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Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by BCuZiMBlaCk(m): 10:03am On Nov 28, 2011 |
So u're realising it now |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Zab: 11:00am On Nov 28, 2011 |
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. ETHNICITY HAS KILLED THE POLITICAL ENTITY CALLED NIGERIA. PEOPLE ARE SO BECLOUDED TO REACT TO ISSUES OBJECTIVELY AND THAT IS WHY WE NIGERIANS MUST CONTINUE TO SUFFER . THE POLITICAL CLASS ARE BENT ON SUFFOCATING THE MASSES BUT THE MASSES CANNOT CHALLENGE THEM BECAUSE OF 'MY ETHNIC GROUP IS IN POWER' THE SAME INJUSTICE AND IMBALANCE BEFORE THE WAR STILL PERVADES THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF NIGERIA. WE HEAR OF BOKO - HARAM , ARSON AND ANNIHILATION ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTH TODAY AND NORTHERN LEADERS ARE KEEPING QUIET. TO BE FRANK , NIGERIA IS NOT ONE AND EVERYONE INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT KNOWS THIS . WHY SHOULD A FEDERATION NOT BE PREMISED ON EGALITARIANISM FOR ALL THE FEDERATING UNITS? WAKE UP BROTHERS AND THINK WITHOUT ETHNIC PREJUDICE! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Fasterboy: 11:03am On Nov 28, 2011 |
Since nobody can remedy this wrong, let's just hope that AWO's case is already decided. if he did what he claimed, then he is probably getting his reward in heaven but if otherwise, he pays eternal prize in hell. chikina! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by ZE: 11:14am On Nov 28, 2011 |
THUNDER STRIKE YOU ONCE MORE INSIDE THE PIT OF HELL AWO MY FOOT |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by 9jaIhail(m): 11:19am On Nov 28, 2011 |
today i end my respect for awolowo whom i used to reserve a great respect among all the yeroba's. how could awo tell me all bank books is burnt? he also forgot the names of those who implemented policies how to manage the igbo affair after the war. i am from south south and i have great respect for awo but after reading this statement from him i realized he deserve a public slap for talking like a kid, shit what a stupid statement from a man i thought i respected some much all my life. from today on behalf of myself and my entire family i denounced my respect for this man. i thought this man is one of the few old Nigeria politicians who has one Nigeria in heart. SHAME on u awo.i will soon come up with some article regarding u awolowo in the south south news papers.noses |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by ACM10: 11:36am On Nov 28, 2011 |
Katsumoto: Initially, I followed your comment on this forum religiously. My respect for your opinion knew no bound. I used to believe your point of view without questioning. But now I know better. Your fact are twisted to serve your tribalistic purpose. You are just another ethnic bigot around the corner. You have lost your objectivity and neutrality. You have never taken position against Yoruba tribe. Your version of history and arguement are ALWAYS skewed to present Yorubas as angels and perhaps spotless. Katsumoto, you are a shameless tribalist. You can't even show some respect for Ojukwu and wait till he is buried before spewing thrash from your keyboard. I have been monitoring some sensible Yorubas like Ekt-bear, Seun, Jarus etc. Their comments have been positive or at worst - neutral. But yours is just the opposite. Sense of respect, decorum and decency warrants that an educated person should lie low or take a neutral position at times like this. No sensible Igbo person on this forum will have respect for you after this period. Your co-debater like Dede1 has largelly kept quiet all these while. You are so keen on presenting Awolowo as innocent and blameless, while Ojukwu is the guilty party. Just like Onlytruth once said, "you are a hardcore tribalist and bigot, masquerading as an objective poster". You are on the same platform as Bluetiith, Eko ile, Dayokanu, Aigbofa etc. Shame on you tribalist Katsumoto. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Kizilala: 11:40am On Nov 28, 2011 |
bashr8: @Bashr8, leave these ignorant yorubas alone.U are just wasting your time arguing with them.I am suprised that deranged maggot called bluetooth hasn't joined in. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by youngmonie: 11:51am On Nov 28, 2011 |
Kizilala: Im sorry but that is such a dumb comment. Was Awo the head of the supreme Military council or was he part of the Nigerian generals? cmmon use ur head na |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by WilyWily4: 11:53am On Nov 28, 2011 |
The interview shows that Awolowo was confused, he was calling God to judge him. Hausa/Fulani North he fought for thinking that after the war they will hand over to him frustrated him out of office. Federal minister of Finance and second in Command didn't know what was happening in Central Bank, Awolowo is really Silly. Awolowo should fool himself not me. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by youngmonie: 12:08pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Wily¬Wily: Go tell am yourself where ever he is!!! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by youngmonie: 12:14pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
In the end it was WAAAAR!! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by kangasomti: 12:33pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
I think most people here are either ignorant or they are just drowned in the treacherous pool of tribalism. I was privileged to have been at a gathering yesterday, were senior citizens of this state(Lagos) and country were having valid and contructive discussions. They came to the conlusion that Pa Awo made a mistake for not supporting Ojukwu. If only Pa Awo knew, he would have fought for the yourba nation too. Off course I was not part of their discussion because they were quite older and very much informed about the whole Nigeria situation. All i did was to listen and learn from history as the norm portends. And for you bigots, they were all yoruba men. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by youngmonie: 12:45pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
kangasomti: Support ojukwu in doin wht if I may ask. Forming biafra Nation?, cmmom Ojukwu was fighting for the interest of the IGBO people!! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by jason123: 12:58pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
youngmonie: Ezeokwu! The Midwest was under an appointed Igbo man that Ojukwu put there, That alone was a precursor of what will happen to the territories he "conqueres". The question is, all the players in the war have a memoir that Ojukwu did not deny, WHY DIDN'T OJUKWU WRITE HIS MEMOIR? People have been deceived for too long. With that said, Nigeria was too harsh. They should have simply fought the Biafran army and left the civilians. That would have ended Biafra faster than the over-zealous steps taken. It was too much! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 1:41pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
ACM10: I am sorry you feel that way but can you point to phrase that I made that you find tribalistic? Did I even make a comment about Ojukwu on this thread? If I made a distasteful remark about Ojukwu, or any other Igbo, in another thread, I urge you to present it otherwise I will put your attack on my person as being emotional and lacking in objectivity or truth. I don't care for OnlyTruth's descriptions of me, rather it says more about you, quoting OnlyTruth, someone who can not go two pages without having horrible things to say about other ethnic groups and persons from other ethnic groups. I will read your post as an attempt to 'silence' me so that I may not debate certain topics. I have always presented my position backed with verifiable sources, links to web pages or books, without resorting to uncouth behaviour (except when joking). If you disagree, please present your evidence. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Godmann(m): 2:00pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Katsumoto: Katsumoto: Dude so you also wanted me to accept your lies. Even if I can accept these lies; what about the destruction of Nigeria Federalism? You do not think your never do bad Awo was guilty. He was on the table where inexperienced Gowon and Co changed our true Federalism to a Unitary system. And you think this was the act of sainthood? You think he did not act myopically? Why are your people shouting for Sovereign National Conference today, when your all knowing Awo did otherwise? |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 2:05pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Godman_n: Gowon did not change Nigeria to a Unitary system; you have Ironsi to blame for that by promulgating Decree 34. Some of you need to read more before commenting on topics. See below The Unification Decree: No. 34 of 1966 [24th May 1966] THE FEDERAL MILITARY GOVERNMENT hereby decrees as follows: Subject to the provisions of this Decree, Nigeria shall on 24th May 1966 (in this Decree referred to as ‘the appointed day’) cease to be a Federation and shall accordingly as from that day be a Republic, by the name of the Republic of Nigeria, consisting of the whole of the territory which immediately before that day was comprised in the Federation. 2. 1. As from the appointed day— the Federal Military Government and the Federal Executive Council shall be known respectively as the National Military Government and the Executive Council; the Federal territory shall be known as the Capital territory; the provinces, including Kaduna capital territory, in schedule 1 of this Decree which immediately before the appointed day were respectively comprised in Northern Nigeria, Eastern Nigeria, Western Nigeria and Mid-Western Nigeria shall be known respectively as the Northern group of Provinces, the Eastern group of Provinces, the Western group of Provinces and the Mid-Western group of Provinces; for the purposes of administration each group of provinces shall subject to the authority of the Head of the National Military Government, be under the general direction and control of a Military Governor appointed by the Head of the National Military Government; Act No. 20 of 1963 (that is to say the Constitution of the Federation) may be cited as the Constitution of the Republic. Without prejudice to section 8 of this Decree, the person who immediately before the appointed day holds the office of Military governor of a Region shall be deemed to have been appointed by the Head of the National Military Government as Military Governor of the corresponding group of provinces with effect from the day. The National Military Government may either conditionally or unconditionally delegate to the Military Governor of a group of provinces power to make laws by edict for the peace, order and good government with respect to any matter specified in the delegation in relation to that group of provinces. Subject to this day and any other Decree, a Military Governor of a group of provinces may exercise by way of edict or, as the case may be, by regulation, order, or instrument the powers and functions vested in the Executive council of the Government of a former Region, or of the Governor, Premier, or Minister (except in relation to criminal prosecutions) of a government of a former Region under any existing law with respect to that group of section 4 (6) of the Constitution (Suspension and Modification) Decree 1966 (in this Decree referred to as ‘the principal Decree’) shall cease to have effect. Subsection (4) shall be without prejudice to section 8 of this principal Decree shall not affect the operation of that provision in relation to any time before the appointed day. Any Edict made by the Military Governor of a Region which is in force immediately before the appointed day shall, as from that vinces which corresponds to that Region; and references to a Decree shall be construed accordingly. In this subsection ‘Edict’ includes a decree made as mentioned in section 4 (6) of the principal Decree. Notwithstanding section 1 of this Decree, on and after the appointed day— the provisions of the constitution of each former Region which are not for the time being suspended shall, in relation to the corresponding group of provinces, have effect as modified by the combined operation of the principal Decree, as amended, and this Decree; and the constitution of each former Region may be cited as the constitution of the Northern, Eastern, Western or Mid-Western group of Provinces, as the case may be, and references to the constitution of a group of provinces shall be construed accordingly. 3. 1. As from the appointed day all offices in the service of the Republic in a civil capacity shall be offices in a single service to be known as the National public Service; and accordingly all persons who immediately before that day are members of the public service of the Federation or of the public service of a Region shall on that day become members of the National Public Service: Provided that this subsection shall not apply to the office of the Attorney-General of the Republic or a group of Provinces. As from the appointed day— the Public Service Commission established under section 146 of the Constitution of the Republic shall be known as the National Public Service Commission, and references in that section and elsewhere to the Public Service Commission of the Federation shall be amended accordingly; all Regional Public Service Commissions established under the appropriate provisions of the Constitutions of the Regions shall be known as the Provincial Public Service Commissions, and references to the Public Service Commissions recreated under the Constitutions of the Regions shall be construed accordingly. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution of the Republic or a group of Provinces, the members of the Public service Commission of the Federation and of the Regions who, immediately before the appointed day hold office, shall continue in office until the appointments expire or are sooner revoked, and fresh appointments are made. 4. 1. Subject to the provisions of this section, power to appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the in the National Public Service (including power to make appointments on promotion and to confirm appointments) and to dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices shall, as from the appointed day, vest in the National Public Service Commission. The National Public Service Commission may, with the approval of the Head of the National Military Government, either conditionally or unconditionally delegate any of its powers under subsection (1) above to any person or authority in Nigeria. Subject to subsections (4) and (6) below, all the powers of the National Public Service Commission under subsection (1) above in respect of any office in the National Public Service carrying an initial salary not exceeding 2,292, shall be treated as having been delegated to the appropriate Provincial Public Service Commission. Any delegation effected under subsection (2) above (including any delegation which in accordance with subsection (3) above or subsection (6) below is to be treated as having been effected under subsection (2) above) may be varied or revoked by the National Public Service Commission with the approval of the Head of the National Military government. Subsection (1) above shall not apply in relation to any of the follow offices— the office of any judge of the Supreme Court, the High Court of Lagos, the High Court of a group of provinces or the Sharia Court of Appeal; the office of economic adviser to the Republic; except for the purpose of making appointments thereto, the office of the Director of Audit of a group of provinces; the office of the Magistrate and Justice of the Peace; any office in the Nigeria Police Force; any office to which section 148 of the Constitution of the Republic applies. Without prejudice to subsection (4) above or to section 8 of this Decree, any delegation effected under section 147 of the Constitution of the Federation, or under the corresponding section of constitution of a Region, which is in force immediately before the appointed day shall, as from that day, be deemed to have been duly effected by the National Public Service Commission under subsection (2) above. The provisions of this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 5 of this Decree. Power to appoint persons to hold or act in the office of permanent secretary to any department of government of the Republic or any other office of equivalent rank in the National Public Service, and to remove persons so appointed from any such office shall, as from the appointed day, be substituted the words ‘Head of the National Military Government’. As from the appointed day, the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic mentioned in Schedule 2 of this Decree shall be suspended. As from the appointed day— the provisions of the constitution of each group of provinces which are mentioned in Schedule 3 of this Decree shall be suspended; and Schedule 4 of the principal Decree shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in Schedule 4 of this Decree. 1. As far from the appointed day the principal Decree, as amended, shall have effect with such modifications (whether by way of addition, alteration or omission) as may be necessary to bring it, and through it— the unsuspended provisions of the Constitution of the Republic and of the constitution of each group of provinces; and all existing law within the meaning of subsection (1) of section 12 of the principal Decree, so far as in force immediately before the appointed day; and all other law which would be existing law within the meaning of the said subsection (1) if the references in that subsection to 16th January 1966 were references to the appointed day; into conformity with this Decree. Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, section 13 of the principal Decree (which makes provision for the saving of existing offices, appointments, etc.) shall, with such modifications as may be necessary in consequence of this Decree, have effect in relation to the appointed day in like manner as it has effect in relation to 16th January 1966. Nothing in this Decree shall affect the validity of anything done before the appointed day. In this Decree, and in any other law—‘enactment’ includes any provision of a Decree; ‘group of provinces’ means the Northern Group of Provinces, the eastern group of Provinces, the Western Group of Provinces or the Mid-Western Group of Provinces; ‘ the Military Governor’, in relation to a group of provinces, means the Military Governor of that group of provinces; ‘the Northern group of Provinces’, the ‘Eastern Group of Provinces’, ‘the Western Group of Provinces’ and ‘the Mid-Western group of Provinces’ have the respective meanings assigned in section 2 (1) © of this Decree. Every Decree made on or after the appointed day shall apply throughout Nigeria except in so far as the contrary intention appears therein. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 2:06pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
"The Regions are Abolished': Ironsi's Broadcast to the Nation banning Political Parties and introducing Decree No. 34, 24 May 1966. Fellow Nigerians: During the past two weeks I presided over meetings of the Supreme Military council and the Central Executive Council at which many important state matters were considered. . . It is now three months since the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was handed over to the Armed Forces. Now that peace has been restored in the troubled areas it is time that the Military Government indicates clearly what it proposes to accomplish before relinquishing power. The removal of one of the obstacles on the way is provided for in the Constitution (Suspension and Modification) Decree (No. 5) 1966 which was promulgated by me today and comes into effect at once. The provisions of the Decree are intended to remove the last vestiges of the intense regionalism of the recent past, and to produce that cohesion in the governmental structure which is so necessary in achieving, and maintaining the paramount objective of the National Military government, and indeed of every true Nigerian, namely, national unity. The highlights of this Decree are as follows: The former regions are abolished, and Nigeria grouped into a number of territorial areas called provinces. . . . Nigeria ceases to be what has been described as a federation. It now becomes simply the Republic of Nigeria. The former Federal Military government and the Central Executive Council become respectively the National Military Government and the executive Council. All the Military Governors are members of the Executive Council. A Military Governor is assigned to a group of provinces over which and subject to the direction and control of the Head of the National Military Government, he shall exercise executive power. In order to avoid any major dislocation of the present administrative machinery, the grouping of the provinces has been made to coincide with the former regional boundaries. This is entirely a transitional measure and must be understood as such. The present grouping of the provinces is without prejudice to the Constitutional and Administrative arrangements to be embodied in the New Constitution in accordance with the wishes of the people of Nigeria. The National Military Government assumes the exercise of all legislative powers throughout the Republic subject to such delegations to Military Governors as are considered necessary for purposes of efficient administration. The public services of the former federation and regions become unified into one national public service under a National Public Service Commission. There is a provincial Service Commission for each group of provinces to which is delegated functions in respect of public officers below a given rank. This rather drastic change will probably involve a reconstitution of the existing commissions, and the National Military Government reserves the right to do so in the manner stipulated in the Decree. Until this is done, the present Commissioners continue to act in their posts. Every civil servant is now called upon to see his function in any part of Nigeria in which he is serving in the context of the whole country. The orientation should now be towards national unity and progress. I expect all civil servants to co-operate and to consult at all levels, vertically and horizontally, between groups of Provinces and between Provinces and the Centre. People are aware that Study Groups have been set up to look into various aspects of governmental activity. One of them is concerned with problem relating to the Constitution. This Decree is without prejudice to their activities and their reports will be given proper consideration by the National Military Government in formulating the proposals for the future civilian government. In my nation-wide radio broadcast of January 28, 1966, I said, among other things: "We cannot afford to continue with sterile political strife and mutual recriminations. I have therefore ordered that there shall be no display in party flags or symbols, and no shouting of political slogans.' On March 3, I caused a press release to be issued calling attention to the fact that political meetings were, in spite of my order, being held in certain parts of the country, and warned the public and the press to cooperate with the Federal Military Government in its tasks of national reconstruction. In spite of these warnings, political party activities still continue, either directly, or through various tribal societies and organizations. The National Military Government owes it as a duty to the people of this country to remove the ills which infested the former regime, to restore the faith of our people in their to remove the ills which infested the former regime, to restore the faith of our people in their fatherland and its institutions, so that when the time comes for the civilian government to return, a healthy body politic would have emerged, and last vestiges of bitter factionalism removed. The National Military Government having committed itself to this task is firmly resolved to conclude it, and will not be diverted from, or obstructed in, the fulfillment of this objective by the activities or political manoeuvres of any society, party, union or association. Part of our task is the removal of politics based on tribal affiliations which, as everybody knows, have manifested political intrigues, or have been used as bases for party-political propaganda. This leads me to the removal of the second obstacle on the way for which provision has been made in the Public Order Decree 1966, which I have signed today and which comes into operation forthwith, dissolving all organizations of the type scheduled therein, and banning any manifestations of their political purpose. These organizations have been dissolved and will be buried along with the tribal, sectional and regional bitterness which they engendered. Certain types of associations and organizations are unaffected and will remain so, only for as long as they do not engage in any political activity. It is the cardinal aim of my Government to foster the growth of town development unions, membership of which should be open to all inhabitants of the particular town irrespective of their tribal origin. This does not mean for instance that Efiks residing outside Calabar should not contribute towards the development of Calabar development union but it does mean that a Tiv or Hausa residing in Calabar should be eligible for membership and should be allowed to participate fully in the development of that town. This Decree also prohibits the formation of new political parties. I must emphasize however that the ban on formation of new political parties is of limited duration and is designed to enable this corrective government to get on with its task especially at this initial stage. At the appropriate time provisions will be made outlining the procedure for the formation of new political associations.] I want however to leave no doubt in the mind of anybody, that the provisions of this decree will certainly be enforced. This is a Military Regime and soldiers do not allow themselves to be diverted from or obstructed in the fulfillment of their objectives. With us the objectives will be pursued with supreme determination and vigor. In this we need not only the cooperation but the discipline of every Nigerian. I wish to make it clear that the prohibition of the formation of new political associations has no sinister motive. The limitation period until the 17th of January 1969 may be reduced if the Military Government accomplishes its aims before then. Our determination is that until the two decrees I have signed today are abrogated, every individual should be preoccupied with the task of national reconstruction, not as ex-politician, but simply as a Nigerian with faith in his country's destiny. Malicious rumours designed to mar our national reconstruction continue to be carried about by certain individuals in spite of my repeated warnings. Cases of impersonation of officers of the Armed Forces are still reported. I have to warn again those who indulge in these criminal acts to discipline themselves forthwith and not to provoke us into taking very drastic measures which may otherwise become necessary. In pursuance of its policy for achieving national unity, my Government is setting up a body to review all the existing Government- sponsored newspapers in the context of national unity. This body will also recommend the most effective organization for running the Information, Broadcasting and Television Services in the country and the financial implications involved. I must not end this broadcast without pointing out a recent development which, if not checked, will adversely affect the morale of the Civil Service and thereby hamper our national reconstruction. By this I mean the unnecessary criticism recently being leveled against the Civil Service by certain sections of the Press. It is common knowledge that civil servants are expected to tender advice to Ministers but it was not obligatory on the part of the former Ministers to accept advise so tendered. It will therefore be wrong to blame civil servants for mistakes made by their Ministers who in many cases did not accept the advice given to them by these officers. I have to make it abundantly clear to everyone that my Government will continue to use the services of the present civil servants. However, my government believes in maintaining the highest standard of efficiency in the Civil Service and will not hesitate to do away with anyone found guilty of inefficiency, nepotism, tribalism and corruption. I therefore wish to appeal to all newspaper editors and columnists to look for a more profitable pastime and desist from criticising civil servants unnecessarily especially as they realize that because of the tradition of their calling, civil servants are barred from defending themselves on the pages of newspapers. Such attacks will certainly not help the Military Government and is sure eventually to demoralizes members of the Public Service who are rendering such noble service to this nation under difficult conditions. If any member of the public has any genuine case against any civil servant, he or she should make a report to the appropriate quarters. We are determined to accomplish the main tasks we have set ourselves. The various problems involved are being studied by the various working parties which I have set up. Whilst these studies are in progress my Government cannot remain at a standstill and must therefore forge ahead in the meantime. As a corrective regime we must ensure that the fatal maladies of the past are cured before we relinquish power. We propose as a last act to give the country an accurate count as well as a Constitution which will guarantee unity, freedom, and true democracy to all Nigerians everywhere. Investigations are proceeding in respect of ex-politicians of the former regime. Any of them found guilty will be dealt with according to Law irrespective of their position in the community. My Government will then consider utilizing the services of those who have not been found wanting and who are prepared to serve in the context of national unity. Nigerians must understand and respect one another in the new national spirit. Those ex-politicians in different camps who previously regarded one another as enemies should now forget the past and work together for the common good. With the dissolution of political parties and tribal unions I want all Nigerians everywhere in Nigeria to regard one another not as strangers but as Nigerians with common nationalists irrespective of their tribe or place of origin. From henceforth no reference to tribe or place of origin will appear in any official document. . . Finally, I appeal to all Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to cooperate with the Military Government in the difficult task of national reconstruction. 1 Like |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by aribisala0(m): 2:19pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
i would like to know from a balanced fair and objective point of view. what should have happened instead of the £20 policy ? what viable alternatives might have been reasonable or fair ?. i believe this is a very important point and i hope we can consider this without abuse |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by renewnaija(m): 2:19pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Interesting. 1. Awolowo accepted that he used starvation as a weapon to stop the war at the cost of innocent civilians. And he wanted a ONE NIGERIA? 2. There were no bank records for account holders since ALL THE BANK BOOKS had been burnt. So all their monies were gone, no trace right? 3. The properties belonging to the Ibos in Lagos were returned. And he had one estate agent friend informing him of a one off situation. Really? 4. He cannot remember the names on anyone on the CBN panel that took a couple of months to make recommendations & Awo was the Minister of Finance? Two things. Either this interview was false or it was true and Awo was, well . . . . . (sighs) He may be a Yoruba hero but that's were it stops. No rep from me, & I'm not even Igbo. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 2:20pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Some individuals will debate in public without having any facts, instead relying on what was passed to them by older generations. When you correct them and present recorded facts, they characterize you in an immature attempt to stifle your participation in debates. I could care less; as long as my contribution is backed by verifiable facts and devoid of emotion, subjectivity, and without insults, I am satisfied. Why can't these individuals present their own arguments without characterizing other debaters? Can it be because they don't have anything to support there emotional ridiculous arguments? SMDH |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Godmann(m): 2:44pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Gowon and Awo changed the revenue sharing formula. Stop lying with facts. Ironsi brought the unification decree but did not touch the revenue sharing formula. Gowon and Awo took all the money to the center because they envied the old East for the emerging oil money. If I am lying, what happened during Obasanjo Conference in our life time. When all the Eastern and South-southern governors voted for increase in derivation and the West sided with the North to keep us with a bloated Abuja that have all the money. You will also want to deny the conference You are lying with facts. Liars! Manipulators |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by otokx(m): 2:44pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
The books of the banks got burnt in the war so why are people so uptight; AWOLOWO has said his own side of the story so its left for the reader to make his informed decision. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by aribisala0(m): 2:47pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
well it is an emotive subject and it is very hard to be objective. resorting to polemic is normal and there are a number of psychological devices at work here "identification with the bigger aggressor" "scapegoating" "denial" "minimization/maximization" it takes an incredible,superhuman even, amount of self-awareness to be aware of how one uses these devices and how they influence behaviour and attitudes |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Godmann(m): 2:49pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
aribisala0: Thanks Brother |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by aribisala0(m): 3:00pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
hate to sound like an old man ![]() but it is clear there are so many young people here. this interview is NOT new. its transcripts have been in the public domain for at least 24 years. a curious mind would inquire about contemporaneous ripostes by concerned co-thespians some people are reacting as if they have got a new toy . this is not new at all. the only way you can learn and grow is to believe you know nothing |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by DeeMain(m): 3:00pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
"So I decided to stop sending the food there. In the process the civilians would suffer, but the soldiers will suffer most." Did u just read what I just read?? There is something cold-blooded, blood-chilling and mind-bending about this confession from Awo. For the sake of argument, let us assume that Nigeria did indeedd send food to the east. Read this in context: Few Igbo soldiers carried out a coup that was thwarted by Ojukwu and Ironsi (Igbo men too) amongst others, and a pogrom and mass genocide was unleashed on the entire Igbo nation. Extermination was the mantra. Food sent to Biafra from Nigeria were poisoned (easy to believe if you saw the extent of the pogrom). Farms, food stores, markets, goats, men, women , children, hamlets, huts were bombed by the Nigerian forces, giving rise to Kwashiokor and mass death. Blockade of arms and food access to the sea and through the air Hungry soldiers ambush ''alleged'' food supply so they can keep on defending their land - remember Murtala, Adekunle and others had boasted that when they march to the Igbo heartland , every living thing that moves will be leveled. Awolowo, the master tactician, decides that the solution is to kill the hungry soldiers by killing the children and women through a food blockade. In his words, '' the civilians will suffer but the soldiers will suffer most.'' Death count - 2 million biafrans! Blood Chiliing!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by aribisala0(m): 3:03pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
where does the figure of 2 million come from ![]() how many died on the other side ![]() |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 3:16pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Indeed the Biafran delegation to the peace talks in Kampala walked out on May 31st, 1968. In support of Ojukwu’s position, another unnamed Biafran officer told the British journalist, John de St. Jorre, “If you gave us the choice of 1000 rifles or milk for 50,000 starving children, we’d take the guns.” http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?25442-Nigerian-Army-blunders-during-the-civil-war-Part-1 |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by Katsumoto: 3:20pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
Godman_n: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What does that even mean? Just present your argument; how did Gowon and Awo move the money to the centre? Please provide a link. It is obvious from what I posted above that Ironsi is responsible for imposing the Unitary government on Nigeria. You make ignorant statements but when presented with facts, you retort rather emotionally, 'you are lying with facts'. This is the second time, on this thread that I have left you stranded. |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by dayokanu(m): 4:06pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
DeeMain: You wanted war, Black Scorpion gave it to you in full dose. Now you are moaning they didnt feed you? Wigga what do you think war is? |
Re: Exclusive - Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Biafra (in His Own Words) by lagcity(m): 4:10pm On Nov 28, 2011 |
DeeMain: Rational leaders tend to sound cold blooded atimes. But it was the rational thing to do. Can you please give us a more reasonable alternative to bring the war to a quick end when your opponent's military are hijacking food meant for civilians. A lot of lives were saved because of the brutal but quick end to the war. This kind of cold-hearted but smart decision can only be made by a very steely unemotional leader like Awo. We need leaders like this in Nigeria; leaders who don't shy away from making tough decisions. |
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