Last week, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, called on the federal government of Nigeria and British Prime Minister, David Cameron to organize a referendum with the slogan; ‘BIAFREXIT’ for the secession of the south-east region into the Republic of Biafra.



In a quick reaction to this, Senator Ben Murray Bruce on Monday advised pro-Biafra agitators to tread with caution. Quoting him: “Brexit (has already) hit the British Economy hard. I’m sure they’ll recover. But what does it mean for Nigeria? It means we are better as one nation.”

How right is Mr Bruce? Here are 10 reasons why a Biafra Republic may not work out even if secession succeeds.

1. Leadership: The African continent is in a constant milieu of bad leadership at every level of governance. This variable realistically cannot be counted out in the sojourn of any third world country and a Biafra republic will not be left out.

2. System of Government: Will it be federal or unitary, presidential or parliamentary, a strong centre or a confederation? ‘Biafrans’ will have strong and diverse opinions about this. These diversity if not properly managed may culminate in total breakdown.

3. Militancy Will Continue: An average Pro-Biafran will argue that secession is the one and only solution to their problems, the necessary and sufficient condition to end series of attacks by militants. To a far extent however, these notions are wrong and untrue. The aim of militancy goes beyond agitations and boils down to individual agenda of a few. In addition, since it worked in Nigeria, it will become an instrument which will be employed often by agitators. This will surely contribute to a fall of such republic.

4. Leadership Tussle: The road to independence may be the same road to impotency of a Biafra Republic. Prominent among the agitators today are; Nnamdi Kanu, the Okahs etc. Prominent politicians in the region may jostle for different political positions and serve as godfathers. Leadership tussle if degenerated may cause friction and subsequently perpetuate hostility which will affect negatively.

5. Over Reliance On Oil: Just like its ‘mother country’ Nigeria, Biafra Republic will continue to rely solely on oil. However, if not properly managed coupled with the fact that developed nations are doing all it could to alternate oil, such reliance may halt a ‘promising Biafra government.’

6. Biafra May Never Come: Just like it was experienced between 1967 and 1970, a Biafra Republic may never materialize if the two parties toll the arms way. In a war which lasted for 30 months, over one million people died. Some died in the battle while others were lost majorly through famine, and hunger. There were over 50,000 casualties of soldiers both from Biafran side and the Nigerian military. A repeat of such war will not only spell doom for the Biafra but also the mother country Nigeria.

7. Spending on Infrastructure: If however the war broke out, the South East won and a Biafra Republic came to being, a reconstruction plan will cripple the republic.

8. Neo-Colonialism: In its message to David Cameron, IPOB emphasize the need for the British Prime Minister and Britain itself to intervene in their cause. This could be considered a bold move but more importantly, those who conceived the idea are oblivious of the fact that the international community is one with no permanent friend but permanent interest. If Britain has a hand in their secession, Biafrans should be ready for years of neo-colonialism.

9. Lack of Visionary Leadership: Visionary leadership have over the years eluded African nations. Nigeria with the bulk of its human and natural resources still wallow in the league of third world countries due to corruption and insensitivity of its leaders. its an epidemic and should be expected in an independent Biafra.

10. Desperate and Detrimental Moves: The agitation for the Republic of Biafra isn't coming at the right time in Nigeria's political space – not when the nation has to grapple with many pressing issues. Moves by Biafra agitators have been detrimental and desperate. For instance, the move by the IPOB's leader, Nnamdi Kanu seeking to acquire weapons to fight Nigeria, and the recklessness that has characterized some of their protests makes the cause unworthy, and may definitely mar it's independence as a nation.

https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/biafrexit-10-reasons-why-biafra-republic-may-not-work-out.215667/

RUBBISH POST.

OP you got it all wrong even from ur Map.
Go and do some research and come back with a better post..... cos u don't even know who biafrans are

As in enh, after looking at me map sef, I confuse.. How many states comprises of Biafra pls?

BJIZZY:
How many states comprises of Biafra pls?

That is the problem, Many ppl no nothing about Biafra and they are shouting.


Its not about state bro

Nigeria is facing almost every of the problems listed here.

For people that don't know, use Wikipedia it will help u know exactly wat Biafra is all about and how many States make Biafra


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biafra

I trust ijaw man he would rather be by himself than be with in the election loser nation

The man who does not believe in a cause should leave those who are determined to forge ahead despite the threats and challenges. It's even silly for a people who are barely existing to dictate to another people how to live.

Self-determination remains an inalienable right of ANY people.

"For Lagos State, more than 70% of the manufacturing concerns and major industries in the State are owned by the Igbos. If the Igbos were to stop paying tax in Lagos State, the IGR of Lagos State will reduce by over 60%. In contrast, Sir, go to the South East and look at the manufacturing concerns in Onitsha, Aba and Nnewi. Please don't forget those were areas ravaged by civil war a mere forty something years ago. The Igbos have certainly made tremendous progress but the Yoruba nation has regressed. I wish to state that this letter is not meant to whip up primordial considerations or ethnic sentiments but just to put things in proper perspective."
- Maj. Gen. Adebayo Adeyinka (rtd.)
https://www.nairaland.com/3173893/open-letter-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu

June 28, 2016, this same topic was raised in this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/3193940/biafrexit-10-reasons-why-biafra#47015115-may-not-work

Many Igbos don't want to share a country with you anymore and yet confused bigots keep creating unnecessary attentions for themselves on the internet as if the same Igbos want them. What a confused, bunch of hypocrites!
Their miserable selves think in engaging in vain repetitions on NL they can blackmail the Igbo Nation to drop self-determination and pitch tent with them.

It's only a confused people who think they can maintain 'One Nigeria' with their fowl, smelly mouths.

Its all a matter of opinion, remember that the Egyptians of old never imagined that Israelites would leave them. Self styled opinionists like the OP made the same analysis and the likes and what happened at last. Biafra in itself is an ideology. Any big businessman agitating for Nigeria to be one is looking at the country from economic point of view, hence they would not want to lose their market share. Nigerian govt is already finished without most myopist realizing it

Horlufemi:
I trust ijaw man he would rather be by himself than be with in the election loser nation

Thought u will make sense

It's not may


It is IT'LL NEVER WORK

Same people , same story , Secessionists be like CD playing on Repeat all mode

They haven't changed anything , it's the same thing their forefathers did the descendants are doing


It's safe to say they'll fight over land

over resource control

over who the leaders will be

Who would head what and why

e.t.c.

and that is what they did before , they are doing it now and will still do it in the future

Even the great America many respect and adore,
Went through many wars and hardships before it became the stable and powerful country she is now.
To build a new nation always takes time

Who paid op to tell us the problems with Nigeria? We know them, thus the need for Biafrexit.

Stone that Op... He knws nothing about biafran ... Besides..all the things you listed there..Nigeria is suffering from dem..so what diff does it makes??

rommyth:

Last week, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, called on the federal government of Nigeria and British Prime Minister, David Cameron to organize a referendum with the slogan; ‘BIAFREXIT’ for the secession of the south-east region into the Republic of Biafra.



In a quick reaction to this, Senator Ben Murray Bruce on Monday advised pro-Biafra agitators to tread with caution. Quoting him: “Brexit (has already) hit the British Economy hard. I’m sure they’ll recover. But what does it mean for Nigeria? It means we are better as one nation.”

How right is Mr Bruce? Here are 10 reasons why a Biafra Republic may not work out even if secession succeeds.

1. Leadership: The African continent is in a constant milieu of bad leadership at every level of governance. This variable realistically cannot be counted out in the sojourn of any third world country and a Biafra republic will not be left out.

2. System of Government: Will it be federal or unitary, presidential or parliamentary, a strong centre or a confederation? ‘Biafrans’ will have strong and diverse opinions about this. These diversity if not properly managed may culminate in total breakdown.

3. Militancy Will Continue: An average Pro-Biafran will argue that secession is the one and only solution to their problems, the necessary and sufficient condition to end series of attacks by militants. To a far extent however, these notions are wrong and untrue. The aim of militancy goes beyond agitations and boils down to individual agenda of a few. In addition, since it worked in Nigeria, it will become an instrument which will be employed often by agitators. This will surely contribute to a fall of such republic.

4. Leadership Tussle: The road to independence may be the same road to impotency of a Biafra Republic. Prominent among the agitators today are; Nnamdi Kanu, the Okahs etc. Prominent politicians in the region may jostle for different political positions and serve as godfathers. Leadership tussle if degenerated may cause friction and subsequently perpetuate hostility which will affect negatively.

5. Over Reliance On Oil: Just like its ‘mother country’ Nigeria, Biafra Republic will continue to rely solely on oil. However, if not properly managed coupled with the fact that developed nations are doing all it could to alternate oil, such reliance may halt a ‘promising Biafra government.’

6. Biafra May Never Come: Just like it was experienced between 1967 and 1970, a Biafra Republic may never materialize if the two parties toll the arms way. In a war which lasted for 30 months, over one million people died. Some died in the battle while others were lost majorly through famine, and hunger. There were over 50,000 casualties of soldiers both from Biafran side and the Nigerian military. A repeat of such war will not only spell doom for the Biafra but also the mother country Nigeria.

7. Spending on Infrastructure: If however the war broke out, the South East won and a Biafra Republic came to being, a reconstruction plan will cripple the republic.

8. Neo-Colonialism: In its message to David Cameron, IPOB emphasize the need for the British Prime Minister and Britain itself to intervene in their cause. This could be considered a bold move but more importantly, those who conceived the idea are oblivious of the fact that the international community is one with no permanent friend but permanent interest. If Britain has a hand in their secession, Biafrans should be ready for years of neo-colonialism.

9. Lack of Visionary Leadership: Visionary leadership have over the years eluded African nations. Nigeria with the bulk of its human and natural resources still wallow in the league of third world countries due to corruption and insensitivity of its leaders. its an epidemic and should be expected in an independent Biafra.

10. Desperate and Detrimental Moves: The agitation for the Republic of Biafra isn't coming at the right time in Nigeria's political space – not when the nation has to grapple with many pressing issues. Moves by Biafra agitators have been detrimental and desperate. For instance, the move by the IPOB's leader, Nnamdi Kanu seeking to acquire weapons to fight Nigeria, and the recklessness that has characterized some of their protests makes the cause unworthy, and may definitely mar it's independence as a nation.

https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/biafrexit-10-reasons-why-biafra-republic-may-not-work-out.215667/

For starters...There won't be leadership problem. They have learnt their lessons from South Sudan and their won't be struggle for power...Take Enugu state for example where the governorship is rotated among the three senatorial zones. Have you heard of any tussle for power in the east? SE is unlike the South West where political assassination is the order of the day. Who killed Bola Ige, Funsho Williams and lately Gideoan Aremu? Power will rotate among the regions of the country...it will be well settled in the constitution and bill of rights of the indigenous people. Regions will support whomever is made the president until his term is completed. The people will be patient until it is their turn. No region will be marginalized...or one region comes with "born to rule" stupidity...No. This will be the order of leadership until the young state matures democratically...

Biafra likely to repeat the mistakes of Nigeria. See why: http://www.naijiant.com/articles/the-biafran-question/

Naijiant:
Biafra likely to repeat the mistakes of Nigeria. See why: http://www.naijiant.com/articles/the-biafran-question/

Not a chance!

The major reason why Biafra will work is buhari northernisation policy

If Biafra succeed today buhari cause it 90%

How I wish this country can divide peaceful if we have to but from the look of things it ain't going to be easy. The pains of separation is going to be unbearable after 100yrs of wazobia. Even people clamouring for separation won't live to enjoy the benefits if there would be any because the root cause of Nigeria problems will spread to each region like cancer . Restructuring is simply the way to go.

OP Rommyth, what of the 10 reasons why Biafrexit may work out fine?

Why are most people taking loads of Panadol for SEz headache?
Wouldnt it be nice to just allow us Biafra and then u guyz would sit and watch us go into all these reasons/failures u mentioned? i mean, u guys would have an opportunity to laff at us, biafrans, and say 'i told you'

But no, articles upon articles are sprouting out eeryday naysaying about Biafra. Are u guyz afraid of Biafraz potent success?

You guys should allow us, Biafrexits, to make the mistake.....Dont be or fake to be our guardian saints.

there are always two sides to a coin....Biafran might turn out South Korea ( which i am so, so sure!) or South Sudan.

We yorubas with our Gigantic fulani Emirate will continue to write 10000 reasons why Biafra must fail.

We will do this because we know that the Easterners will develop faster than oduduwa republic and we can only survive in nigeria.

We will never unite with our wretched kiths and kins in benin republic because sweet crude is good for our stomach infrastructure.

We know Biafra will do better with their Biafran technology but we must continue to use propaganda to make them hate biafra so that nigeria will survive and oil can flow to Oshogbo. One nigeria.

Who cares if it fails or not?
It won't be the first failed country in Africa.

If only they were serious about this their biaifraud dream, they would have boycotted eveeything Nigeria long ago.

Call the senators home
Move em masse back to their eroded land
Donot participate in Nigeria election and have anything to do with nigeria n government.

But no, they won't do all that, they would rather disturb us with noise on the internet.

Pfftt

beerfraud is a fraud because the same fools agitating for it are same numbskulls who will be chanting maginalization each time an appointment is made... same fools jostling for positions. .. in Justin Bieber's voice WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

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kazuna:
OP Rommyth, what of the 10 reasons why Biafrexit may work out fine?

Why are most people taking loads of Panadol for SEz headache?
Wouldnt it be nice to just allow us Biafra and then u guyz would sit and watch us go into all these reasons/failures u mentioned? i mean, u guys would have an opportunity to laff at us, biafrans, and say 'i told you'

But no, articles upon articles are sprouting out eeryday naysaying about Biafra. Are u guyz afraid of Biafraz potent success?

You guys should allow us, Biafrexits, to make the mistake.....Dont be or fake to be our guardian saints.

there are always two sides to a coin....Biafran might turn out South Korea ( which i am so, so sure!) or South Sudan.

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Dama dey talk say dog wey wan die no dey hear imm owner whistle.

By the way we already known the reason for your 10 reasons but you may continue

Very insightful!

OP nice one