₦airaland Forum

Fifthcolumnist:
Honestly, Maduawuchukwu comment makes a lot more sense than Dele's attention seeking epistle. Their is an obvious power play in Nigeria to deny certain regions the opportunity to rule. GEJ's presidency came as a shock to many. It's easy to want to dance around the truth and pretend to be rational about the imposed dominance of a certain tribe in Nigeria, dismissing it as baseless cos you're lucky to be in position, but it's the truth. The north are dominating Nigeria like their personal property. They kill and nothing is done. They threaten and we cower in fear to avoid violence. They steal and rub it our faces but cry to the high heavens when one of us does the same( I'm not supporting corruption but the north have completely wrecked Nigeria tro corruption but always point at OBj and GEJ who did nothing compared to Abacha, IBB, Danjuna, etc).

Infact the north have so wounded Nigeria that it's hard to even blame the Igbo or any other tribe for hating them bitterly. I have a neighbor who lost two brothers in religious riots. You don't dare tell him anything good about the north cos he may fight you. Personally, I think the restructuring issue is even a soft compromise. The amalgamation was a mistake. As much as we insult and abuse our selves here on Nairaland, the southern tribes can cope just fine on their own. From the western borders of Yoruba land to obudu hills on the far East, we have enough talents to make this country great again without the burden of the largely illterate north who have hardly had anything to offer this country Except religious wars, threats, military coups, and every brand of evil ever unleashed in black Africa.

bounty007:
Empty head..

igbo's should learn from Yoruba.. imagine.

very ridiculous write up.
Afonja forming sophisticated.. aboki dey dia they threaten your tribe..you no fit yarn.

na ontop igbo, you the gather strength. na so your brain reach.

Imagine Abiola and Awolowo..come be yardstick..even included tinubu.

this fat man is a fat joke..

thrash..

Fifthcolumnist:
Honestly, Maduawuchukwu comment makes a lot more sense than Dele's attention seeking epistle. Their is an obvious power play in Nigeria to deny certain regions the opportunity to rule. GEJ's presidency came as a shock to many. It's easy to want to dance around the truth and pretend to be rational about the imposed dominance of a certain tribe in Nigeria, dismissing it as baseless cos you're lucky to be in position, but it's the truth. The north are dominating Nigeria like their personal property. They kill and nothing is done. They threaten and we cower in fear to avoid violence. They steal and rub it our faces but cry to the high heavens when one of us does the same( I'm not supporting corruption but the north have completely wrecked Nigeria tro corruption but always point at OBj and GEJ who did nothing compared to Abacha, IBB, Danjuna, etc).

Infact the north have so wounded Nigeria that it's hard to even blame the Igbo or any other tribe for hating them bitterly. I have a neighbor who lost two brothers in religious riots. You don't dare tell him anything good about the north cos he may fight you. Personally, I think the restructuring issue is even a soft compromise. The amalgamation was a mistake. As much as we insult and abuse our selves here on Nairaland, the southern tribes can cope just fine on their own. From the western borders of Yoruba land to obudu hills on the far East, we have enough talents to make this country great again without the burden of the largely illterate north who have hardly had anything to offer this country Except religious wars, threats, military coups, and every brand of evil ever unleashed in black Africa.

frankdGreat125:
U r asking wot we r restructuring, we restructuring the laziness of Hausas n Yorubas in Federal republic of Zoo country , datz y we said , we don't need restructuring give us BIAFRA oooooooo.
D writer of dis 20 pages of constitution n this episole is myopic n tribalist in nature .
In BIAFRA we stand

Caseless:
like apostle suleman, right?
Check the last 2 paragraphs, and you'd see that the writer is talking to you.

Fifthcolumnist:
You just nailed it my bro. Dele thinks we've not given a restructuring conscious thought; that we're just chanting the word to join the band wagon. Every single state in Nigeria, even the most corrupt state (except Bayelsa maybe) has performed way better than the FG govt over the last 16 yrs. Most states with their meagre income have taken over Federal roads, power plant construction, provision of infrastructure for security etc, and u begin to wonder what the Fed is for Except calling trillions on TV. The wage bill of the Fed is damm too much and unnecessary. Anything to give the state govt more powers is welcome in Nigeria. The Fed should be left to security, and international relations, and presiding only. If the power on the Presidency is lessen, no one would care if he came from daura or otuoke

It is like going back to the First Republic where by the revenue of the country was shared on 50-50 basis with royalty to the state that produced the mineral resources.

Alhaji Dasuki Nakande

LegendaryArnold:
if you expect me to read this epistle, you're wrong lol

tk4rd:
He actually talked about people like you towards the end of the epistle

Rilwayne001:
He didn't really ask any questions concerning the restructuring issue. He acknowledged the fact that the way federal system of government is been run in Nigeria is the more reason why things are getting worse. Of course you don't expect a situation where we all have the mentality that power should be rotated regionally the Way most northerners think buhari or any northerner must remain in power for the next 8 years as if it is constitutional. Meanwhile we all know this is actually not feasible as the northerners tend to have this born to rule mentality. He only pointed to education as the only solution towards changing this kind of mindset, which again is not feasible.

Dele got this really wrong.

bounty007:
Empty head..

igbo's should learn from Yoruba.. imagine.

very ridiculous write up.
Afonja forming sophisticated.. aboki dey dia they threaten your tribe..you no fit yarn.

na ontop igbo, you the gather strength. na so your brain reach.
Dele momodu is from Edo State,he is not yoruba. Stop been nasty and learn!

Imagine Abiola and Awolowo..come be yardstick..even included tinubu.

this fat man is a fat joke..

thrash..

36STATES:
How come we don't read articles like this by Igbos telling Yorubas how to behave in Nigeria?
Why are these people so obsessed with us?

The idiot is praising Buhari for detaining people without trial,
praising his fellow Yerubas for there sophistication while painting Igbos black.

MasterofNL:
You are smart.

bounty007:
Empty head..

igbo's should learn from Yoruba.. imagine.

very ridiculous write up.
Afonja forming sophisticated.. aboki dey dia they threaten your tribe..you no fit yarn.

na ontop igbo, you the gather strength. na so your brain reach.

Imagine Abiola and Awolowo..come be yardstick..even included tinubu.

this fat man is a fat joke..

thrash..

PatriotTemidayo:
As much as Mr. Momodu wrote eloquently, positioning his argument on real issue and daring but rather realistic probes, we will have to take him up on his stands, as a person, and what interest he represents. Because like he rightly quoted, lies are repeated over and over until they start sounding like the truth. And like his statement, ability to write does not equate ability to be right. A bad angle can be presented so stealthily that the good side seems bad.

First, I will say Mr. Dele Momodu is a business man, whose first and most important narrative is premised on self-interest and personal gain. While we may condemn the route taken by many agitators and sing-song clamourers, we cannot, for whatever reason, underplay the fact that Nigeria is right for re-structuring (Not Secession). By restructure, I am talking about resource control, Fiscal federalism and self-determined development.

Mr. Dele Momodu is a heartthrob of the high and Mighty, the source of their wealth and the dark-side of their persons doesn't matter, so long they will bloat Momodu's business purses. So I clearly understand why a virtual border demarcation gives him chill. He fawns with the north and seek audience with the south. He's found in the inner chamber of the people that destroyed Nigeria and Fawns with the same calibre of men he's trying so hard to dignify.

To a man with common sense, Nigeria is badly structure. Lets borrow a leave from the United State, a model we adopted shabbily, leading to Political-shocks and economic confusion. But rightly so, United state operate a clearly spelt out structure where individual confederate states develop at their own pace, exercise a natural sovereignty and create laws that limit the power of the central govt in their domains. If Momodu is truly a Progressive as he would want us to believe, he should have known that Nigeria is not the first to ask for re-structuring.

Malaysia today is one of the best economies and political entity in the world. Some years back, it wasn't so. While 3 development-variant and ethnically different people made up the former country, development was impeded. But the moment a structure that befits the aspiring sides came into effect, Malaysian flew into political and economical succession.

While I do not see breaking away as a solution, Fiscal and Constitutional restructuring is inevitable. Except and unless we want to keep running in circle and subjecting our lovely people to eternal poverty, the time to restructure is now. A country where University Entrance cut-off mark is 50 for a region and 250 for another region is not a country at all. A country where an Illiterate who is as well clearly incompetent is allowed to be a director over exceedingly brilliant and far-more competent and qualified others because of quota system is not a country. A country where children are boldly displaying voter's card while even adult are denied theirs in other parts of the country is mishap.

If progress and development is Mr. Momodu's motive, then he'll never stand against restructuring.

I think Davido is somehow right about this man, he's selfish. Very selfish.

My piece of mind.

tk4rd:
He actually talked about people like you towards the end of the epistle

superdude007:



Do you take time to read the write-up at all?

Graciafun:
You see where the problem is, Nigerians especially the youths are not ready to read and learn thereof. If you can, it's worth your time.

jimfarayola:
wait, did you pass through YIKPATA camp?

Brio984:
Nice One Man

LegendaryArnold:
and you that read it, how has it impacted your life?... we only say and not act in this country.