ShangoThor:

@ bold, I would argue that this is precisely the reason why we have to split. Whereas I do not hate our Northern countrymen (because they are Africans), however, I hate what they stand for. The raison d'etre of the unity of Northern Nigeria is to subjugate their Southern countrymen and irrespective of how bitter or unsavoury this sounds it is the truth and it means that we as a nation have serious problems that cannot be swept under the carpet. When Northerners talk about being united inorder to face (subjugate ,  really) a common enemy then it is time to acknowledge that we have problems.

We inherited a country from the British Empire that dictated as part of the empires policy that we cannot export manufactured or refined products to the developed world, only raw materials or unrefined products.  That was/is the status quo and when you have one portion of the population that will do anything to retain the status quo at any cost, then the main opportunity cost will be our national development.

Imagine, they do not offer any intellectual leadership about how to steer our economy into a modern competitive economy, they just exist and unite behind the banner of not letting the southerners rule. Seriously, Southerners have to wake up and smell the coffee.

Regarding the squabbling between people of Southern Nigeria, the Western, Midwestern, SS, and SE regions as ‘geographical expressions’ to be considered as independent states is that they will arbitrarily include minority groups that might not be willing to be part of the country.  Moreover, Igbo people, realistically would not want to be confined to the borders of a country formed in the SE (and why should they), as this would be detrimental to their traits of involvement in economic activities, trade and commerce.

The best bet would be for the South to get together and discuss how to co-exist inorder to build a new nation from a stakeholders perspective.  

Aigbofa:


The coup plotters must have thought about that as well. The only problem was they didn't realize anyone could see through their sham revolution.

omongbati3:

Two Yorubas were involved in the coup: Ademoyega, and Awo, the supposed beneficiary of the coup. So what are you Yoruba Yoruba-ing?

jaygetta:

I am appalled! If these posters are going to be leaders of the New Nations that make up the former Nigeria,then nothing will change, really! Its clear that some on here have no clue what they are advocating, are including sentiments in their arguments, or just want to rehash their phantom 'tribal superiority. Period! Some want to bring in previous ethnic sentiments, into what should be a future development plan. Or how do you explain Ochi-Agha's nonsensical analysis, Beaf's (oops, faeb's)rants, or (this one was a whooper) Onlytruth's statement that Edo will not go with the Yorubas, or that most of Edo is Christian?. . . Na who dem go come go with? The names Tunde Akogun, Adams Oshiomole, Dele Momodu,Seyi Olomu and co are from where? Take a wild guess. . . Then as per the Christianity issue. . . Edo state has a very high (if not slight majority) Muslim population. Murtala Ramat Mohammed was an Etsako man, u know? Tony Momoh was born Muslim (his first name is Suleiman). Kassim Afegbua, Mallam Yesufu Garuba, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Shuaibu Amodu are Etsako too. . . Why u think Shuaibu never left Fatkubu on the bench?! The Edos are just as diverse as the Yorubas in terms of religion (christian/moslem/animist), have learnt to live together in relative peace,plus they share a significant amount of culture and history with the Yorubas.A lot of public figures, and ordinary folks, u see today and think they are Yoruba are actually Edos. If the Edos run off with the Yorubas, what do u think the Itshekiris will do? To those still hoping that Nigeria will stay together, I say to you: "Dreams of Utopia feel good, but reality is better"! Nigeria will split, and I hope soon and this is what I see happening: There will not be bloodshed, at least not initially. Nobody will support the Hausas this time, so that Chapter is closed; they are on their own.I don't know how the eventual partition of Nigeria will end up, but I tell You, whoever gets the Ijaws as part of its share is in for a very long, rough and frightening ride!

Aigbofa:

And? Some Yorubas fought on the side of Biafra does that make it a Yoruba-Biafra rebellion?

Ileke-IdI:

Its funny how the igbos of today keeps clamoring about a powerful igbos of yest.

The igbos of today have become more lazy and violent. Drugs and weeds are now being used like atike in enugu, kidnapping in abia, ritualism and canibalism in every part. Now everything centers arnd money, anything will be done for money.

Even the older generation knows that there would never be another ojukwu. All we have littered in igboland are their father's disappointmet.

omongbati3:

S[b]ome Yorubas? Like how many? Banjo and who else?[/b]

dayokanu:

Can you bring out specific points I made that look clueless to you?

omongbati3:


Igbos have moved on (and got better than you in all spheres of life); we only look at the past when we want to mimick you guys' pastime.

alj harem1:

the reason why yorubas seem united now is because of the same reason so

Aigbofa:

Exactly my point. Why mention Ademoyega's participation in the 1966 coup as if it made it less of an ibo coup.

Ileke-IdI:

Its funny how the igbos of today keeps clamoring about a powerful igbos of yest.

The igbos of today have become more lazy and violent. Drugs and weeds are now being used like atike in enugu, kidnapping in abia, ritualism and canibalism in every part. Now everything centers arnd money, anything will be done for money.

Even the older generation knows that there would never be another ojukwu. All we have littered in igboland are their father's disappointmet.

sochan:

@Ileke-IdI,

Is this post about Igbo's or the reason why Nigeria should split. Please stop this constants attacking of the Igbo's. I am sick and tired of this rubbish on this site. I have never insulted your tribe, but I am fast running out of patience. Please respect yourself

Ileke-IdI:

And for those saying that the south should stick together, una dey mad. Olorun maje.

Plz who wants to get kidnapped or eaten by an igbo president?

Yoruba will fare well. If we have a regional govt and pay more attention to our leader and people, the likes of bankole no go exist. We will rebuild our nation.

Katsumoto:

There is no need for incendiary posts such as this most especially as the other side side can throw stones as well.

omongbati3:

Typical Igbos, born and breed in igboland, are near-saints.

Ochi_Agha:

I still see you are carrying your beef with me from the other thread to the other thread. If you actually read my first post, I describing how the South-West has a lot to offer in terms of mineral resources such as natural gas. There was no "tribal superiority" in my post. I was simply correcting people ignorance about the South-East. Saying that the South-East population is not large or the South-East is the least endowed region, must be disputed with extreme prejudice. So read a thread before you make asinine statements.

Also, concerning the Edo people, maybe you should read about how the Midwest came to be. Most Bini people were upset with the Yoruba bloc dominating them in the Western region. That is why they saw the need to create the Midwest region, to prevent Yoruba domination. Everyone knows this. Even though the Yoruba and the Bini people have a shared history, these people are not the same, nor do they see themselves the same politically. So just stop the nonsense and ask the Bini people.

Aigbofa:

Keep lying to yourself, it hurts you more than anyone else.

Ileke-IdI:

Those are not my words, but recent news.

Katsumoto:

Seriously, it doesn't benefit anyone. I understand that there are a few posters in this section such as Mekusxxx/Omotoyode/IgbobuIgbo/Akin-Egba who can irritate one to hell but there is no need to characterise a group of people just because of the actions of a few. Without realising it, you become the person that you detest. Just my opinion and advice. Tone down the rhetoric.

Katsumoto:

Seriously, it doesn't benefit anyone. I understand that there are a few posters in this section such as Mekusxxx/Omotoyode/IgbobuIgbo/Akin-Egba who can irritate one to hell but there is no need to characterise a group of people just because of the actions of a few. Without realising it, you become the person that you detest. Just my opinion and advice. Tone down the rhetoric.  

jason123:

Ileke idi. Why do you have to say that  

omongbati3:

What, Aigbofa?

Ileke-IdI:

Okay .

But seriously, who are the enemies of progress that wants nigeria to stay together?

Katsumoto:

The disintegration of Nigeria will resolve some current problems and issues but I can guarantee you that new ones will replace them in the new republic.