Whynotthetruth:


This article is one step in that direction boss...

ifyan:

Your name de represent true true.
When you tell them the truth, you are seen a fool
But deep within their hearts your name represent.
Love it.
You know. ......

stebell:
To me the problem is not the North but those cowards who are also in the Southern Region are the problem.

The sat on the fence and watched the Biafran-Nigerian War like a movie scene waiting to join the winning side.
They just helped their masters attain the seat of power as always and I kno judgement day is coming wen they wud realize wat they hav done and retrace their steps.

As for me and ma peeps, we look forward to a day wen this referendum wud be held and we down South wud say Arios Nigeria.

Long live ma Biafran peeps
Long live the Ijaw Race and the entire SS/SE.
God bless all Jonathanians.

GEJ our Hero, Wike our Role model.

barcanista:
It is a twin fight. Referendum for Biafra/Lower Niger on one hand and True Federalism with at least 50% derivation formular on the other hand. We can not continue in this destructive path

Whynotthetruth:



Why not start with list of those going to represent us at UN convention in June...

Note, This is not just about SE/SS...with the new change in INEC PVC; no region again will have president unless north sanctions it...isn't this another form of slavery

Whynotthetruth:



Why not start with list of those going to represent us at UN convention in June...

Note, This is not just about SE/SS...with the new change in INEC PVC; no region again will have president unless north sanctions it...isn't this another form of slavery

GrammarPolicee:


by hiding behind ur keyboard to type? which known revolution was achieved via hitting some keys on a computer keyboard? ur post is insightful but its just a drop in the ocean.

Whynotthetruth:
Any close observer of the polity post-election would have seen more the actual reason for "get Jonathan out of the way election". From the comments of Mohammed, Shamshudeen to that of Sen. Dansadau etc and people will still come here to tell me about how Jonathan was voted out due to non-performance. Since when did we become so averse to non-performing leaders of which Jonathan doesn't fit the list. Some lords felt that Jonathan was fast making them to lose relevance hence they needed to reinvent themselves politically coupled with oil block licencing cum population census of 2016. To this a powerful propaganda machinery was needed to brainwash the smart by half majority. It's a truism that outside Jonathan, most of these men has been part of Nigeria misrule since 1978 till date. A journey through our history shows a country held hostage by its own and forced to be moving in circles. Why can't there be new leaders? Why can't we have true fiscal federalism? Why can't we regionalize this country? Why is the burden of ONE Nigeria always on the South?

Nzeogwu & co believed due to post election crisis in SW, that they can rescue ONE Nigeria, but they plunged the eastern part into paying 'debts' unending.

Ironsi believed in ONE Nigeria, and his blood was used to wash the streets.

Isaac Boro screamed and cried for same injustice but was muscled out.

Saro Wiwa came to the stage but his blood was used to entertain the oligarchs.

Ojukwu decided to challenge the anomaly engendered by barefaced rape of our sanctity to life and association but was confronted with more blood on our streets and made a fugitive in his supposed fatherland.

Yes, subsequently Easterners were subjected to the background after the gift of 20pounds as punishment for "no victor; no vanquished". Some of their people were used as baits to whittle down the genuine demands and general wellbeing of majority by giving them crumbs called political appointments. While NigerDeltans were brainwashed through series of well oiled propaganda to see the Igbos as their enemies and root cause of their problem. While the alien term SS came into being to copiously highlight the divide always.

SouthWest were made heroes of their fellow southern brothers woes; but unfortunately were eaten by same tiger they fed. Awolowo was stampeded even to death. And Abiola who had national appeal was not allowed to be. Finally, he became a story and a sentence in the past amidst laughter from the lords of Nigeria.

Obasanjo thrived with the hides and shadow of late Shehu Yar'adua(progenitor of the powerful Kaduna mafia). He is a cat with nine lives. He had his bread buttered by the gods but choose to dine with devil and became lord of demons. Blood of the innocents especially from the creeks cries around him for vengeance.

And now, came Jonathan not an Igbo but from a background feeling the pangs of pain and marginalization like Igbo. He gave so much to pacify these internal colonialists and oligarchs at the expense of developing his region but was rejected, framed as corrupt notwithstanding the reputable; "Transparency International" verdict vindicating him. He was humiliated out of office. We all know our position back in the years.

In all, Jonathan didn't just lose. We lost too. It may not be easy to see any Southerner rise to that post in the near future without some radical breakthrough. Forget
the noise and empty rhetorics of people like Rochas Okorocha and co. Boys talk; men act.

The North by the smart machinery instituted by Prof. Attahiru Jega would always determine and decide who rules Nigeria notwithstanding the voting pattern down South. Irrespective of South's discontent with government in power; unless North decide otherwise the government MUST persist.

What slavery is more than this?...Read the dailies and cry for the future because these people we term "aabookiii" ruled all my ancestry, my grandfather, my father and now myself, with the country bastardized and in shambles. When will it all end with all the sycophants, and many smart by half people down South?

Is it too much to ask if Nigeria is reduced to regions with a weak central government?

The cries and shrills of Elder Godsday Orubebe in that INEC hall echoes in my heart...

OrlandoOwoh:

There is nothing there to understand. There is no region in Nigeria that has been so close to the north that always control the central government like the South South. Why is the loss of Jonathan now makes you feel you have an enemy in the north. From 1979 to date the same parties control the centre and the South South. In 1979, Shagari's NPN at the centre controlled Rivers and Cross Rivers State. PDP at the centre has been controling the South South states since 1999, except Edo that went to AC (now APC) around 2008. For 16 years, you are just noticing there is a Kaduna mafia? You need some rest.

Whynotthetruth:


Truth be told, confab didn't arrive at that conclusion but they did quasi-restructuring of the country...which most representatives of the north were against...Remember, the mandate to them including those in PDP was to protect the interest of the North not Nigeria...Coincidentally, the confab report was pro-nigeria but anti-north...So what again do you expect them to do if not to kill the report...how do you kill the report easily?...Get Jonathan out of the way...With this they restrategized and keyed into Jagaban's thirst for national influence....

Mogidi:


You couldn't have put it any better, many people down South didn't realise what the issues were. They bought into the sleek slogan of "change".
The North are truly the most sophisticated region in terms of political and economic awareness.



Our fight for referendum or true federalism would make GEJ's loss a blessing in disguise.

sam13:
I don't like to join issues on forum like Nairaland especially when it comes to matter like this.
Nobody marginalised or pushed aside Jonathan or SS rather the president deliberately made wrong decisions and dine and wine with devilish offsprings amongst us. Nigeria was in a bad economy situation before and was looking for messiah to deliver her and thought Jonathan was the man, I hate it new slogan going around in SS that their true son was been chased away from the seat of power. If I know that any of my friends is a thief I Will side track him or her peacefully as a president of a nation you have all information at your desk. If mr president should openly said that stealing is not corruption so what he is trying to pass to his citizens. Jonathan body language romance all the evils actions and you want me to sit akimbo in my single room looking at my future being carted away by politicians? hell no. We all stood by him in 2011when he deceived us of not having shoe but also stood against him in last April election so let him go to Otuoke and enjoy his looted money.

Mynd44:

1. Define new leaders. Donald Duke was fresh. Fashola is fresh. Sanusi is fresh. Why cant the new people with aspirations step up to contest for the primaries? Desmond Elliot showed that you can make it. How cone others did not come out? I find it insulting that the PDP had Donald Duke and we had to contend with thieving charlatans.

2) The PDP has been at the centre and the had both houses of assembly too. Why did those leaders not push for that? Tinubu has been screaming federalism for almost 12 years and failed to recognise that. Why?

[size=15pt]3) This country cannot be regonalised because our regions do not define us.[/size] Not everyone in the SE is Igbo. Not everyone in the SW is Yoruba. Divisions are all over. We are citizens of Nigeria and we live in states and not regions. When you guys attempt to divide the country into 6, you become a bunch of tribal warlords

4) I see myself as part of a well growing Nation where corruption is not our problem. Where I can be of Igbo descent and contest for governorship in Kano. Where I can be from Abia state and the family of my Anambra GF wont say I am not good enough because I am from Ngwa

IyaIode:


Wish you all the best, catalonia has been at the UN before i was born, same for Palestine. Again good luck while uduagan, Orji, dickson, elechi continue the looting spree and you point fingers to the north.

Cc barcanista

Mogidi:


Google what Tinubu said about Buhari or what El-Rufai said about Buhari, events sometimes modifies ones opinion on issues.

Mogidi:



No attempt at answering the questions eh?
Here they are in case you missed it first time.

Why can't we have new leaders in this country?
Why can't we have fiscal federalism?
Why can't this country be regionalized?
Where do you see yourself in this country tomorrow?

Mogidi:



No attempt at answering the questions eh?
Here they are in case you missed it first time.

Why can't we have new leaders in this country?
Why can't we have fiscal federalism?
Why can't this country be regionalized?
Where do you see yourself in this country tomorrow?

chemali:
People that cannot bring their rulers to account for their misdeeds are making noise that they want to control their resources. What have your state governors done apart from mindless looting for the past 16 years? What did you do about it? Ibori rules for 8 years. Uduaghan ruled for 8 years. Theodore Oji ruled for 8 years and is now a senator elect. Elechi ruled for 8 years. Are you that stupid that you are so comfortable with mediocre? You are screaming for a referendum but you have the like of Alams wanting to contest for a senate seat. Jonathan was president for 5 years but his greatest achievement was dividing us further along religious and ethnic lines. The problem isn't the North or SW not he problem is you. If you go your own way which I really don't give a damn if you do, you will still have you to contend with.

Mogidi:


Repeat the highlighted to those up north.
Nigeria is a mere geographic expression, we didn't coin that phrase.

lekahm:
As much as I agree with ur submissions, there are so many things wrong with structural settings of the country.

1) The population of the Northerners (as claimed)
2) The Constitution (its not just favorable)
3) The Senators (the north has the majority)

The 3 factors play a major role, if truly we would like to do something differently.

But my gross with Jonathan was that he pacified them for so long & also not using the opportunity of the Senate (who's leader are loyal to him) in turning things around.

God bless Nigeria!

OrlandoOwoh:

Yet Jonathan has been effecting last minute changes and implementation of policies. Why did he not implement the confab report? You people need to do some soul searching.

GrammarPolicee:


this path u and ur crew have chosen ( Mogidi, Firefire, Truckpusher, Dearpreye, SeverusSnape,
barcanista , Temitemi1) it only leads one place. be careful of ur utterances on a public forum.

abagoro:


True fiscal federalism is very good especially for non-natural resources but Nigeria's problem lies more with corruption than resource control. Let us try Buhari 1st and see what happens before we give up hope.

Mynd44:

1. Define new leaders. Donald Duke was fresh. Fashola is fresh. Sanusi is fresh. Why cant the new people with aspirations step up to contest for the primaries? Desmond Elliot showed that you can make it. How cone others did not come out? I find it insulting that the PDP had Donald Duke and we had to contend with thieving charlatans.

2) The PDP has been at the centre and the had both houses of assembly too. Why did those leaders not push for that? Tinubu has been screaming federalism for almost 12 years and failed to recognise that. Why?

3) This country cannot be regonalised because our regions do not define us. Not everyone in the SE is Igbo. Not everyone in the SW is Yoruba. Divisions are all over. We are citizens of Nigeria and we live in states and not regions. When you guys attempt to divide the country into 6, you become a bunch of tribal warlords

4) I see myself as part of a well growing Nation where corruption is not our problem. Where I can be of Igbo descent and contest for governorship in Kano. Where I can be from Abia state and the family of my Anambra GF wont say I am not good enough because I am from Ngwa

Rawani:
Is it a coincidence that this awareness was suddenly kindled upon Jonathan's loss? If GEJ had won and the SS continued to rule for a total of 10 years, add 8 years SW rule, do you realize the North (3 geo-political zones) would have ruled for only 2 years out of the 20 years of our democracy (1999-2019)? If the focus is on good governance which GMB espouses you worries about the ethnicity of elected officials would not be your primary concern.

abagoro:
As for Orubebe the prison awaits him now or later.

http://www.punchng.com/news/jonathans-agents-carried-out-two-bombings-okah-insists-diezani-called-me-20-times-to-be-made-minister-•-allegations-are-false-in-their-entirety/

PassingShot:

@ the topic, I see that you, just like many other SSners will prefer to have an independent nation with the SE if you cannot achieve full resource control. With every sense of good intent, I say to you that neither of your two preferences will still achieve for your region what the current arrangement has not achieved for it.

I say this based on the following facts:
1. The ND region currently enjoys higher monthly allocation than any other region of the country by virtue of the additional 13% for being the owner of the crude oil.
2. There is a special ministry of Niger Delta for the sole purpose of looking into developing the area by the FG. The ministry is usually headed by an indigine of ND region.
3. There is the NDDC especially created for comprehensive development of the ND region. Even though its activities are similar to the ND ministry, the NDDC gets seperate budget for its programs.

My question now is, has the ND region witnessed the type of development one would expect from that area given the amount of monies that have been sunk there through the three special means explained above since they were created? Your answer is as good as mine.

My summary is that, full resource control will not guarantee the development craved for by ND region if the citizens of the region continue to fail to hold their leaders to account.
Today in ND, Ibori is still celebrated by a cult followership. Alams was pardoned by GEJ. GEJ in almost six years didn't do much for the same region. In fact, Bayelsa state didn't see any significant improvement during his tenure as president.

Likewise, an independent SE/SS nation will create more problems (and possibly war) between the two regions. Just take a look at what is currently happening in South Sudan after their seperation from Sudan. What happened with East Germany after seperation from Germany?

Lastly, I do not mind if Nigeria peacefully disintegrates. I am sure that SW where I come from is capable of holding their leaders to accounts better than any other region. SW was the leading critic of OBJ as Nigerian president and we will not hesitate to call the bluffs of our kings if they take unpopular stands. Can this be said of the SS and SE? I very much doubt it.

Just as an aside, I lived in Delta stae for over ten years and I have a good knowledge of how their leaders place personal interests over and above collective interest of the people than that of SW.

Truckpusher:
What exactly are you saying my friend ?

Personally ,I'm not susceptible to threats.

Tell me more,I'm all ears .