PoliticsRe: Peter Obi: "Soludo Is A Betrayer Of The Igbo Nation" - Prof. Osuji by johntolu:
Urheadmaster:
tongue

No one criticise Peter Obi and go free.

Ask Father Mbaka.

The same fate await Soludo tongue
I guessed Peter Obi is greater than the 2 leading politicians of all time, in Igboland, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who were betrayed by fellow 'old Anambarians', namely; Dr. Chuba Okadigbo and Chief Jim Nwobodo and 'heaven did not fall'.

Professor Soludo is only taking a cue from the strategy used by Bola Tinubu, during the PDP political invasion of Yorubaland, during OBJ 2nd term reelection, in 2002.
Soludo still remain an APGA party member and he is protecting the interest of his party and his own political career in Anambra and by extension, Igboland in general.
PoliticsRe: Frank Edoho Criticizes South East Politicians For Attacking Peter Obi by johntolu:
Fearyourcreator:
I know their biafra will look like libya laslas... Am very sure
It will be more like either Haiti, Yemen or Somalia.
Things will definitely fall apart in the enclave because they will definitely face the challenge of leadership and unification.
PoliticsRe: Fitch Predicts That Bola Tinubu Will Win 2023 Presidential Election by johntolu: 4:03am On Oct 29, 2022
maestroferddi:
You are happy after billions have been spent to procure a favourable rating from Fitch who have zero clue about the political climate in Nigeria.

If you can read between the lines to save your live, you would have seen the supposition which the prediction was made...
The prediction was based on the expectation that the ruling party would rig the election to stay in power...

However, Nigerians are ready to resist any attempt to rig this forthcoming election...

Minus rigging, Tinubu has close to zero chance of winning..
You are entitled to your opinion, Bros.
I want you to understand that Fitch is a globally recognized rating institution and I doubt they will be willing to compromise on their pedigree and standards for a 'pot of porridge', from a polician from an obscure third world country, like Nigeria.

I want you to understand that their ratings are not 'fool-proof' and their are chances, that the election might go to a run-off, between the 2 leading candidates.

PoliticsRe: Fitch Predicts That Bola Tinubu Will Win 2023 Presidential Election by johntolu: 3:47am On Oct 29, 2022
dazzlingd:
I have similar prediction.

It is not about emotions or anything, but the reality on ground.
Pdp/Lp should have teamed up to beat APC

Peter obi leaving pdp was the best gift to Tinubu and he has all the indications of winning.

Sorry guys but thats the reality
POB's candidature is OBJ's game plan to ensure Atiku does not have access to Aso Rock, in his (OBJ's) lifetime.
PoliticsRe: Fitch Predicts That Bola Tinubu Will Win 2023 Presidential Election by johntolu: 3:41am On Oct 29, 2022
Caleycash:
We hate you too with passion!... now when are you people letting us go!?, stupid idiot!
Seccession from a sovereign nation is not a 'child's play', Bros.

You might want to advise your leaders to try out the South Sudan's approach if you guys are serious about your Biafran agitation.
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of Lekki Deep Seaport by johntolu: 3:17am On Oct 29, 2022
andycom:
So Tinubu initiated this one?

Haa, aren't Tinubu supporters going mad.
Inukwam
OBJ has a different opinion with you on the initiator of the Lekki project.
You might want to contact Baba if you are still in doubt.

PoliticsRe: Alaba International Market Closed After Clash Between Traders & Thugs (Video) by johntolu: 11:45am On Oct 22, 2022
Zoharariel:
Don’t EVER be mistaken. The ones you think are different are only hiding their normal nature of hate & bile from you. All of them are the same everywhere on Earth.

Their bitterness & hatred was a “revenge mandate” handed down to them by their parents for losing the Biafran War.

Whichever end of the snake you grab,
whether it’s the head or the tail - it is still a snake.

Whether real life, online or offline - all of them are the same everywhere you go.

DON’T EVER LOSE YOUR GUARD!
Thanks for your words of wisdom.

'Agba o ni tan lori ile, o'.
PoliticsRe: How Dangote Group Is Affecting Kogi State (Video Documentary) by johntolu: 2:37am On Oct 15, 2022
haffaze777:
[/b]

But, na gaba tayi gaba, nabaya Kuma sai labari.



gringringrin wetin bold mean?
What 'ShortIGBOman' wrote, is in Hausa language and the meaning is;
'Esin to siwaju o ti gba ipo kini, e ye binu ori' grin cheesy
PoliticsRe: Bashir El-Rufai Says He Will Never Tweet Again If Tinubu Does Not Win In 2023 by johntolu:
[quote author=Mandate2023 post=117417020
]Any ipigs zombidients and mumudients that feels otherwise should bet with his or her life too that pandora will win......whoever that will should just say if pandora did not win he/she should breathe no more grin grin grin[/quote]Only men with very strong convictions will be willing to stick out their necks the way Bashir did.

https://www.greenbreporters.com/opinion-2/commentary/igbos-cowards-saboteurs-patrick-ikpainyang.html
PoliticsRe: Bashir El-Rufai Says He Will Never Tweet Again If Tinubu Does Not Win In 2023 by johntolu: 6:44am On Oct 10, 2022
lhordspy:
Emeka you hear that?


What the wise Aboki can see while sitting, even if a flat-headed Nyam!ri stand on a mountain, he wont be able to see.
Simply hilarious. grin cheesy
You deserve an Oscar award for this, Bros!
PoliticsRe: Lawyer Criticized Over Old Tweet Describing Obi As The 'Worst Governor' by johntolu: 6:23am On Oct 10, 2022
Wickedtruths:
E don pain this slave grin
Oya, sorry don't cry.

But truly, them born your parents well to comot house on Mondays?
Who wan die. grin
The fear of 'UGM', is the definition of wisdom, in Alaigbo. cheesy

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/553567-video-clip-shows-moment-after-deadly-attack-on-ifeanyi-ubahs-convoy.html

PoliticsRe: Lawyer Criticized Over Old Tweet Describing Obi As The 'Worst Governor' by johntolu: 6:03am On Oct 10, 2022
TrueNigerian300:
Will you keep quiet! You are not attacking PDP for giving the ticket to Atiku but wailing about Tinubu claiming the APC ticket.
The problem is not Tinubu but Igbo political leadership who are very foolish and dont know their worth. Your Obi ran away from the PDP he would have gotten the ticket from, if Igbo political leadership are wise despite how much you guys supported PDP the ticket should have been given to Igbos. Power is not given on a platter of gold you take it by force. So you want APC to give the ticket to the region that contribute almost nothing to their success? The person you should hate is Atiku and not Tinubu but you guys have natural hatred for yorubas is as simple as that.

Can you imagine you invested in A but want return in B that is nothing but foolishness
.
Chief Ralph Nwazuruike shared the same opinion about the Igbo race.

PoliticsRe: Lawyer Criticized Over Old Tweet Describing Obi As The 'Worst Governor' by johntolu: 5:45am On Oct 10, 2022
ArcSEMPECJ:
Lols , how many times have IGBOS come out to contest Presidential election in Nigeriahuh?

How many times have IGBOS supported their ownhuh?

Do you know IGBOS rejected Ojokwu huh?

Do you know when you, a YORUBA man was hating Olusegun Obasanjo not to be President of Nigeria , do you know IGBOS carried him in their heads like Banana for Salehuh?

Do you know IGBOS rejected their own and voted massively for ABIOLA.....do you know it was your own tribal men that pulled ABIOLA down?

ABIOLA rice was shared in the whole of Igbo race , even Igbos made the bags by themselves and put their own Rice inside his bags.....

What has IGBOS not done for YORUBAShuh?

YORUBA has been supported by IGBOS to have a President of Nigeria for 8 years and
Osibanjo is counting his 8 years as a Vice President now ...

Tell me one election that YORUBAS have supported IGBO MAN......just one .....
Whether he failed or not......

PoliticsRe: Bola Tinubu Meets With El-Rufai (Pictures) by johntolu: 2:04pm On Oct 08, 2022
saintkel:
and d average southerner is a bigot?......
"I will take northern bigotry over that of your tribe anytime any day. Imagine a foolish tribe foolish enough to stone Awolowo who came to campaign with a Christian Christian ticket.

Same Awo went to the north with same ticket n wasn't stoned. You lot are despicable n not fit to live among any class of humans n even dogs".
PoliticsRe: PDP 16 Years Of Reign Vs APC 7 Years Road Projects by johntolu: 3:25pm On Oct 06, 2022
OsunOriginal:
PDP building nothing in the air.

Which airports? Show picture when it was commissioned by PDP

Who traveled on the Abuja-Kaduna rail during the 16 years of the PDP? The project was abandoned only for Buhari to pick it up, completed it and built the modern stations.

Which Abuja metro rail? They started it with the intention to loot as usual and then abandoned it.

Show the pictures of the commissioning of the projects above by the PDP.

Even PDP secretariat is still there till today uncompleted after 16 years in power.
'Monument of Corruption'.

PDP, Never Again!

PoliticsRe: Presidential Election: South-West At Crossroads Over Tinubu, Obi by johntolu:
Faiththatworks:
always start by making my bias very clear,I will vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2023 and yes I have my Voters card ready.
Back to the matter,I hope Asiwaju's aides come to Nairaland to read comments,I think it's time for Us Asiwaju Die hard supporters to be realistic with what will happen Next year.
It's time to start making projections for Next year Elections.

The Task to elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be a battle,and it's time to start fighting Dirty.
The projections are very simple, whoever will become president of Nigeria needs to win only 17 states,I repeat only 17 states.
Asiwaju must be realistic about his projections,the North will betray him so he should stop the very crazy and futile effort of trying to please them.
My own Suggestions is for Asiwaju to concentrate on the 6 South-west states,and humble himself to make a deal with Gov Obaseki,Edo state is the only state that looks winnable outside the areas where ApC has Governors.
He should throw his resources into Cross Rivers and Ebonyi state.
Asiwaju will only be president if he can win at least 9 states in the South.
He should focus on these 4 States in the North Central,kogi,Kwara, Nassarawa and Niger.
For the North West and North East,only a Zombie will think H.E Atiku and Sen Kwankwanso will lose their states to Asiwaju.
He should only focus on winning four states in the North West and East.
Borno,Yobe,Kebbi and Gombe.
Only those 4 States look winnable.
I think Asiwaju supporters should start helping H.E Obi campaign, Peter Obi must scatter Atiku Vote in all the Eastern States and some South-south States.
Obi must win at least 3 states while Kwankwanso must win at least Kano and Jigawa.
This is the only route I see through which Asiwaju can ever become the President of Nigeria.
God bless Nigeria.
Your analysis of the likely performance of the front runner candidates in the 2023 election, is top notch.
I do not see any of the candidates having an outright victory in the first ballot.

ATK and BAT will likely slug it out in the second ballot.

POBI will likely emerge as a 'beautiful bride', after the first ballot, in the mould of Nnamdi Azikiwe, in the 1st and 2nd Republic.

POBI will likely decide the winner of the 2023 Presidential election. I see him influencing his followers to vote ATK if no winner emeges in the first ballot.
PoliticsRe: Presidential Election: South-West At Crossroads Over Tinubu, Obi by johntolu: 6:19pm On Oct 05, 2022
NaijaRoyalty:
No cross road anywhere.
The Yoruba will vote for Peter Obi in large numbers
Falae insists on important parameters

“I did say sometimes ago that the Yoruba, as a people, are not morally obliged to vote for an Igbo presidential candidate because in 1999, when the rest of Nigeria conceded the presidency to Yoruba, because of MKO Abiola’s issue, it was only the Igbo, who did not.

I had to defeat Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife in the Alliance for Democracy to become the candidate for the AD/APP. Olusegun Obasanjo had to defeat Dr. Alex Ekwueme in the PDP to become a candidate.

“The Igbo were the only ones that opposed both of us in our respective parties; they did not concede to us along with other Nigerians".
PoliticsRe: Photo Of How Lagos State May Look Like, If/after Igbos Leave by johntolu: 7:20pm On Sep 22, 2022
candidtalk:
What "braver option"? Our constitution outrightly outlaws secession. The Yorubas are not fools who works counter-productively or foolishly.

Two legal and achievable options face us today.

1) Include a secession clause in our constitution to allow any disgruntled region breakaway legally. Something Awolowo attempted decades ago only to be undermined and frustrated by Azikiwe's myopic treachery .

2) Adopt regional governance and autonomy which we have hosted before and is tested and proven.

Everything is a matter of native constitution, disposition and outlook. The average Yoruba is pragmatic and law-abiding. He will work from towards using any of the legal option available to get the autonomy he craves.

He believes in fighting battles he has a better than average chance of winning. This is why Yorubas , in the generality, will never support a push for secession that, as things stand, is patently doomed to fail because the government of the day has the legal right to crush such anyhow it sees fit as a sovereign nation protecting the explicit provision of her constitution.

Many nations will support Nigeria as well , against seccessionists, because of the ethos of "that could be us facing internal rebellion tomorrow".

It is what I don't get about you Igbos. You know something is wrong and illegal yet keep insisting it is what you want and that others are "wicked" for not letting you have your ways.

The way Yorubas see it is that the law is binding on all and you must either amend the law or obey it.

Awolowo tried to amend the law but obeyed it when he failed.Ojukwu defied the law and cost 3 million Igbos their lives. Simple yet powerful illustration of thr difference between a Yoruba and an Igbo.

I'd advise you guys to become pramatically efficient but I realise history of many decades has shown that Igbos are incapable of learning lessons that assists personal self-development.
Yeebos are paying a price for the greed and myopic leadership of Azikiwe and his cohorts during Nigeria's agitation for independence.

While chief Awolowo advocated for regional autonomy of the 3 Regions and insertion of secession clause during the1954 constitutional confrence, Sir Ahmadu Bello was emphatic with his 'North for North', advocacy.

It was only the parasitic Yeebos and their leadership, that advocated for 'One Nigeria' and actually labeled other Nigerians, as 'tribalists', for their informed and sagacious opinions.

The treachery of Azikiwe and his contemporaries against other Nigerians, during Nigeria's agitation for independence, is the price Yeebos are paying today.


My opposition to secession-Zik
Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:28 pm

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.

— Excerpt: Nnamdi Azikiwe’s interview with New Nigeria in 1975
PoliticsRe: Photo Of How Lagos State May Look Like, If/after Igbos Leave by johntolu: 6:30pm On Sep 22, 2022
spagettiluv:
The igbos contributed to the growth of Lagos(another man's land) while that of south east is a primitive village.
Is that not stupidity??
Only a bastard and a slave goes to develop other people land while is father own is left to rotten.[/i]
Your analysis of the Igbo race is apt.
Thanks for your insightful and strategic reasoning.

Words on 'Platinum';
[i]
"Only a bastard and a slave, goes to develop other people's land, while is father's own, is left to rotten
".
PoliticsRe: No To Southern Christian. If You Vote Obi, You Are Voting For Biafra - Cleric by johntolu:
sulaak:
What is wrong with tribalism?

Nigeria has only existed for 106 years (1914 to 2022), while we have been tribal for thousands of years. We need to accept our differences.
Truth be told, an Nigerian, from the major ethnic groups, in Nigeria, is a tribalist.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Sardauna of Sokoto were unapologetic regional leaders who did their best to safeguard the interest of their regions from encroachment and subjugation, by the 'wandering' Igbo tribe, of Eastern Nigeria.

Chief Awolowo proposed a loose Nigerian Federation which gives each federating unit, the option of pulling out whenever they so desire. Ditto for Sir Ahmadu Bello who was preaching 'North for North' slogan, on behalf of Northern Nigeria.
It was only Nnamdi Azikiwe and his Igbo kinsmen who were all over the country as economic destitutes and leeches, that were being deceitful about their commitment to Nationalism and indivisibility of the Nigerian state.

Fast-forward to January 1966, the deceit and greed of Azikiwe and his Igbo kinsmen was exposed to the whole world with their annihilation of political and military leaders from every part of Nigeria, to the shameless exclusion of their own in a brazen 'power grabbing' act, that led to the destruction of all the safeguards and political arrangements put in place during
'self rule experiment and eventual independence, from Britain, by our founding fathers.

Lest I forget, I am also an apologetic Yoruba tribalist in the mould of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Sir Adesoji Aderemi, both of Blessed Memories.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_odAy4rVz8




My opposition to secession-Zik
Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:28 pm
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.

Also read Why Awolowo did not make West secede

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.

— Excerpt: Nnamdi Azikiwe’s interview with New Nigeria in 1975.


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Neo says:
April 24, 2021 at 10:01 am
I thought there were learned men, but their mentality and pattern of thought stinks like those of kids. Now they’ve mired the country in the miry clay. They’re all to be blamed. The West (Awolowo) should have insisted or seceded, the East should have had enough sense to know he’s being used. Your enemies have restrategized and it’s no longer their usual divide and conquer. They united all the entities but empowered the weaker side to dominate the rest in order to create the chaos they needed to Conquer.


Mellisa says:
May 31, 2020 at 3:19 am
The question should now be who stole power? The last time I checked it was still an ibo man, Aguyi Ironsi. Drifted the unity system of government which allowed him to bring an ibo man to be a permanent secretary in sokoto state and Vc at university of Ibadan. U guys can’t just keep changing the goal post when u want.


"IGBO POLITICAL LEADERS AND THEIR PAST MISADVENTURES RESULTING IN CURRENT NATIONAL POLITICAL PROBLEMS” – Publeace Nigeria says:
February 15, 2019 at 6:15 am

What Biafrans Will Never Tell You About The Real Cause Of Their Woes In Nigeria Today – Ọmọ Oòduà says:
November 1, 2018 at 8:16 am
Nnamdi Azikiwe fought against the secession clause proposal for the future Nigeria constitution.
PoliticsRe: No To Southern Christian. If You Vote Obi, You Are Voting For Biafra - Cleric by johntolu: 3:40pm On Sep 21, 2022
Roger3D:
This man said a lot of things that are true, one of which is that Obi is a Biafran agenda. A Peter Obi presidency will be presidency of the Ibo by the Ibo and for the Ibo and nothing else. The north should be well advised to see through that
His comments on BAT are very damaging politically.
His negative comments are on this fb link below;

https://www.facebook.com/charles.ogbu2/videos/1071320217602749/?app=fbl

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