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National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Trailii: 8:21am On Oct 03, 2013 |
The spokesman for the forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, said this in a telephone interview with one of our correspondents, in Abuja, on Wednesday. He was commenting on the national dialogue advisory committee set up on Tuesday by President Goodluck Jonathan. Abdullahi,who said he saw nothing wrong with Nigerians sitting down to discuss their problems, explained that contrary to the views held in certain quarters, northerners were not opposed to any form of dialogue in whatever form or shape. He said, "There is no problem with Nigerians sitting down to discuss their problems whether in the form of dialogue, whether in a form of conference, whether in the form of a meeting, even in the form of a Sovereign National Conference. His view on SNC is however not in tandem with that of the foremost Northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum, which on Tuesday said it would not support any form of dialogue termed sovereign. However, Abdullahi, a former vice-chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said, "The SNC that people are advocating; people are saying that it is a way for Nigeria to break up. This shouldn't be a problem. Even in Britain today, Scotland is still agitating to opt out of the United Kingdom; even the Northern Island problem is still there. "In Spain, there are separatist groups agitating for independence. Even recently, we had in the Soviet Union and it has broken up into 11 different countries. "India was created in 1948, in one year there was Pakistan, in another year there was Bangladesh. So why shouldn't it happen in Nigeria if they (advocates of SNC) believe this is the way to go? "We don't mind any conference no matter the outcome. I don't think it should worry any Nigerian." The former VC said the earlier Nigerians accepted that Nigeria's ethnic nationalities could never dissolve into one, the better. He stated that it was left for Nigerians to make something good out of the almagamation of Nigeria by Britain in 1914. Abdullahi also noted that it was probably out of the desire to make something out of the situation that led to the several conferences that had been held since 1914. He, however, expressed fears that the current attempt by the Jonathan administration to hold another conference when the reports of previous ones had not been implemented was suspicious. The NEF spokesman said the country had held constitutional conferences in 1976, 1978, 1988, 1994/1995 and 2005. He stated, "In each of these conferences, there have been voluminous reports on what is the problem with Nigeria. It is not for lack of information on the issues at stake." Abdullahi said that the country could still gain from the reports of past constitutional conferences. He added, "When you look at it from this point of view, those who believe that Nigeria's time is being wasted or that these are diversionary tactics have a point. "Because this is what (President Olusegun) Obasanjo tried to do when he was looking for a third term and he thought that he wouldn't get it through another means except through constituting a constitutional conference." National Assembly backs conference The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information, Media and Public Affairs, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, in an SMS to one of our correspondents in Abuja, said, "The Senate supports the President in his choice of the members of the committee." The House of Representatives also welcomed the committee and its membership, saying that Nigerians were entitled to freedom of expression. However, it clarified that whenever a constitutional matter cropped up in the course of discussions at the conference, it should be referred to the National Assembly. The Deputy Leader of the House, Mr. Leo Ogor, who spoke to The PUNCH in Abuja, explained that the National Assembly remained the legally constituted body to resolve any constitutional issues in the country. Ogor added, "We are the true representatives of the people. That is why constitutional matters must be left to the National Assembly to handle. "But, the constitution (1999) guarantees freedom of expression and association. On that score, the conference is a welcome development; to give people the opportunity to talk and share ideas." |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Cutesexy1(f): 8:26am On Oct 03, 2013 |
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Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Youngzedd(m): 8:29am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Tell that to the kids. |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by 247notire(m): 8:31am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Wel,i neva knew a northerner cud say this. Kudos 2 him. The earlier we admit that d entity cald Nigeria aint workhn,d beta. Biafra on my mind. 1 Like |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by geeez: 8:45am On Oct 03, 2013 |
[b]The only people who should afraid already know themselves. The same people whose region offers no incentive that they have to go out of it to make any meaning of their lives I don't think the North has anything to be afraid of really As it stands today, a number of states in the north are more viable, with a higher IGR and GDP than a good number of states in the south There's also an abundance of mineral resources in that part of the country with a landmass that will make a good number of countries go green with envy They also have the capital and capacity to attract impressive investment Kaduna, Kano and even Katsina for instance can only be beaten by Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and perhaps Abia in southern Nigeria in terms of industries The north has an enormous potential and should there be a balkanization of this country, they won't be the poorest. All they need to do is invest in human capacity development and they can be the biggest country in Africa Only myopic and shallow minds will think oil is a valuable resource that a country can build it's future on, in this day and age[/b] 8 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by ayusco85(m): 8:48am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Before the discovery of oil which turned out to be A̶̲̥̅ curse to nigeria, the north has been the most prosperous region of the country. The oil money made us lazy. Weda we break up or not, it doesnt change A̶̲̥̅ thing or our identity as northerners. The north isn't scared of nigeria disintegrating. #ProudlyTeamNorthernNigeria noni |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by geeez: 8:51am On Oct 03, 2013 |
ayusco85: Before the discovery of oil which turned out to be A̶̲̥̅ curse to nigeria, the north has been the most prosperous region of the country. The oil money made us lazy. Weda we break up or not, it doesnt change A̶̲̥̅ thing or our identity as northerners. The north isn't scared of nigeria disintegrating. The Western Region was the most prosperous followed by the Northern Region Verify your facts |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by SterlingTowers(m): 8:55am On Oct 03, 2013 |
They are only waiting for the fuller construction of Abuja, Hausas are indeed very smart, now they are no longer scared but I know it is a matter of time they will get themselves spent and crash the same Abuja.. |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Nobody: 8:55am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Not only the elders, we the young actually pray for it, let's break this useless false setup |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by IGBOSON1: 9:10am On Oct 03, 2013 |
He's bluffing........if not, let these northern career politicians and elite come together and INSIST on a SOVEREIGN national conference! I wish someone could take him up on this......trust me, you won't hear kpim from him again! |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by IGBOSON1: 9:17am On Oct 03, 2013 |
geeez: [b]The only people who should afraid already know themselves. The same people whose region offers no incentive that they have to go out of it to make any meaning of their lives ^^^Just out of curiosity, care to tell us these people that 'know themselves' that are afraid of Nigeria breaking up? You whole life seems to be haunted and tortured by 'these people'! 9 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by mekaboy(m): 9:22am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Can someone tell me what issues will be discussed in this conference, besides 2015 election and the way forward for corrupt politicians to continue looting? What does the ordinary jobless Nigerian stand to gain? |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by phantom(m): 9:23am On Oct 03, 2013 |
IGBO-SON:lol..ignore the mad man. 6 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by grafikii: 9:36am On Oct 03, 2013 |
IGBO-SON:He forgot you have coal in enugu and something about landlocked |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Brimmie(m): 9:38am On Oct 03, 2013 |
I can't wait to work at South West (Odudua Nation or Odudwa Republic) Embassy |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by wilywily0: 10:32am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Brimmie: I can't wait to work at South West (Odudua Nation or Odudwa Republic) EmbassyI'm praying for this |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by luckyDon1: 10:48am On Oct 03, 2013 |
ayusco85: Before the discovery of oil which turned out to be A̶̲̥̅ curse to nigeria, the north has been the most prosperous region of the country. The oil money made us lazy. Weda we break up or not, it doesnt change A̶̲̥̅ thing or our identity as northerners. The north isn't scared of nigeria disintegrating.Gosh!!! Are u this ignorant about Nigerian history and why the amalgamation took place?The sole reason for the amalgamation was basically for economic reasons.The southern protectorate were richer,while the north was poor which proved to be an economic burden to the British.They merged the two protectorates so that some percentage of taxes/revenues collected from the south can be used in the administration of the north. 4 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by AlfaSeltzer(m): 10:49am On Oct 03, 2013 |
We know those that are afraid of break up. We know those that can't survive without subsidy. We know those that are the most unproductive lazy region in this country. We know those that can change alliances at the snap of a finger and stab their friends in the back. We know those that will sell out their kinsmen. We know those that run away at any slightest disturbance. We all know but are not allowed to mention their accursed name. 2 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Dereformer(m): 11:13am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Alfa Seltzer: We know those that are afraid of break up. We know those that can't survive without subsidy. We know those that are the most unproductive lazy region in this country. We know those that can change alliances at the snap of a finger and stab their friends in the back. We know those that will sell out their kinsmen. We know those that run away at any slightest disturbance. We all know but are not allowed to mention their accursed name.. We know those that rants while their territory is taken over by another region. We know those who will prefer to be slaves instead of fighting for what is theirs. We know those that will deceitful encourage others to fight, and run away, they will when the fight starts. We know all of them. We know the traitors, the deceitful, the hypocrites. Bros, we know them and their antics. 4 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Kanwulia: 11:17am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Why should you be afraid? Do you see Ngige or Uba breaking up? Even the dead Abidjan coward wanted to be a ONE NIGERIAN SENATOR and was rejected by his own people!!! His widow-wife with her FANI-KAYODE's broken 'toto-CHASIS' is a NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR to Spain !!!! What a way to break up! By being CARPET-BAGGERS to the NIGERIAN government? Abeg, make we HIA siontin! NANsence!!!! |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Gayigaskia(m): 11:24am On Oct 03, 2013 |
Let Nigeria brake up to form many oil rich countries in the south south ; like equatorial guinee with dictactors like the obiang family or Gabon like the Bongo family. One thing is for sure the north will come out bigger and stronger and more united. Honestly do you think James Ibori will have step down as governor of Delta after his second term if Delta was a country? No i don' t think so . (Modify) (Quote) (Report) |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by cashkid18(m): 11:40am On Oct 03, 2013 |
thank GOD DT d north is nw seein d handwritin on d wall..nig was neva built on truth bt on oil,let us break so dt we will discover our inner potentials as a seperate entity.. GOD BLESS BIAFRA |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Brimmie(m): 11:54am On Oct 03, 2013 |
wilywily0: Yeahhh!! We have everything! **in sarkodie's voice** You know sey Oyel nor be problem! |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by dayokanu(m): 11:59am On Oct 03, 2013 |
The ones who are scared are the ones who cant stay in their homeland and covet other peoples land Those who would rather die in maiduguri than go home. Those whose leaders called Ikenga would celebrate their silver Jubilee in another mans land |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by cashkid18(m): 12:14pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
dayokanu: The ones who are scared are the ones who cant stay in their homeland and covet other peoples landnope,d one who are scared is d one who instead of formin their own oduduwa,they joined their masters as d slaves their are to fight against biafra..btw se n ss has said they ar nt afraid of nig breakup n nw north,i wonder wat sw ar waitin for to declare their intention or ar they scared dt they wont survive if nig breaks up today 4 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by AlfaSeltzer(m): 12:18pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
dayokanu: The ones who are scared are the ones who cant stay in their homeland and covet other peoples land You means those that have actually fought for and given everything for the break up of this country? You mean those who are the only people to have a group with the word SOVEREIGN in the acronym? You mean those who would actually vote 99.9% in an actual referendum for break up? You mean those who are not afraid to live anywhere they want and impose on the lazy hosts and become richer than the lazy hosts thus driving them to madness? Are we talking about the same people? 11 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by AlfaSeltzer(m): 12:27pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
Kanwulia: Why should you be afraid? Do you see Ngige or Uba breaking up? I know of a former warlord calling himself a black insect that lies paralysed and abandoned by his own people. His children are now begging a general from the tribe of his former enemies to give them money to go to ghana for treatment. I know of a diseased tea drinker whose kinsmen took bribe from his murderers and shut up. I know of one "general" who was always on his knees begging junior officers for his life. I know of one frog eyed abomination that did the whole world a big favour by using otapiapia as powdered milk. We all know but we can't mention them. 8 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by macof(m): 12:37pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
best thing is for us to be independent. We are causing too many problems to ourselves, lets disintegrate. Am sure the new nations would fare well |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Nobody: 12:48pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
mekaboy: Can someone tell me what issues will be discussed in this conference, besides 2015 election and the way forward for corrupt politicians to continue looting? you get time to reply him. oil is not a valuable resource yet it was chipped into the 'exclusive list'. |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Brimmie(m): 12:58pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
I See A Region Gettin Fvcked Even After Disintegration!! 510 Tribes In Nigeria.. And A Region Has Over 250 Tribes!! #InOtherNews: Yoruba And English Is Going To Be Odudwa Rep Official Languages |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Slizbeat(m): 1:02pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
Lemme analyze The Major Ethnic groups/Tribes Progress when Nigeria breaks up. 1. The Almighty North wouldn't do bad per say because they have acquired enough for maintenance over a period of 2 Decades but will eventually fall if the likes of Buhari and the present elites are given the Grand Commanders. Northerners are not known for laziness. No matter how menial a job might be, they will be able to engage themselves by doing it. e.g Shoemakers, Okada riders, Truck pushers e.t.c. They will Co-exist well over a period before they will eventually crumble and start struggling. 2. The Ever-Intelligent South-West wouldn't do bad too since they already have enough money to take them for a while and also a second home at London. They will be the most progressive among the break away parts for a period of 5 years before they will eventually fall due to lack of maintenance as almost all importation will be diverted to the ports in the south south, south east thereby reducing revenue base. But lemme warn seriously, Tinubu and co shouldn't rule you guys lest u crumble within 2 years. Already, they have enough infrastructures but will be coveted if care is not taken. 3. The Most business-Wise and inclined South-east wouldn't do bad but will definitely have trying times within a period of 2 years because Nigeria would not be able to pay her all her Investments in their reach cos they may run Bankrupt if they do. Oil is not a problem for them as they already have established a lot of international industries to cater for their population and have single handedly survived in the Nigerian entity without the Nigerian government influence. But I must warn, the likes of the Ubah's should not near power lest they get assassinated as her citizens don't accept Never-do-wells. This for me is the picture of the Broken Nigeria. The three regions will be Peoples Republic of Arewa(P.R.A), Oduduwa Peoples Republic(O.P.R) and Sovereign States of Biafra(S.S.B) 2 Likes |
Re: National Conference: "We’re Not Afraid Of Nigeria’s Break-up" – Northern Elders by Slizbeat(m): 1:02pm On Oct 03, 2013 |
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