₦airaland Forum

giftq:
They packed a bunch of dullards to go discuss with Oxford graduate at Aburi.

Them think say na beans

WetinConsignMe:
Either way Awo is to be faulted because (unless he was under duress from northern soldiers) there is no way u stretch his words that they mean: "I will throw my full weight behind one Nigeria and actively participate inn the war"

You are remote from the West; you have advantages which we do not possess. We cannot rush without rushing to our death at the same time. We are not cowards in the West but we have to move cautiously, because if we do not do that you might not have us alive; you would only have monuments all over the place.

9jaDoc:
It is beyond obvious that OJUKWU WAS NOT INTERESTED IN RULING THE WEST. HIS CONCERN WAS THE SUCCESS OF HIS OWN TENUOUS SECESSION. If u can't even see that then what's the point of further discussion

(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

WetinConsignMe:
So, my friend, Ojukwu's strategy was to do whatever was necessary to see to it that the West also seceded because he knew that was the only way his own secession could possibly succeed.

WetinConsignMe:
My friend, why are you trying to be too clever by half? Here is the letter you keep talking about in it's entirety.
Where in this letter does Ojukwu even imply he wanted to rule the West? Quite the contrary. He and Banjo had the same rank. Do u think he was unaware Banjo would not be a yes man to him and would do whatever was best for his own people? Notice how he addressed himself as "Military Governor", the same title Banjo would have in the West - equals.

Here is the letter (note the bolded):

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)
(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 that 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.

(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.

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, [b]the government of the Republic of Biafra reserves the right to appoint a Military administrator for the territory. [/b]Such an Administrator will remain in office until a merger of that territory with Yorubaland is effected by Biafran troops.

9jaDoc:
U have no answer, that's why u chose to type gibberish.

WetinConsignMe:
I don't understand your post but I can assure Ojukwu was not the power hungry type. That's why you never saw him in any coup. It would be out of character for him to want to rule the West. According to Aluko he didn't even want to rule the East. He was 32, he said he wanted to walk away from the whole affair, but he was trapped.

9jaDoc:
Why would he choose Banjo a heartland core Yoruba man. Think, mehn, think.

Maduawuchukwu:
Lastly, he might have felt that the west could not afford a war so they should side with the north. But then, neutrality was an option just like the mid-west and his region would have been unaffected by his neutrality. So.

DrGoodman:
[s]
Akintola and Awol.owo started the fracas that led to the coup, them extinguishing Akintola was a welcome development. How can he stay in the same south west with awo without burning down the whole enclave? Must be an order from the great Awo for Akintola to die [/s]

huptin:
Akintola actually fought gallantly, he held the military for quite a long time until he exhausted his ammunitions then he was murdered

illicit:
the tribe of the murderer wasnt the question.
Afonja was murdered by Fulanis
You know who killed Abiola. Dont tribalise all your arguments

illicit:
whether old or young. Aares usually cause their own death either by greed or folly, then they die painfully, usually for their own mistakes. Afonja and Abiola were betrayed by friends and killed by them.
Akintola was cornered and exterminated like vermin

It was my father who told me to say yes immediately. He said many people would be dreaming of working with Awolowo. In fact, before I agreed, my father had said yes on my behalf. I have never regretted that decision. He made me to know everybody, including people like Chief Lateef Jakande and late Chief Bola Ige. I was among those who formed the Unity Party of Nigeria and we went to all the states.

Ofemannnu:
All the people who had money in banks that were in the west and North got that money back because there
were records, the 20pounds story is a political
gimmick used to paint Yoruba/Awo bad and that
my friend is what is .......

Ovamboland:
Substitute what Zik said to ibos with Sardauna saying same thing about fulani to an arewa gathering and tell us you agree with him as a Nationalist.

Am sure you join to condemn Sardauna for saying they intend to dominate the south by dipping Koran in the sea, bunch of hypocrites

abdelrahman:
who is that igbo president candidate that we didn't vote for?

9jaDoc:
My friend everybody knew Zik was a pan Africsnist who fought for Ghana's independence. A politician will play to whoever he was talking to at the moment. If you dig out his speeches to Yorubas it will be similar.

igbodefender:
Lol. Which nonsense? The nonsense no get name? For instance, when Awolowo was arrested for arrested and prosecuted 1962 he was prosecuted for coup plotting. What was Zik's crime?

9jaDoc:
Because Zik really didn't consider himself an Easterner. He was pan-Africanism personified. His aim was to free Africa from colonial rule not to be premier of anywhere. That was just a means to an end. And people understood that.

9jaDoc:
But it is not only Achebe. Unongo, Man, Mbadiwe etc even people who despised Zik, they all agree his party won the electiom

GhanaMustGoo:
Ahmadu was really one articulate dude. Surprised to see that from aboki. No wonder they worshipped him over there.

9jaDoc:
People, Awo was always thinking tribe, unlike Zik. He never quite bought into that one Nigeria stuff until Gowon promised presidency once the war was won.
Remember he formed Egbe omo Oduduwa way back. Not Egbe omo Nigeria.

Vivere:
Thank you, oh!! These people were raised on a diet of propaganda, so what can one expect? They seem to forget that everyone can read and draw their own conclusions, from what was written in black & white.

lawani:
If they had not pushed to lagos, the secession bid may have been successful.

WetinConsignMe:
Zik's party did win majority in the western hose. Google that too.

WetinConsignMe:
This is from "America's secret files on Ojukwu"

Why Ojukwu Killed Banjo, Ifeajuna and Others



When the American consul asked Ojukwu for evidence, Ojukwu replied: “Banjo is a very meticulous man, who kept records and notes of everything he did. The mistake of the plotters was they talked too much, their moves too conspicuous and they made notes which came into my hands. As a result, the conspirators came under surveillance from the early stages of the plot’s existence. Their plans then became known and confirmed by subsequent events.”

WetinConsignMe:
Prophet Mohammed left Medina with a rag-tag, untrained, ill-equipped group of men to go and attack the army of a country. BUT on the way people joined him and by the time he got to Mecca he had such overwhelming army that Mecca simply surrendered.
Fidel Castro did same. Che Guevera, many other revolutionaries overthrew a government with a rag-tag group of people. Even Charles Taylor here in Africa.
So just because it did not work for Ojukwu does not mean it is not possible.

MyNewJackeT:
sorry, it's just that when I say Fayose for 2019.
his people get so angry. I want to know why.

stev120:
[s] Ojukwu prepared to declare a Republic and Awolowo threaten if one side succeed they will do the same even Awolowo meet with Ojukwu and that proved that there is an agreement but my question is if Awolowo declare oduduwa who's interest is it declared. Igbos or yoruba. . i live that question with you. ..

did the Igbos force any body against there choice ...no
when Biafra First inversions took place when they reach Benin banjo the leader of the inversion stopped and declared Benin Republic this is a sign of "igbos are not are not here to invade"
so stop advertising those your stupid life

can the Igbos win election with out the yoruba. ..2015 election proved it
ogun.. apc
Oyo. ..apc
ondo. ..apc
osun. ..apc
kwara.... apc
ekiti. ..pdp(because of fayose )

only the s/s and s/e that vote for Jonathan
with all this yoruba vote for buhari what was the difference. ..2.7 million vote..probably because of rigging
this proved the population of the east[/s]. ..