blemon44:








now i know that you don't have a mother


your life remain one bar

Justcash:


I didn't ask Yorubas to lead the way. I seek for Lagos State to lead the way. If Enugu was like Lagos state, I'll ask Enugu state to do same.

You are getting it wrong. This is not about tribalism or ethnicity. It is about national unity. I have properties and extended family in Lagos state. I am entitled to controlling my destiny, as a NIGERIAN, in Lagos state. Same goes for Yorubas and Hausas in other states. If we must build a United Nigeria, we must be truly integrated. Lagos is "privileged" to be the place to start this revolution from.

9jacrip:


This is the problem I have with Tinubu.

There are other Nigerians in Lagos - Hausa, Urhobo, Itsekiri etc all in large numbers but they're not demanding, whinning and throwing fits about Lagos' politics and/or economy.

I wonder why Tinubu would accord them Iya'loja, Commissioner etc

I'm trying hard not to think it is all for his political gains because that would be very selfish.

Justcash:

My fore fathers formed a country called Biafra and they were made to capitulate and embrace one Nigeria by your fore-fathers. It is a famous victory, and it is now my duty, as an Igbo man, to protect one Nigeria. Integration is important for one Nigeria. Integration implies being able to vote or be voted for in any part of Nigeria.
I have told you that you must remove the idea of domination from your head. Nobody intends to do that. You shame the efforts of your fore-fathers when you reason like that. If Igbos were as domineering as you implied, then I don't think your fore-fathers would have deemed it fit to fight for a United cause.

whitecat2:
Lagos is Yorubaland. Why not use your land as experiment? You lead by example.

whitecat2:
It's a big mistake we made for even giving ibo anything in Lagos. Well, we are paying for it now. I hope it's corrected fast, cos this madness has to stop!

Justcash:


My fore fathers formed a country called Biafra and they were made to capitulate and embrace one Nigeria by your fore-fathers. It is a famous victory, and it is now my duty, as an Igbo man, to protect one Nigeria. Integration is important for one Nigeria. Integration implies being able to vote or be voted for in any part of Nigeria.

I have told you that you must remove the idea of domination from your head. Nobody intends to do that. You shame the efforts of your fore-fathers when you reason like that. If Igbos were as domineering as you implied, then I don't think your fore-fathers would have deemed it fit to fight for a United cause.

Collynzo419:


Nonsense

Your forefathers did not capitulate on their own terms. They were beaten to submission and they were subjugated under the authority of a superior power. Get that fact right

The fact that iboes were defeated and disgraced does not give them the right to seek political power in Yorubaland

You are in Lagos and Yorubaland due to our friendliness. You talk a lot of rubbish but you have failed to answer questions here iboe man.

How do you treat Non-iboes in your state? How do you even treat fellow iboes in your state?

Instead of your fixation on Yorubaland, why dont you go and seek political power in Kano or Sokoto??

I dare you!!

Of course you cant.

whitecat2:
That's tales by moonlight honey! The only person that wanted one nigeria out of the 3 leaders was your father. And you could have been enjoying your biafra if you had not invaded Yorubaland. Invasion of my land was the game changer, and it seems your people haven't learnt very much from that, cos your eyes are still on the same Lagos.

Justcash:


Point of correction. Lagos State is a Nigerian land that is situated in the south west of Nigeria. The south west is mostly made up of Nigerians from the Yoruba ethnic group, with the NIGERIANS from other ethnic groups making up a minority of the population in the region. You can define other NIGERIAN regions like that.

As a Nigerian, I own a land when I buy it in any part of Nigeria. The land, which I have paid for, collected a certificate of ownership (COE) for and built properties on, is owned by me even though they are in Lagos state and I am IGBO. I own the land. In general, Lagos state is owned by NIGERIANS, not just Yorubas. I know enlightened Yorubas that own lands and properties in the South East. It is theirs and can never be retrieved. That, is ONE NIGERIA.

Fortunately, Lagos State government understands the concept of one Nigeria. FYI, I'll vote in Lagos State. I can contest for positions in Lagos state. The question of whether I'll win or not is another issue. However, Lagos state, just like other states in Nigeria, is owned by Nigerians not Yorubas as you implied. We have since gone past the era of ethnic based ownership of land.

9jacrip:


I swear.

I wonder why other ethnic groups in Lagos are not making demands and throwing fits like they are naturally entitled to it.

Coupled with the fact that the Elekos and Oba of Lagos are completely passive to the whole rubbish is disgusting.

whitecat2:
The traditional rulers may be working underground, the last thing they need is closing the cage before all the birds get in. I'm sure something is in the offing.

whitecat2:
Talk is cheap! You are just talking what will never happen.

Justcash:


Like you noted, those are tales now. We must put the animosities behind and live together as ONE. I should be free to vote and be voted for in any NIGERIAN state. This is supported by the Nigerian constitution. Lagos shouldnt be an exception. Igbos are making valid demands in Lagos state. If you don't want it, speak with your vote, if you are of voting age sha o.

whitecat2:
Do what you want, ibos are immigrants in Lagos and will not have the same right as, lets say a Yoruba man from Kogi in Lagos politically.

9jacrip:


Tinubu needs to be reined in really.

Something better be in the offing before these things get out of hands.

9jacrip:


Tinubu needs to be reined in really.

Something better be in the offing before these things get out of hands.

Justcash:


It is happening in Lagos State and other states. I'm living it. I'll vote to determine who'll lead Lagos State, as a Nigerian IGBO resident in Lagos. It is happening. Only disintegration can stop it.

smartigo:
This letter would have carried more sincere intention than it seems now. More like exploring all available means to blackmail the government of the day for political reasons.

Some requests are off the hook. Like asking for the definition of Nigeria using just a state to deny it's people some privileges they enjoy which at the federal level they aren't enjoying. These benefits will come by integration; be part of the people, identify with their culture,life styles and not taunt them about how their lives would have been hellish without you.

The fact you could write this letter, it clearly shows the freedom of expression you enjoy in the first place. See yourself as Lagosian and not igbo in Lagos.

Until then,ur intention will be seen as an act of domination.

whitecat2:
Your vote is just one, and whether it counts or not is another. You are living nothing in Lagos. You aren't an insider, you aren't part of those who move and shake things that affects your daily life. You are just part of the moving objects in Lagos.

I'm done with this roller-coaster ride till you bring something more exciting.

Yorubarocks:
I thought these people owned and controlled lagos.So why are they screaming of marginalization again.LMAO

Justcash:


Currently, we do have the same rights. I don't see any special rights enjoyed by Yorubas in Lagos state. Can you outline any of these "special rights"?

Desola:


It is an indirect threat to say if you don't give us these things, we will vote for Jimi Agbaje. With that stup1d ondo man wearing IBO garb recently, I won't be surprised if they succumb to some of their greedy, incomprehensible demands.

whitecat2:
Then why are your people complaining?

smartigo:


Do you say indirect threat? This is a direct threat with what I read. Using the same ideology which APC stands for,which some of them never believed in to curry favour is a big insult.

Until they stand up and hold the few bad ones accountable and be identified with one cause, only then will people see the sincerity in their demands.

You can't be speaking with two mouths just for what you want for yourself, it is divisive.

Justcash:


The group in the article is known as a "pressure group". They represent their organization and they hope to influence power. The idea of their representation of the entirety of IGBO NIGERIANS is subject to your own interpretation. They are not complaining, they are exerting pressure for political favor. They will vote hence their move to win favor.

You need to do a bit of research on the meaning of "pressure group".

I don't belong to that group. So, I find your generalization somewhat based on ignorance, and I mean that literally. Having said that, you have the right to express your view the way you want.

LogicPower:
Although there might be some basis for some of the complaints raised by this group, I think the TIMING and the OPEN nature of this letter make the whole thing smell of POLITICS, rather than a genuine, non-partisan agitation for better socio-economic conditions and more political rights for the Igbos resident in Lagos.

Besides, I think Lagos is one of the few states that have been making some appreciable progress towards addressing the often tricky and sensitive issue of non-indigenes in their states, as some Igbos, Hausas and some other communities have been appointed into some government positions to give them sense of belonging in the state. Many states have NOT started doing that yet.

whitecat2:
Too late to distant yourself from them. You have been holding brief for them all along. I will dwarf you in politics, so I don't need to research what "pressure groups" are. Btw, this group is not doing a good job of it and are in wrong business.