₦airaland Forum

maclatunji:
When stories are recounted about Nigeria and how the General Ojukwu’s declaration of the Republic of Biafra which led to the 18 months civil war on grounds of deprivation and marginalization of the eastern region, not much is said about the declaration of the first Republic within Nigeria called the “Niger Delta Republic” which also premised on deprivation, alienation and marginalization of Ijaw people.

Biafra war did not last for 18 months.
Secondly, 12 days Old republic struggle and 3yrs old Biafra struggle no be mate.

TonyeBarcanista:
@OP

Thank you so much but permit me to add one or two words...

Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro (of blessed memory) was a just man, an Ijaw Nationalist per excellence and a man that believe in the emancipation of Ijaw nation. He was the true personification of Ijaw spirit... His struggle was key to the creation of Old Rivers state (Rivers and Bayelsa)... Ken Saro Wiwa called Boro his mentor...

Isaac Adaka Boro ensured that Biafra troops were kicked out of Old Rivers and was given a State burial in Lagos after he was ambushed by fleeing Biafran forces in OKRIKA.

The Kaiama declaration by Ijaw Youths in 1998, which led to the formation of Ijaw Youth Council Is one of the legacies of Boro, as it encapsulated all hr stood and fought for and all the Ijaw nation demand from the Nigeria State.. They are nonnegotiable.

May his soul continue to rest in Peace

Adaka Boro was killed, Ken saro wiwa was killed, who next?

drefe2real:
God bless u OP. God bless Boro too for fighting against the injustice meted to the Niger Delta in the Old Eastern region. And someone somewhere wants the Niger Delta region to make the same mistake again. We are wiser now. May the soul of Major Isaac Adaka Boro rest in peace.

Boro declared independence from Nigeria not eastern region. Whatever political misunderstanding Boro tabled was against Nigeria not eastern region. In addition, Boro was dealt by forces owned and controlled by Nigeria. You do not need to flaunt your ignorance on the public domain such as Nairaland.

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TonyeBarcanista:
@OP

Thank you so much but permit me to add one or two words...

Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro (of blessed memory) was a just man, an Ijaw Nationalist per excellence and a man that believe in the emancipation of Ijaw nation. He was the true personification of Ijaw spirit... His struggle was key to the creation of Old Rivers state (Rivers and Bayelsa)... Ken Saro Wiwa called Boro his mentor...

Isaac Adaka Boro ensured that Biafra troops were kicked out of Old Rivers and was given a State burial in Lagos after he was ambushed by fleeing Biafran forces in OKRIKA.

The Kaiama declaration by Ijaw Youths in 1998, which led to the formation of Ijaw Youth Council Is one of the legacies of Boro, as it encapsulated all hr stood and fought for and all the Ijaw nation demand from the Nigeria State.. They are nonnegotiable.

May his soul continue to rest in Peace

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what's this one saying

Many years later we are still in the same situation as regards the Niger Delta and job opportunities in the region.

Dede1:
Boro declared independence from Nigeria not eastern region. Whatever political misunderstanding Boro tabled was against Nigeria not eastern region. In addition, Boro was dealt by forces owned and controlled by Nigeria. You do not need to flaunt your ignorance on the public domain such as Nairaland.

Boro decided to secede because the 3 major ethnic groups, especially a certain ethnic group that constituted the majority in the old Eastern region, was marginalizing the Ijaws. Boro had issues with the Igbo's that were majority in the old Eastern region; that's why he was very happy that the Ijaws was free from the Ithe domination of Igbos when Rivers state was created. If he had issues with Nigeria, why did he fight on the side of Nigeria against Biafra? You guys should stop twisting facts here.

otokx:
Many years later we are still in the same situation as regards the Niger Delta and job opportunities in the region.

Please remind the goons who thought that self denial brings acceptability. The influential political movers in northern region of Nigeria would want to see all the lappers from the so-called Niger Delta as beggars and house keepers.

drefe2real:
Boro decided to secede because the 3 major ethnic groups, especially a certain ethnic group that constituted the majority in the old Eastern region, was marginalizing the Ijaws. Boro had issues with the Igbo's that were majority in the old Eastern region; that's why he was very happy that the Ijaws was free from the Ithe domination of Igbos when Rivers state was created. If he had issues with Nigeria, why did he fight on the side of Nigeria against Biafra? You guys should stop twisting facts here.

Why would he not fight on Nigerians side when Gowon freed him from prison and encouraged him to join Nigerian side? I guess you hear what makes you happy in your jealous hatred for Igbo.

op all dis ur long epistle is worthless if u can't say how, who and why Adaka Boro was killed... Shame on you

Dede1:
[b]Why would he not fight on Nigerians side when Gowon freed him from prison and encouraged him to join Nigerian side? I guess you hear what makes you happy in your jealous hatred for Igbo.

The only fishery industry which ought to be situated in a properly riverine Ijaw area is sited about 80 miles inland at Aba, the boatyard at Opobo had its headquarters at Enugu. Personnel in these industries and also in the oil stations are predominantly non-Ijaw but more of the Igbo’s from Eastern Nigeria.

The lamentations of Boro and other prominent Ijaw leaders like Chief Harold Dappa Biriye lead to the agitation for the creation of a Niger Delta State and formation of the Niger Delta Congress. But Igbo-dominated National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC) which ruled the East was not interested in the creation of Niger Delta State for obvious reasons.[b]

I believe the bolded will giive you a clue on who really marginalized the Ijaws. Like I said, you guys cannot twist the facts.

Dede1:
Please remind the goons who thought that self denial brings acceptability. The influential political movers in northern region of Nigeria would want to see all the lappers from the so-called Niger Delta as beggars and house keepers.

And you think the Niger Delta will fair better when they join Biafra? The enemies of the Niger Delta are the Hausa's, the Yoruba's, and the Igbos. The three main ethnic groups are the problem of the region. The Igbos will not use the South South minorities as pawns because they have lost out in federal politics. You Easterners didn't treat the South South minorities better when we were with you guys in the Old Eastern region. Don't come here to pretend that you have our interests at heart now all because you are no longer invited to the party at the national level again

drefe2real:
And you think the Niger Delta will fair better when they join Biafra? The enemies of the Niger Delta are the Hausa's, the Yoruba's, and the Igbos. The three main ethnic groups are the problem of the region. The Igbos will not use the South South minorities as pawns because they have lost out in federal politics. You Easterners didn't treat the South South minorities better when we were with you guys in the Old Eastern region. Don't come here to pretend that you have our interests at heart now all because you are no longer invited to the party at the national level again

You are a genius from the SS.

TonyeBarcanista:
@OP

Thank you so much but permit me to add one or two words...

Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro (of blessed memory) was a just man, an Ijaw Nationalist per excellence and a man that believe in the emancipation of Ijaw nation. He was the true personification of Ijaw spirit... His struggle was key to the creation of Old Rivers state (Rivers and Bayelsa)... Ken Saro Wiwa called Boro his mentor...

Isaac Adaka Boro ensured that Biafra troops were kicked out of Old Rivers and was given a State burial in Lagos after he was ambushed by fleeing Biafran forces in OKRIKA.

The Kaiama declaration by Ijaw Youths in 1998, which led to the formation of Ijaw Youth Council Is one of the legacies of Boro, as it encapsulated all hr stood and fought for and all the Ijaw nation demand from the Nigeria State.. They are nonnegotiable.

May his soul continue to rest in Peace

Ijawcitizen in action.

drefe2real:
Boro decided to secede because the 3 major ethnic groups, especially a certain ethnic group that constituted the majority in the old Eastern region, was marginalizing the Ijaws. Boro had issues with the Igbo's that were majority in the old Eastern region; that's why he was very happy that the Ijaws was free from the Ithe domination of Igbos when Rivers state was created. If he had issues with Nigeria, why did he fight on the side of Nigeria against Biafra? You guys should stop twisting facts here.

There are only 3 ethnic groups in Nigeria.

I blame all this noise here on Nnamdi Kanu. Seriously I don't see why SS should still be included in Biafra. We And These People Are Not The Same.
They fought against Biafra before and should not be part of what they rejected even if some of them supported Biafra.

Personally, I want a Biafra of 5 Igbo States plus the tiny portions of Delta and Rivers that still speak the Igbo language.

Others should find their way. Biko.