Ohanaeze Berates Bode George For Saying Igbos Should Focus On Developing Own States
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December 11, 2023



He asked, "Why the Igbos couldn't focus on developing their own States instead of Lagos? What stops Iwuanyanwu from developing the Igbo land instead of developing Lagos?"

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has berated Chief Bode George over his attack on Igbo people whose houses and properties are being demolished by the Lagos State Government.

George, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had in an interview said it was disheartening and unpatriotic that despite the challenges facing the country, it was 'who owns Lagos' that some people were preoccupied with.

He asked, “Why the Igbos couldn't focus on developing their own States instead of Lagos? What stops Iwuanyanwu from developing the Igbo land instead of developing Lagos?”

Also according to him, given the pervasive problem of widespread poverty among Nigerians, the subject shouldn't be the main focus of discourse.

Reacting in a statement issued on Monday by Ohanaeze National Publicity Secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, the apex Igbo body described George's statement as "unstatesmanly and bigoted."

It noted that George's unsolicited support for the policies and programmes of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration was both curious and misdirected.

It reiterated the statement made by Ohanaeze President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, that when Lagos was elevated as the capital of Nigeria, it attracted persons, groups and governments from all parts of Nigeria and across the world like is being done today in Abuja.

"The Igbo leader pointed out that, Lagos as a federal capital gave rise to multi-ethnic inflow, population explosion and diverse economic activities. And commended the Igbo spirit of corporate social responsibility by adding values to whichever environment they find themselves," the statement said.

Ohanaeze defended its President General's statement, adding that the assertion was correct that the Igbo, like every other group, did not acquire their properties in Lagos by brute force; instead were lawfully purchased and evidenced with certificates of occupancy.

"Any person who knows Lagos will agree with the Igbo leader that some of the Igbo properties are standing on what used to be swamps. Iwuanyanwu used the press conference to condemn the demolition of properties by the authorities of Lagos State, most of which are owned by the Igbo," Ogbonnia said.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo said that it would have ignored George's comments if not that silence may lend credence to the unsuspecting minds the "whimsical figment of a transactional imagination."

"In the first place, the unsolicited support to the policies and programmes of the Lagos State Government led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu by Chief Bode George is both curious and misdirected. Otherwise, how will an elder statesman in the mold of Bode George query an ethnic group for their loyalty, allegiance, commitment and development of the former capital of Nigeria.

"The George theory will also query why are other Nigerians are obligated to the development of Abuja to give it the required international status. For Bode George to suggest that the Igbo erred by contributing to the development of Lagos is not only un-statesmanly, bigoted, narrow-thinking and self-serving but stands at variance with the ethics and decorum of a man who has benefited immensely from the corporate existence of Nigeria.

"Bode George alluded to the prevailing pervasive poverty in the country and in his judgment, believes that destruction of peoples' property in Lagos is an antidote to poverty.

"Ohaneaeze Ndigbo has watched with dismay, the selective vocality of Chief Bode George; when many parts of the Alaba International Market were destroyed, George was mute. When there was intimidation of voters in Lagos state, George was mute, among several others.

"Finally, the Igbo will remain broad-minded, hardworking, law-abiding, forward-looking, dynamic and courageous even in the face of daunting challenges," he said.

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He asked, "Why the Igbos couldn't focus on developing their own States instead of Lagos? What stops Iwuanyanwu from developing the Igbo land instead of developing Lagos?"

Yeah maybe the way he said it doesn't go down well but as a typical NWA Afo Igbo I'm with bode George on this one. I was born in the north and I know what I saw with my eyes when there was religious crisis in the north in the '80s. 90%of Igbos businesses were Burnt to ashes just because of little misunderstanding between some people and you see some of these men doesn't have boys quarters in their villages only to come to Katsina State and build houses and businesses. 'Aku ruo ulo Amara Onye kpara ya'.

The question is legitimate. Why couldn't Iwuanyanwu focus more on developing Iboland?
The part of Lagos which was Federal Capital was tiny and the rest was under the Western region.
What is the Ibo obsession with Lagos?
Federal government did not build Ilupeju, Ikeja, Apapa industrial estates Western region did. Ibos came to take advantage of what was already on ground.
This is not a bad thing on its own but to suggest you built Lagos is nonsense and unnecessary provocation.

Why is truth this bitter ?
And Igbos always hate the truth ?

Lagos state Government should make sure all luxurious night bus coming from the east are coming back empty, before they could be allow to enter Lagos state.

Can we just amend the Constitution to account for this

Everyone vote in your state or region or zone of origin each region becomes politically equal

Each region control their land and resources


You can't have our kind of Constitution to look good and yet want people to stay in their region simple

The attack is very good for Bode George as somebody who loves igbo more than the Yoruba

ElSudani:
The question is legitimate. Why couldn't Iwuanyanwu focus more on developing Iboland?
The part of Lagos which was Federal Capital was tiny and the rest was under the Western region.
What is the Ibo obsession with Lagos?
Federal government did not build Ilupeju, Ikeja, Apapa industrial estates Western region did. Ibos came to take advantage of what was already on ground.
This is not a bad thing on its own but to suggest you built Lagos is nonsense and unnecessary provocation.

99% of Today's Lagos was Under Awolowo's Western Region
When the British Colonial Masters came in 1851 it was occupied by Egba Ijebu and Oyo Armies
The land itself was Awori Ijebu and in Badagry Eguns own

The pre and post elections situation in Nigeria has opened up some hidden secrets in Nigeria,first some men like Soyinka,Bode George, Tinubu et al would die some day and be thought to be activists or humanitarians or great politicians or distinguished elder statemen but events unfolded and the truth about certain characters were unveiled to the chagrin of the masses.

They have never been interested in developing their ibo land, their main goal and desire in life is to abandon ibo land and they do so every second of the day.

They are the most aimless, rudderless, pointless, thoughtless and delusional people on the surface of the earth, they have zero sense of identity or self-worth.

See Bode George, same PDP gang that has consistently have the Ibos the lifeline to propagate Yoruba hate and courted them to overthrow main Yoruba interest in Yorubaland.

Well it’s good that Yoruba PDP are waking up now.

Segun Showumi also did his own today and was vocal the Ibo act of trying to decide who governs Yorubaland.

See as Chief rub am small.. Yoruba elderly man start to the cry like yarimo for nairaland..

If truth Na living thing baaa?
.... this people for don the fight with am per second.

Tell them truth.. Na to abuse and curse, next Na to go tribal and clannish..

Na then call themselves “ sophisticators “ ..

This people sef ..

Man go Dey force to ask?

Wetin Dey work dem.. e too different

Bode George sef don join ronu gang.

dododawa1:
The Igbo leader pointed out that, Lagos as a federal capital

IGBO and Lagos land.

They have always been covetous of Lagos. Other non Yoruba tribes that were here before them do not act this way. I.e. the ijaw, Nupe, Hausa e.t.c

They were the first people to call Lagos a no man's land. They have now made PDP Lagos join the ronu gang with their overbearing attitude.

chopnaira:
Bode George sef Don join ronu gang

Lol

Him and his PDP guys are now the ambassador of YORUBA RONU!

Onuimo1:
Yeah maybe the way he said it doesn't go down well but as a typical NWA Afo Igbo I'm with bode George on this one. I was born in the north and I know what I saw with my eyes when there was religious crisis in the north in the '80s. 90%of Igbos businesses were Burnt to ashes just because of little misunderstanding between some people and you see some of these men doesn't have boys quarters in their villages only to come to Katsina State and build houses and businesses. 'Aku ruo ulo Amara Onye kpara ya'.

I thought Yoruba are cow-wards they can’t do anything.

Continue abusing them on their land or even invade their king palace. They won’t do anything jare my brother.

Infact if you go to Alahusa and overthrow Sanwoolu in IPOB gang style, declare Kanu the governor, and appoint Igwe of Lagos, they won’t do anything.

So please don’t advise your kinsmen to tone down, let them continue the abuse on Yoruba soil.

Even if tomorrow, there is a replay of 1966 progom in the SW this time around, I am sure it won’t be by Yoruba but by Zulu people in Lagos.

trutharena:


Lol

Him and his PDP guys are now the ambassador of YORUBA RONU!

This one handicap me ooo. Bode George is pro LP for Lagos governor and pro PDP for federal.

What happened to him? He was a good friend of the ibos..That's the 2nd PDP/LP chieftain to come out in a space of 3 days to tell ibos to face their own region. The first was Segun Sowunmi.

chopnaira:

This one handicap me ooo. Bode George is pro LP for Lagos governor and pro PDP for federal.

What happened to him? He was a good friend of the ibos..That's the 2nd PDP/LP chieftain to come out in a space of 3 days to tell ibos to face their own region. The first was Segun Sowunmi.

Yes, Showumi self don join the Yoruba Ronu gang.

He is even now more vocal than us at this point.

The Igbos are confused.

- Today they want Biafria and Nigeria is a zoo. Tomorrow, they want Nigeria.

- Today, Lagos is no man's land, tomorrow Lagos belongs to the yorubas and we are just here for business.

- Today, Yoruba are cowards. Tomorrow, SE governors are in Lagos to beg Tinubu and Sanwo Olu to temper justice with mercy.

- Today yorubas are timid. Tomorrow during election, yorubas are beating their heads like drum and they cry victimization.

Here we go again
Had it being that agreement they had in Aburi Accord was successful dis whole rubbish won't hv seen d light of d day.

Igbos and chest beating sha

It’s Bode’s turn to be cancelled

I'm an Igbo but Bode George was right.

"Igbo should focus on developing the South East"

What's wrong with seamlessly connecting the 5 Southeastern states with modern rails and cool highways; Light up the region from its own generated energy; site all the industries in Igboland (could have offices in other states); ensure food security; and dominate other African markets with eastern-made goods?

What are the SE governors doing?

There should be collaborations between the 5 for economic and infrastructural development.

When is the right time to start?

Yesterday!

Lawd have mercy

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But he's right though since FG no send them.

They have suddenly realized that if left unchecked those cursed pathetic oloriburuku from Alaigbo will eventually give them more than they bargained.

I told one foolish Igbo that that by 2027 the pandora criminal n bastard Peter Obi will not be able to show his face to campaign the SW, the fool was making mouth.

Earlier today it was Sowunmi now Bode George which PDP politician is stronger than this two in Lagos. This one's are PDP politician launching the assault imagine what APC politicians will be cooking for igbos in the nearest future.

Igbo must learn a very bitter lesson from the Yorubas to an extent they will rather kill a Yoruba when the choice is between a Yoruba n a Python.

trutharena:
See Bode George, same PDP gang that has consistently have the Ibos the lifeline to propagate Yoruba hate and courted them to overthrow main Yoruba interest in Yorubaland.

Well it’s good that Yoruba PDP are waking up now.

Segun Showumi also did his own today and was vocal the Ibo act of trying to decide who governs Yorubaland.

Raskimonojendor:
The Igbos are confused.

- Today they want Biafria and Nigeria is a zoo. Tomorrow, they want Nigeria.

- Today, Lagos is no man's land, tomorrow Lagos belongs to the yorubas and we are just here for business.

- Today, Yoruba are cowards. Tomorrow, SE governors are in Lagos to beg Tinubu and Sanwo Olu to temper mercy with justice.

- Today yorubas are timid. Tomorrow during election, yorubas are beating their heads like drum and they cry victimization.

Tewonde Bode George suprised me a lot

leodeking . Nor come here with ur Evil .Roboto11 Stay back