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Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by proeast(m): 10:14am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Crofton: I feel emotional each time I look at the missed opportunities. At the rate Southern Nigeria was developing during the late 1950's and early 1960's was fast that we would today have been far advanced. But look at our sorry state! If you read in-between the lines about Ojukwu's later to Banjo, you will see that Ojukwu was only desperate to see that all of Southern Nigeria was liberated. Awolowo earlier complained that Northern soldiers were stationed all over Lagos and Ibadan, and so his hands were tied to do anything militarily. Ojukwu was wise enough to work with a Yoruba as the commander of the Western region liberation army. He did that so that Yorubas will know he has no ulterior motives. You said his later reeks of direct interference in Western Nigeria's political affairs but that's not true. You saw where he told Banjo that they would meet later after the liberation and discuss how Biafran forces will pull out. He Ojukwu admitted that their presence in the West will only be temporary. He was even willing to help Yorubas liberate all their territories under Northern occupation, including Ilorin and all the way to Jebba and the River Niger. These were very ambitious and risky project that would involve Biafran lives and resources! For Ojukwu to demand for certain conditions weren't out of place. I feel sad in this because even Awolowo knew that Hausa/Fulani were out to enslave other regions of Nigeria. So, why did he fail to take up that opportunity in resisting the North, even if it means going on exile and controlling things from abroad? Had it been the Yorubas teamed up with Biafrans, there is no way on earth Nigeria would have won, even with all the foriegn help because they would have been overwhelmed. Ojukwu was also hoping on Western support in fighting against the North which would have bought him more time in ramping up resources to execute the war. The failure of the Western liberation army contributed in no small measure to the loss of the war by the Biafrans. Look at Nigeria today and tell me who made the right or wrong decisions in 1966/67?? 4 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Nobody: 10:15am On Jun 28, 2020 |
[s] gartamanta:[/s] Fake! Provide the original letter and let's see.
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Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Nobody: 10:16am On Jun 28, 2020 |
[s] gartamanta:[/s] Trash.
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Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by HomerTimpson: 10:22am On Jun 28, 2020 |
selemempe:YORUBAS AND IGBO DON'T HAVE BALLS simple |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by selemempe: 10:24am On Jun 28, 2020 |
DenreleDave:lol... The only non PDP state in the south south has finally gone back to PDP. Tinubu would get more votes in the SE than in the south south. |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by HomerTimpson: 10:27am On Jun 28, 2020 |
pcicero:CALM YOUR BALLS MY BRO we all rubbing minds,if truely we want a pleasant nigeria we need to tell ourselves what we know |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by HomerTimpson: 10:32am On Jun 28, 2020 |
TripleOh7:lol where are you from,if you yoruba and you talk like this,do some research and or go listen to this man called OLOGUNDUDU |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by gungab(m): 10:40am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Hmmm |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Nobody: 10:42am On Jun 28, 2020 |
HomerTimpson: Who is Ologundudu? No one knows him. My question is quite clear. Today y'all shout he committed suicide, tomorrow, same you will be screaming his people murdered him. Whenever an IPOB speaks, automatically assume it's a lie. That's the rule. 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by CHARLOE(m): 11:03am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Salewa95:I don't support abusive language, but u just stated historical facts most people from d east gladly ignore n pretend never happened. Just look at d one sided story d poster gave, all in an attempt to cause division n hate. Why start Ur story from d counter couple by d Hausa, cleverly leaving out d 1st coup by d ibos where mostly Hausa/fulanis; including d prime minister n premier of d north were killed, sparing d ibo leaders. And u expect d hausas to applaud u? |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Crofton: 11:04am On Jun 28, 2020 |
proeast: If Southern Nigeria had separated from Nigeria at the end of the Civil War, the two countries would be inevitably in better conditions now . The North would have concentrated basically on farming which could have been a source of employment and income for millions . But due to the unnatural amalgamation, the Northern leaders have channelled their interest to a certain lucrative underground fluid, leaving their fertile lands unexplored . Funny enough, The average southerner is still more financially stable and intellectually viable that an elite Northern counterpart . I hope when the South wakes to the reality that disunity has been our greatest undoing, the Northerners might also understand that this forceful union serves good to none but their elites . 2 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Jeferious: 11:09am On Jun 28, 2020 |
I'm Igbo, and certainly admire Late Ojukwu, but this letter to Banjo reeks of arrogance and a desire to dominate the western region. He completely missed it here. Why would Biafran soldiers occupy Lagos after anticipated victory? Is Lagos the citadel of the enemy? Why would a fellow liberator like you take orders from you on how to govern his own land? Looking at this letter, one thing is visible. Ojukwu wanted Biafra, with Lagos and probably all Yorubaland as part of it. Another astute warlord would have stopped at the River Niger, and then stamp his authority from there. He would have liberated his own tribesmen- other parts of Nigeria not comfortable with Hausa/Fulani domination can then start their own secession project. Nevertheless, the war has been fought, and we have learnt our lessons 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by aycorporat(m): 11:12am On Jun 28, 2020 |
I like this write up from the OP. It clearly shows Ojukwu had the interest of the people at heart and was indeed after their freedom. But OP, don't be angry by tagging all of us in Yorubaland as Servillist in nature. From the contents of the letter, the fear is that Ojukwu might want to dominate later on as it is evident from where he said Biafran forces will continue to occupy till there is need for withdrawal. The Yoruba elements must have read meanings to it and say it is not possible and so do all to stop it. Read Alabi Isama's version of The Tragedy Of Victory as he single handedly delayed the Biafran's entry into the Mid-West and further to Ore. My question is why did Banjo and his cohorts ever thougth of planning a coup against Ojukwu because his family members have come out to say he was framed. |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Nobody: 11:18am On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta: I disagree with what you said in the first paragraph ...... Victor Banjo stopped at Ore because of weapons ( so he claimed). That was his excuse......... |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Godfullsam(m): 11:19am On Jun 28, 2020 |
selemempe: Who told you that Awolowo betrayed the igbos? It was Nnamdi Azikiwe that betrayed Awolowo and the entire igbo race through his selfish alliance with the then northern hegemony. Pls get your fact right and don't follow the illiterate bittered multitudes from the S/E to talk rubbish. For your information, Ojukwu just want to rule by all means. He doesn't mean well for anyone, not even his own people. 2 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Nobody: 11:20am On Jun 28, 2020 |
iamadonis2: As long as it promotes Ndi Igbo, it won't and successfully it didn't |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by JAMO84: 11:21am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Cowards don't give accounts of war, only the brave do. I do not understand why Igbo like to talk about a war they lost woefully 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by selemempe: 11:37am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Godfullsam:lol... even you don't believe in yourself. Go and read Awolowo statement where he made it clear that he believed igbos were being victimised and that if igbos are forced out of the country that the west would go. |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by gartamanta: 11:40am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Jeferious: Yoruba land was already occupied territory. The Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Lt Colonel Fajuyi, had been murdered by Northerners and the next substansive head of state, Brigadier Ogundipe, was hounded out of Lagos. In the letter, Ojukwu stressed that Biafran troops would only remain to allow Yorubas to consolidate. Ojukwu also stressed in the letter that after Banjo became leader of the West, they would meet to discuss how long Biafran troops would remain. What I find amusing are Yorubas who say that Ojukwu was coming to take over the West. The same Yorubas never like to admit that the North had already taken over the West. 2 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Jeferious: 11:58am On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta:My dear, this is war. You talk about giving Yorubas time to consolidate, something another would misinterprete as military occupation and annexation. See bros, wetin you dey think and how you think am dey your head alone. You no dey inside another person head to control im thinking. Abi you are new to the stories of liberators who later turned to slave-masters? Or you never hear about "from frying pan to fire" before? If Ojukwu was fair and transparent towards the liberation of the Yorubas, then his every action and intent in this regard must leave no doubt at all. Forget the Hausas and the Fulanis. Those people no pure one bit, and I no plan reason their matter for this my opinion. The "consolidation" of Lagos by Biafran forces was unnecessary, except you can convince me that Lagos is the border-town between Biafra and Nigeria |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by T9ksy(m): 12:04pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
selemempe: Even though you (and your fellow mischievous ilk) have continue to take the late sage's message to his OWN people out of context, none of you have been able to point to anything that Awo said subsequently that might be misconstrued as plea for help from Ojukwu to liberate the west. Ojukwu's decision to invade and liberate the west (when he hasn't freed his people yet) was unilateral, however, the yorubas rightly rejected his "Greek gift". |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by HomerTimpson: 12:17pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
TripleOh7:LOL that's why i asked where are you from cos am hearing he commited suicide for the first time...he was jailed and betrayed and stuff...those who know the truth won't speak and it always weak me i tell you |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Christistruth00: 12:19pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
TripleOh7: Don't mind them, here is the Original letter. Ojukwu wanted complete control of Southern Nigeria and he even imposed an Igbo Govenor Major Okonkwo on the Midwest against their will. LETTER FROM LT.COL. OJUKWU TO LT. COL.BANJO 22nd AUGUST 1967 From: The Military Governor, Republic of Biafra Enugu, 22nd August, 1967. My dear Victor, 1. For some time now, you and I have been discussing the circumstances that have led to the current and inevitable disintegration of what was the Federation of Nigeria. We have been fully convinced that the aim of the Hausa/Fulani complex has ever been, and will ever remain, the total domination of every other part of what was known as the Federation of Nigeria. It is impossible to forget that the crisis which led to the army take over in January 1966, the coup of the Northern soldiers led by Gowon in July 1966, the wholesale and indiscriminate massacre of the people of what is now Biafra- and, to a less degree, the people of the Mid-West and West, including the Yorubas, were all the direct result of Hausa/Fulani attempt to subjugate and use as tools, the gallant people of Western Nigeria namely the Yorubas. We do not need to remind ourselves of the heavy losses in life and property suffered by the Yoruba people in their fight for justice and freedom during 1965. 2. Sharing.our belief that the people of Yorubaland have a right to live a life of equality and self-respect and justice free of domination and dictatorship from any quarter, you have both identified with the cause of the Biafra struggle for survival and expressed your determination to see the people of Yorubaland freed from Hausa/Fulani domination. We, the people of Biafra, for our part are willing and have decided to give you and the people of Yorubaland every assistance to achieve your aim. 3. After clearing the whole question with my Executive Council, I, as the Commander in Chief of the Biafran Armed Forces, have decided to place at your disposal Biafran forces, for the liberation of Yorubaland on the following clear conditions:- (i) You will have nothing to do with the Military Administrator in the Mid-West Territory during your sojourn there prior to your move to the West. (ii) The willingness and preparedness of Biafra to assist any part of the former Federation of Nigeria wishing and willing to liberate itself from the Hausa/Fulani domination, does not in anyway whatever imply any inclination on her part to compromise her sovereignty or preserve what remains of the defunct Federation of Nigeria. In other words, our sovereignty and break with Nigeria is irrevocable. Nothing must, therefore be said or done by you or any member of the Liberation Army to give a contrary impression. (iii) Biafra is determined to maintain and safeguard her sovereignty and ensure that her integrity and safety are never again threatened. (iv) Biafran troops will, after the liberation of the Yorubaland, remain in that territory only for as long as we in Biafra consider it necessary for the Yorubas to consolidate their position and sovereignty against any external threat. (v) On the liberation of the Yorubaland, you will be appointed as the Military Governor of that territory. (vi) The liberation of Western Nigeria will be a prelude to the liberation of all Yorubas up to the River Niger and the severance of all connections between the West and the North at Jebba. (vii) During the period of Biafrans troops’ presence in your territory, all political measures, statements or decrees shall be subject to the approval, in writing by myself or on my authority. (viii) Should our troops arrive and liberate Lagos, the government of the Republic of Biafra reserves the right to appoint a Military administrator for the territory. Such an Administrator will remain in office until a merger of that territory with Yorubaland is effected by Biafran troops. (ix) As soon as possible after your appointment as the Military Governor of Western Nigeria and separation of that territory from Nigeria, you and I must meet to discuss: (a) the duration of stay of Biafran troops in your territory; (b) the areas and subjects of cooperation between the liberated sovereign states of Western Nigeria, or by what name it may call itself, and Biafra. 4. I do not need to remind you that Biafra regards all Yoruba as friends. As such everything should be done, to ensure the minimum force and loss of life are involved in achieving the objective of liberation. 5. It is essential, in order to avoid misunderstanding or confusion, that all subsequent requests for support be formally made to me by you in writing. 6. Will you please signify in writing, your acceptance of the above conditions so that you may leave for Western Nigeria and lead the army of liberation. Yours very sincerely, signed Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu, Military Governor and Commander in Chief of Biafran Armed Forces. culled from " A Break in the Silence : Lt. Col. Victor Adebukunola Banjo, pp.66-68, by F. Adetowun Ogunsheye, Spectrum Books, Ibadan, 2001" . Provided by Prof. Olufemi Ojo. |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by HomerTimpson: 12:25pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
It was this northerners that were planting bugs among other tribes by political means,the likes of babangida & co been shitting us for so long,sadly same thing still happens just in diff and modern manner...we need to stay woke 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Guestlander: 12:33pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta: A short sighted Ibo man called Aguiyi Ironsi seized power and took a carefully negotiated constitution and shredded it. He turned a federation of states into a unitary and chaotic behemoth. And that is just six years after independence. He willingly planted the seeds of what later became of Ibos in addition to getting himself killed. 2 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by tiredoflife(m): 12:34pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta: Wrong sir Ojukwu killed the war in niger delta by appointing a man from asaba against the counsel of major banjo that a native should be military administrator That was why the Niger delta revolted as the war was 90% propaganda and 10% bullet The narrative was igbos wanted to dominate Banjo warned ojukwu but he wont listen 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by gartamanta: 12:41pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
Jeferious: In other words, Yorubas had no problem problem with the Northerners slaughtering the Military Governor of the West, chasing Ogundipe who was supposed to be the next president, out of Lagos and occupying Western Region? But the same Yorubas were suspicious and annoyed that Ojukwu was coming to occupy their land? Lol 3 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by sesan85(m): 12:47pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta:If you had any sense at all, you wouldn't have posted this letter which only shows the megalomaniacal, domineering, narcissistic, paranoid asshats the idiot Ojukwu and by and large Igbos were. You wanted to "Liberate" people who didn't tell you to "Liberate" them? Are you guys okay at all? The ugly hippopotamus Ojukwu and his fellow Igbosk even wanted to occupy Yorubaland as long as you wished? What arrogant buffoons! Bleep Ojukwu and Bleep Biafra! You guys fully deserved everything that happened to you during the war! 2 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Jeferious: 12:47pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
gartamanta:Something like that. They prefer the Fulanis to the Igbos in terms of looking for which master to submit. I think some of them have even said that on this forum. Harsh as it may sound, it's the raw truth 3 Likes |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by Obamaofusa: 12:55pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
HomerTimpson: Yorubas have iron balls while Igbos have only instant and senseless gra gra. Ask Abacha and Babangida,the step aside Coward |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by sesan85(m): 12:55pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
"(Viii) Should our troops arrive and liberate Lagos, the Government of the Republic of Biafra reserves the right to appoint an administrator for that territory. Such an Administrator will remain in office until a merger of that territory with Yorubaland is effected and Biafran troops withdrawn." Lol, Yanmiris actually wanted to "liberate" Yorubaland and occupy it for as long as possible, when you delusional clowns couldn't even liberate yourselves? Imagine Igbos wanting to appoint Administrators for Yorubaland! The nerve of these arrogant, megalomaniacal, paranoid inhabitants of erosion-ravaged landlocked hellhole! Lol! 1 Like |
Re: The Incredible Letter Ojukwu Wrote To Victor Banjo At The Start Of The War(pic) by gartamanta: 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
sesan85: Oh let me get what you mean. Yorubas were so happy that the Northerners slaughtered their Military Governor, Fajuyi, in Ibadan Yorubas were so happy that their son, Brigadier Ogundipe, who should have been president, was chased out of Lagos Yorubas were so happy that the Northerners had occupied their land and enslaved them So when Ojukwu sent Victor Banjo, the same Yorubas who had already been enslaved suddenly got apprehensive that Ojukwu was coming to do to them what the North was already doing to them? Lol That means that Yorubas did not really care about being slaves, they only cared about who their slave master would be lol. Very unfortunate |
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