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Stingman:

Those that will label IPOB, MASSOB, BZF, BNG, BIM, etc, as terrorist organisation when they defend themselves...

Stingman:
This interview might help you war monger!!!

It will not be palatable for everyone when it starts.

Odingo1:
IPOB led by Kanu are Igbos and some SS minorities,killing of unarmed civillians be it IPOB members or anybody should be condemned.
The millitary have no business at Nnamdi Kanu house,you are shouting follow due process to achieve Biafra why your government is not following due process.
You didnt answer any question thrown to you, a man has a case in court and government is using military to kill people and intimidate him and you here supporting injustice because you hate a particular people.

TonyeBarcanista:
Only insane country will wait for there to be damage before curbing it. There is something called "nipping to the bud before it escalates". Yes, you have right to wear uniform and berets but you have NO RIGHT to declare yourself a security organisation...

All vigilante groups are supervised, including Neighborhood watchdog. In fact, it is known that if they arrest they take culprits to the Police... But would BSS, a criminal organization do such? Again, they can't operate in illegality

It is clear that you are ignorant of the law. Disrupting of political activities is criminal. Such act could lead to free for all and break down of law and order. In fact, you can't go to a rally to do counter protest because it Is a public place... It is CRIMINAL!!!

AND the PPA Aspirant was attacked by IPOB even inside his place of worship (from his testimony). That Is criminal

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These can't justify the act of terror on innocent Northerner by ipob members and that girl and her colleagues.

TonyeBarcanista:
By @TonyeBarcanista



I have been silent on the issue of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB for a while now but I think it is time to break the silence. Let me for the emphasis state that I am a full fledged apostle of the expression of the right of people to self-determination, but the agitation itself has some unwritten rules that must be maintained. The provocative actions of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his followers should no longer be taken for granted. Below are some of my reasons:

1. ESTABLISHMENT OF BSS IS AN AFFRONT TO THE STATE
The establishment of Biafra Security Service by Nnamdi Kanu, an outfit that is not regulated by any government organ (like in the case of local vigilante and private security outfit) is an affront to the State. A BSS that reports to NO ONE but a single individual, who report to no one but himself, is an affront to the federal republic. Some argued that they are armless, but do we have to wait for them terrorising civilians? We have to be proactive in this country. We can't wait until they start bearing arms to terrorise and perpetrate evil before we act. The establishment of the outfit itself is an illegality. Security Agencies are either created by the Constitution or Act of Parliament and are supervised and regulated by federal or state government (as the case may be). I read that BSS claim their are to fight against herdsmen in the Southeast, my question is under what authority? Wher will they take a suspect to upon arrest? Will it be in their own detention facilities or that of Kanu? Will they issue punishment without trial considering that they have no legal backing to prosecute suspects? How can the government sit and watch a group operating illegal and parallel security outfit?

2. OBSTRUCTION OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND INCITE IS CRIMINAL
Nigeria Constitution, African Charter, United Nations Declarations and other international treaties guarantee "RIGHT/FREEDOM to conscience, hold opinion and association". These rights/freedoms are not subject to negotiation; preventing an individual or group from exercising his or hers is considered a criminal offence.

We have seen videos of IPOB members preventing and obstructing some politicians that are not aligned with their struggle from exercising their legitimate right to freely campaign and solicit for votes in the forthcoming election in Anambra state. They did it to state Governor Willie Obiano and another politician under PPA, which is undemocratic and criminal. As much as they have their right to their agitation, their right ends when it infringes on that of another citizen.

What about the inciting words of Nnamdi Kanu calling his supporters to "resist" any attempt to arrest him for breaking his own bail condition.

3. ATTACK ON CIVILIANS IN OYIGBO IS TERRORISM:
I was informed by an associate that there was attack on people of Northern extraction by IPOB loyalists yesterday in Oyigbo area of Rivers state but not Portharcourt or other areas of the state. Such incident has cancelled the sentiment of IPOB Youths and their apologists that they are nonviolent. It shows that their nonviolent gimmick is simply rhetoric to shore up sympathy. There is no justification to attack civilians even in time of war (it is considered a war crime). Perhaps some of the cheerleaders on social media are ignorant of the consequence of that singular action but ignorance is no excuse to the law.

THE GOVERNMENT MUST ACT IMMEDIATELY
There is a thin line between a freedom fighting group and a terrorist organisation. Secessionists in Europe like the Catalonia people don't engage attack on innocent citizens that doesn't share their ideology. Any secessionist group that attacks other non conforming citizens within their territory is no longer a freedom fighting group but a terrorist organisation. The Catalans fighting for independence don't engage in terrorising individuals and groups that are pro-Spain unity. The people of Scotland didn't attack the English people during the period of agitation for secession. Even in 1966 when Isaac Adaka Boro led his group to secede Ijaw nation from Nigeria and at the peak of the attack from government troops on his group, it was never heard nor written that civilians (irrespective of their sentiment) were attacked. Only terrorist organisations like Boko Haram and ISIS would attack real and perceived sympathisers of those they consider their "oppressors"/rivals.

It is time for the government to act and bring troublemakers to justice. Government must act to curb the excesses of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB group. They have the right to their agitation but they don't have the right to display insanity. I am always for justice irrespective whose ox is gored. I spoke against the attack on Igbos in Bayelsa, condemned the October 1st Ultimatum given to Igbo in the north and condemned the counter ultimatum issued by a group of faceless clowns that called themselves Niger Delta Agitators on Yorubas/North, I can't afford to keep silent this time. Nobody is bigger than the law.

Those that believe that the Southeast should have their Biafra should do so within the confines of the law and international standard, anything beyond that is call for trouble.

They have the right to boycott elections (just like MASSOB has been doing since 2003) but they have no right to obstruct campaign and political activities, they have no right to issue threats to prospective voters nor stop voting process. They have the right to be angry against the government and the military but they have NO RIGHT to pour their frustration on people of Northern extraction or any other citizen irrespective of sentiment. They have the right not to recognize Nigeria Police and any other security outfit but they have no right to establish their military/police wing (and still claiming armless). Nigeria belongs to all of us, we all have right to be angry over the sad situation of our country, but we have the duty to properly channel our grievances without inflicting injury on people.

We don't have to wait for reprisals before we do what is appropriate, government must act now.




May God Bless Us All And Bless Nigeria

TonyeBarcanista:
When did the government become judiciary that decide the period of delivering justice? Should they golf arms and watch Kanu continue misbehaving simply because his case is yet to be concluded?

TonyeBarcanista:
you mean ISIS and AlShabaab?

Throwback:
Kanu considers himself a self imposed supreme leader.
He has no regard for the constitutional authority of his own region. Yet he believes the UN should listen to a serial abuser of the rights of others.

His threats to pastor Kumuyi is on record.
His order to his mob to burn down the country if he is lawfully arrested, is also on record with the UN and US who he himself has drawn toward the happenings in Nigeria.

The US and the UN are now wondering what manner of mad man without any constitutional nor democratic authority, is demanding that he must be given a date for referendum, as though he was deserving of any regard.

The same Kanu that said he will march to Lagos and Kaduna, is suddenly cancelling meetings in his own Igboland because he is afraid for his security.

A bloody coward who has suddenly lost his voice and courage when he sees a power greater than his own noise.

pauljumbo:
i thinking provoking an angry man its also hate speech

their is tension in the land we should stop insulting people who is sad

do you how painful for an ibo man to see his family killed

we should advise the president to dialogue with the group

this military action will not help at the moment

going through all your post you are inciting the Igbos to hate Nigeria is bad

lets pray for the president to take good action not the other way round
we need peace not war

Lightening:
Ok i see your frustrations. They are sure that KANU will be nailed eventually and the judiciary is wasting their time in sending KANU to the gallows and they decided to do it their own way by taking laws into their hands.

What do you call misbehaving? Addressing his followers in line with his fundamental human rights of freedom of movement and association or his followers vehemently resisting the overbearing and unconstitutional excesses of the Nigeria Army right inside his compound? I read your write-ups here with so much enthusiasm, but your reasoning here is obviously fueled by envy or hatred or both.

TonyeBarcanista:
By @TonyeBarcanista



I have been silent on the issue of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB for a while now but I think it is time to break the silence. Let me for the emphasis state that I am a full fledged apostle of the expression of the right of people to self-determination, but the agitation itself has some unwritten rules that must be maintained. The provocative actions of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his followers should no longer be taken for granted. Below are some of my reasons:

1. ESTABLISHMENT OF BSS IS AN AFFRONT TO THE STATE
The establishment of Biafra Security Service by Nnamdi Kanu, an outfit that is not regulated by any government organ (like in the case of local vigilante and private security outfit) is an affront to the State. A BSS that reports to NO ONE but a single individual, who report to no one but himself, is an affront to the federal republic. Some argued that they are armless, but do we have to wait for them terrorising civilians? We have to be proactive in this country. We can't wait until they start bearing arms to terrorise and perpetrate evil before we act. The establishment of the outfit itself is an illegality. Security Agencies are either created by the Constitution or Act of Parliament and are supervised and regulated by federal or state government (as the case may be). I read that BSS claim their are to fight against herdsmen in the Southeast, my question is under what authority? Wher will they take a suspect to upon arrest? Will it be in their own detention facilities or that of Kanu? Will they issue punishment without trial considering that they have no legal backing to prosecute suspects? How can the government sit and watch a group operating illegal and parallel security outfit?

2. OBSTRUCTION OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND INCITE IS CRIMINAL
Nigeria Constitution, African Charter, United Nations Declarations and other international treaties guarantee "RIGHT/FREEDOM to conscience, hold opinion and association". These rights/freedoms are not subject to negotiation; preventing an individual or group from exercising his or hers is considered a criminal offence.

We have seen videos of IPOB members preventing and obstructing some politicians that are not aligned with their struggle from exercising their legitimate right to freely campaign and solicit for votes in the forthcoming election in Anambra state. They did it to state Governor Willie Obiano and another politician under PPA, which is undemocratic and criminal. As much as they have their right to their agitation, their right ends when it infringes on that of another citizen.

What about the inciting words of Nnamdi Kanu calling his supporters to "resist" any attempt to arrest him for breaking his own bail condition.

3. ATTACK ON CIVILIANS IN OYIGBO IS TERRORISM:
I was informed by an associate that there was attack on people of Northern extraction by IPOB loyalists yesterday in Oyigbo area of Rivers state but not Portharcourt or other areas of the state. Such incident has cancelled the sentiment of IPOB Youths and their apologists that they are nonviolent. It shows that their nonviolent gimmick is simply rhetoric to shore up sympathy. There is no justification to attack civilians even in time of war (it is considered a war crime). Perhaps some of the cheerleaders on social media are ignorant of the consequence of that singular action but ignorance is no excuse to the law.

THE GOVERNMENT MUST ACT IMMEDIATELY
There is a thin line between a freedom fighting group and a terrorist organisation. Secessionists in Europe like the Catalonia people don't engage attack on innocent citizens that doesn't share their ideology. Any secessionist group that attacks other non conforming citizens within their territory is no longer a freedom fighting group but a terrorist organisation. The Catalans fighting for independence don't engage in terrorising individuals and groups that are pro-Spain unity. The people of Scotland didn't attack the English people during the period of agitation for secession. Even in 1966 when Isaac Adaka Boro led his group to secede Ijaw nation from Nigeria and at the peak of the attack from government troops on his group, it was never heard nor written that civilians (irrespective of their sentiment) were attacked. Only terrorist organisations like Boko Haram and ISIS would attack real and perceived sympathisers of those they consider their "oppressors"/rivals.

It is time for the government to act and bring troublemakers to justice. Government must act to curb the excesses of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB group. They have the right to their agitation but they don't have the right to display insanity. I am always for justice irrespective whose ox is gored. I spoke against the attack on Igbos in Bayelsa, condemned the October 1st Ultimatum given to Igbo in the north and condemned the counter ultimatum issued by a group of faceless clowns that called themselves Niger Delta Agitators on Yorubas/North, I can't afford to keep silent this time. Nobody is bigger than the law.

Those that believe that the Southeast should have their Biafra should do so within the confines of the law and international standard, anything beyond that is call for trouble.

They have the right to boycott elections (just like MASSOB has been doing since 2003) but they have no right to obstruct campaign and political activities, they have no right to issue threats to prospective voters nor stop voting process. They have the right to be angry against the government and the military but they have NO RIGHT to pour their frustration on people of Northern extraction or any other citizen irrespective of sentiment. They have the right not to recognize Nigeria Police and any other security outfit but they have no right to establish their military/police wing (and still claiming armless). Nigeria belongs to all of us, we all have right to be angry over the sad situation of our country, but we have the duty to properly channel our grievances without inflicting injury on people.

We don't have to wait for reprisals before we do what is appropriate, government must act now.




May God Bless Us All And Bless Nigeria

reality1010:
Mr man ur write up is too sensational.Where v u heard the Nnamdi Kanu killed or acted violently?Governor Ikpeazu was in Abuja not too long on Osasu programme,he confirmed that Abia state is peaceful. The South East Governors v been having their affairs uninterrupted even despite their different political affiliation u can not point to any violence among their supporters or with IPOB or MASSOB.Tell me r u not marveled that Nnamdi Kanu will hold his rally peacefully and Rochas will hold his peacefully? Can all this political and ideological differences play out in South West, SS or the North?Why r u always militant in calling for clashes and violence when others r pushing for democratic norms like REFERENDUM? With ur education how come even IPOB illiterates that sales gala, bread and minerals believe in Referendum than u?Dont u think there is something to learn from them, their belief in democratic norms and principles? Rather than engaging them in the so called democracy some of you r busy calling for violence and war.God will help u ppl.

ritababe:
you are 100% right, if they want Biafra let them do it the right way, let them hold their leaders and make them to push for referedum.
Kanu way is not the right way and even if Biafra will come it won't be through Kanu.

Danielmoore:
I used to think you are neutral before not until now

ritababe:
you are 100% right, if they want Biafra let them do it the right way, let them hold their leaders and make them to push for referedum.
Kanu way is not the right way and even if Biafra will come it won't be through Kanu.

sarrki:
Kanu and ipobs needs to be crushed now

ofai:
I once thought you were neutral... no wonder you were spreading stupid Propaganda all this while from one thread to another.

hypocritical coward.

ritababe:
I once thought you were intelligent by being neutral on your argument without insults now I see you all are the same, the best thing you guys are good for is to insult and play victim role, when things don't go your way, I don't need to tell you who is the coward here.

ofai:
What many people fail to acknowledge is that the pro-biafrans were once patriotic Nigerians. they once believed in a Nigeria where everyone had some sense of belonging. A Nigeria that will be just, fair and equitable regardless of religious and ethnic affiliations. 50 years of a failed post war national experiment is no more a joke. Its not funny.
Nigeria's mode of existence was negotiated between our founding fathers, NOT imposed. the patriotism of our founding fathers wasn't a blind one. they had their terms of national engagement. if Nigeria must work, it must be properly negotiated, nobody wants to settle for less. Everyone wants a fair deal.
Today people talk about Nigeria as though it is non negotiable. the foolish ones do much worse, they engage in blind patriotism. They see the sorry state of Nigeria as their fate, they would rather sink with the Titanic ship than find an escape route. They see the fraud and hypocrisy having a field day, yet they do little about it.
Sincerely fix the country, they won't. okay, some are willing to fix the system by negotiating Nigeria's mode of existence, they antagonize them. Now some want outright seperation, these blind patriots are calling for their heads. they are those who try to defeat a project before allowing it to operate.
I owe no allegiance to a country that is not ready to make things right for it's citizens. I owe no allegiance to a country that can't protect me. Some so called patriots will even readily drop their Nigeria for another country when given the opportunity. I owe no allegiance to a country whose leadership are bent on dividing the citizenry with their speeches, actions and inaction. There is so much brain drain in the country due to the fraud and hypocrisy in the system.
I don't believe in blind patriotism. if there is sincerity on the part of Nigerias leadership to fix Nigeria regardless of economic challenges, there won't be escalated agitations. A true patriot is not a blind patriot. NIGERIA wants blind patriotism. they won't get it from me.
If they don't restructure the faulty system, I won't settle for less. I will go for a whole new and carefully negotiated biafra. Thank you NNAMDI KANU for rising to the occasion.

ofai:
Snoopy coward

Why didn't you just declare your stand initially rather than trying to sound unassuming?

People like you die the worst and most shameful death.

Hypocritical coward

ritababe:
you keep insulting me.

cursedAbiola:
welcome to politics section

if can't take the heat leave the damn kitchen

What he said to you is just a normal talk
you never see insult naaa

this is not romance section

ask political nairaland women veterans Ber.emx Miz.MyColi obi.agelli etc they'll tell you what's up
we don't discuss sexuality here because you're the queen of sexuality section (according to your profile)
here we discuss politics and trow banters

Stingman:
Go and get some education, mate! I see you didn't even include the fulani herdsmen rated the 4th terrorist group on earth. Oh thou slave...of the caliphate. No shame.

ritababe:
you are 100% right, if they want Biafra let them do it the right way, let them hold their leaders and make them to push for referedum.
Kanu way is not the right way and even if Biafra will come it won't be through Kanu.

an0daGuy:
chai! op, you really made sense with this ya post

i remember reading about that time the civil war started, Gowon told the world that he would squash the biafran rebels under a few days tops, but in the end Gowon fought them for 3 years straight and the worst thing is that for Gowon to win he resorted to starving the innocent biafran women and children to death for the biafran rebel soldiers to be forced to surrender.

that one na over 50 years ago oh, so if buhari decide to start him own war now wey biafran rebels don plenty finish like dis ehn . . . be like say na 10 years this second civil war go last before e finish. the worst thing be say the country go still divide no matter who win this next war. and no forget say everybody go dey involved this time even you and me (or our families)

YourTerror:
Tonye God bless you. This a very good write up. Though I know you are a Python and very cunny, I commend you for this.

But please, do everything within your writing prowess to make sure that "Dialogue" is used in addressing this Nnamdi Kanu issue. Its very vital.

Its usually very bad when you see iddiots like sarrki using words like crush, destroy and kill.

I am no member of IPOB and I don't plan to be one soon. But be you aware that the method they are using now will do nothing but win them more sympathisers.

THE CHIPS MAY BE DOWN SOON!

Thanks again.