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Noneroone:
*2015: NDIGBO JOIN PRESIDENTIAL RACE As Ndigbo in Rivers State restates there Igboness.

By: kenechukwu Amazuoke

The race for the 2015 Presidential elections took a different twist with the declaration of Ndigbo that they will contest the 2015 Presidential elections. Speaking during the inauguration of the State Executives of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Rivers state at the Elekahia Stadium Port-Harcourt, the President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Garry Enwo-Igariwey stated that “Ndigbo must seek the Presidency of this country at the expiration of the tenure of the South-South. This is in keeping with our stand that equity, justice and fair-play demand that we, the only zone remaining to hold the prime position in the country, should be allowed by our fellow Nigerians to occupy it in an unbroken succession after the South-South....we cannot afford to play second fiddle forever.”

On the spate of insecurity across the nation, the Afikpo Prince stated that Ndigbo has endured enough casualties and called on the perpetrators of the heinous crime of bombing across the northern part of Nigeria to cease forthwith, while the federal government should deploy resources and materials aimed at bringing the menace to an end, and compensate those who have been adversely affect by the wanton destruction of lives and properties.

In his address, the Deputy Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Engr. Issac Wonwu expressed great joy, as the occasion marks a watershed in a bold declaration of the re-integration of the Igbo elements in Rivers state with their kin across Nigeria since after the balkanisation of the Igbo ethnic nationality by the military junta at the wake of the Biafran civil war. ( Continues below….. )

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Photo Above: Chief Garry Enwo-Igariwey, President-General Ohaneze Ndigbo-Left; Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze National/Worldwide Youth Leader-Right

Chief Wonwu who also doubles as the leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the South-South also re-iterated on the need for an urgent value re-orientation amongst Ndigbo through cordial intra-national relationship aimed at bringing their present marginalisation to an end. He further stated that Ndigbo are committed to rediscovering and repositioning themselves within the Nigerian context, hoping that through concerted planning, respect for one another, stopping their selfish approaches, and the emulation of their past heroes and their selfless approaches to the service of the people, the Igbo dream of occupying the Presidency will be materialised.

For the National youth leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he thanked the Igbo of Rivers State for coming out en masse to identify with their original roots, as this signifies an end to their suppression by their enemies who have been using the fractured nature of the Igbo in Rivers State as political tool against them in the politics of the state. According to Isiguzoro, “Ndigbo has made a bold statement and this will surely change the face of Rivers state politics”

Frowning at the psychological relics of the Biafran war, Isiguzoro called on the Igbo of Rivers State to stop using the name “Liberation Stadium” for the Elekahia Stadium as they were at no time “liberated” from the hands of their brother Ndigbo, rather that period (1968) marked the beginning of a dark era in the history of the Igbo of Rivers state and other Niger Delta ethnic groups leading to the economic plundering of the region by those who pretended to be their friends and the killing of both the Igbo and the minorities of the South-South region, an act which necessitated the rise of freedom fighters whom the Nigerian state wrongly termed “Militants”.

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rivers State Prince Igo Okparamma, in an interview with odenigbo.com stated that “We, the Igbo of Rivers state have made a loud statement, and it is our belief that from now it is clear to all concerned that we are no longer in doubt of where our true roots are... we are Igbo and this is without doubt.

In a shocking revelation, the member representing Opobo-Nkoro Federal constituency Hon. Dakuku Peterside declared that the Opobo people have their roots in Igboland as the founder and first king of the Kingdom is an Igbo man. Hence Opobos are Igbo. He called on other Igbo elements within the state to identify with the greater Igbo cause.

In her vote of thanks, the Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the inauguration, Mrs Uju Nwanneka called on Ndigbo to return to their “Value Driven” efforts and relentlessly stand for justice and equality for all. The aspirant for the post of Deputy National Woman Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo called on Ndigbo to make Igbo interest their guiding principle in all their pursuits while eschewing individualism.

The occasion which was blessed with heavy shower had in attendance notable Igbo people and friends of Ndigbo who defied the rains to be with Ndigbo. Among the dignitaries at the occasion were Senator Magnus Abe who represented the Rivers state Governor Hon. Rotimi Amechi, Hon Dakuku Peterside (Representing Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency) represented by Hon. Richard Nwoka; the former PDP Chairman Ikwerre Local Government Area, Chief Innocent Mbah; Deputy President Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rivers State, Amb. Anosike Onuowa; Vice Chairman Rivers State Petroleum Monitoring Committee.

Others present are the Chief Ambrose Owuru; Member Ime-Obi Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lady Love Chimezie, Odozi Nwodozi: National Vice Leader Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Arthur Obiora Obiora: Deputy National Leader Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing among others.


http://nigeriamasterweb.com/blog/index.php/2014/04/21/2015-ndigbo-join-presidential-race-as-ndigbo-in-rivers-state-restates-there-igboness

peppyluv02:
We shouldn't be deceived again...let them kill themselves
Dakuku and wike can kill themselves too..
Let SE mind their business before someone will go and create thread warning Igbos as if an Igbo man has attempted taking his father's property.

Cc Rose2014,belzabull,severussnape,ishiamu,Devi1himself,chukwudi44,whynotthetruth,FREEDOM4BIAFRA,
Okeikpu,tonychristopher,NOBLEDANDY,Candyrain,warrior01,Noneroone,pazienza,WhiteTechnology,athaboi,
owobokiri ,ghostmist,yujin,Imhotep,anambradota ,funkiebully,patrick89,francizy,IGBOPRINCE,obiagu1...


It is time for Sidon dey look.......

SeverusSnape:
Brosssss!!!... You just said my mind. Reading that post I was like "I can't believe this". See, I'm just speechless. It wasn't worth it bro... It wasn't.

warrior01:
This minority idiota from the house of Judas is still here wailing. Lol... You ain't seen nothing yet

peppyluv02:
We shouldn't be deceived again...let them kill themselves
Dakuku and wike can kill themselves too..
Let SE mind their business before someone will go and create thread warning Igbos as if an Igbo man has attempted taking his father's property.

Cc Rose2014,belzabull,severussnape,ishiamu,Devi1himself,chukwudi44,whynotthetruth,FREEDOM4BIAFRA,
Okeikpu,tonychristopher,NOBLEDANDY,Candyrain,warrior01,Noneroone,pazienza,WhiteTechnology,athaboi,
owobokiri ,ghostmist,yujin,Imhotep,anambradota ,funkiebully,patrick89,francizy,IGBOPRINCE,obiagu1...


It is time for Sidon dey look.......

francizy:
And I was wondering why Ecoterrors deactivated.

I didn't bother reading that thread cuz I already knew what to expect. Some few Igbos created rubbish threads and some elements decided to rope all Igbos in. I think all I've got to do, just like peppyluv said is observe from a distance.

I used to hate anything politics not until it seemed to me like Nigeria was about falling into the wrong hands. Anyways, for the first time in my life, I had a reason to campaign and vote and will never regret it. Hopefully, this will be the last.

Feels great to have your likes around tho. Peace.

peppyluv02:
We shouldn't be deceived again...let them kill themselves
Dakuku and wike can kill themselves too..
Let SE mind their business before someone will go and create thread warning Igbos as if an Igbo man has attempted taking his father's property.

Cc Rose2014,belzabull,severussnape,ishiamu,Devi1himself,chukwudi44,whynotthetruth,FREEDOM4BIAFRA,
Okeikpu,tonychristopher,NOBLEDANDY,Candyrain,warrior01,Noneroone,pazienza,WhiteTechnology,athaboi,
owobokiri ,ghostmist,yujin,Imhotep,anambradota ,funkiebully,patrick89,francizy,IGBOPRINCE,obiagu1...


It is time for Sidon dey look.......

peppyluv02:
We shouldn't be deceived again...let them kill themselves
Dakuku and wike can kill themselves too..
Let SE mind their business before someone will go and create thread warning Igbos as if an Igbo man has attempted taking his father's property.

Cc Rose2014,belzabull,severussnape,ishiamu,Devi1himself,chukwudi44,whynotthetruth,FREEDOM4BIAFRA,
Okeikpu,tonychristopher,NOBLEDANDY,Candyrain,warrior01,Noneroone,pazienza,WhiteTechnology,athaboi,
owobokiri ,ghostmist,yujin,Imhotep,anambradota ,funkiebully,patrick89,francizy,IGBOPRINCE,obiagu1...


It is time for Sidon dey look.......

francizy:
LoL!

Nwannem oh! Lagmostkuit, you wan kill me with share sha!

If I no give my nwanne share, who I wan give?

tonychristopher:
Wetin concern me NNE....you spoke well.we will leave rivers Igbo to sort their differences unless they bring it to ohaneze otherwise let's let them sort the domestic matter


Kedu ihe na eme ?

ishiamu:
The dude tonyebarcanista is over using the attention given to him. He better retrace else he runs outta Nairaland if though he's my manchy, that fuckedup thread was propped up to make fun of igbo tribe. So he shouldn't act like we don't know cos I see the comments he shares in it showing he enjoyed igbo bashing he shd be careful before he loses close peeps here, hes not a freedom fighter

peppyluv02:
We shouldn't be deceived again...let them kill themselves
Dakuku and wike can kill themselves too.. Let SE mind their business before someone will go and create thread warning Igbos as if an Igbo man has attempted taking his father's property.

It is time for Sidon dey look.......

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?

There is nothing like Ijaw propaganda in Rivers state, if there is, the rest of Rivers state have the same propaganda towards Ndiigbo.

If Wike comes for our votes, we accept his offer, but not go public about.
If DAKUKU comes for our votes, we do the same, accept his offer, but not go public about it.
We stay neutral, we stand with and work with the eventual winner.

We do the right thing this time around, just stay back, observe things from a distance, let Rivers people sort themselves out, and then reach out to any one of them that emerges victorious.

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

Macelliot:
DiademSh07, a word is enough for the wise...

kingzizzy:
Opobo was founded by an Igbo man called Mbanaso Ozurumba, better known as king Jaja of Opobo. He was was from the Village of Amaigbo in present day Imo state.

AjiereTuwo:
very wrong, Jaja and other rival houses left Bonny to for Opubo ama(named after the great king Opubo) and although Jaja was born an Igbo man, Mbanaso Ozurumba a name of no importance, he died an Ibani Ijaw King Juwo Juwogha (Jaja) a name that is in the good books of history. King Jaja (1821-1891)

Noneroone:
lol...thats some silly talk you just did.

Noneroone:
lol...thats some silly talk you just did.

AjiereTuwo:
very wrong, Jaja and other rival houses left Bonny to for Opubo ama(named after the great king Opubo) and although Jaja was born an Igbo man, Mbanaso Ozurumba a name of no importance, he died an Ibani Ijaw King Juwo Juwogha (Jaja) a name that is in the good books of history. King Jaja (1821-1891)

39xtr90r:
Read the great testimony from none other than this illustrious daughter an Igbo daughter from Opobo kingdom Dr. Tina Edmunds-OGBUOKIRI (Nee EZIE) who came forward to tell those who have often told us that Igboland is landlocked, when our brethren sisters and brothers from Opobo are quietly clinging tight to their Igbo heritage. Read the testimony below in Tina’s own words:

My  dear Brethren and Compatriots,

It is a great blessing to be IGBO!
I can tell you a million and one reasons why I relish being IGBO!
In my next twenty lifetimes, I would love to still remain IGBO!
We are like the Jews. Anytime a group is persecuted, guess what?, they become stronger in virtually all aspects of life.

My story will be short because I have clients (HIV-infected professionals and non-HIV clients) waiting for me.

I remember going to Opobo in the company of my late father, Chief Sir Edmund Obizukowa EZIE, the late town clerk of Portharcourt Municipality from 1960 to about (not exactly sure now) 1964. We visited the compound of the historical and beloved KING JAJA of Opobo. My dad told us that the late king hailed from AMAIGBO in Orlu and was the father/founder  of Opobo.

Opobo, Ahoada and many of these areas are IGBO.
Please do not disgrace God by renouncing your IGBO HERITAGE!!
Instead, please remain proud of it.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tina Edmunds-OGBUOKIRI (Nee EZIE)
Professor of Pharmacology/Therapeutics, College of Medicine of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and Consultant Clinical Pharmacist to the UNTH (1979-1994).
Takemi Fellow, Harvard School of Public Health, (1994-1995)
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy ( 1996-2014)
CEO/Founder Tina Ogbuokiri and Associates , Expert Witnessing and Technical Defense for Litigations (2014 -present)

http://www.africabusinessworld.com/opobo-stepping-forward-to-claim-their-igbo-heritage/2015/10/27/

https://www.nairaland.com/2910643/opobos-very-proud-igbo-heritage-dr-tina-edmund-oguokiri

AjiereTuwo:
Look this Igbo man don't quote me here again, with these your rubbish links, here are some facts for you

1) That woman in your fictional story is not an Opobo woman(dats why Nee Ezie was put there) so she can't speak for us.
2) We Ibani people and IJAWS in general don't answer surnames anyhow like Igbos that will change their names, we answer our surnames based on our houses(wari) and there is no house in Opobo bearing "Ogbuokiri"

39xtr90r:
Look this Opobo wannabe, go suit yourself... Igbos are not interested in you and all you stand for.

AjiereTuwo:
Me and you who be wannabe, peddle lies and make posts without verifiable links, let this be the last time you will speak about Opobo in such a way again, You claim to be proudly Igbo, but you deny your identity just to tell lies, only God can save you and your cohorts, We rivers people Mba miri as u call us are smarter now, we know all these articles are because of your biafra agenda. I am proudly an Ibani Ijaw from Opobo Kingdom, and I will never deny it for a group of 419ers, ritualists, and general horrible individuals like yourselves