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Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by ElSudani: 10:59am On Jun 06 |
AlexBells: With the benefit of hindsight I can say that as boldly as I can. Zik wasn't smart at all. 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by mrvitalis(m): 11:00am On Jun 06 |
TimeManager:what did did you say now that I didn't say? |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by AlexBells(m): 11:02am On Jun 06 |
ElSudani:Why would you use the benefits of hindsight to judge a man who tried to avert yiur so called hindsight, you consider yourself smart by using a past question paper to judge the one who sat for the exam, you are not smart, you are a stup!d cheat. Zik could have averted the Civil war |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by ElSudani: 11:07am On Jun 06 |
AlexBells: Awolowo his contemporary was there and he was able to make a sound judgment. If I was in the audience when both were making their arguments there's no way I could have foreseen what was going to come. But I guess Awo saw it and today he is vindicated. 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by TimeManager(m): 11:12am On Jun 06 |
mrvitalis:You're trying to be smart by half, you ain't a student of history. If Zik had not opposed, there would have been a consensus. When there was a consensus for independence, the British stepped back and handed our country to us. -Kiss the truth! 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by mrvitalis(m): 11:19am On Jun 06 |
TimeManager:Go back read what I wrote.. Read what u wrote Then read the article again slowly this time at a level your brain can comprehend |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by ElevationD: 11:19am On Jun 06 |
smileyoo: If Awolowo was a visionary, why then did he go ahead along with the west into independence with the rest of the country? Since Azikiwe had clearly stated before independence that it would be treasonable, why would he agree with the secession plan, knowing that he along with the east were signatories to Nigerian independence? Or did you not read that secession was debated deeply and Awolowo took the whole day to present his point? Or you do not know that if Awolowo was not convinced, he would not have proceeded? The only bondage there simply is the bondage of voting for very horrible leaders. When you vote for those who violate you financially, embezzle the common patrimony, put you in servitude and perpetual misery, do not blame Awolowo, Azikiwe, Sadauna and the rest, who were honest leaders and wanted better societies for their people. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by AlexBells(m): 11:22am On Jun 06 |
ElSudani:His judgement wasn’t sound at all, his judgement inspired the civil war and brought us into this mess 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by LifestyleTonite: 11:23am On Jun 06 |
AlexBells: The way you people reason ehn. You guys never want to admit you are wrong for once. To you, it means you are a loser. You said Nigeria is chaotic today. Awolowo saw that and prescribed a means to avoid it, which was a secession clause. Sadly, the Zik you are praising today was myopic and should be blamed for the chaos in Nigeria today. You people lack visionary leaders and it's all because you deny the truth. You are even ready to attack whoever tells the truth among you . Same way you guys say there's no hunger in your region and pounced on Cubana Chief Priest for telling the truth. 24 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by StreetFight: 11:23am On Jun 06 |
mrvitalis: If Zik fought against it vigorously as Awolowo campaigned for it, why then are Zik:d children crying over spilled milk? 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by StreetFight: 11:24am On Jun 06 |
Armaggedon: E be like say you be complete illiterate. Zik fought on behalf of Nigeria and against Ojukwu and his Biafran gang 7 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by ElSudani: 11:25am On Jun 06 |
AlexBells: Very true my friend. Nnamdi Kanu is sitting in jail today as a consequence of that dumb decision. Rather than being pacified and concessions being made to him and Ibos on how to keep the country one. He is languishing in jail and many ignorant people people are still out there shouting nzogbu nzogbu. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by AlexBells(m): 11:29am On Jun 06 |
LifestyleTonite:Even today we can see the impact of your being right, you are failures Nationalized 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by AlexBells(m): 11:31am On Jun 06 |
ElSudani:This is a free country,Kanu is free to pursue his dreams, Awo was also in prison for similar accusations 2 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by gidgiddy: 11:33am On Jun 06 |
TimeManager: Zik is just one man, we are talking about millions of people here 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by mrvitalis(m): 11:34am On Jun 06 |
StreetFight:the decision was neither zik ir awos After Awolowo the SGF already said he didn't do a good job that he can't include based on Awolowo arguments before zik even spoke the next day No be same article we all read? 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by gidgiddy: 11:36am On Jun 06 |
ElSudani: Fear of disintegration is not how to keep a country together. You keep a country together by the fact that coming together proved to be more beneficial than being apart That's not the case with Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Xtboy15(m): 11:37am On Jun 06 |
Armaggedon:that's the problems with that tribe . They are like chameleons.. They don't stand on one place ..he knows that the it's are the economic backbone of Nigeria |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Judgementa1: 11:45am On Jun 06 |
gidgiddy: When Adaka boro tried to create a separate entity from Nigeria. Your forefathers ironsi and ojukwu frustrated his effort. Stop crying of what your elders are guilty of. 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by flokii: 11:47am On Jun 06 |
Nnamdi Azikiwe opposed secession clause in our constitution in the early days because he thought Nigeria in its entirety will fall under Igbo domination.. he has several quotes about some gods giving Igbos dominance over Nigeria credited to him. Let them not deceive you that they wanted regionalism or federalism and whatnot. Ahmadu Bello pointed it out clearly in his interview that Igbos took over all the Governmemt jobs in the North and he changed everything to ensure Northerners get jobs in their region. That made him introduce the " Northerner first" policy which has favoured Northerners till date. That is why it's always good to think deeply before acting.. they orchestrated first blo0dy coup d'etat on 15 January, 1966 but Northerners fought back and took power for themselves while docile Yorubas looked on. 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by gidgiddy: 11:51am On Jun 06 |
coolitempa: Really? Don't you know that people are still seeking Oduduwa Republic even though a Yoruba man had became President? I can seek one Nigeria when there is nothing one about us beyond the fact that the British brought us together 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by ElSudani: 11:52am On Jun 06 |
gidgiddy: You are right, and when this doesn't happen? Do you part ways peacefully or do you waste millions of lives? The British themselves have a provision for self determination by its constituent units. Scotland almost left the union just a few years back. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by gidgiddy: 11:54am On Jun 06 |
Judgementa1: And the lessons to be learnt from that is that nobody should be held in Nigeria against their will when referendum can solve the problem 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Judgementa1: 11:57am On Jun 06 |
gidgiddy: Nobody is forcing u to stay. Tell your governors, senators, house of rep state house of assembly to initiate it. Or u want others to conduct the referendum on ur behalf. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by gidgiddy: 12:00pm On Jun 06 |
Judgementa1: And which Governor or rep initiated it when Nigeria was being created by the British? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by erniok2: 12:05pm On Jun 06 |
mrvitalis:It wasn't entirely dependent on the Brits because if all had agreed to secession, it'd have been part of the then constitution. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Roger3D(m): 12:07pm On Jun 06 |
JAMO84:If Gowon had laid hands on him he would have most certainly be hung by the neck until dead 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Judgementa1: 12:08pm On Jun 06 |
gidgiddy: Awolowo tried to have the clause in the constitution but zik opposed it. If zik had agree to it maybe an ACT or provisions would have been made for it in subsequent constitution. The problem with u people is that u feel u can decide for other. Tell your leaders who have the power under the present law to initiate it. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Armaggedon: 12:14pm On Jun 06 |
LifestyleTonite:shut up! Gowon ended federalism in Nigeria and declared war not zik. Zik supported a regional federation and did not contradict himself. Zik never claimed to be a seperatist. It was Awolowo who claims to be a separatist at first but when it was time to act it out during the war, he started to endorse what he hated. Awolowo was the only politician in history who is known to have taken a major decision not based on strategy but his "antipathy towards the Igbos" Such a fool. nobody really knows what he stood for till this day. 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by TimeManager(m): 12:15pm On Jun 06 |
gidgiddy:No, not millions of people. These were political leaders of their parties representing their respective regions. Four regions, major political parties, and selected representatives were at the constitutional conference to put together our independence constitution. Read, understand and use the brain. Stop fabricating tales off of your ignorance. -Kiss the truth! 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by mrvitalis(m): 12:16pm On Jun 06 |
StreetFight:I hope u can read? |
Re: Flashback: Why I Opposed Awolowo On Secession - Zik by Judgementa1: 12:18pm On Jun 06 |
Armaggedon: Why do u feel igbos has right to decide for others Who made sure Adaka successions from Nigeria was not successful. Ibos. So an ijaw man does not have the right to succession. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
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