₦airaland Forum

Roger3D:
And you think threatening people is the best way to go about it? People will come out and vote their choice regardless of your empty threats and if Igbo man wins, so be it but if he loses, the world will not come to an end.

WhizdomXX:
The writer is not even Nigerian, unless we know the architects of such. No true Igbo person will threaten war when we all know the outcome of 2023 elections.

There is Igbo marginalization, along with the Niger Delta minorities and so many other groups Sir. Nigeria will not break up, let everyone be given what they truly deserve. Igbos are over 2/3 of Yoruba population in Nigeria and probably more outside. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

lawani:
Yes they are over two thirds indeed and the entire NIN registration in the SE, Delta North and Ikwerre is struggling to be up to Lagos. Where are those Igbos living if I may ask?

WhizdomXX:
Probably in Lagos . You should know they are scattered across the country more than any other group, maybe only the hausa comes close.

1nice:
This post is necessary please to remind those insisting to sabotage southeast Igbos from getting 2027 Nigeria presidency.

Where is the justice, fairness and equity if an Igbo can not be the president of Nigeria in 2027?

1nice:
Do not mind those Yorubas boasting people.
Surprise awaits them.

Radicalwarrior:
Nigeria is at a crossroads once again. The storm clouds are gathering, and if the nation refuses to act decisively and justly, a second civil war may be inevitable. The exclusion of the South East — the homeland of the Igbo people — from the highest office in the land is pushing Nigeria to the brink. If the Igbo are denied the presidency in 2027, the consequences could be catastrophic. Not just politically, but existentially.


The scars of the 1967–1970 Biafra War have never truly healed. Over 3 million Igbos were killed in a war triggered largely by marginalization, ethnic violence, and the fight for justice and inclusion. Yet, 54 years later, the Igbo people have still never been allowed to produce a democratically elected president of Nigeria.

Despite being one of the three major ethnic groups in the country — alongside the Hausa-Fulani and the Yoruba — the Igbos remain politically sidelined at the national level.

Yoruba presidency: 1999–2007 (Olusegun Obasanjo)

Hausa-Fulani presidency: 2007–2023 (Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Muhammadu Buhari)

South-South (Ijaw): 2010–2015 (Goodluck Jonathan)

South East (Igbo): Never


This systematic exclusion is not just unjust — it is unsustainable.

The South East may be the smallest of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones by land mass, but the Igbo people are one of the most widely spread, industrious, and economically impactful ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Igbos control over 60% of Nigeria’s informal trade and business in major cities — Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and beyond.

The region has some of the highest literacy and school enrollment rates in the country.

Igbo Nigerians lead in the diaspora, sending billions in remittances annually and promoting Nigeria’s image globally.

It is politically dangerous and morally indefensible to keep such a group excluded from the presidency while expecting peace and unity.


The rise of pro-Biafra separatist movements like IPOB is not random — it is a direct reaction to decades of marginalization. When a people feel unheard and unwanted, they seek to leave. IPOB, MASSOB, and others have gained traction because the Nigerian state continues to treat the South East as second-class citizens.

Denying the region the presidency in 2027 will radicalize millions of young Igbos already disillusioned with the country. This will turn agitation into full-blown rebellion. And this time, it won’t just be a political crisis — it could be an armed insurrection.


A nation cannot survive when it is built on selective inclusion. You cannot call for unity while promoting exclusion. Every region in Nigeria must have a sense of belonging. Every major ethnic group must see itself represented in the highest office.

Zoning and rotation have been used to maintain balance — North and South taking turns.

The North has ruled for 14 of the last 24 years.

The South West and South South have had their turns.

It is only just that the South East should take its rightful place in 2027.


If zoning is abandoned now that it's the South East’s turn, it will be seen — rightly — as a deliberate strategy to keep Igbos perpetually excluded. That perception will destroy whatever fragile unity still exists in Nigeria.


Nigeria’s youth — more than 60% of the population — are not blind to ethnic injustice. Many young people from all over Nigeria supported Peter Obi, an Igbo man, in the 2023 election, seeing him as a symbol of hope and change. Despite not winning, the message was clear: the South East has national appeal and leadership capacity.

To deny the region in 2027 is to betray a generation looking for fairness. Youth anger in the South East, if left to boil over, will not be limited to protests. It could evolve into an uncontainable security nightmare for Nigeria.

The first civil war was fought with limited weapons and international awareness. A second civil war will be fought in a 21st-century Nigeria filled with armed non-state actors, widespread internet activism, drone technology, and porous borders. A war today will not stay in the East. It will burn across Nigeria and likely draw in foreign interests.

It is better to give justice and preserve peace than to suppress justice and ignite war.


2027 is a moral test for Nigeria. If equity, justice, and national cohesion still matter, the Igbo people must produce the next president. This is not a threat — it is a warning grounded in history, current reality, and future consequence.

To continue to exclude the Igbos is to choose the path of instability, chaos, and perhaps disintegration.

Let us not wait for another war to realize what could have been prevented with wisdom.

Radicalwarrior:
Nigeria is at a crossroads once again. The storm clouds are gathering, and if the nation refuses to act decisively and justly, a second civil war may be inevitable. The exclusion of the South East — the homeland of the Igbo people — from the highest office in the land is pushing Nigeria to the brink. If the Igbo are denied the presidency in 2027, the consequences could be catastrophic. Not just politically, but existentially.

Freshtruth:
Oga no dey spoil things for obi . Ogaoooo this post is unnecessary. Pls every one should disregard this post the poster is not even Igbo he is an Apc man

Freshtruth:
he just wan spoil things for obi. He is not even igbo

TokoEkambi:
The usual noise-making. Ordinary protest you lot will look for excuses to run while trying to push for others to protest for you. Is it war you'll now have the boldness to fight? Lolz.

1nice:
This post is necessary please to remind those insisting to sabotage southeast Igbos from getting 2027 Nigeria presidency.

Where is the justice, fairness and equity if an Igbo can not be the president of Nigeria in 2027?

huptin:
The south east is taking far more from Nigeria than what it gives in terms of revenue...that should be your problem not a phantom civil war.

Where will the money to prosecute a war come from? From Niger Delta oil or from VAT generated from South West?

aboveu:
North Central nko? You just write your personal thought.

1nice:
This is a necessary post because some enemies of Nigeria are planning to stop peter obi from becoming the president of Nigeria in 2027.

How long will the Igbos continue to wait to become the president of Nigeria?

This post is necessary please to remind those insisting to sabotage southeast Igbos from getting 2027 Nigeria presidency.

Where is the justice, fairness and equity if an Igbo can not be the president of Nigeria in 2027?

TokoEkambi:
In other words, pushing obi for presidency has jacksh.t to do with competence (we all know. Just happy you're confessing now)? It's all about the desperation for your tribesman to become president (as we suspected)? At least we are getting somewhere. At least you've made the diagnosis of the ailment worrying you lot now.

1nice:
You are talking nonsense.
Say No To Tribalism And Emilokan Mentality.

1nice:
Do not mind those Yorubas boasting people.
Surprise awaits them.

TokoEkambi:
Say no to tribalism? With what you posted? You lot lack of self-awareness is hilarious.

BlakKluKluxKlan:
You are about to learn your second and final lesson.
Just bring it on and see.
Those scattered all over are...

BlakKluKluxKlan:
You arehe one talking rubbish.
Do anyhow, see anyhow.
No amount of gra gra will win election for you. You have no monopoly of violence.
Let's see who will be the biggest loser.

1nice:
This post is necessary please to remind those insisting to sabotage southeast Igbos from getting 2027 Nigeria presidency.

Where is the justice, fairness and equity if an Igbo can not be the president of Nigeria in 2027?

lawani:
Focus on disintegration rather than Igbo or any group ruling. Focus on disintegration but if Nigeria does not breakup, an Igbo person will eventually become President again fairly and not by arm twisting others.
Igbos have headed the country thrice. Azikiwe two times and Ironsi once
Yoruba is five times
Obasanjo three times, Shonekan once and Tinubu once
NW seven times
Muritala once Shagari twice, Yaradua once and Buhari three times
Northern Christians one time of Gowon
Niger state two times of Babangida and Abdulsalam
NE tone and a half time
Abacha, Balewa supporting Zik.
Southern minorities two times
Good luck Jonathan
All counting the number of times oaths were taken

I don't see anywhere here that the Igbos were marginalized because even after the civil war, one of them was VP and they shared in ruling, in making decisions, determining who gets what and etc. Therefore they are not marginalized. Akwa-Cross people are almost half of Igbo in population and wouldn't you think they should have at least one slot if Igbos have had three? The contribution of Yoruba to Nigeria in population and taxes is easily three times that of Igbos, don't you think they should have nine slots if Igbos have three but they have only four. So Igbos are not and have never been marginalized.

Then the number of people that died in the civil war due to famine according to the CIA is around 500k. 3 million is a huge number and it will be up to half of the total Igbo population back then if not more. I believe the people killed by firearms on both sides can not be up to 50k. Therefore the figure is wrong.

Join those seeking for Nigeria to break up because that is what can ensure development of the whole region of west Africa and if we don't succeed then an Igbo man will at one point become leader again but the claim of Igbo marginalization is totally unfounded

1nice:
This is a necessary post because some enemies of Nigeria are planning to stop peter obi from becoming the president of Nigeria in 2027.

How long will the Igbos continue to wait to become the president of Nigeria?

This post is necessary please to remind those insisting to sabotage southeast Igbos from getting 2027 Nigeria presidency.

Bros Obi said
China went to China

Has igbo gone back to igbo land

To reconstruct their political strategy.

They only know how to bully
Threaten people
Speak maliciously

Where as you are the minority.

Try the Yoruba Political style or the Fulanis and make sure you collaborate with other region

Can you really collaborate with the region you disrepute


Take this to bank

Before igbo man becomes President

That Your acclaimed Enemy Yorubas

The Yorubas must play a big role if not the pivotal role in it

Dancing Atilogwu dance online will not help you.

Thinking Obi can defeat any game player here in Naija u r joking

Where is the justice, fairness and equity if an Igbo can not be the president of Nigeria in 2027?

ORIAYO70:
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I'm just laughing
Every region negotiate Presidency by collaboration not threat by Obidogs

Who are you threatening with War.

You guys just chest beaters

21lucky:
If Azikiwe 'controlled the civil service more than Balewa', then why did Balewa remain PM with executive power while Azikiwe was ceremonial Head of State? Ceremonial means no veto, no control over ministries. That’s why historians don’t count it the same as an 8-year elected presidency.

On 'SE has lowest population but equal zones': The 6-zone structure was a political compromise in 1996, not based on population. If we switch to tax/revenue for representation, then we need a new constitution and a credible census first. You can’t apply one rule for SE and ignore it for others.

And 'Yoruba get no benefit from Nigeria' - then why are Yoruba in politics, business, and federal jobs across the country? You don’t keep benefiting from a system for 60 years and call it useless only when it’s not your turn.


You say 'no unfounded claims of marginalization', but then say 'Yoruba get no benefit from Nigeria'. That’s a claim of marginalization too, just for a different group.
If your real position is secession, say it directly. But don’t use selective history to paint Igbos as the only problem. Nigeria’s problem is bad governance, not which tribe produces the president.


We can argue history all day and still be here in 2050.
The question for 2027 is simple: who can fix power, security, and the economy? If you think Tinubu is that person, argue his record. If I think Peter Obi is, I’ll argue his.
Reducing it to 'my tribe deserves it' or 'your tribe has had enough' is why Nigeria stays stuck.


You want tax/revenue to determine representation, but also want Yoruba to break away and keep Lagos revenue to themselves. Which is it?
You can’t demand a 'federal system based on tax' and then reject federalism when it doesn’t favor you. That’s hypocrisy.

1nice:
Your tribalistic remarks against Igbos reveal your hate speech towards Igbos.
2023 presidential election was won by an Igbo man peter obi but he was rigged out to third position and you expect igbos to continue to keep silence.

Surprise package from igbos awaits enemies of igbos in Nigeria and abroad.