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StCapital:
Lets us believe that the 2 major political parties will cede the presidency tickets to the South East by 2023 but what we are saying is people from the South East should choose their candidate and no candidate should come Anambra and Abia states. They should stop Marginalizing us.
Please Read below.

2023:The Marginalization of the South East By Anambra State.

The South-Eastern part of Nigeria is one of the geo-political zones that have contributed quality human resources to the Nigerian political space. The region is known for both economic and political influence to the larger Nigerian State. Despite having only five states as against the six and seven states of other zones, the South East has continued to maintain its relevance and collaboration with other regions, especially the South-South in asserting her influence in Nigerian politics.

However, this region has suffered series of marginalization both in the larger Nigerian political space and within the region itself. The region has been short-changed with only five States. The implication of this can be seen in fewer federal legislators from the region and more from regions with six and seven states. The one-state deficit in the South East also means fewer political opportunities for the people of the region and development. However, the main thrust of this paper is not the marginalization emanating from the Nigerian federation via the 1999 Constitution but the internal marginalization that exist within the states in the region. Put differently, this paper is an attempt to shed light on the opportunities enjoyed by some states in the South East (especially Anambra State) much to the disadvantage of other states in the region. These opportunities come in the form of political offices.

In the Southern Eastern region, political opportunities have tilted towards some states. A statistical analysis of political offices available to the South East reveals that some states have produced or almost produced all federal political office available.

For the sake of emphasis, while the marginalization meted out to the South East by the Nigerian state is obvious and well known by Nigerians and especially Ndi-Igbo at home and in Diaspora, there exist a systematic marginalization within the region manifesting in the form of Anambra and Abia wielding their economic/wealth advantage to grab more Federal position much to the chagrin of the other three states. The worst hit by this comparative disadvantage is Imo State: The Eastern Heartland.

To buttress the above assertion, a statical trip was undertaken to establish the veracity of the claim that indeed other South Eastern States are being marginalized by Anambra State and to appreciable extent, Abia State.

Anambra: Created in the year 1976 and unofficially known as the economic power house of the East, Anambra State is not just the home to the reknown Onitsha and Nnewi Markets. It is also not just the house of globally acclaimed industrialist and captains of industry; it is a haven of reknown political and diplomatic statesmen who have earned their place in the annals of Nigeria politics. The State boast of having produced the first and only indigenous Governor General of Nigeria the Late Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. Anambra has also produced Nigerian President (1963 – 1966) in same Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. Further, the state has also produced the First Nigerian elected Vice President (1979 – 1983) in the person of the late renowned Architect, Chief Alex Ekwueme. Two President of the Nigerian Senate have also emerged from Anambra State: Chief Nwafor Orizu and Dr. Chuba Okadigbo. Also, a Speaker of the Federal House of Representative hailed from Anambra State, Chief Edwin Umezuoke. Apart from producing politicians who are first to occupy such offices, Anambra is also home to some of the finest and refined Economists, politicians and diplomats. Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a globally recognized son of Anambra State who has made his mark in the common wealth of Nation is an Example. Also Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo sat the helms of the affairs of Central Bank of Nigeria from 2004 – 2009, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu occupied the Deputy Governorship position in the Central Bank of Nigeria between 2009 – 2014. Mention must also be made of Dr. Oby Ezekwesili who has also made her mark at the World Bank as Vice President Incharge of Africa.

Abia State: Created in 1991 and known as the God’s Own State, Abia State ranks second in the South East for having produced leaders at the National stage. The late accomplished officer of the Nigerian army who went ahead to become the first military Head of State of Nigeria, Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunakwe Aguiyi Ironsi was a son of Abia State. He became Head of State after January 15th 1966 Military Coup, He ruled till July 31st 1966. The state has also produced the equivalent of a Vice President Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe: Senate President Adolphus Nwagbara and Speaker of the Federal House, Jaja Nwachukwu of Abia origin also.

A notable politician/consultant economist who was a super minister between 2011 and 2015, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala also hails from Abia State via marriage and has since been holding offices through Abia State slot. She is at the verge of leading the World Trade Organization (WTO) and taking Nigeria and Abia State further to the world.

Enugu: Popularly known as the Coal City, Enugu became a State in 1991 and was once the capital city of Eastern Nigeria. The State is known for having produced a Senate President in Chief Ken Nnamani and also a Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu (2007 – 2019). Ekweremmadu was especially influential in the Nigerian Legislative space for those 12 years as DSP and for the same period chaired the very important senate committee on the Amendment of the 1999 Constitution.

Ebonyi State: Created in 1996 by the Abacha Administration in an attempt to address the problem of marginalization of the South East, Ebonyi State has had a single individual dominate her politics at the national level from 1999 to 2015. The State can boast of having produced a Senate President and also Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Both positions were occupied by the same individual, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, who is seen in Ebonyi and the founder and father of the state as well as the architect of modern Ebonyi.

Imo State: Created in 1976 and regarded as the Eastern Heartland, Imo State has managed to produce Chief Evan Enwerem who had a brief stinct as Senate President before he was removed. Imo State also boasts of having produced a Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Chief Emeka Ihedioha.

From the figures above, it is clear that Anambra holds the lead. This could owe much to the economic clout they possess. Comfortably, Anambra State leads the South East in the order of having benefitted most from Federal positions.

Abia State has also proven itself as worthy for having produced distinguished personalities for federal offices.

It is my submission therefore that should the 2023 presidency be zoned to the South East by any of the Major Political Parties or both, Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu States, should be considered as Anambra and Abia have had their fair share, notable people that are eminently qualified includes Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Sen. Ken Nnamani, Rt.Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Sen. Dr. Sam Egwu, Engr. David Umahi etc.

This is the meaning of equity and the concept of equitable distribution of opportunities. Considerations and priorities should be given to the three states stated above in order to allay the fear of systematic marginalization and calculated subjugation of the other states by Anambra and Abia States. A close feel of the pulse of Ndi-Igbo reveals this fear and feeling of entranched domination of the region by Anambra. The enormous wealth of their business class and the shrewdness of their politicians has been partly adduced to be the reason for such.

However, there is an urgent need for the regions to look inward and begin to address the problem of marginalization from within before we can effectively tackle the problem of the marginalization of the entire South East by the rest of the Federation.

From: A Political Observer, Asaba.

Happy New Year.

It's Adolphus Wabara and Jaja Wachukwu, Abians like we Ikwerres and Ndokis don't have an "N" before "Wa"

Some of this pics are in Lagos

That's Rivers government for you! A very humble set of people. Unlike the Akwa Ibom government who take delight in riding the best cars at the expense of the 70% poor Akwa Ibomites.

Akwa Ibom are third in the list of indebted states, and one of the lowest in ROI.
What a state
Poverty and Akwa Ibom be like 1&2

EdoDefence:
Lol see this Ibo man claiming ikwere, did you see where we claimed Ikwere? Nonsense, the Ijaws have not forgotten that imo river was forcefully collected from them.
When they come for it we will be here to watch you come back here to lament

I'm Ikwerre not Igbo
Ikwerre people are not Bini, we are Ikwerre!! We have lived with Ijaws for centuries and we are ok with them, stop trying to sow cord of discord among us!

Opara forest reserve?
No be Igbo name be that?

This stuff also happened in Lagos,Ogun,Kaduna,Abuja,Akwa Ibom and Benue, it shows the level of poverty in this country!

etrouble:
No need for any investigation. They don’t want the rail, period. And Buhari will not waste South South oyel money to build infrastructure for people who will vandalize and steal it. Stealing and vandalism is in their blood. It is their heritage. They tried it in Lagos the other time using #EndSARS for cover.

Abia state also has oil, I think they don't just need the rail.

I've always noticed that Ijaws are the most hated people in the Niger Delta, however they are far better than the Binis and Akwa Ibomites who are very greedy, wicked and ready to annex what they didn't work for!

MansoryMX:
Fulani are destroying farms in Delta State, killing and raping women in their farms. Kidnapping in urban areas especially Warri na die! Okowa is an imbecilistic creature! Whatever that grammar means

Okowa only cares about his Anioma brothers, he doesn't care about others.
He is a tribal bigot!

EdoDefence:
Exactly, these Ijaws and Itsekiris have the same agenda and we won't let them have their way

You Binis are worse!
You claim ownership of other people's lands, it's only Bini people that claim to have founded Onitsha(Ibo land) and Lagos(Yoruba land), you guys also tried to influence my ancestors into thinking they migrated from Benin. Thank God my people have woken up from their sleep.
We are Ikwerre and we are indegenous to Ali Ikwerre, we have been here all our lives.
Ijaws are not the problem of the South South, rather Bini and Edo people are!

hammerDK:
THE PEOPLE OF YENAGOA ARE EDOID NOT IJAW.


THEIR LANGUAGE IS NOT IJAW.

This is a very stupid statement! everyone say the Ijaws are land grabbers, but in true sense,Binis are the main landgrabbers in the South South. They have dragged land to as far west as Cotonou and Yoruba land and to as far East as Ibibio land and Igbo land.
The earlier they realize they are indigenous only to Edo state, the better for them.
Yenegoa is 100% Ijaw!

This is a good move with a wrong blueprint!
It should be each ethnic nationality with it's own security outfit.
Like Ijaw own, Ikwerre own,Ibibio own,e.t.c. If it's not done this way,it will result into ethnic fracas!

Kalu, the Tinubu of Abia.

Apart from Enyimba,Kano Pillars,Plateau United,Rangers and Rivers United, the other clubs can't be profitable if invested in.
These aforementioned clubs are the only clubs that qualify in CAF and other international mathes or tournaments, they are also the richest and most watched teams with large pools of fans who are ready to spend on jerseys,ticket,e.t.c.

sylve11:
Can we say Same for the ibos?

Say that if you like, i'm not Ibo so it doesn't concern me

useIess2020:
eyeneka let's stop all these bashing.
I'm from Akwa Ibom State.
My brother has just been killed at Rivers State, he was robbed off his vehicle and after they snatched the vehicle from him they still killed him and left his body on the road,
his phone was tracked and those culprits have been arrested and they confessed to it, guess what they're all from same Akwa ibom state (Oruk anam to be precise).
No state or tribe holds monopoly over violence.

Thank you very much for your honesty

GidiCars:
Oga, they're coming with us. They're our YORUBA brothers, they proudly bear YORUBA names and don't even deny it. You can have the rest of the ND to yourselves, keep the oil. I'm a big fan of Biafra and anything that would lead to secession, so don't think most of us care about the oil wells in the core South.

That's the problem with you guys, I have an Itshekiri friend by name, Ayodele, he will fight you if you call him Yoruba. According to him, Itshekiris migrated from Benin Kingdom and it's so .
My name is Uche, does that make me Igbo, I'm proudly Ikwerre.
The problem Yorubas and Ibos have is that they claim anybody with cultural semblances.
The earlier you realize that your futuristic republic is only the South West (excluding Ijaw land in Ondo state), the better for you all.

Bofoy4:
RIVERS DON TURN TO CULTIST DEN

TUFIAKWA

RIVERS OF BLOOD

The youth are lazy, Foolish and backward in Rivers, Cultism kills they won't hear.

For PH 90% of investment is own by non indigenes, Their youth are senseless and lazy they are only good in
ARM ROBBERY
CULTISM
PROSTITUTION (LADIES)
MILITANCY
KIDNAPPING ETC
See as they are lying Young every now and then.

Rivers of blood

It's still far better than that dungeon of a state called Akwa Ibom
Stupid envious dwarfs from Cameroon!!

wiseone28:
See the River state Uchasa was bragging about

It's still far better than "Dubai in Cameroon"

GidiCars:
Just the 6 SW states, okun land in kogi, akoko Edo. If Kwara wants to join, fine, if not, they're free to go. We don't need them. They can keep their EMIR and enjoy Islamic Republic with the north.

Also, the Itsekiris.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSRFqeYerOc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J22cv2vrRJA

Don't even think of Itshekiris or Akoko Edo, they all migrated from the great Benin Republic.

I came across an article by the futuristic people of Ooduduwa expelling Hausas,Ibos and NigerDeltans from their so-called Ooduduwa states. Normally I don't care about all these because I see it as the work of people undergoing bipolar disorder. But today, I had to speak out when I saw the great people of Delta and Edo included in their delusional Ooduduwa republic.
Let it be known, that the great people of Niger Delta have nothing to do with proponents of Biafra and Ooduduwa.
Any action carried out by Adeyinka Grandson and his stupid fanatics in taking our lands and installing Yorubas in our land will be firmly resisted and Yorubas will be dealt with severely.
Mind you, Yorubas are not part of the Niger Delta and as such should face their six states.
A word is enough for the wise!!

Mckhala80:
Chief Godswill Akpabio is only answerable to Pmb and not the ijaw ppl. That rivers woman tried and fail , politicians at Akwa Ibom failed as well. Ijaw ppl are failures already. Niger Delta belongs to all and not to Ijaw ppl..... Let them go fishing and farming and let Akpabio be. He's a leader from God. Agwo Annang Ade Agwo Uko.
Check my authograh....

Bitter children of hate from Cameroon!!
Na them!!

GidiCars:
It has happened more than once in the SW, Igbos have been expelled more than once and you can't do shit about it. You'll abandon your properties and leave the region. This is africa, not US or UK. That's why Ghanaians or South Africans or Rwanda can expel a certain group of people and nothing will happen.

Remember why YORUBAs joined the war, it's cause your kinsmen tried to cross into our region and we fought back. The day e go red, e go be like film for Una eyes.

That's an advice from one of your kinsmen.

According to the picture you posted, so Delta and Edo are part of your Ooduduwa republic.
LMAO!!!
I have always told people that the most foolish people in Nigeria are the Biafrans,Ooduduwans and Akwa Ibomites.
The earlier you realize that your Ooduduwa kini kon kini kon starts at Oyo and ends at Ondo(Yoruba part), the better for you!!!

The Nigerian Government deems it fit to post people with names such as Ayodele,Emeka,Ogbonda,Ejiro,Osas,Aiyebabiri to the North were insecurity is the norm so they can be killed at any slightest provocation, while Musa,Audu,Abdul,Yunusa,Mohammed are posted to the South where insecurity is at the minimum so they can opress innocent individuals.
What a country!!

nsiba:
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The oral history known here and which is a FACT is you Ngwa camouflaging Rivers slowpoke, birthed at the back of a Dump truck after your accursed miserable mini midget drunk of a father raped your notorious harlot of a mother cause she stole a bottle of local gin from him, will forever remain a pained, nonentity to every AkwaIbomite.

You know everywhere about AkwaIbom but a scavenger will you remain

I know it continues to hurt you that we were carved into Rivers State and not your "Dubai state".
Thank God we were never put in thesame state with you guys, we will have been as backward as you guys.

TheGoodJoe:
That is a bloody lie and you know it. There is no comparison in any way. Even people from Aba will disagree with you.

By the way, I am not talking about beautification of cities but economic investment for future growth of the State which the current government is investing massively.

If you can kill your bigotic hatred and think of what is good for your State and region, then you will have a better understanding of things.

Thank you.

You just shot yourself on your foot!!

Can you show me one futuristic economic investment in Akwa Ibom state and I'll show you millions of such programs in Port Harcourt alone.

Mode4:
@seun
@justwise
@mynd4
@lalasticlala

I don't know why did guy is still allowed to roam freely in nairaland with this kind of hate he has towards Akwa Ibom people. Have you guys gone to see his post about Akwa Ibom people?

He had broken rule 2, 3 and 7 numerous times.

Nairaland Modes please do the needful. God bless you!

Why don't you also quote the people insulting Ijaws and Riverians
Hypocrite!

nsiba:
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That is why severally have asked you NEVER you fail in taking your drugs daily,
Ngwa man that knows everything AkwaIbom but denies his roots

Calling me Igbo in the face of evidence has no way of deterring the fact that you guys are a very wicked ethnic group!!!

Moreover the last time I checked, oral history shows a deep connection between Akwa Ibomites and Ngwa people, even Aba located in Ngwa Land is said to be a former Annang settlement.

No wonder they say birds of thesame feather flock together, stupid set of people!!!

Daytonbale:
How did know that they are not nice people , have you come in contact with all them? so Ijaw are so so nice abi.

you said they not part of Oil producing States but I think they produce oil more than any other states in Nigeria.

water dey your head stop all dis hatred

Don't ask me if I've come in contact with them.

I meet them almost everyday here in Port Harcourt selling fufu or driving Keke.
When I went to Akwa Ibom in 2016 and November this year, I also mingled with them, and I hate their character.
They are full of hate and very self-centered.

A typical Ibibio/Annang/Efik man is very crafty and only think of duping, they are criminal minded and very bitter people!!!

I know them wella, if I don't know them, I will not be talking!

Daytonbale:
beware of this Fulani terrorist he is not from Rivers .

umam Aboki

LMAO!!!
No matter what you say, I don't care!!
All I say is leave Ali Ikwerre and go back to your Dubai near Cameroon.