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ipobcannibals:
Good one from Ndokwa peeps.
No to Anioma merging with SE, riddled with ipob terrorists and organ harvesters.
We’re happy to remain in the peaceful SS region

And Ndokwa? Riddled with igbo and igbo users. The headquarters nationwide.

Sorry, it is too late. Anioma is part of the SE. Maybe you are not aware that the aspiration is the creation of a sixth SE state. Unfortunately, the agitation for Niger Delta state does not include Ndokwa people.

ElevationD:
Dey deceive yasef. No be only Anio, na Mao. Oya, tell us the meaning of Anioma as the interpreter. We dey wait.

Go school you said no, Google is there to Educate you. I don't know why it's paining you guys from the SE, what people in the SS choose to do about themselves. If you want your kinsmen in Delta to come back home, nobody is going to stop them.

Kalulu44:
Alright oga teacher, pls tell us the full meaning of "anioma" I am waiting

Read the screenshot I attached earlier and Educate yourself. It's not that hard, school no be scam.

They should not add my local government in Delta North to this their Anioma state.

jmoore:
Identity crisis dey knock engine wey dey for brain.

Anioma is an Igbo word.

I think they should use another name and stop using the word Anioma.

No be only south south. They should be under north north.

Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili

Much like Bendel was Benin and Delta provinces.

airsaylongcome:
Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili

Much like Bendel was Benin and Delta provinces.

You go explain tire!!!!

This is not the same as Bendel.

Why didn't they start with Oshimili, Ika, Ndokwa and end with Aniocha?

jmoore:
You go explain tire!!!!

This is not the same as Bendel.

Why didn't they start with Oshimili, Ika, Ndokwa and end with Aniocha?

They could have started with Delta and ended with Benin....

As to why they went with Aniocha (A), Ndokwa (N), Ika (I) and the Oshimili (O), you would have to ask late Chief Osadebey why he went with that choice

Putindbutt:
Anio is an acronym, not an ibo word, the "ma" was added to make it sound ibotic. The Edos, Urhobo, Ika, Lukumi, Igala, Ndokwa, etc that make up Anioma are not ibos. Anioma is a multi ethnic and multi cultural communities. Stop the land grabbing.

..you wanted to gaslight but failed woefully in that respect..

..read what you posted again..

..there is no where the word Anioma was coined from yoruba word...

.." the word Anioma means good land in Igbo"..

..what does it mean in yoruba..?

..youbare here fighting what does not concern you... ..

..there are sharia panels & there is an Emir in Illorin..

airsaylongcome:
They could have started with Delta and ended with Benin....

As to why they went with Aniocha (A), Ndokwa (N), Ika (I) and the Oshimili (O), you would have to ask late Chief Osadebey why he went with that choice

You are not Igbo na. If you are Igbo, you don't need to ask Osadebey.

It's clear to everyone that isn't allergic to knowledge.

That Anioma was chosen to have an Igbo meaning.

Kewekubosineh:
No forces can stop creation of Anioma State.

Despite the hirings from Ndokwa, Anioma State creation is real, will sail through.

No shaking. Anioma State creation coming and Ndokwa is inclusive.

why create another state out of a small state when you have Niger state with massive land and still intact?

selleniza:
They add my local government in Delta North to this their Anioma state.

Where is your local government?

The creation of this anioma state is bringing alot or confusion seriously.

it is very simple if the ndokwa/ukwuani dosent want it fine and good they are free to remain, the igbos in edo(igbanke, and iru-egbede) and others are fighting to be part of it, i am an anioma man and a proud igbo man we wont beg let them remain we will create the new state without them and we will develop rapidly, this is the fight our grand parent started and we wont let some people suffereing from identity crisis hinder it we move. we aniomas are proud and acient igbos 😂😂😂😂😂

jmoore:
Identity crisis dey knock engine wey dey for brain.

Anioma is an Igbo word.

I think they should use another name and stop using the word Anioma.

No be only south south. They should be under north north.

Anioma is not an Igbo word. Go and verify so you won't make this kind of mistake again

Kalulu44:
Me I am not even concern about wether they create the state or not. And wether they want it in SS or SE. My own is why are some people denying a place where they speak almost same language and bear same name.
If you don't like those people and don't want to be associated with them, change your language and name period.
For those Delta north people saying they're not from the East or Igbo. I have lived in Lagos all my life. Here in Lagos, a Yoruba person sees anybody who's not an Hausa as an igbo person.
Calabar, Ibibio, Ijaw, Benin, Urhobo, Ukwuani, and the rest that are not Hausa will commit crime and a Yoruba person will say "efile omo Igbo ni"

This is a big lie

You're lying, stop lying nah

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peterincredible:
it is very simple if the ndokwa/ukwuani dosent want it fine and good they are free to remain, the igbos in edo(igbanke, and iru-egbede) and others are fighting to be part of it, i am an anioma man and a proud igbo man we wont beg let them remain we will create the new state without them and we will develop rapidly, this is the fight our grand parent started and we wont let some people suffereing from identity crisis hinder it we move. we aniomas are proud and acient igbos 😂😂😂😂😂

Except from Ned Nwoko, his paid goons, and Igbos from the south east, no one else is fighting for it. Lawmakers from Delta north are not even supporting him

jmoore:
Babablu bulabu go and rest.


If reasonable people are talking, you park one side and observe.

Anioma is not an Igbo word. Go and verify.

Anioma will never be part of the south east.

Putindbutt:
Ok, go to Delta state assembly and approve it by yourself 🤣🤣😂😂

You say wetin? Anioma can't be an SS state to make them seven while SE is trying to get six.

Ndi Ukwuani, na wa for una o.

Ikaeniyan0:
This is a big lie

You're lying, stop lying nah

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The bolded is very true. Yorubas still believe there are only three tribes in this country.

Chief2410:
The bolded is very true. Yorubas still believe there are only three tribes in this country.

Uninformed Yorubas. We've people like that around the world. A lot of Yorubas know we've numerous ethnic groups like Ikwerre,Ika, Ukwuani, Tiv, Igala, Efik etc

jmoore:
You are not Igbo na. If you are Igbo, you don't need to ask Osadebey.

It's clear to everyone that isn't allergic to knowledge.

That Anioma was chosen to have an Igbo meaning.

My maternal village is literally on the border with Obiaruku. And they switch between speaking Ukwani and my local language. Like fluid switch. I tell you for free that they don’t consider themselves as South Easterners. If Anioma is Igbo, it’s coincidental. Me I don’t really care. All I’m interested in is for Ndokwa to remain South-South. From Delta Province to Midwest Region to Bendel State to Delta State, they have been South-South. Absolutely no issue if Oshimili and/or Ika want to be South East

Ikaeniyan0:
This is a big lie

You're lying, stop lying nah

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It is true. For many average Yorubas, any non-Yoruba southerner is Igbo. I’m not Igbo and I find that very annoying about Yorubas. Any small thing “Omo Ibo” when the only words I understand about Ibo is probably bia

*REBUTTAL STATEMENT FROM NDOKWA CONCERNED CITIZENS (NCC)*

In Response to the Statement by the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) on the Anioma State Public Hearing
Presented by Comrade Donald I. Ibobo

Fellow Ndokwa sons and daughters,
I, Comrade Donald I. Ibobo, on behalf of the Ndokwa Concerned Citizens (NCC), write to categorically and unequivocally reject the recent statement made by the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) regarding the public hearing on the proposed creation of Anioma State.
Let it be made abundantly clear: the NNU, as currently constituted, does not speak for the entirety of the Ndokwa people—neither the Ukwuani nor the Ndosumili. Its moral and political authority has eroded beyond repair, and its latest commentary reeks of hypocrisy, partisanship, and desperation.

1. *NNU Is Not the Sole Voice of Ndokwa People*
The assertion that the NNU is the “only recognized and authorized voice” of our people is a lie rooted in arrogance. No democratic society grants monopoly of voice to any group—particularly not one entrenched in internal bias and political patronage. Our people are free and discerning. They cannot and will not be reduced to subjects of a select elite.
The current NNU executive, handpicked and installed under the political whims of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has failed to inspire confidence or legitimacy. Chief Amechi Asugwuni and Dcn. Jimoh Egwali, by their actions and alignments, have sacrificed communal representation for partisan loyalty.

2. *Political Bias and Selective Loyalty*
The NNU's overt alignment with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori while simultaneously snubbing Senator Ned Nwoko—Ndokwa’s only representative at the National Assembly and a leading voice for Anioma State—is both petty and harmful. This exclusion is not just disrespectful; it is strategically divisive.
Their silence on Senator Nwoko’s efforts, and their backhanded attempts to undermine him, expose an agenda that has nothing to do with Ndokwa unity and everything to do with outdated political alignments. The people see it. They are not deceived.

3. *How Many Times Will Senator Ned Nwoko Consult NNU?*
Senator Nwoko already consulted the NNU under General Mike Ndubisi’s leadership—an era marked by forthrightness and integrity. Since then, however, the union has fallen into the hands of individuals who serve themselves and their handlers, not the people. This must end.
2027 presents a historic opportunity for us to redefine leadership in Ndokwa land. We must demand clarity of purpose, inclusiveness, and untainted representation.

4. *Anioma State Creation Stakeholders Meeting – August 31st, 2024*
On August 31st, 2024, at the prestigious Ground Hotel in Asaba, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District, convened a significant gathering of constituents. This inclusive meeting brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, youth, women, and various cultural groups from across Anioma to deliberate on the renewed and strategic push for the creation of Anioma State.
The event provided an open platform for all interested stakeholders to express their views. In a remarkable show of unity, all Anioma tribes represented at the meeting gave their strategic and vocal support to the approach outlined by the convener, Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko. This collective endorsement marks a vital step forward in the journey toward realizing the long-standing aspiration for Anioma State.
It is worth noting that those who chose to stay away—perhaps due to past political grievances or personal biases—did so to their own detriment. The creation of Anioma State is a cause that transcends individual politics; it is a shared vision rooted in equity, representation, and progress for our people.

To this end, I urge the leadership of the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) to reconsider their stance. If there are unresolved issues with Senator Ned Nwoko, it is only respectful and productive to seek direct engagement, rather than resorting to public antagonism. Sitting on the fence and casting aspersions serves no one and only delays our collective progress. This is a historic moment that requires unity, maturity, and strategic collaboration. The time for Anioma State is now—and it begins with us all standing together.

5. *Public Hearing Misrepresentation*
The NNU’s claim that their delegates were denied a voice at the July 4 Senate Public Hearing in Uyo is not only false—it is disingenuous.
There is video evidence clearly showing that when the Senate Committee Chairman invited opposing views, no voice of dissent was raised—not even from the NNU’s supposed delegation. Their silence then invalidates their noise now.
Furthermore, diverse stakeholders—including youths, professionals, diaspora representatives, and civil society members—were present and contributed meaningfully. The suggestion that the process was flawed simply because the NNU wasn’t at the center of it is narcissistic and misleading.

6. *You Do Not Speak for Us Without Consensus*
The so-called “collective position” by the NNU was never discussed in any open town hall, traditional council, or public consultation involving the people. It was manufactured in private rooms by a narrow circle. That is not representation—it is manipulation.
Let it be known: any submission made by the NNU is not binding on the Ndokwa people.

7. *Support for Anioma State with Unity of Purpose*
The creation of Anioma State is a just cause and a legitimate aspiration. But it must be pursued with transparency, fairness, and broad-based input—not through political gatekeeping and exclusion.
We urge the Senate Committee and the Nigerian public to recognize that the Ndokwa people are not one voice dictated from above—we are many voices, united in purpose but diverse in expression.

*Conclusion*
I, Comrade Donald I. Ibobo, on behalf of the Ndokwa Concerned Citizens, declare as follows:
The NNU no longer commands the trust or mandate of the Ndokwa people.
Its attempt to monopolize our identity and silence alternate perspectives is undemocratic and unacceptable.
We, the people, will not be silenced, sidelined, or spoken for without consent.
We call on all Ndokwa sons and daughters, within Nigeria and across the diaspora, to reject the NNU’s autocratic posturing and rise in support of a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable leadership that reflects our collective will.

*For truth, for justice, and for the future of Ndokwa Nation*.

*Signed*,
Comrade Donald I. Ibobo
For: Ndokwa Concerned Citizens (NCC)
Date: July 9, 2025

airsaylongcome:
It is true. For many average Yorubas, any non-Yoruba southerner is Igbo. I’m not Igbo and I find that very annoying about Yorubas. Any small thing “Omo Ibo” when the only words I understand about Ibo is probably bia

If I hear an Effik or Annang man speak, I will know the person is either Efik or Annang. I won't call an Urohobo or Benin man omo ibo after I hear them speak.

It all depends on the Yorubas you met and mix with

There is a central message in their position.... They clearly affirm that they have no business with those who seeks to secede the country. Southeast want to secede the country, while the people says NO.

I still don't understand this people call igbos, I'm from Ukwuani otherwise known as Ndokwa.
The word ANIO is an acronym, MA was added and it was Denis Osadebey who created this name in 1964.
The A stands for Aniocha, N stands fir Ndokwa I stands for Ika and I stands for Oshimilli
That's all

We are not Igbos take it to the bank, we have similarities with igbo however whether GenZ Igbos vex from now till your death that's your cup of tea we remain Ukwuani, we are not Igbo

Putindbutt:
Anio is an acronym, not an ibo word, the "ma" was added to make it sound ibotic. The Edos, Urhobo, Ika, Lukumi, Igala, Ndokwa, etc that make up Anioma are not ibos. Anioma is a multi ethnic and multi cultural communities. Stop the land grabbing.

I just like the way some of you rattled fooooools keep editing Web history. The funny thing is that it can never change the truth and the people's identity.

After editing the Web history they'll be questioning AI knowing that it gets information from the already edited history 🙄

Ikaeniyan0:
This is a big lie

You're lying, stop lying nah

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I'm 45 and have lived in Lagos almost all my life and you're telling me I am lying for what I know very well. If you don't know anything just keep shut. The typical average Yoruba man in Lagos which are more than the educated, thinks once you're not speaking Hausa or Yoruba that you're an Igbo person.

Oboys12:
I still don't understand this people call igbos, I'm from Ukwuani otherwise known as Ndokwa.
The word ANIO is an acronym, MA was added and it was Denis Osadebey who created this name in 1964.
The A stands for Aniocha, N stands fir Ndokwa I stands for Ika and I stands for Oshimilli
That's all

We are not Igbos take it to the bank, we have similarities with igbo however whether GenZ Igbos vex from now till your death that's your cup of tea we remain Ukwuani, we are not Igbo

Pls sir or oga, what's the meaning of "Ukwuani" and "Anioma" I want to check something.
You're not Igbos but you speak their language daily. You bear their names, then what are you.

Putindbutt:
Read the screenshot I attached earlier and Educate yourself. It's not that hard, school no be scam.

Hehehehehe, even the screenshot indicted you. It said the MA that was added to it was from Igbo.
And lastly again, tell yourself the truth. What's the meaning of Anioma?

Chief2410:
why create another state out of a small state when you have Niger state with massive land and still intact?

Is it based on land mass or viability? Many states with those land masses have no economic viability, they depend mostly on allocation from the Federal Government