Jake420:

Ahoada East L.G.A ,

Ok

Perkins2018:


Ekwueme had no power to create regions. He was never a head of state. You igbos are still bitter that the south south was created.

Don't mind them. They are looking for who to dominate. Give them a chance and they are worse than the Hausa or Yoruba

Ablecia:
There's nothing like divide and rule tactics here, the way the Igbos fight with the other two majority groups as if the minorities don't have a mind of their own is so disgusting. Ask yourself why did Zik failed in these minority areas during the 1979 and 1983 elections. A typical igbo person has a domineering spirit and are very tribalistic, the oppression our forefathers faced in the hands of the Igbos was the reason they fought against them during and after the war. The Yorubas or Housas/Fulanis are not the problem here. Until you accept that there's South South region and that they have a mind of their own and can never be annexed to the Igbos, the better for you

You're rather pathetic. Right here, they're showing you that the SS you're using to make mouth is the brainchild of the Igbo man, yet you're blinded by hate. How many Igbo communities are in your imaginary SS? Anyway, the good news is that Igbo is done with you guys and the bad one is that all Igbo groups in your SS must partake in any referendum. You guys can go where you want. Igbo have no need for you. What exactly can you offer assuming you're even from SS? You should have known Igbo don't harbor lazy people who hang around for oil revenue even though we have enough of the said oil in Ala Igbo.

MadamExcellency:


Half baked education is as dangerous as terror.

Truth + Error =Terror

Facts always exist with empirical and verifiable proof. It gives no room for sentiments.

Your thoughts no concern me. The truth pain you too well

WrittyWritter:


I did not say we are one ethnic group... Can't you guys just allow us to be different together.

I'm an Edo girl...I don't know y you people just want to force this your ideology on people..na by force for people to join....do a quick survey and you will find out most of the people you are talking about don't even want to join... Just because you have some similar culture with Igbo's does not make you one..just because I have some similar culture with Yorubas does not make me one....
When we you people understand that Nigeria is more than Yoruba..Igbo..And Hausa/Fulani

Stop talking thrash.
You are Edo. Why not stick with your Edo and stop trying to attach to Igbos in SS or make them hate their brothers in SE?

Igbos in SS and SE don't have similar culture, we have same culture.

No Igbo in SE cares about whatever Edo has going on with Yorubas.
Just stay in your lane and let the Igbos in SS be.

ScamHunter:

You're rather pathetic. Right here, they're showing you that the SS you're using to make mouth is the brainchild of the Igbo man, yet you're blinded by hate. How many Igbo communities are in your imaginary SS? Anyway, the good news is that Igbo is done with you guys and the bad one is that all Igbo groups in your SS must partake in any referendum. You guys can go where you want. Igbo have no need for you. What exactly can you offer assuming you're even from SS? You should have known Igbo don't harbor lazy people who hang around for oil revenue even though we have enough of the said oil in Ala Igbo.

What type of power did he have to create a region, was he the Abacha that created the region. I can bet he didn't understand what he was doing, an igbo man can't do anything he wouldn't benefit from. Talking about the Igbos in the south south, plz anyone that feels he's igbo can join you people. There's no problem about that

rottennaija:


I wish you all good luck. Meanwhile, any igbo who wishes to join in your referendum is free to. Last I remember, they are 5 Eastern states. I'm sure there is enough areas to give them to live.

That's the wickedness and injustice we talk about Nigeria and Nigerians. So Igbo should go with 5 states and leave our territories in SS, MB and MW for your wicked Fulani Janjaweeeed to slaughter? Keep dreaming. When you're serious, we'll know.

You nor dey alright

ehinmowo:
Nairaland has concealed dumb people behind tge keyboard. The way some Eastern miscreants always come here to scream about how xyz created south south to divide the east, one would think they have something in their heads.

While I am 100% in support of people going their different ways, we should be aware of how we got here. Na una kicked as secession clause in the constitution. Na d same una dissolved regionalism. Na dis same una use una hand split una region.

Perkins2018:


You had no power to create zones. You are always bitter that the zones were created to divide you. Forgetting that the north was also divided into three zones.

So whose idea was it that the ethnic minorities in the South have their own geopolitical zone?

DMerciful:
You nor dey alright

One dunmy spotted!

ScamHunter:


I see, you just commented to extend your Fulani induced divide and rule between Igbo and the minorities? It's an old truck. You Yoruba and Fulani are aware that with Igbo and the minorities on one side that you won't cheat them out of their natural resources just as this OP shows - Igbo man working to give the minorities a voice by suggesting the SS. That unity is what you haters of Igbo are fighting with the hope that you'll keep cheating everyone since you guys haven't the oil its longthroat wants to kill you. Anyway, the game is nearly over for you. One day, the minorities will realize that they're better off with 100% than your wicked divide and conquer. About Fulani killing, whatever tribe you are, it's a matter of time before you drink the dregs of your evil. At least you know Igbo are no cowards and capable of defending themselves as they're doing. But can you? Can your tribe stand the Fulani onslaught? Of course they can't since I'm sure you're not Kanuri, Jukun or Langtang, the other three tribes capable of standing up to Fulani apart from Igbo. Na jealousy and wickedness go kill all of you Igbo haters.

lol...you are looking for oil to thief.. don't worry, Niger Delta Republic might even come before Biafra we did not advised Isaac Adaka Boro to form the Niger Delta Republic without the east,did we?..
So keep that disgusting blackmail that is no longer working on anyone again in this 21st century

Ablecia:
What type of power did he have to create a region, was he the Abacha that created the region. I can bet he didn't understand what he was doing, an igbo man can't do anything he wouldn't benefit from. Talking about the Igbos in the south south, plz anyone that feels he's igbo can join you people. There's no problem about that

You do not only sound stüpid, you sound utterly senseless.

What could be the ulterior motive behind Ekwueme’s idea of South South?
Can you tell us that?

You bet he doesn’t know what he was doing?

You be monkey, na who go dash you banana you dey find so.

Sincinnati:
You do not only sound stüpid, you sound utterly senseless.

What could be the ulterior motive behind Ekwueme’s idea of South South?
Can you tell us that?

You bet he doesn’t know what he was doing?

You be monkey, na who go dash you banana you dey find so.

e pain you abi? Oya sorry, stop crying

Ablecia:
e pain you abi? Oya sorry, stop crying

Yep. E pain me say you can’t even defend your own asinine stance. You bet Ekwueme didn’t know what he was doing? Talk about hate, the hatred in you no let you feel gratitude, talk about sense, doubt any if left in your brain, unless you’re impersonating. You maybe fulani or yoruba who knows?

As if IPOB some members aren’t foolish enough, na people like you mumu IPOB wants to include in their Biafra?

God forbid if it ever happens, Biafra is gonna be one big circus of monkey-like humans sovereign territory.

Ever8090:
lol...you are looking for oil to thief.. don't worry, Niger Delta Republic might even come before Biafra we did not advised Isaac Adaka Boro to form the Niger Delta Republic without the east,did we?..
So keep that disgusting blackmail that is no longer working on anyone again in this 21st century

You're a nitwit my friend. So Igbo looks like people interested in oil to you. On fact, you're quite uninformed. So you've not heard that Igbo has more gas reserves than any other region in this country? When you factor in oil in imo and abia you Yoruba and Fulani have been stealing for decades, what does that tell you? I know you're ignorant so let me educate you. Even with the massive blessing of natural resources, we Igbo do not believe in free money like those who lazy about waiting for monthly allocation from FG. The problem of you Yoruba is that you hardly move around, so you know nothing of what Igbo are like. So get informed. Igbo land is probably the most blessed region in terms of natural resources. Isn't that why you people are praying that we go with 5 states and leave you to keep stealing from and intimidating the minorities and the Igbo in SS? It won't work. In fact, the dryness you're trying to avoid is staring you in the face. Wait for referendum first. You greedy Yoruba and Fulani are goners.

Ablecia:
What type of power did he have to create a region, was he the Abacha that created the region. I can bet he didn't understand what he was doing, an igbo man can't do anything he wouldn't benefit from. Talking about the Igbos in the south south, plz anyone that feels he's igbo can join you people. There's no problem about that

Okay, he didn't know he was doing your people a favor, yet he did. And your appreciation is ingratitude as the ingrate that you are.

Eastlink:
Ekwueme might have suggested the idea but only for minorities. He never asked for his people to be added to the south-south. This one is clear.

pls go back and check the topic again, it says "created" not "suggested". That apart at what meeting did he suggest it ? With which does he weiled to have created the SS. For God's sake the man was in prison courtesy of buhari. Buhari himself was removed from power by ibb. Since the civil war the only time there was a democratic government was 79-83 all others were military regimes. Tell me when ekwueme was a military officer? Did the military not suspend the constitution? And rule with decrees and edicts usually by the armed forces rulling council? Why people will want to peddle white lies and mods will push it to front page is what baffles reasonable intelligence. Ekwueme had nothing to do in any government house or politics in general until when the PDP was formed leading to the return of democracy in 1999. All this lies is to cuision the effects of the dot in the circle theory given by buhari and rejected by ss leaders

How can reading simple texts be so hard?

For God's sakes, it's in simple English!

How can people give wild and far off the mark interpretations to things that are right in front of them??

ScamHunter:

That's the wickedness and injustice we talk about Nigeria and Nigerians. So Igbo should go with 5 states and leave our territories in SS, MB and MW for your wicked Fulani Janjaweeeed to slaughter? Keep dreaming. When you're serious, we'll know.

Which territory? Mentioned them?

Eastlink:
Ekwueme might have suggested the idea but only for minorities. He never asked for his people to be added to the south-south. This one is clear.

gowon created SS region on 27 may 1967 which is part of what triggered the war. The SS was created from SW and eastern region. Plz leave ekwueme out of it go and ask Google

Sincinnati:
So whose idea was it that the ethnic minorities in the South have their own geopolitical zone?

Abacha.

[quote author=kvin33 post=102837126]Ekwueme proposed 6 geopolitical zones. The name South-South was not explained anywhere in the OP -spare us please. Those who choose to traffic in Igbo HATE should know that they fool no one but themselves and that hatred will consume them and no one else.[/quotas]

When ekwueme proposed 6 geopolitical zones what name did he suggest should be given to the new region about to be calve out for Eastern minorities?

WrittyWritter:


[s]I did not say we are one ethnic group... Can't you guys just allow us to be different together.

I'm an Edo girl...I don't know y you people just want to force this your ideology on people..na by force for people to join....do a quick survey and you will find out most of the people you are talking about don't even want to join... Just because you have some similar culture with Igbo's does not make you one..just because I have some similar culture with Yorubas does not make me one....
When we you people understand that Nigeria is more than Yoruba..Igbo..And Hausa/Fulani [/s]

Speak for your people and don't drag everyone in that accusation. I bet you haven't have time to travel to defend your postulation. The mid-west had a referendum, did we in COR have a referendum. No! So speak for yourself.

naptu2:


Ebitu Ukiwe was removed from office on October 1st, 1986, long before the 1995 constitutional conference. I remember that day very well. I even remember what Taiwo Obileye said during the national broadcast and what Babangida wore.

He was forced to quit because he kicked against an appointment that was made to downgrade his influence in the IBB regime, while Augustus Aihomu replaced him. I hope I got it right.

Ok ooo


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ScamHunter:


You're a nitwit my friend. So Igbo looks like people interested in oil to you. On fact, you're quite uninformed. So you've not heard that Igbo has more gas reserves than any other region in this country? When you factor in oil in imo and abia you Yoruba and Fulani have been stealing for decades, what does that tell you? I know you're ignorant so let me educate you. Even with the massive blessing of natural resources, we Igbo do not believe in free money like those who lazy about waiting for monthly allocation from FG. The problem of you Yoruba is that you hardly move around, so you know nothing of what Igbo are like. So get informed. Igbo land is probably the most blessed region in terms of natural resources. Isn't that why you people are praying that we go with 5 states and leave you to keep stealing from and intimidating the minorities and the Igbo in SS? It won't work. In fact, the dryness you're trying to avoid is staring you in the face. Wait for referendum first. You greedy Yoruba and Fulani are goners.

lol..Igbo has more gas reserve than any region..lol..I knew this people in there usual way will misunderstand Timipriye Silver and pick up their bragging cap and set to work as usual.
You have oil in Imo state and Abia state, in what quantity?
You are this rich yet, you are ready to die whenever it is mentioned to you that you can go with your 5 states that makeup your erosion ravaged red mud region.
Me you and everyone know that Igbos are parasite surviving on other people's space and resources, check out the population of Igbos in the half plot of land they want to make a country..beside, no one is holding you people not to go, you shout you want out while your chiefs are going cap in hand begging the North,west and south, assuring them of their commitment to one Nigeria, ask them and they will tell you why.even if you are giving that nation today, you won't stay there as your nomadic lifestyle won't make it work, you can't survive in that red mud it is obvious.
After the civil war, your people were given 20 pounds, the question is,.where and how did you invest and grow to this level?, go and ask it is important you know!
I want you to understand that, Isaac Adaka Boro did not include you in the Niger Delta Republic that they want as home, and they will surely get it, we will brake Nigeria into 5 nations, and your nation will face the highest form of xenophobic attack in the history of mankind..there are reasons your leaders are warning you children not to dwell on your greed for Niger Delta crude oil, but you guys will never understand untill one day it will happen, and you will be chased back to your half plot of red mud as they are doing to you people in Ghana, south Africa and other places..

Odingo1:

It shows that Igbos meant well for Nigeria and want Nigeria to be a progressive nation but you people hate them.

ironsi did not abolish regionalism, Gowon did by creating 12 states instead.Ironsi sacked the elected regional ruling admins but appointed Regional Military admins in their stead.

kvin33:
Those obsessed with Igbo hate think they can fool the rest of us who know how the name South-South actually came to be. Ekwueme DID NOT COIN IT!! Sorry you are wrong.

"In this interview Dr Ekwueme explains how and why he came up with the idea. The interview was conducted and published a few years before his death and it was republished after his death."

Can you please educate us, what name did ekwueme called them?

gidgiddy:
South/South, South East and South West are just one of the many instruments the North uses to keep the South divided

Why didn't south use the same instruments to keep north divided?

eldoradoxx:
South always insists on the artificial division into SE, SW and SS. When it comes to North, u often hear of one North/Arewa and their Governors meet regularly as one North. The first time Southern Governors ever agreed to seat together as a bloc was the last meeting held in Asaba where they banned open grazing in the South.

That not in anyway the fault of the north, if we southern Nigeria can not think deeply come together and form one political block regardless of been called SW,SS,SE,then we have nobody to blame

The term South South is a misnomer. There’s nothing like South South, or else you’d have North North and West West. It doesn’t make sense.

South South was devised just to divide the South East. It’s all about divide and conquer.


O pari

melzabull:
This is a very misleading headline. What else do we call fake news?

No where in the article was it started that Ekwueme introduced the siuth-south nomenclature...even in the interview he granted.

What Ekwueme proposed was six geopolitical zones to cushion the situation whereby the big-for-nothing northern region will not dominate the rest of the country "forever"

The op has always been a hateful e-diot

.you're the greater ideot here if don't give us the name he (Ekwueme) gave them (south/south)