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Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:01am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Ever since former President Goodluck Jonathan lost
the presidential election on March 28, 2015 which
some of us knew he would never win based on the
facts that we all knew and the statistics available, a
majority of the Igbo have been unhappy and angry.
They have been cursing and abusing the President
and the All Progressives Congress leaders wishing
that President Buhari never existed and the APC
never formed. Many of them have been so frustrated
after the election that they are now looking for a way
to get back to the APC-controlled Federal
Government.
Now, one Nnamdi Kanu who has been dreaming
about the State of Biafra has provided a space for
them to vent their anger. Some of them have joined
him to begin to wish for the State of Biafra. Suddenly,
the so-called Radio Biafra has created a momentum
for them. On Facebook, I have watched with keen
interest what these guys dish out on a daily basis in
the name of fighting for Biafra. They tell blatant lies,
create havoc, make terrible noise, they abuse other
Nigerians, and they preach unimaginable
propaganda and hate that at once put Igboland in
potential danger. I have been waiting for the South-
East governors to speak up but they have maintained
a deafening silence that suggests complicity. I have
also waited for our elders to caution this young man
but nothing has happened. With the so-called Radio
Biafra, Kanu has unleashed an unimaginable trailer-
load of lies and potentially dangerous propaganda
that have put the Igbo nation in danger. It is now 45
years after the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War and I think
that Igbo must rise up to stop this man who
apparently never saw the 1967-1970 Civil War and
who may not know the implications of what he is
doing. He has never consulted anybody to seek his
opinion. He has been speaking to the gullible and not
too educated people in Igboland, and very soon these
uneducated people will take a dangerous decision
that may decimate and destroy Igboland. Soon, our
people will start complaining that they were not
consulted. To be fore-warned is to be fore-armed.
Last week, I saw a photo of a group of people that
gave the impression that they are getting a military
training somewhere in Igboland. Later, I saw another
photograph on Facebook with some youths bearing
guns and Kanu standing with them. I may not know
where these pictures came from and what they are
planning to do but this is the time to speak out and I
urge anybody who is anybody who understands
where we are coming from to stand up now to be
counted. Woe betides a nation whose leaders are
children. If we elders do not talk about this evil,
posterity will never forgive us. Let us speak out and if
these children do not hear us, then it should be on
record that we spoke. About a month ago, the
barrage of lies and uncontrolled propaganda Radio
Biafra dished out everyday drew the attention of the
National Broadcasting Commission which asked
Nigerians to stop listening to the pirate radio station.
Now, here are compelling reasons why the Igbo must
remain in Nigeria in their own interest:
The Igbo fought a civil war of self-determination
between 1967 and 1970 and lost about one million
people. This should be taken as a huge price for the
unity of this country. Having made this monumental
supreme price, I think the Igbo should work for the
unity of this country based on social justice, equity
and fair play.
Nigeria has three major ethnic groups: Hausa/Fulani,
Yoruba and Igbo. The Hausa/Fulani Empire has
Hausa people stretching all through the Sahel to the
Sudan. They are mostly Muslims and they have
contact with the Arab world. The Yoruba nation has
Togo, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone and even up to
Brazil and Cuba to run to where their kinsmen are.
The Igbo nation has no outlet anywhere in the world
where the language is spoken. Therefore, they must
see Nigeria as where they belong and work for its
survival.
Nigeria provided a big space for the Igbo to spread
their tentacles, explore, excel and blossom. The
South-East is too small for this highly mobile and
dynamic people to thrive.
The world pays attention to Nigeria today because of
our size and population. If Nigeria splits into smaller
countries, the world will pack their bag and baggage
and leave. Population and size make a nation a
destination.
Ndigbo control between 60 and 70 per cent of all the
imports in Nigeria and other Nigerians, Yoruba,
Hausa/Fulani, Ijaw, Efik, Birom, Tiv, Idoma etc
provide a huge market for Igbo mobile and big-time
traders.
Monumental inter-marriages between the Igbo and
Yoruba and other ethnic groups have thrived for
close to 70 years now that we cannot just dismiss all
these with a wave of the hand.
Ndigbo own huge and massive investments in
property in Lagos and Abuja, and other state capitals
in Nigeria. Now, are you going to wish all this away?
Other Nigerian cities have provided safe havens for
the Igbo as places to run to cool off whenever self-
inflicted crises arise or other problems. When
kidnapping became a way of life in the South-East,
our people moved to other parts of Nigeria to settle.
Now, where will the Igbo go when confronted with
these problems in Biafra?
How can the Igbo thrive without their Lagos and
Abuja or Port Harcourt? What happens to all their
connections and relationships in these places?
We have been so intermarried, interwoven,
intertwined, inter-related that the idea of separation
may not be encouraged. I do not want to lose my
friends from the other parts of Nigeria for anything.
I can go on but there is no need to continue to do so.
We must be strong enough to stop this world’s old
problems of looking down on people who are
different from us. This is the problem of Nigeria.
Nigeria’s diversity is a big plus for all of us to excel.
United we stand, divided we fall. I confess that the
Igbo have not played better politics in Nigeria since
1970 and that has been our bane. Anytime Nigeria
wants to change a bad leadership in the country, the
Igbo as a bloc will resist it. It happened in 1993 and
we lost everything. In 2015, the Igbo were at it again
but forces of history prevailed. The Igbo can do
better than this.
However, I want Nigerian leaders to show leadership
by carrying all Nigerians along in distributing power
and resources. If there is no justice, there will be no
peace. If there is no peace, there will be no progress.
Let justice prevail.
Let us be fair to all concerned. If the truth must
prevail and it must prevail, Nigeria has not been fair
to Igbo since the end of the civil war. They tell us that
there is no victor and no vanquished but in actions
and deeds, the victors are still celebrating and
enjoying the spoils of the war while the defeated are
still languishing in abject neglect. For instance, of all
the six zones in Nigeria, only the South-East zone has
five states. We have found solace in all these because
we have found out that those who are still oppressing
the Igbo in Nigeria are not better. We also take solace
in the findings of the Fathers of the Second Vatican
Council that all acts of indignity against human
persons, against human society debase the
perpetrators more than the victims. It is not that the
offended cannot forgive but have the offenders
repented? This injustice must stop now for the sake
of unity of this country. I wrote Igbos: 25 Years After
Biafra in 1995 thinking that the book will prick the
conscience of other Nigerians but they have not paid
any attention. It has been business as usual. Now,
President Buhari must address this injustice. Case
rested! Culled From: www.punchng.com Cc: Seun, Lalasticlala, Ishilove 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by dyabman(m): 7:02am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Wait I never chop sallah meat.. Brb 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Blessinzy(f): 7:02am On Jul 17, 2015 |
too long abeg 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:07am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Go get a panadol, take 2 capsules and............ ShuttttdFvckkk upp!! Today is sallah. Dont spoil the momentum. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Illuminator9(m): 7:09am On Jul 17, 2015 |
You speak sence, 100% Right. 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Omololu007(m): 7:13am On Jul 17, 2015 |
E no go beta for any Igbo man,wey no want Igbos get dis Biafra 3 Likes |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:19am On Jul 17, 2015 |
^^^^^^ The idiott always on Biafran threads.... Yet hates Biafra. @OP, its either you are stuppid or you are being foolish independently. FYI, Nnamdi Kanu was even against Jonathan. His clamour for the independence of Biafra has long been ever before Jonathan was president. Its not because of Buhari... Get your facts right!! 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by dunkem21(m): 7:21am On Jul 17, 2015 |
I always laugh when people think that Igbos will leave their buildings, properties, hustles and wealth in locations like Lagos and Abuja ...If Biafra is achieved. Meanwhile, Nigerians have investments, properties in London, South Africa, Cameroon ..and West Germany! 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:24am On Jul 17, 2015 |
exxell: Its sad that a person with such 'spiritual quotes' in Profile and Signature would say such insulting words. YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE CHRISTIANDOM!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Smilelo(m): 7:27am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Radio Biafra is live and direct, as I am trying this message now. I am writing from Igweocha (portharcourt). If you want to listen to Radio Biafra, if you have a BlackBerry or android phone just go to your BlackBerry or android app store and Search For Radio Biafra and download it. Simple you will listen it live and Direct. (Modify) (Quote) (Report) (Share) |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by empireSOM: 7:28am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Yorubas are running mad, op is yoruba and gave that away. 6 Likes |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:33am On Jul 17, 2015 |
empireSOM: Lol. Let me give you a shocker, That post was written by Joe Igbokwe, APC Lagos Secretary. Can you read If you can, you would have seen the 'culled from www.punchng.com' 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:36am On Jul 17, 2015 |
After y'all Igbos are done insulting me because I'm a non-Igbo, it may interest you to know that the article was written by one of your very own, JOE IGBOKWE. You don't know him Use the Google Option on your Browsers ;DAfter y'all Igbos are done insulting me because I'm a non-Igbo, it may interest you to know that the article was written by one of your very own, JOE IGBOKWE. You don't know him Use the Google Option on your Browsers 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by nnachukz(m): 7:37am On Jul 17, 2015 |
did we lose those millions of souls for self determination or unity of Nigeria. if it was for self determination then rooting for unity will be a disservice to the fallen heroes especially when the injustice against Igbos still lingers. I may not support the approach but Biafra keeps the memory alive. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by mayorkyzo: 7:38am On Jul 17, 2015 |
dunkem21:My guy they would forfeit the properties o..my mum said during the civil war properties of igbos were seized in some villages o and occupied by the citizenz.. 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Vicotex2: 7:38am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Illuminator9:what he wrote up there is an example of trash. NEXT 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by empireSOM: 7:39am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Axeurdaddy: The messenger given an article topublish by his yoruba employer, is it not? The yorubas are running mad. 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Vicotex2: 7:40am On Jul 17, 2015 |
dunkem21:Is their building more worthy than freedom? You don want us yet you don't want to see us leave 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:42am On Jul 17, 2015 |
empireSOM:So all Igbos in APC are mad as well?? Hmm. I'm getting you 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Vicotex2: 7:43am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Axeurdaddy:The bastard speaks for himself alone. We are free thinkers. Get it into your skull 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:43am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Axeurdaddy: Yes... Because Jesus is our brother. Yall can deal with your rettarded Mohammed or whoever you have as a mentor. Jesus is a Biafran.... Capitsche? 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:44am On Jul 17, 2015 |
The sad thing is that all these boys clamouring for Blood so as to separate from Nigeria were not alive during the Civil War. Go ask your parents how the Civil War was. Only a nitwit would want that to happen again 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:46am On Jul 17, 2015 |
exxell: Unlike you, I'm a CHRISTIAN, not a CHURCHGOER like you. FYI, Jesus Christ was a Semite(when he was on earth) . I know my religion better than U |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:48am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Vicotex2: Did U witness the Civil War If not, go ask your parents how bad it was. U want that to happen again I think not 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Ricswagger: 7:48am On Jul 17, 2015 |
op,what will u say abt fashola deporting d igbos from lagos to the east,or when akiolu threatened them with lagoon? bloody hypocrite...IGBOS have the bIggestboys cos u cannot spell bIGBOy without IGBO check the spelling 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:50am On Jul 17, 2015 |
dunkem21: You say nigerians have properties in London and d likes but failed to mention d huge difference in civilization between both nations. Tribal sentiments is at an all-time high in Nigeria at the moment that I can assure you that at least 90% of investments and properties belonging to igbos in other regions will be forfeited. It will simply be a case of you cannot eat your cake and have it. Remember, A new nation will develop its own rules and constitution. Fewer than 10% of Non-indegenes may retain their properties and this will be d very affluent ones that can fund court cases to d level of ICC or so. ThINK! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Vicotex2: 7:52am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Axeurdaddy: The people that fought it before has no idea about it. |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:54am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Vicotex2:And you think you can secede without a fight?? |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Mckennedy: 7:56am On Jul 17, 2015 |
I don't understand why hausa fulani and yorubas are very angry about Biafra, I can clearly understand that yorubas and hausa fulanis are over depending on Biafran land, if not why all these sleepless nights about Biafra? 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 7:57am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Very stu$pid yoruba OP. Radio Biafra has been around for yrs and has nothing to do with GEJ not relected. Why are Yorubas obsess with Biafra? 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Vicotex2: 7:58am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Common Radio signal, The Zoo couldn't jam, yet the baboons and monkies living in it are here talking shit Axeurdaddy: Who's talking about peace here? we wan't it either by peace or pieces. No soviet union to save your ass this time around 1 Like |
Re: Why Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra Project Must Be Stopped by Nobody: 8:00am On Jul 17, 2015 |
Vicotex2: You've never seen the horrors of war firsthand, So I really won't take you serious. Go and ask your parents 1 Like |
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