duncun:
How would anyone be you from majority or minority tribes not be conscious of yoruba intrigues in this modern times.

Oya baba tell us the Yoruba intrigues in this modern times �

Fatimaade:
Ahaha we gave them independence when they wanted out

That’s yoruba for you
It took a civil war for igbos to lose their minorities

Big joke

Yorubas fought tooth and nail to stop them from leaving even tried to hunt down the activists.

http://edo-nation.net/nowao1.htm

"My father was the personal driver of Chief Omo-Osagie through out his political career and what both himself and B2 went through before, during, and after the creation of Mid-West is unimaginable and sometimes better than some of 007 epic films. My father once told me that the journeys to and from the Western House of Assembly in Ibadan was the type of journeys one makes to and from the battle field. Firstly, they never exceeded four people and they travelled by Bedford Lorry instead of a car to which his status demanded. The reason for this was security as his life was threatened openly by those enraged by his demands for Mid-West State. He said on approaching Ore, they would disembark and B2 would come out of the comfortable second row and climb into the back of the Bedford lorry and be covered with trampoline and that is where he would remain through the numerous roadblocks put out to hunt him down and, that is how he would remain until they arrive Ibadan. Sometimes, for the need to confuse his detractors, he would be hidden in lorries carrying plantain to Ibadan and guess where he would be sitting - buried among the plantain and that is how he remains until the outskirts of Ibadan and be transferred into the Bedford lorry again. On numerous occasions they escaped death with the skin of his teeth. My father indicated that when they are travelling, it usually was like preparing for a funeral at B2's house and those of his entourage and the worst is expected and, when they return unharmed, it was jubilation.� (Source: OJ Ebohon. Edo-Nation Egroup, July 5, 2002. RE: [Edo-Nation] The Last Edo Political Titan: Chief Humphrey Omo-Osagie)"

Biafrarep:


They are still telling lies so shamelessly even when caught. Who did you give independence? Was it not NCNC through Zik that collaborated with with Ahmadu Bello's NPN that forced referendum on the Western region?

Even this report stated that Awolowo's AG formed a shadowy group to frustrate the referendum and even made the ridiculous claim that Igbos will dominate the Benis if they should go ahead with the referendum. Lol, I can even draw some parallels with those blackmails of Awolowo's AG to what is happening in recent times between Igbos and the minorities. They are now telling the minorities how Igbos are after their oil and would subjugate them should they align with us.

The evil that is currently going on in Nigeria did not start today. SMH!

Lol..
Ofcourse, the apples do not fall far from the tree. Awo was a sleazy master of the 'We SSners hate Ibo' propaganda that his yoruba scions are propagating till today. You think say na today e start?

If the internet were available during Awo's time. I bet he will personally have up to 20 'shadow' monikers here, shouting to us in the SS that 'SE wants to steal your oil'.

joeyfire:


Big joke

Yorubas fought tooth and nail to stop them from leaving even tried to hunt down the activists.

http://edo-nation.net/nowao1.htm

"My father was the personal driver of Chief Omo-Osagie through out his political career and what both himself and B2 went through before, during, and after the creation of Mid-West is unimaginable and sometimes better than some of 007 epic films. My father once told me that the journeys to and from the Western House of Assembly in Ibadan was the type of journeys one makes to and from the battle field. Firstly, they never exceeded four people and they travelled by Bedford Lorry instead of a car to which his status demanded. The reason for this was security as his life was threatened openly by those enraged by his demands for Mid-West State. He said on approaching Ore, they would disembark and B2 would come out of the comfortable second row and climb into the back of the Bedford lorry and be covered with trampoline and that is where he would remain through the numerous roadblocks put out to hunt him down and, that is how he would remain until they arrive Ibadan. Sometimes, for the need to confuse his detractors, he would be hidden in lorries carrying plantain to Ibadan and guess where he would be sitting - buried among the plantain and that is how he remains until the outskirts of Ibadan and be transferred into the Bedford lorry again. On numerous occasions they escaped death with the skin of his teeth. My father indicated that when they are travelling, it usually was like preparing for a funeral at B2's house and those of his entourage and the worst is expected and, when they return unharmed, it was jubilation.� (Source: OJ Ebohon. Edo-Nation Egroup, July 5, 2002. RE: [Edo-Nation] The Last Edo Political Titan: Chief Humphrey Omo-Osagie)"

Are you comparing to what igbos faced where till date ikwerre has refused to return your properties llooool

WeneDiali:


Lol..
Ofcourse, the apples do not fall far from the tree. Awo was a sleazy master of the 'We SSners hate Ibo' propaganda that his yoruba scions are propagating till today.

If the internet were available during Awo's time. I bet he will personally have up to 20 monikers here, shouting to us in the SS that 'SE wants to steal your oil'.

Awo never cared about your South South region my friend, the only busybody everybody knew was the one Nigeria maestro Azikiwe.

Fatimaade:


Are you comparing to what igbos faced where till date ikwerre has refused to return your properties llooool

I'm looking for the article where University of Ife out of bad belle refused to hand over some ancient Benin maps to Uniben after the Midwest got freedom. The maps that should have been kept at Benin were kept at Ife by force all in the name of Western region. Just imagine

I will soon post it

joeyfire:


I'm looking for the article where University of Ife out of bad belle refused to hand over some ancient Benin maps to Uniben after the Midwest got freedom. The maps that should have been kept at Benin were kept at Ife by force all in the name of Western region. Just imagine

I will soon post it

Don’t forget to post where Uni of Enugu was moved from uni of Calabar

mrvitalis:
I have always known yorubas like to project their image on others

Calling igbos ritualist while the news has exposed who are the real ritualist

Saying Igbo marginalized minorities why the truth is here now

They are very good at such act and intentionally cunning.

1) The Calabar-Ogoja-Rivers Movement for the creation of a separate Region for Non-Igbo populations in Eastern Region started around 1956.

It is interesting to note that the Ikwerres were part of this Movement.


2) The Western Regional Government and Action Group were supportive of creation of a separate Mid-West Region , they only differ on boundaries.

3) The Akintola led-Government in Western Region conducted the plebiscite/referendum to create the Mid-Western Region in 1963 and it was approved by the Federal Legislature.

The Eastern Region on the other hand refused to approve any agitations for the creation of COR Region because the separatist groups MUST get approval of the Region they want to leave before seeking the approval of the National Assembly.



4) Operation Wetie was a violent protest against the rigging of 1965 elections in the Western Region and it happened two full years after the Mid-Western Region has been created.

nku5:


There was minimal or almost no agitation in the eastern region. The Midwest agitation was do or die and led by titans like the Oba of Benin himself for decades but Awo kept resisting. What saved the Midwest was operation wetie and the fact that Awo/Akintola's war distracted the Yorubas.

MetaPhysical:
Summary...




...and it did happen.

Lol. Qoute me

Who is deleting my comments naa

Some people are running away from hia

No wonder Edo and Delta always vote for a national party like the NCNC, NPN, PDP instead of a western regional party (AG, UPN, ACN, APC)

oyatz:
1) The Calabar-Ogoja-Rivers Movement for the creation of a separate Region for Non-Igbo populations in Eastern Region started around 1956.

It is interesting to note that the Ikwerres were part of this Movement.


2) The Western Regional Government and Action Group were supportive of creation of a separate Mid-West Region , they only differ on boundaries.

3) The Akintola led-Government in Western Region conducted the plebiscite/referendum to create the Mid-Western Region in 1963 and it was approved by the Federal Legislature.

The Eastern Region on the other hand refused to approve any agitations for the creation of COR Region because the separatist groups MUST get approval of the Region they want to leave before seeking the approval of the National Assembly.



4) Operation Wetie was a violent protest against the rigging of 1965 elections in the Western Region and it happened two full years after the Mid-Western Region has been created.

Awo and Akintola never agreed for a referendum to ever see the light of day. Instead they were both desperate for there to be referendums in the North and Eastern regions despite the dogged agitations for the Midwest region that far outweighed the other regions and had been on since the 1920s

It was the emergency government of Dr. Majekodunmi that allowed the Midwest to escape. Majekodunmi's administration withdrew a motion that an Action Group agent had filed (on Akintola's behalf) to block it at the Supreme Court in May 1962. If not that the Action Group had been brushed aside for that period because of the Awo vs Akintola war it would never have succeeded

By September 1962 Awo had been arrested and Akintola couldn't match the clout of Okotie-Eboh who was very close to Balewa and his men

duncun:
How would anyone be you from majority or minority tribes not be conscious of yoruba intrigues in this modern times.

It's simply a drip drip manipulative and deceitful mannerisms that has made them the master of concoctions in media warfare.

Did the findings by the colonial masters reflects the realities on ground today? Cap. YES

It has always been about ethnic nepotism and monopoly till this day.

Nigeria is a diverse country and every tribe have their own problems, it is left for one to brace up and discern when some people are playing mind games.

Propaganda is a very powerful tool.

WeneDiali:


Why wouldn't he? He was indebted to Awolowo who changed his title from 'Olu of itshekiri' to 'Olu of Warri', effectively transfering royal ownership of the Warri a multi-ethnic city owned historically by also Ijaws and Urhobo to the Itshekiris because they bear yoruboid names like Ayo, Oritshe, Femi etc.

That singular act by Awolowo has been the major causative factor of the violent tensions between Urhobo, Warri, Ijaw in that once glorious oil rich city that has lingered till today, long after Awo kicked the bucket.

Awo was a trouble maker. A big one.

Wow I never knew this part. Interesting

joeyfire:


I'm looking for the article where University of Ife out of bad belle refused to hand over some ancient Benin maps to Uniben after the Midwest got freedom. The maps that should have been kept at Benin were kept at Ife by force all in the name of Western region. Just imagine

I will soon post it

This is the level of bitterness and pettiness these people display towards others. Then later they re-write history to play fake victims.

comos:
No wonder Edo and Delta always vote for a national party like the NCNC, NPN, PDP instead of a western regional party (AG, UPN, ACN, APC)

Things are beginning to add up. Now i also know why Edos hate when they are told that they would join oduduwa if Nigeria splits, They know what they suffered under yoruba rule.

horsepower102:


Wow I never knew this part. Interesting

That Urhobo, Itshekiri, Ijaw indigenous to warri are killing themselves is traceable to Awo's wickedness.

Olu of Itshekiri title that has been around for centuries before Awo's grandfather was born, he came from nowhere and changed it to 'Olu of Warri', causing violent ethnic tensions between once peaceful ethnic groups that have lived together in peace for centuries. Many are still losing their lives today due to that singular act.

Awo's penchant for blood as a confirmed Ogboni cultist is unprecedented.

WeneDiali:


That Urhobo, Itshekiri, Ijaw indigenous to warri are killing themselves is traceable to Awo's wickedness.

Olu of Itshekiri title that has been around for centuries before Awo's grandfather was born, he came from nowhere and changed it to 'Olu of Warri', causing violent ethnic tensions between once peaceful ethnic groups that have lived together in peace of centuries. Many are still losing their lives today due to that singular act.

Awo's penchant for blood as a confirmed Ogboni cultist is unprecedented.

No wonder so many of them keep creating daily monikers claiming south south to sow discord between Igbos and their neighbors. Their mentality is; " If i cannot have it my way, I will do everything to destroy you"

What they are doing will backfire as it always has. Karma is alive and well.

Fatimaade:
Ahaha we gave them independence when they wanted out

That’s yoruba for you
It took a civil war for igbos to lose their minorities

They still have Igala minorities in Anambra

You wouldn't hear much about them as igbos have made efforts to silence them

macof:

They still have Igala minorities in Anambra

You wouldn't hear much about them as igbos have made efforts to silence them

Yes I heard there are Igalas

macof:

They still have Igala minorities in Anambra

You wouldn't hear much about them as igbos have made efforts to silence them

Bro, this is my first time seeing you in politics section.

What is the true story of Igala and Igboland, were they originally the owners of Northern Igbo as many of them claim? Were the indigeneous, settlers, colonizers or migrants in Igboland?

WeneDiali:


That Urhobo, Itshekiri, Ijaw indigenous to warri are killing themselves is traceable to Awo's wickedness.

Olu of Itshekiri title that has been around for centuries before Awo's grandfather was born, he came from nowhere and changed it to 'Olu of Warri', causing violent ethnic tensions between once peaceful ethnic groups that have lived together in peace for centuries. Many are still losing their lives today due to that singular act.

Awo's penchant for blood as a confirmed Ogboni cultist is unprecedented.

Olu of Itsekiri?? Where is Itsekiri.., on the Atlantic Ocean?

Looking for a way to crucify Awo for a crisis that started long after Awo.

MetaPhysical:


Bro, this is my first time seeing you in politics section.

What is the true story of Igala and Igboland, were they originally the owners of Northern Igbo as many of them claim? Were the indigeneous, settlers, colonizers or migrants in Igboland?

Oh yes the Benin enslaved the Anioma and onitsha igbos and the igala enslaved the northern Ibos while the southern igbos were Ijaw vassals

Fatimaade:


Oh yes the Benin enslaved the Anioma and onitsha igbos and the igala enslaved the northern Ibos while the southern igbos were Ijaw vassals

He who makes the claims has the burden of proof. Go and open a thread to and give us your proofs of these claims. In the meantime, I will ignore you and your mentally challenged brothers who find it difficult to accept the truth from the willinks commission. You Yorubas extremely and wickedly marginalized the minorities in the old western region.

I must have missed the comment that after all said and done, Awo's Action Group/UPN captured most of the Midwest with love under Ambrose Ali as Governor.

Osadebe never relented. Igbo had to dominate Midwest and Rivers states as Governors. They even dominated Jonathan Government. They must have the lion's share or nothing.

They got nothing in Lagos.

South-south is just waking up.

Wow Yoruba !

So you guys did all these marginalization of minorities during old western region and you have been acting like saints all these decades while labeling false accusations against igbos.

Wonders shall never end.

Obviously you don't know what you are saying sir.

1) Total Colonial Government in Nigeria started in 1900. There was no regional Government (No Western Region at all) in the 1920s, so how can agitation for the creation of Mid-Western Region started in the 1920s.
The Richard's Constitution of 1950 created Regional Government.

2) Awolowo was an avowed supporter of Federalism based on ethnic groups.
He had created Ministry of Mid-West Affairs by 1956, fashioned after what was obtainable in the UK at that time where was a Ministry of Welsh Affairs.

3) Awolowo resigned as the Premier of Western Region in 1959, he wasn't the Premier during the referendum.

4) The creation for new Regions and the legal guildlines were introduced (Based on recommendations of the Willinks Commision of 1958) by the 1960 Independence Constitution which came into effect on Oct-1,1960 almost a year after Awolowo had left the Government of Western Region.

5) Dr Majekodunmi was an unelected Administrator of Western Region for SIX MONTHS in 1962.
He had no CONSTITUTIONAL roles to play in the referendum process.

6) The referendum had to be approved by the Regional Government which the Western Regional under SLA Akintola did in 1963, a year after Majekodunmi had left.

7) Separation of ordinary couples is often problematic let alone separation of peoples and lands by a political system which was new to the actors at that time without an advantage of learning from any historical precedence.
This was bound to generate conflicts of interests which was managed with maturity.

The Northern and Eastern Regions strongly frustrated any attempts to divide their territories to carve out regions for the minorities.


Learn to give credit to the Political actors of the Western Region (between 1956-1963) when it's due, it won't take anything from you.

nku5:


Awo and Akintola never agreed for a referendum to ever see the light of day. Instead they were both desperate for there to be referendums in the North and Eastern regions despite the dogged agitations for the Midwest region that far outweighed the other regions and had been on since the 1920s

It was the emergency government of Dr. Majekodunmi that allowed the Midwest to escape. Majekodunmi's administration withdrew a motion that an Action Group agent had filed (on Akintola's behalf) to block it at the Supreme Court in May 1962. If not that the Action Group had been brushed aside for that period because of the Awo vs Akintola war it would never have succeeded

By September 1962 Awo had been arrested and Akintola couldn't match the clout of Okotie-Eboh who was very close to Balewa and his men