"When the minorities Rivers area of Biafra was being threatened by Nigerian troops, Col Ojukwu asked the tribal (ethnic) chiefs of the two southern provinces, Yenagoa and Degema, to come and see him.

He told them the nature of the terrain they lived in was unsuitable for defence, that he could not offer great hopes of the Biafra army being able to prevent the Nigerians from overrunning them.

Therefore he offered the chiefs the chance that if they wished to opt for Nigeria, and save themselves from eventual reprisals, he will draw up his defensive line north of the two provinces and cede the reminder to Nigeria.

The chiefs wished to reply at once, but Ojukwu told them to go back home and talk it over in the Council.The next day a messenger arrived with the Rivers people answer. They wanted to stay in Biafra.

They hoped for every defence possible and would help all they could. They realised this would bring reprisals and were ready for them."

Culled from the book In Biafra Africa Died & Fredrick Forsyth The Biafra Story

The question is, If Ojukwu was after South South oil, as popularly claimed, why did Gowon not give up the fight after the so called liberation of Port Harcourt and other Delta region. The pure truth; this was a war of genocide perpetrated against the Igbos.

That book was one of the best book ever written on Biafra. "In Biafra, Africa died", an objective master piece deserving the best of its class. One of the reason, I'm looking forward to the peaceful dissolution of this union. Nigeria is a disgrace to the black race. #truth.

blues2022:
The question is, If Ojukwu was after South South oil, as popularly claimed, why did Gowon not give up the fight after the so called liberation of Port Harcourt and other Delta region. The pure truth; this was a war of genocide perpetrated against the Igbos.

replace Igbo with eastern region pls.

Sibrah:
replace Igbo with eastern region pls.

How do you mean? Please clarify me...

anaton:
"When the minorities Rivers area of Biafra was being threatened by Nigerian troops, Col Ojukwu asked the tribal (ethnic) chiefs of the two southern provinces, Yenagoa and Degema, to come and see him.

He told them the nature of the terrain they lived in was unsuitable for defence, that he could not offer great hopes of the Biafra army being able to prevent the Nigerians from overrunning them.

Therefore he offered the chiefs the chance that if they wished to opt for Nigeria, and save themselves from eventual reprisals, he will draw up his defensive line north of the two provinces and cede the reminder to Nigeria.

The chiefs wished to reply at once, but Ojukwu told them to go back home and talk it over in the Council.The next day a messenger arrived with the Rivers people answer. They wanted to stay in Biafra.

They hoped for every defence possible and would help all they could. They realised this would bring reprisals and were ready for them."

Culled from the book In Biafra Africa Died & Fredrick Forsyth The Biafra Story

Op can i have a copy of the book. I have been working and researching about biafra and nigeria civil war. Can I have the copy of the book or probably the link to download the ebook

Ojukwu was a proud, greedy bastard who felt igbos must always dominate others.
The stupid fool thought he could boss Awolowo and yorubas around inside his bunker and got served

He is so lucky yoruba soldiers showed mercy on his tribe. shameless goat was begging for pardon from exile

SSners know yorubas got thir backs anyday

Xflint:


Op can i have a copy of the book. I have been working and researching about biafra and nigeria civil war. Can I have the copy of the book or probably the link to download the ebook

Its available in bookshops all over the country

Opakan2:
Ojukwu was a proud, greedy bastard who felt igbos must always dominate others.
The stupid fool thought he could boss Awolowo and yorubas around inside his bunker and got served

He is so lucky yoruba soldiers showed mercy on his tribe. shameless goat was begging for pardon from exile

SSners know yorubas got thir backs anyday

Please read the two books and the BBC report before you spew out thrash.

Opakan2:
Ojukwu was a proud, greedy bastard who felt igbos must always dominate others.
The stupid fool thought he could boss Awolowo and yorubas around inside his bunker and got served

He is so lucky yoruba soldiers showed mercy on his tribe. shameless goat was begging for pardon from exile

SSners know yorubas got thir backs anyday

Dude, we don't want that tribal bulshit on this thread. This is a thread for the matured mind. If you must contribute, please, be reasonable and objective. I'll advice you make your point without dragging anybody down.

anaton:


Its available in bookshops all over the country

Alright, I will seek for it

blues2022:

How do you mean? Please clarify me...

Eastern region is more appropriate because Biafra belongs to every tribe (including some parts of the middle belt) in its enclave not just the Igbos.

anaton:


Eastern region is more appropriate because Biafra belongs to every tribe (including some parts of the middle belt) in its enclave not just the Igbos.

Noted... But as of then, the war and genocidal mission was specifically targeted at the Igbos. Asaba and Calabar massacre comes to play.... In Calabar, Efik speakers, with Igbo accent were shot blank on the head..... see the reason why it was more of genocidal move agains the Igbos... However, in today's contest, I should have a reason to agree with you.

anaton:
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Therefore he offered the chiefs the chance that if they wished to opt for Nigeria, and save themselves from eventual reprisals, he will draw up his defensive line north of the two provinces and cede the reminder to Nigeria.

The chiefs wished to reply at once, but Ojukwu told them to go back home and talk it over in the Council.The next day a messenger arrived with the Rivers people answer. They wanted to stay in biafra

At the bolded, Why then did they later join forces against Biafra?

ChilledPill:
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At the bolded, Why then did they later join forces against Biafra?

In every 12 there must be a judas.Not all of them switched sides.Many remained true to the end.

ChilledPill:
[b][/b]
At the bolded, Why then did they later join forces against Biafra?

Gowon confused them with state creation. They thought they were getting their own autonomous regions, they didnt know that state creation was the master plan of Gowon and his fellow Northerners to steal their resources. Till today, they are still begging for 13% derivation of their own property and Ojukwu is laughing in his grave.

At least I have seen a thread where Biafra won the argument.

Sweet

Hmmmmm

MrSly:
At least I have seen a thread where Biafra won the argument.

Funny...

Opakan2:
[s]Ojukwu was a proud, greedy bastard who felt igbos must always dominate others.
The stupid fool thought he could boss Awolowo and yorubas around inside his bunker and got served

He is so lucky yoruba soldiers showed mercy on his tribe. shameless goat was begging for pardon from exile

SSners know yorubas got thir backs anyday [/s]

Afonja

new2020:


Afonja

Abeg don't reply everybody u see with the Afoja nonsense..

The guy is an abuse to Afonjas

Thank you op, I also saw same in the book titled- THE MAKING OF AN AFRICAN LEGEND: THE BIAFRAN STORY- written by Frederick Forsyth.
I am currently reading the book when am through, I will buy the other book (IN BIAFRA AFRICA DIED) you recommended. THANKS

Is the book online? Link to download.

sanandreas:
Is the book online? Link to download.

i think so. In google, just type the title of the book and add pdf

Xflint:


i think so. In google, just type the title of the book and add pdf

I will read it.

Been hearing of the book. I'll purchase it..