₦airaland Forum

ShoProperties:
I have thought, long and hard on this issue, but, I can't find any logical reason for their dislike, which borders on hate.
I have looked high and low, there just isn't anything, or even a series of things, that I can point out and say, “that's why”.

As an Igbo man, there are several reason why I hate Buhari. Let me give you a few.

1)Things have got worse since Buhari came to power

2) The 97%/5% statement Buhari made

3) Buhari has always been part of the Northern oligarchy that only cares about Northern domination of Nigeria. He was part of that clique since 1966 when he was involved in the counter coup and almost all other coups that followed.

4) I dont think Buhari is qualified to be president. Not just because of his doubful certificate but also because of his temperment and archaic reasoning.

5) Another reason I hate Buhari is his stance against true federalism/Regionalism. Igbos want their region where they will have greater control of their political and economic resources. Buhari is against that because he knows that true federalism will end Northern domination of Nigeria

6) Generally, I dont think Buhari is a nice man at heart.

Some people like to call him Ngozi Okonjo Iwealas father. Some call him Igwe Okonjo, the Obi of Ogwashiukwu.

I prefere to call him Brigadier General Okonjo, the gallant Biafran officer who fought for the freedom of his people.

AfroKnight:
It is interesting that neither the US nor the UK (of which he is a citizen) has demanded his release from detention. All the misguided hateful members of IPOB protesting around the world are flogging a dead horse, it appears. Has the west gone deaf?

Well, no sane country would seek the emancipation of a terrorist who thinks his freedom is solely dependent on genocide committed against neighboring ethnic groups. The FG is treating him too well. Maybe he is only a pawn for negotiating with his tribesmen. A serious attorney general should have obtained a never-ending jail term for the bigot.

A terrorist who has killed nobody? A terrorist who is asking that his people be left to go their way? A terrorist who wabts nothing to do with Nigeria.

Hmmmmmm if that is a terrorist to you, the what will you call Boko Haram, the Nigerian security forces, herdsmen who are all actively killing innocent people on a daily basis?

dukie25:
Am planning a one man protest in Abuja so I need some advice.

What are my rights regarding the right to free speech?

Chapter 4 of the Nigerian contitution allows you freedom of movement and expression which means you can take a placard and write anything you like on it.

However, Nigeria is a country that rarely operates bynthe constitution..............

Mujaheeeden:
Yorubas have a lot of Psychiatric patients on Nairaland.

Musiwa - Present Sir


Omonnkoda - Present Sir

PentiumPro -Present Sir


The three of you should exercise patient because thre bed space will soon be vacant in Yabaleft

Really true. We Igbos are not bitter at Ojukwu for leading us in a battle for freedom, it is a Yoruba man who Ojukwu did not lead that is bitter at Ojukwu. Why? Its hard to understand how these people think. They believe everyone must reason like them without realising we are all different people. Yet, for all the chest beating, if you ask them to be on their own, they will start running around like headless Chickens to look for 'one Nigeria'. Stay by your self, no. Support those who want to go so that they can leave you alone, no. Nawah.

In Igbo we say 'Jebe ejebe adighi mma, naba anaba adighi mma'

brandydaniells:
What is your ethnic group...

Mine is IBo..


Much love pipo

It is Igbo not Ibo!

omonnakoda:
You people just lie like children



BROADCAST BY LT. COL. YAKUBU GOWON, AUGUST 1, 1966



‘No Trust or Confidence in a Unitary System of Government’: Lt.-Col. Gowon’s Broadcast on the Assumption of Office, 1 August 1966





This is Lt-Col. Y. Gowon, Army Chief of Staff, speaking to you.



My fellow countrymen, the year 1966 has certainly been a fateful year for our beloved country, Nigeria. I have been brought to the position today of having to shoulder the great responsibilities of this country and the armed forces with the consent of the majority of the members of the Supreme Military Council as a result of the unfortunate incident that occurred on the early morning of 29th July 1966.



However, before I dwell on the sad issue of 29th July 1966, I would like to recall to you the sad and unfortunate incidents of 15th January 1966 which bear relevance. According to the certain well-known facts, which have so far not been disclosed to the nation and the world, the country was plunged into a national disaster by the grave and unfortunate action taken by a section of the Army against the public. By this I mean that a group of officers, in conjunction with certain civilians, decided to overthrow the legal government of the day; but their efforts were thwarted by the inscrutable discipline and loyalty of the great majority of the Army and the other members of the armed forces and the police. The Army was called upon to take up the reins of government until such time that law and order had been restored. The attempt to overthrow the government of the day was done by eliminating political leaders and high-ranking Army officers, a majority of whom came from a particular section of the country. The Prime Minister lost his life during this uprising. But for the outstanding discipline and loyalty of the members of the Army who are most affected, and the other members of the armed forces and the police, the situation probably could have degenerated into a civil war.



There followed a period of determined effort of reconstruction ably shouldered by Maj-Gen. J. T. U. Aguiyi-Ironsi but, unfortunately, certain parties caused suspicion and grave doubts of the Government’s sincerity in several quarters. Thus, coupled with the already unpleasant experience of the 15th January still fresh in the minds of the majority of the people, certain parts of the country decided to agitate against the military regime which ad hitherto enjoyed country-wide support. It was, unfortunately, followed by serious rioting and bloodshed in many cities and towns in the north.



There followed a period of uneasy calm until the early hours of 29th July 1966, when the country was once again plunged into another very serious and grave situation, the second in seven months. The position on the early morning of 29th July was a report from Abeokuta garrison, that there was a mutiny and that two senior and one junior officers from a particular section of the country were killed. This soon spread to Ibadan and Ikeja. More casualties were reported in these places. The Supreme Commander was by this time at Ibadan attending the natural rulers’ conference and was due to return on the afternoon of 29th July. The Government Lodge was reported attacked and the last report was that he and the West Military Governor were both kidnapped by some soldiers. Up till now, there is no confirmation of their whereabouts. The situation was soon brought under control in these places. Very shortly afterward, at about the same time, there was a report that there were similar disturbances among the troops in the North, and that a section of the troops had taken control of all military stations in the North as well. The units of Enugu and the garrison at Benin were not involved. All is now quiet and I can assure the public that I shall do all in my power to stop any further bloodshed and to restore law, order and confidence in all parts of the country with your co-operation and goodwill.



I have now come to the most difficult part, or the most important part, of this statement. I am doing it, conscious of the great disappointment and heartbreak it will cause all true and sincere lovers of Nigeria and of Nigerian unity both at home and abroad, especially our brothers in the Commonwealth.



As a result of the recent events and the other previous similar ones, I have come to strongly believe that we cannot honestly and sincerely continue in this wise, as the basis of trust and confidence in our unitary system of government has not been able to stand the test of time. I have already remarked on the issues in question. Suffice to say that, putting all considerations to test-political, economic, as well as social-the base for unity is not there or is so badly rocked, not only once but several times. I therefore feel that we should review the issue of our national standing and see if we can help stop the country form drifting away into utter destruction. With the general consensus of opinion of all the Military Governors and other members of the Supreme and Executive Council, a decree will soon be issued to lay a firm foundation of this objective. Fellow countrymen, I sincerely hope we shall be able to resolve most of the problems that have disunited us in the past and really come to respect and trust one another in accordance with an all-round code of good conduct and etiquette.



All foreigners are assured of their personal safety and should have no fear of being molested.

I intend to continue the policy laid down in the statement by the Supreme Commander on 16th January 1966 published on 26th January 1966.



We shall also honour all international treaty obligations and commitments and all financial agreements and obligations entered into by the previous government. We are desirous of maintaining good diplomatic relationships with all countries. We therefore consider any foreign interference in any form will be regarded as an act of aggression.



All members of the armed forces are requested to keep within their barracks except on essential duties and when ordered from SHQ. Troops must not terrorise the public, as such action will discredit the new National Military Government. Any act of looting or sabotage will be dealt with severely. You are to remember that your task is to help restore law and order and confidence in the public in time of crisis.



I am convinced that with your co-operation and understanding, we shall be able to pull the country out of its present predicament. I promise you that I shall do all I can to return to civil rule as soon as it can be arranged. I also intend to pursue most vigorously the question of the release of political prisoners. Fellow countrymen, give me your support and I shall endeavour to live up to expectations. Thank you.

While I doubt the date ascribed to this broadcast, lets assume for a second that it is true. Even if Gowon assumed power on the first of August, he still could not have released Awolowo. Outside Lagos, Gowon had little or no power. Gowon could not have released Awolowo who was in jail in the Eastern Region. Not even Ojukwu recognised him as head of state and Ojukwu was technically senior to Gowon. In the chaotic times that followed the overthrow of Ironsi, Gowon was pretty much a lame Duck president who could not do anything and no power over Military Governors like Lt Colonel Ejoor and Ojukwu

omonnakoda:
Gowon took over on 1 August 1966

Not possible. Dont forget that the aim of the counter coup was not to make Gowon head of state. It was actually to seceed Northern Nigeria out of Nigeria. It took some days of negotiations to convince Murtala Mohammed and his fellow Northern coupists to drop the idea of secession and to recognise Gowon as head of state. So there is no way Ironsi could have been overthrown on the 29th of July and Gowon take over 2 days later. Nigeria had no recognised head of state as at the 1st of August.

Opakan2:
ask Nnamdi Kanu that was campaigning upandan for igbos to kill yorubas and other non-igbos
the weapons that were caught on them.. was to kill igbos right?

I know what I'm saying.. IPOB is an upcoming terrorist organization that must be crushed now before it gets too late

So why do you want to do 'one Nigeria' with terrorists? The people you are calling terrorists are yet to kill anyone and are only asking for Nigeria to leave them to go their way

Reminez:
Good day everyone. I read with amusement a certain release from a demented mind this afternoon about how the Yorubas have been the clog in the wheel of their aspirations . I would certainly not waste my energy and time dissecting the press release as I have already made up my mind to take the the release for what it is ; fabrication of a mad man .
But the main reason for my intervention is to correct the willful historical misrepresentation cum distortion of facts and events scattered in the said press release .
NAIRALAND is a very good source of information to a lot of folks out there and posterity would not favour us if we allow demented minds to revise our history .
THE IPOB clown said Ojukwu released Awolowo from Calabar prison . THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE LIE . This issue has been trashed out several times on nairaland when bright minds still held sway in the political section .
According to MAX SIOLLUN, the author of OIL ,POLITICS AND VIOLENCE (NIGERIA'S MILITARY COUP CULTURE 1966-1976) , HE STATED IN PAGE 112 OF THE BOOK THAT YAKUBU GOWON WAS THE ONE WHO RELEASED CHIEF AWOLOWO FROM PRISON .
Conclusively, all hands must be on deck by every omoluabis.The onus is on us to burst every propaganda against the Yoruba race by the terrorist IPOB as a lie repeated too often may be taken as a truth by unsuspected persons .
Anyone who has a reliable history from a credible historian as to who release Awolowo from Calabar prison should not hesitate to educate us with it .
Shalom !!!!!
Cc omonnakoda
Odvanguard
Oduastates
TonyeBarcanista ( dude's a good student of history too)

If Awolowo was released on the 3rd of August 1966, it actually supports the belief that Awolowo was released by Ojukwu.

Even though Ironsi was overthrown on the 29th of July, no one was really incharge of Nigeria for the next few days.

The first time Nigerians knew that Gowon had taken over was when he made his first announcement on the 4th of August 1966. So there is no way Gowon could have released Awolowo. For Gowon to have released Awolowo, he would have been in a position of authority for much longer.

The only person in a position of authority to have released Awolowo on the 3rd of August was Ojukwu

If Awolowo was released on the 3rd of August 1966, it actually supports the belief that Awolowo was released by Ojukwu.

Even though Ironsi was overthrown on the 29th of July, no one was really incharge of Nigeria for the next few days.

The first time Nigerians knew that Gowon had taken over was when he made his first announcement on the 4th of August 1966. So there is no way Gowon could have released Awolowo. For Gowon to have released Awolowo, he would have been in a position of authority for much longer.

The only person in a position of authority to have released Awolowo on the 3rd of August was Ojukwu

Kupengo:
I love all Nigerians, and all we need is to be united, love each other.

Depends who a 'Nigerian' is. Is a Nigerian someone who willingly accepts this name and the country it represents? Or is a Nigerian someone who was forced at gunpoint to accept the name and country by one military dictator or the other starting from Lord Lugard to Gowon etc?

omonnakoda:
The King was grateful to him for his contribution to the war effort

Oh yes

Sir Ojukwu on the day he was Knighted in England

Im a proud owner of the book. The British authorities did ask Sir Louis Ojukwu for the use of his fleet of Trucks at aid the second World war effort and he agreed. After the war ended in 1945, the British did not forget Sir Ojukwus sacrifice. They gave him a KBE (Knight of the British Empire) and pushed several post war contracts his way. Sir Louis became even richer as a result of the post world war boom. A great man he was.

This Jegede Abayomi must be crazy! Nigeria of our dreams? Of whose dreams? Nigeria was only the dream of Lord Lugard. Why is it hard for some people to understand the word 'freedom'

No forced union is ever a happy one

donbuchi1:
Don't get me wrong and I ask you again. Is Wike an Igbo man? Is ONELGA an Igboland, Is Ikwerre part of Igboland. That they foolishly bear Igboland names becos they have none of their own do that make them Igbos?

Delta state governor sums it:

On Wednesday, February 3, 2016 during his first interactive session with journalist at the Government House in Asaba in Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa made the following statements;

“Delta State has never been, and is not part of the South East. Biafra agitation, we criticize it. Anioma land as it is said, was part of Bendel State; we were part of the MidWest State, we have not been part of the South East. So obviously, we cannot be said to be part of them (Biafra). We may speak a similar language, but we are not part of the South East. We were part of the Mid-West, now we are Deltans.”

So please look for your true identity. As you ask Delta state governor is Ifeanyi is an Hausa name? If Okowa is a Yoruba name? If Anioma doesn't mean good land in Igbo language as well.

Questions my friend...

You are funny. Let me tell you something which you not know. Nigeria, SE/SS, Anioma, Mid West, Delta state are all man creations. When Lord Lugard came to west Africa, none these things I mentioned existed. So who and what was on the ground when Lugard came? It was tribes like Igbo, Hausa, Ijaw and so on that Lugard met. So go and ask Ifeanyi Okowa who his people were long before there was anything like Nigeria. All these names and titles that came later are not important

donbuchi1:
Is ONELGA in Igboland?

Did you read the the report?

The kidnapped former ONELGA caretaker committe member- Jeremiah Uche

Chairman, ONELGA- Osi Olisah

Chairmam, Obrikom community- Julius Amadi.

If you heard the names Osi Olisah, Jeremiah Uche and Julius Amadi wihout being told the Local Govt they come from, what tribe would you have assumed they are?

Im sure you wont even be able to tell the difference between the dialects of Igbo spoken in ONELGA and Onitsha.

Nigeria has never had a good president, they were all bad

One of the most violent places in Igbo land is ONELGA. Why?

Yoruba propaganda. IPOB doesnt kill people, it has never killed anyone.

These people are trying hard to make IPOB look like a terrorist organisation when no act of terrorism can be ascribed to it.

JimiOgunlola:
Dem never born we yoruba muslims well to try that kain thing.

The last time we tried it, Fulani sack our Oyo empire so tey we build brown roofs all over our lands in oshogbo, modakeke and ibadan.

I predict that the next Alafin of Oyo will be a Hausa- Fulani man.

tchimatic:
Then let them let Biafrans go naa

That is the problem

obailala:
But you think the north, SW, SS would allow a secession?... You really think outright secession is more achievable and more beneficial than true federalism?

I dont think you understand. True federalism is simply not achievable in Nigeria, the North will never permit it. They control the national assembly with almost 65% of the vote and they will throw out any bill on true federalism out of the window. Secession on the other hand is far more achievable because no one needs Northern votes to achieve it. Using Crimea as an example, the Crimean region seceeded from Ukrain in 2014 by simply holding their own referendum where over 90% of them voted to go. I think that when the majority of a people are resolute on seceeding (it can never be 100%) they will ultimately seceed. The question is if it will be bloody or peaceful. If it is bloody, those who fight against secession should ask themselves why they want to hold on to people who just want to go their way. If it is peaceful, then those who seceed should extend a hand of friendship to those they left because all that happend was just political seperation and not necessarily economic separation

tchimatic:
True federalism or Referendum!!!!!!! True federalism or Referendum!!!!!!!

The North will never allow true federalism, not in a million years.