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Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by gidgiddy: 12:10pm On May 02, 2021 |
I was in a zoom meeting recently where we were discussing Nigeria and where we got it wrong. Someone said in the meeting that Nigeria headed down the wrong lane when Major General Ironsi abolished Regionalism and introduced unitary rule. This is completely false! Ironsi neither abolished the Regions nor did he introduce unitary rule. The simple way anyone can know that Ironsi did not do these things is to check the date Ironsi died. Ironsi was killed on 29th of July 1966. The 4 Regions of the time, Western Region, Eastern Region, Northern Region and Midwest Region, were all existing on 29th July 1966, and all 4 of them had resource control and practiced the revenue sharing formular agreed at independence. In fact, all 4 Regions were existing even into 1967 when Gowon officially dissolved the 4 Regional structure and replaced them with 12 states, and took away resource control. The 12 states Gowon created were further subdivided by different military regimes until we arrived at the 36 we have today So if the 4 Regions were existing and had resource control on the day Ironsi died, how is it possible that Ironsi was the one who dissolved the Regions and introduced unitary rule? It would have required Ironsi rising up from the dead to have been the one who dissolved Regionalism 11 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Fundamentalist: 12:14pm On May 02, 2021 |
Very lame argument. You think you can rewrite history ![]() 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by wordcat(m): 12:32pm On May 02, 2021 |
Fundamentalist: No one can rewrite history. After the death of Ironsi, the regional governors according to HISTORY we're; Eastern region- Lt. Colonel Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Western region- Lt. Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo Mid Western region- Lt. Colonel David Ejoor Northern region- Lt. Colonel Hassan Usman Kastina 9 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Heffalump(m): 12:34pm On May 02, 2021 |
Aguyi is the most notorious coward I've ever seen or heard of in my entire life. There is a saying that if you failed to kill your enemy, then be prepared to be killed by your enemy. This was what happened to general Aguyi Ironsi in the 60's. Ironsi, after being sworn-in by the SMC knew he had so many enemies both in military and civilian population especially from the North. This traitor did nothing tangible to demystify the impending doom until he was captured, dragged and hacked to death like a coward he is. Seeing all the threats coming, Ironsi should have changed the government structure, set traps like Abacha did, to fish out those coupists in the military and make himself fierce to wade off any intending attacks. My worries after reading the history books was that, Ironsi knew exactly what was to befall on him and did NOTHING!! Too bad for a general. I believe other successive military regimes learnt from his mistake. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by mamaafrik(m): 12:38pm On May 02, 2021 |
He could have laid the foundation kwanu Just like Jonathan'a confab report,ge didn't implement it but he championed the course |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Heffalump(m): 12:55pm On May 02, 2021 |
Fundamentalist: It was Gen. Yakubu Gowon who disbanded and dissolved the regional system of government in 1967, and this was after the declaration of Biafra independence. It was a strategic move to weaken the Eastern region as at that time, by ensuring that the central government is made stronger. This move brought control of every part of the country under the Federal unity government. Again, as bright as this idea seems, it was the beginning of failures in Nigeria. The Center became too powerful thereby attracting and introducing the oligarchy of the North, being led by Fulani stock. Successive administration should have introduced a workable constitution to imbibe "True Federalism" as practiced in America. But once power got to the stronghold of the North early in 1979, they all kicked against the American styled government that's progressive and prosperous. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 1:21pm On May 02, 2021 |
You can never get away with this. -Lion 17 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by helinues: 1:24pm On May 02, 2021 |
Stories that are not changing the present situation in the country... We like petty gossiping too much in Nigeria |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Oliviaohms: 1:25pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion:What a fake news If he dissolved it on which capacity was ojukwu acting 3 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by gidgiddy: 1:28pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: If anybody tells you that Ironsi abolished the Regions, ask that person why the Regions were still existing 8 months after Ironsi had died 6 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 2:01pm On May 02, 2021 |
gidgiddy:You've been dealt with several times on this issue yet you keep pushing your lies. The Regions only existed in names but Regionalism (the fundamentals, vestiges, and essentials of regions) was collapsed. -Lion 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 2:08pm On May 02, 2021 |
Oliviaohms:Ojukwu was a military governor appointed by Aguiyi Ironsi. Before Ironsi took over, we had Premiers elected by respective regions. Ironsi had no intention of returning us back to parliamentary democracy having banned all political parties and political activities. -Lion 10 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Oliviaohms: 2:34pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion:Military governor of eastern region ? The same regions you said ironsi abolished? 2 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Akwamkpuruamu: 2:37pm On May 02, 2021 |
wordcat: The truth that will continue to hunt those who want to twist history. They think everyone is a zoneb. No wonder they removed history from their curriculum |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Akwamkpuruamu: 2:39pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: If it was abolished, how come we still had the four regions, fully operational with military governors? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Akwamkpuruamu: 2:40pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: Give examples of those fundamentals that were collapsed 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Mightyhaiz: 2:51pm On May 02, 2021 |
Eye (mind) opening.. |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 2:54pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: Akwamkpuruamu:[/quote] Oliviaohms: wordcat:The bold is very instructive. -Lion 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by nku5: 2:56pm On May 02, 2021 |
gidgiddy: How could he have dissolved regions when there were regional governors ![]() Nigerians are not so smart. Some people out there still think Goodluck Jonathan ruled for 6 years when it can be easily googled |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Oliviaohms: 2:58pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion:Hahahhahaha What a dumb response Now is the region exist only by name no longer abolished Mtchew |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by sammyj: 3:00pm On May 02, 2021 |
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Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Akwamkpuruamu: 3:05pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: And I ask you, what are those fundamentals and vestiges of Regionalism that was abolished? |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 3:07pm On May 02, 2021 |
Akwamkpuruamu:I'd rather advice you read through the decree. It's as clear as daylight. The regions became weaker, the center was stronger such that the center was in total control of the structures of the Regions. -Lion 5 Likes |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by AbaLion: 3:14pm On May 02, 2021 |
Oliviaohms:Try understand the difference between region and Regionalism. Aguiyi abolished Regionalism. Through the promulgation, Nigeria ceased to be a Federation but a republic. -Lion 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Oliviaohms: 3:22pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: Hahahahahhahahahahha Another lie Nigeria became a republic in 1963 Hence it was called federal republic of Nigeria Lie busted Gowon dissolved regional government and create state This was deliberately done to divide eastern region during the fracas of disagreement of igbo progrom River state was created Guess what you can’t rewrite history 1 Like |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Akwamkpuruamu: 3:25pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: They are all vague |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by decasey(m): 3:36pm On May 02, 2021 |
Wow what an insight. This Gowon ehhee, no wonder e no fit get mouth talk as things day happen. Yeye man. Make him day enjoy e one Nigeria. |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Kingspin(m): 3:46pm On May 02, 2021 |
United we fall If you want to listen to the story on what happened during 1960s play the below link. The guest was Chief Laka Alabi Ekefa Olubadan of IbadanLand. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=154597993264335&id=100044587802603 |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by QuotaSystem: 3:52pm On May 02, 2021 |
Dead Propaganda from frustrated Igbos ![]() It was Santa Claus that introduced Decree 34. If not for Santa Nigeria would have still had its regions intact. ![]() 6 Likes
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Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by kettykin: 4:11pm On May 02, 2021 |
Even if he introduced them , does it mean we can't change it |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by Inteltower: 4:12pm On May 02, 2021 |
Oliviaohms: Eye opener |
Re: Aguiyi-ironsi Did Not Dissolve Regionalism Nor Did He Introduce Unitary Rule by gidgiddy: 4:23pm On May 02, 2021 |
AbaLion: There were 4 Regions, each Region had resource control, fiscal responsibility and practiced the revenue sharing formular agreed at independence Ironsi came in and the 4 Regions were there throughout the 6 months he was in power, all 4 had resource control and fiscal responsibility So in what way did Ironsi abolish Regionalism? 1 Like |
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