₦airaland Forum

HopeAtHand:
Lack of respect and regard for others is the reason Igbos are having problems with other tribes.

Imagine saying Ikwerre is Igbo without regarding the sensibilities of Ikwerre people who fought to ensure the constitution of Nigeria recognises Us as a separate from Igbo..please be guided.

Igbos are a big and successful people, if Ikwerres were Igbo, nobody will tell us to key in..Once again, be guided.

Dhugal:
Will you just shut it if you can't contribute reasonably to the thread for now?.
Enough of all that your claptrap.This thread is about development of Igboland,in association or otherwise,of our friendly neighbours and kin.

pazienza:
Lol! Judgement starts in the house of God( Igboland) before it reaches the devils (enemies of Igbos).


I was only testing the waters, and you could see how joyous the hawks were at the thought of having the Chicken and her chicks isolated.

pazienza:
What interest does an Arewa-Oduanistan have in PH? They a're not your neighbors, you don't share language with them, you have no common native market with them, no common native gods.

What's your interest in PH, the Bakassi you sold away is no longer enough for you?

amakaobiemeka:
shove ur opiniön Ss and se are neva one. Is it by force. Cant igbo exist on its own. U said u have oil then be at peace. The north and east both want ss oil. But the north is atleast not claiming ss lands. It gives the ss the leavage of getting more special agencies to get attention. The problem has always been the corrupt brothers that manage our agencies. We can get more control and balance over resource in nigeria, but can neva get that with biafra a dominiering and imposing race

PresidentBuBu:
i am indeed ashamed of the igbo ppl on this thread una are giving up i agrree that the rivers "igboid" groups might be scared or uninterested in joining the igbo grp but that doesnt give us a ny chance to dump them there are today many ikwerres who are ambassadors and willing members of the igbo nation today all thisthings we are seeing is just pure politics and we shouldnt allow it to drww a wedge btw us bc the diff among us are not even up to the level of cultural affinity we share if we gove up niw we make the nigerian attempts on igbo divisons succesful. the ijaws should have no matter or mouth to tell us who is igbo or not igbo bc they themselves do not even know their borders.
they can deride us all they want but they should not det their way bc irrrespective of whatever they say there are igbos in rivers and ss and they will make biafra bc a reality whether they like it or not

pazienza:
Bro, it's not the Ijaws that tell anyone who is Igbo and who is not.
In the same Rivers state we are speaking about, we have Asa, Ndoki and Egbema who insists they are Igbos, and the Ijaw and the rest of the world has no option but to identify them as such, even Rivers state government identify Asa and Ndoki owners of Oyigbo rivers as Igbos, because that's what the indigenes insist they be called.

It isn't Bayelsa people who forced Ikwerre, Ogba, Ekpeye to deny their Igbo identity, it's the indigenes of those places that insist they must not be addressed as Igbos. The people of Ogba even went as far as changing the king title of the group from Eze Ogba to Oba Ogba and went on to fabricate many inferiority complex induced stories to claim Bini heritage.

The Okrika, Kalabari, Ibani groups of Ijaw in Rivers state are proud of and celebrate their Ijaw identity, the Ikwerre, Ogba and Ekpeye will kill to erase their Igbo identity.

And you want to put the blame on Bayelsans?

Nnaa, biko, it's time we stopped this already.

TonyeBarcanista:
[s] Overtime there has been growing number of threads and comments by some Igbo loyalists and sympathisers of IPOB led Biafra ideology over the position of the South-South ethnic groups and in particular, Rivers state. Some have started seeing us as antagonists to the aspiration of the Igbo nation, while some others have moved towards casting aspersions on some of us.

Let me start by stating clearly that my determination to support every legitimate struggle and respect the right of self-determination by any group(s) is irreversible. However, I believe it will be proper to make some things clear with respect to IPOB led Biafran ideology.

1. Nobody in the Niger Delta and Rivers state is against Igbo
What we are saying is very simple. We respect your right to self-determine your destiny, you should also respect our right to self-determine ours. Don't determine for us even if you don't agree with us. If you believe that we have common destiny, state your terms and allow us state ours. Where there is no consensus, allow us determine our next step. If we believe in an indivisible Nigeria or a United Republic of some ethnic minorities within the region, it should be respected. Nobody should be villified for their own choice neither do we have the right to villify Igbos for wanting their land and territory out.

2. Show Respect For Our Territories:
I believe that it was Kanu that spread the fable that Portharcourt is an Igbo city, which some of you now call Igweocha. This is absolutely insulting on us the Okrikans/Ijaws especially. The city of Portharcourt is shared between the Okrikans and Ikwerres. The portion owned by Okrikans have been our fishing port for centuries. The record is there. Ikwerres are not fishermen, hence, a reflection of their settlement. The Okrikans are 100% Ijaws and 0% Igbos. Our portion of PHC is NOT Igweocha and has never been. I am not aware that the Ikwerres wish to call theirs Igweocha but in the event that they wish to, it is left for the Okrikans, Ikwerres and Rivers state government to rename the city altogether and we (Okrikans) shall determine an appropriate name for our portion of the city.

3. Show Respect For Our Land:
I have also been reading tales by sunset by some people saying that Opobo is Igboland. That is a grave insult to the Ijaws and is highly unacceptable. For the record, Opobo kingdom was formerly part of Bonny Kingdom, owned and inhabited by the Ijaws who are proud of their ancestry. The name of the Kingdom is Opoboama, and it was named after former Bonny King Opubo. The land and people pre-existed even before the coming of Jaja, an Igbo slave that was bought by Bonny chief Alali Opubo, Head of Opubo Annie Royal House. For the record, Jaja never found Opobo. He however led a section of Anna Pepple Wari(House) to break Opobo from Bonny Kingdom with the same territory and Ijaw people. The ijaw chiefs never made mistake in making Jaja their first king of the kingdom. The case of Jaja can be likened to Joseph that was an Hebrew slave but rose to become a Prime minister and Head of Government in Egypt. His ascension neither makes Egypt to be an Hebrew land neither does it make the Egyptians as Hebrews. All these are well documented. I have to state that the Ijaw nation is not in land dispute with anyone over any of our territory in the riverine areas of Rivers state. From Kalasunju, Kalaibiama, and Epellema etc are all Ijaw communities in Opobo kingdom. Similarly, Ndoki is undisputed Ijawland. In fact, Ndoki is nicknamed "kala-krike" that is mini Wakrike(Okrika). It is believed that they are descendants of Okrika kingdom. We are all Ijaws. I am stating this to educate those that may not be aware.


4. Respect For Our Brothers And Neighbours:
The people of Rivers state from Ogba, Ikwerre, Ogoni etcetera have suffered together, sacrificed a lot together and even disagreed on issues with each other at differnt times. If in their wisdom they deny being Igbos, Yoruba or Biafrans. It is their right and must be respected irrespective of whether they bear Uche, Yakubu or Folashade. The South South geopolitical zone though a political arrangement but has brought avenue for collective unity. The position of the Binis, Esans, Itsekiris, Ibibios, Urhobo, Anang etcetera should be respected. Their land, their decision and their people. No group or persons deserves to be insulted.

5. Stop Using Jonathan/PDP As Blackmail Tool:
God knows that we recognise and appreciate the support you guys gave to our brother Jonathan and his party, PDP. But, that shouldn't be a blackmail tool as expressed by some IPOB people. When it comes to ethnic/territorial issues, we have to drop the toga of partisanship and address issues from the position of our respective groups and maintain our own interest. It doesn't mean that we don't appreciate your support and sacrifice for GEJ/Wike/PDP. In fact, God sparing our lives we shall support an Igboman from South east for VP slot under PDP. Blackmailing us with the support given to Jonathan is unfair in every sense.

My dear Igbo cousins, we don't hate you. We are not your antagonists. We appreciate your support and solicit your continuous support for our people. We appreciate the sacrifice you have made for our sons and daughters. Personally, I have been a beneficiary of the benevolence of the Igbos and I appreciate it from the depth of my heart. Be rest assured of the love and support of all Niger-Deltans worldwide. This love and support is not just only for the Igbos, but to every Nigerian irrespective of ethnic affiliation that desires the progress of our people.

Our peaceful co-habitation, trusts and love can only be guaranteed when we make respect our watch word.


May God Lead Us Right and Bless Nigeria [/s].

pazienza:
Well, it is not in the place of Ndiigbo in SE plus Anioma to counter Ijaw propaganda in Rivers state, if ever there are any. It's the job of other "rivers people" to do that.

And if they are comfortable with Ijaw propaganda, as it would appear, then there is no need disturbing sleeping dogs.

Let them be.

Truckpusher:
It doesn't matter , if Wike loses to the APC you're still in problem because Rivers State would be made so ungovernable that your shops will remain locked permanently and if he wins by you sitting on the fence then you're fate is sealed, either way you've got no much choice here - Go figure......

Truckpusher:
Keep foaming in the mouth like a dead man while continuously distorting facts to soothe you and you couldn't even have at least the tiniest dignity to quote me correctly.

pazienza:
I don't think Ndiigbo have any enemy or friends in Rivers state. What we have are interests. We work with any Victor in Rivers state to achieve this interests.

pazienza:
We are not supporting neither Wike nor Dakuku.

We treat both of them as friends. Leave Rivers politics for Rivers people, and just go about our businesses peacefully.

If Wike wins his appeal, we beat drums and go to Rivers state govt house to congratulate him, if he loses, we sympathize with him and congratulate Dakuku.

We see no friends or Enemies in Rivers, we remain neutral and flow with the Victor to secure our interests.

How hard can that be?

pazienza:
Let's get it straight Dakuku is a "Rivers man" , who probably has a degree of Igbophobia hidden somewhere within his heart.

HE IS NOT AN IGBO MAN!

He is just a regular politician in need of Igbo votes. No well breastfed Igboman should fall for this his "I am Igbo" talk.

We know that Dakuku is a good man, and can take Rivers state to greater heights if given a chance to lead rivers state by his fellow "rivers men".

DAKUKU. IS AN IJAW MAN OR A RIVERS MAN, contesting for an election with his fellow RIVERS MAN,Wike and must be treated and seen as such by Ndiigbo in Rivers state, let's not attract unnecessary attention for ourselves, let's allow rivers people sort themselves out.

Those of us that love him should vote for him individually cos he is a good man.

BUT PLEASE, NO BLOC VOTE OR PUBLIC ENDORSEMENT BY ANY IGBO GROUP.

We wish DAKUKU, all the best.

nasoeb:
please enlighten us how is BONNY and OPOBO an igbo town(pls dont tell us because they speak igbo or opobo indigene were marrying igbo women and alot of igbo traders in bonny. if its your land, then tell us the anticident of that and the history of these towns), i dare you to show the world what you guys truly are. and let the world judge who is realy an expansionist. we never join the biafra una don dey claim our land wetin go happen if we mistakenly join. please answer dont refer us to any thread lets test our intellectual capabilities

Flyoruboy:
Guy, even Nnamdi Kanu claim say Goodluck Jonathan na Igboman . Are you saying Goodluck is more Igbo than Dakuku during electioneering? ?


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

SLIDEwaxie:
Of course, there is reelection on the way. This post must reappear. You must even be Yoruba and hausa sef

Flyoruboy:
IF GEJ can claim igbo (Ebele) to get Igbo votes why can't Dakuku?

Demmocrats:
He wants votes from ibos

Truckpusher:
Your ability to reason this way is one reason why the rest of the country will continuously ensure that you remain where you are until you come back to your senses and drop all kind of expansionist agenda.

Negodu ! So, Igbos own Bonny,they own Opobo and finally Port Harcourt,your assertions are not only laughable even as ridiculous as it sopunds it is still a huge comic relief for every Niger Deltan and Nigerian at large - Make I laugh you small,because by the time Nigeria is finished with you you'd be claiming Southern Kaduna as your own too.

nasoeb:
that guys quote (noneroone) of igbos owning bonny, opobo and ph makes me just want to start killing every igbo in bonny. I swear these people are not suppose to live amongst human. Igboland is bless yet you all run out of your land in thousands everyday to bonny, ph and lagos, causing nuissance and being miscreants everywhere in the countrx. Shame no dey catch una, which oda tribe disgrace dis coun3 pas

Omololu007:
ikwerres are not flat heads,flat heads are from the south east,ikwerre is a tribe on his own.

Truckpusher:
There are no Igbos in the South South and there I stand.

And Igbos should keep off from renaming Port Harcourt,enjoy their sweat and live harmoniously with their host else history will repeat itself.That's a warning and not any kind of plea.

IGBOPRINCE:
I will not back off, you want unity for yourselves and your people,but you lot enjoys the disunity among ikwerres and co.

Anyway, ph belongs to ikwerre and that remains the stand of ndigbo.
Fear not.

Observant:
It is high time these Ijaw, Bini and Esan quit screaming south south and Niger-delta like it's one people. There are about 40 ethnic groups and 250 languages in that region. Comprising of igbo, ibibio, Efik, ijaw, annang , uhrobo, itsekiri, isoko etc .

Truckpusher and Tonyebarcanista should speak for there ijaw people and nation. STOP THE REFERING TO SOUTH-SOUTH AS ONE PEOPLE.
YOU CANT ACCUSE IGBOS OF TRY TO CHANGE PEOPLE IDENTITY UNDER BIAFRA WHILST YOU DO THE SAME UNDER THE GUISE OF NIGER-DELTA OR SOUTH SOUTH. it is plain hypocrisy

HopeAtHand:
The whole Biafra setup isnt favourably to Ikwerre, therefore, we arent interested.

biafranking:
i dont live in your lands,i cant even invest there, my people came there for businesses and transaction,the act of buying and selling, so we re not claiming ijaws or okrika ok..
get that into your skull. What we biafrans are saying is that ph belongs to ikwerre and that s all..
So why the mention of ijawland ,re you trying to bring them in here?
Wetin consign igboman with yenogoa, which is ijawland.
But as for igweocha(PH) BELONGS To ikwerres.
Shekina..