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I think it is about time that Nigeria had a national referendum amongst the major groups, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa-Fulani to see who wants to stay in this union or opt out of this union.

If Sudan can have a possible Referendum and that country has seen much bloodshed, why can't Nigeria have a national referendum.

Are people afraid to see how the Nigerian people actually feel about this nation?


Let us have a referendum before Nigeria spirals into chaos!

Who's Afraid of Freedom?

I think it will be nice, but would we have people at the table that are ready to discuss?
Would we have to bring cutlass and guns to the table too, cos Nigerians seems now to only understand violence

Fhemmmy:
I think it will be nice, but would we have people at the table that are ready to discuss?
Would we have to bring cutlass and guns to the table too, cos Nigerians seems now to only understand violence

Violence begets more violence, but in this 'Banana Republic,' I would bring my gun, just for protection.

The people of Southern Sudan are building up their army, because they do not want to go into the Referendum process unarmed. And you know what? The world is supporting them.

EzeUche:
Violence begets more violence, but in this 'Banana Republic,' I would bring my gun, just for protection.

The people of Southern Sudan are building up their army, because they do not want to go into the Referendum process unarmed. And you know what? The world is supporting them.

Soon, many Nigerians will start carrying guns, especially those in the North and that is really sad.

i will be glad to have ref. so that all those igbos (traders in the day, robbers at nigth(got a prove) will get expelled from my beloved region.

18 platoon:
i will be glad to have ref. so that all those igbos (traders in the day, robbers at nigth(got a prove) will get expelled from my beloved region.

Was such statement necessary?

I think the call for a referendum should be amplified after Southern Sudan's plebiscite.
Then it will carry some weight.

That is why people have been calling for the sovereign national conference to decide if we want to stay together as a nation. if we want to stay together, the basis of that union will also be defined in a new constitution and not the fraudulent paper that is being touted as the people's constitution.

@fhemmy, i was just saying the bitter truth.

18 platoon:
@fhemmy, i was just saying the bitter truth.

Dont seems to be the truth oh

18 platoon:
i will be glad to have ref. so that all those igbos (traders in the day, robbers at nigth(got a prove) will get expelled from my beloved region.

Hush! I will not be dragged into a Yoruba vs. Igbo battle today. Right now the south needs to unite against the north, so leave your bigotry at home.

18 platoon:
i will be glad to have ref. so that all those igbos (traders in the day, robbers at nigth(got a prove) will get expelled from my beloved region.

May Ogbunigwe scatter those your parkinson-disease infested fingers that typed the above. If you have nothing to offer in this thread,you should not come in. You son of a prostituting mother.

the dominant tribe of looters will not allow such - as it will put them out them out of business ?

@abadaba, back to sender. armed robber like you.

Easy oh

18 platoon:
@abadaba, back to sender. armed robber like you.

Please don't try to deviate this topic,



@poster, Seconded!!!!

I would prefer a situation whereby all Nigerians voted rather than having representatives at a conference. With what has happened in the past, I do not trust anybody to speak for me.

If we all vote according to our state of Origin, then percentages can be used to determine who wants to stay or leave Nigeria. For instance, the bar may be set at 55%. So if 56% of Ijaw people vote to opt out, then Ijaw can be out. For all the regions that opt out and are in close proximity, they can decide whether they want to form a union or not. So if the Igbo and Efi/Ibibio people both opt out, they can both decide whether they want to form a new nation together.

18 platoon:
@fhemmy, i was just saying the bitter truth.

Please lets leave all kinds of bigotry out of this discussion. The original poster has started a very useful thread; lets not derail it.

^^^ Seconded

Katsumoto:
I would prefer a situation whereby all Nigerians voted rather than having representatives at a conference. With what has happened in the past, I do not trust anybody to speak for me.

If we all vote according to our state of Origin, then percentages can be used to determine who wants to stay or leave Nigeria. For instance, the bar may be set at 55%. So if 56% of Ijaw people vote to opt out, then Ijaw can be out. For all the regions that opt out and are in close proximity, they can decide whether they want to form a union or not. So if the Igbo and Efi/Ibibio people both opt out, they can both decide whether they want to form a new nation together.

I like that idea, but I think it should be based on regional blocs. If we go by state of Origin or ethnic group, then Nigeria would be reduced to hundreds of pieces. I support having a North, Northeast, Southwest, and South East voting bloc if a referendum happens. Many of the people who are in these regional blocs have common histories and cultures so they should be lumped together.


Anyway, Nigeria should watch the referendum vote that will be occurring in Sudan in 2011.

EzeUche:
I like that idea, but I think it should be based on regional blocs. If we go by state of Origin or ethnic group, then Nigeria would be reduced to hundreds of pieces. I support having a North, Northeast, Southwest, and South East voting bloc if a referendum happens. Many of the people who are in these regional blocs have common histories and cultures so they should be lumped together.


Anyway, Nigeria should watch the referendum vote that will be occurring in Sudan in 2011.

So now we wanna be modeled after Sudan? . . . . Kai, Nija don suffer

Fhemmmy:
So now we wanna be modeled after Sudan? . . . . Kai, Nija don suffer

We should not copy anyone, but Sudan would be the first African nation to ever vote for referendum, so of course we should watch.

EzeUche:
I like that idea, but I think it should be based on regional blocs. If we go by state of Origin or ethnic group, then Nigeria would be reduced to hundreds of pieces. I support having a North, Northeast, Southwest, and South East voting bloc if a referendum happens. Many of the people who are in these regional blocs have common histories and cultures so they should be lumped together.


Anyway, Nigeria should watch the referendum vote that will be occurring in Sudan in 2011.

The idea of regional blocks sounds fine on the surface; its just that the smaller tribes may complain again at some point in the future. Damn Nigeria is too complicated.

The major ones that are still having stupid faith in this DEMONIC country called NIGER-AREA are the old ones around. I am happy that the youths of different nationalities of this stupid country have the mind to secede. Believe you me, if we continue with this our awareness, by time the likes of us get to the seats of government, it'll be an instant disintegration, AMEN!!!!!!!!.

Katsumoto:
The idea of regional blocks sounds fine on the surface; its just that the smaller tribes may complain again at some point in the future. Damn Nigeria is too complicated.

Yes, they may complain, but Regional blocs would be the best outcome, then having one unified country. Like I have said before in previous threads, I rather drive a small car that works than a big car that doesn't work.

Nigeria is a sinking ship, and the sooner we realize this, the better.

I would be in support in dividing Northern Nigeria from Southern Nigeria as well. The people of the Middle Belt could be included with Southern Nigeria.

Katsumoto:
I would prefer a situation whereby all Nigerians voted rather than having representatives at a conference. With what has happened in the past, I do not trust anybody to speak for me,

I must confess, u are beginning to make a lot of sense in ur posting these days.

Just like u said i trust no representatives.

chosen04:
I must confess, u are beginning to make a lot of sense in your posting these days.

Just like u said i trust no representatives.

Why you dey yab me now?

I guess I only make sense to you when we are in agreement!!!!!

EzeUche:
Yes, they may complain, but Regional blocs would be the best outcome, then having one unified country. Like I have said before in previous threads, I rather drive a small car that works than a big car that doesn't work.

Nigeria is a sinking ship, and the sooner we realize this, the better.

I would be in support in dividing Northern Nigeria from Southern Nigeria as well. The people of the Middle Belt could be included with Southern Nigeria.

I hate to say you are right, cos it is more likely it will happen

Seriously, i wasnt yabbing and no pun intended.

Debates is all about superior points. I will be a fool if i dont accept points which outweigh mine.

Thus, Its not about being in agreement, but the fact that u are stepping up ur points of debate and presenting good points.

chosen04:
Seriously, i wasnt yabbing and no pun intended.

Debates is all about superior points. I will be a fool if i dont accept points which outweigh mine.

Thus, Its not about being in agreement, but the fact that u are stepping up your points of debate and presenting good points.

LWKMD
I guess only pro-biafra points are superior or at par with your points. Anyway, I get your point.

Katsumoto:
LWKMD
I guess only pro-biafra points are superior or at par with your points. Anyway, I get your point.

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Superior points will always be superior no matter who used/said it.