Binikingdowm:
What about a Benin man or Ibibio man or tiv person? Must it always be hausa-yoruba-igbo?

Ttipsy:
look at how your brain works...... What's the essence of using The military, tagging an operation python dance on people, if you and Mr Buhari isn't shivering about ipob moves. Shame

Ttipsy:
character indeed Mr buhari's rapit Northern appointments are on the pmanifesto and character abi abi abiii

mrvitalis:
Chief Edwin Clark, a nationalist who served under former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as Federal Commissioner for Information, in this interview, speaks on the need for true federalism and why zoning of the nation’s presidency is paramount among other issues. Excerpts:

[/b]Let us talk about the state of the nation…
[b]
Things are very bad but we thank God that we are surviving and we remain united. The challenges are however many. Today, the country seems to be divided religiously and ethnically despite the fact that we all talk about unity. Security challenge is growing. The situation has not been effectively controlled. About four years ago, we were talking about Boko Haram in the North-East, and we felt that, with the promise made by the ruling party for ‘change’ and having the country being headed by a former military Head of State, Boko Haram would be a thing of the past. But, today, Boko Haram is still a problem. And apart from Boko Haram, we can see what is going on in the North-West, especially in Sokoto and Katsina. People are being killed, maimed and kidnapped. In Taraba, Plateau and Benue states, the situation is not different. We have, today, in the South, herdsmen ransacking everywhere, harassing maiming, kidnapping and raping women. Things are not normal.

[/b]Is this the Nigeria our heroes past foresaw when they fought for independence?[b]

I will say no because in the First Republic, even though we had some problems, the unity of Nigeria was very much guaranteed. During the pre-independence era, we were working together until 1953 when Tony Enahoro moved the motion for the independence of Nigeria and the Northern Region walked out of parliament. The British government invited Nigerian leaders to London for the 1954 and 1957 conferences and so on which led us to independence in 1960. During the period, there was peace and each of the regions was developing at its own pace while revenue allocation was based on what you produced in your area. You keep 50 percent of the allocation while the remaining 50 percent goes to the Federal Government. And of the 50 percent that goes to the Federal Government, 20 percent is kept by the Federal Government while the remaining 30 percent is shared among other regions. Until 1963 when the Mid-West Region was created, each of the regions had its own Constitution and Agent General in London. Today, you find that one of the houses acquired by the Western Nigerian government in those days is part of the Nigeria High Commission in London. Then, there was neither envy nor hatred. Both Muslims and Christians were living in peace and harmony. But when the Army struck, problem started. Then General Gowon came into power in 1966 and there was problem. The killing of prominent Nigerian politicians resulted into the counter-coup of July 1966, leading to the Aburi Accord in 1967 which did not materialise. General Gowon created 12 states after the civil war. So, today, we have 36 states including the Federal Capital. Perhaps, those who fought for independence in 1960 when we got it never envisaged that, 59 years after, Nigeria will still be so much divided and there would be many challenges. Now there is hunger; unemployment has risen to 23 percent; Fulani herdsmen carry AK 47 around and we were told they are from Libya, Burkina Faso and Mali among others and these people have been allowed to come into Nigeria untouched. The next thing we heard was that they wanted RUGA in the 36 states of the federation, meaning that these Fulani herdsmen would now be settled in the 36 states. Nigerians kicked against it, and it was suspended; but we hope it would be suspended forever because it could divide this country

[/b]What then are the chances of the South-West in 2023?[b]

They should stop thinking of becoming the President of Nigeria. What does Tinubu have to offer that the people of the South-East cannot offer? What is the justification for them to become the President of Nigeria? Is it because they belong to the APC? They should not be thinking of how to divide Nigeria. We must all unite and have respect for ourselves. The South-West should allow other people to have a taste of power. There is no way the South-West would be better than the South-East on the 2023 presidency.

[/b]What is the way forward?[b]

Let us practice true federalism in this country. Let every Nigerian have a sense of belonging. Without restructuring, the future is bleak. You remember the other day Mr. President said ‘if we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill us’. I also believe that if we do not restructure this country, non-restructuring of Nigeria will kill Nigeria. In a situation where some people feel they are superior to others, we don’t have a country. Nobody wants to be a slave to another person. Let the elders of the country meet from time to time to discuss the challenges of Nigeria. Like former President Olusegun Obasanjo, I have advocated that all stakeholders, including youths and women, have a roundtable to discuss the security of this country. What is happening in the North-East and North-West should not be regarded as a northern affair but a Nigerian affair because, sooner or later, it will happen to all of us.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/zoning-row-steer-clear-of-2023-presidency-for-igbo-clark-warns-yoruba-north/

mrvitalis:

The funny thing your likes don't understand is ...without zoning a southerner can't rule nigeria

So your hate for Igbo's should not cloud your reason ....south west have ruled ,south south have
Its only natural they support south east as south east supported them

The thing now should be which Igbo would south west n south south be comfortable with that should be the argument

I'm of the opinion south west n south south should nominate 5 names they are comfortable with

oyatz:
This guy is just very funny.

1) How will the SW nominate 5 Igbo candidates they like to be president?

Will these five candidates be announced by the Alaafin (the Emperor), the Ooni (The Priest-King), Gen Obasanjo (The Soldier) or OPC (a socio-cultural organization)?

2) Political parties and NOT Tribes contest elections in Nigeria and they chose the candidates that they think can win the elections for the parties.

mrvitalis:
When I told south west that south south won't support their ambition they said delta n Edo would I laugh this is a deltan

Now 2 zones are out so if north betray the south west who do they fall to ?

mrvitalis:

Watch north rule for ever

Adaibeku:














All political party or we secede ..

I am loving this , u yorubas can join fulanis to fight us back to zoogeria


Is me ur Devil

oyatz:
Empty threat.

No Empire rule forever.

The Mighty Roman Empire, the Rushidum Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire, the Mongol Empire in all their Glories had expiry dates with Destiny.

oyatz:
Why crying more than the bereaved?

It's the SW that will be betrayed and not your Geo-political zone,why are you unduly apprehensive about this?

kettykin:


the painful thing is that this stupid satanic greed us being spearheaded by yoruba pastors tunde bakare and Osinbajo. It is yoruba pastors that are fighting themselves to death to deny igbos the opportunity to produce the presidency.

mrvitalis:

So u don't know the difference between talking and crying

QuotaSystem:


Wow. Biafrans are suddenly preaching national unity of a "shithole"

Just because of presidency they said they don't need because it never benefited others.

But a bird whispered that it should not be seen as unity begging

Cc: Omenka, NgeneNkwenu, Itsmeaboki, candid talk, caseless, kingofalligbos

Adaibeku:












As if e concern me ,all I want is see ur precious country cease to exist

Malawian:

1999 election saw two Yoruba candidate as a national consensus. 2019 elections saw two northern candidates as a national consensus. But when it comes to Igbo's, parade go change gear.

wingmanIII:


Forget that crap! You also have very dedicated and committed Igbo APC members.
Anybody who loves this country should support balance and fair play.

wingmanIII:


When you have some advantage, be careful how you use or apply it. Nothing lasts forever!

Ttipsy:
wee you and other hateful sentimental minded Nigerians give them the chance and support?? that's the question

Ttipsy:
the previous YPP presidential aspirant, isn't he Igbo?? moghalu the current Boss of National waterways. there are more intellects of SE origin. Igbos deserve a chance to be president of Nigeria today, the North and the West has tried, we've seen their achievements, now let's allow for SE zone presidency irrespective of Party Affiliation. Party is irrelevant when it come to fishing out a competent candidate

Ojiofor:


Soif there will be no Yoruba president where will the president come from since it will probably go back to North?
At bolded.Stop deceiving yourself.You can only trust an individual not a group of people.

omenka:
One doesnt have to be CREATIVE with the TRUTH and FACTS. They've got to be stated as bluntly as possible.

I ask again, WHY IS PDP TREATING NDIGBO WITH SUCH HATRED AFTER THEIR TWENTY YEARS OF UNPARALLELED LOYALTY TO THE PARTY?

Igbos deserve the PRESIDENTIAL TICKET OF THE PARTY THEY'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR, they should be given it!

oyatz:
Do you also know that you can only call an individual backstabber, coward or a betrayer but not a whole ethnic group?

joshuanwankwo:


under both just like 1999 both parties field southwesterners (falae and obasanjo) 2007 both parties field north westerners (buhari and yar adua) so 2023 southeastern turn shouldn't be any different cos we re igbos by the way re u not aware that wen apc and pdp choose southeasterners our minds wuld be at rest unlike an igbo v another tribe, there is chance another tribe can get d position and apc shouldn't complain of members

apc should choose okorocha and pdp should choose ekeremadu dat way it wuld be a thing of ease to southeasterners

nku5:


That's the last thing Tinubu and his touts want. Without the divide Tinubu would be irrelevant

kikake:
But why would a normal Yoruba scheme to succeed PMB after Yoruba ruled for 8 years since 1999?

mrvitalis:

The funny thing your likes don't understand is ...without zoning a southerner can't rule nigeria

So your hate for Igbo's should not cloud your reason ....south west have ruled ,south south have
Its only natural they support south east as south east supported them

The thing now should be which Igbo would south west n south south be comfortable with that should be the argument

I'm of the opinion south west n south south should nominate 5 names they are comfortable with

omenka:
One doesnt have to be CREATIVE with the TRUTH and FACTS. They've got to be stated as bluntly as possible.

I ask again, WHY IS PDP TREATING NDIGBO WITH SUCH HATRED AFTER THEIR TWENTY YEARS OF UNPARALLELED LOYALTY TO THE PARTY?

Igbos deserve the PRESIDENTIAL TICKET OF THE PARTY THEY'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR, they should be given it!

oyatz:
This guy is just very funny.

1) How will the SW nominate 5 Igbo candidates they like to be president?

Will these five candidates be announced by the Alaafin (the Emperor), the Ooni (The Priest-King), Gen Obasanjo (The Soldier) or OPC (a socio-cultural organization)?

2) Political parties and NOT Tribes contest elections in Nigeria and they chose the candidates that they think can win the elections for the parties.

mrvitalis:

Watch north rule for ever