januzaj:
there are Yorubas in kogi....you can never hear any yoruba saying kogi belongs to yoruba.......or saying kogi is a no man's land....Some Ebira,Kaba bear yoruba names,Speak yoruba...buh you wont hear Us calling them Yoruba....Kaba is Kaba..Ebira is Ebira....

Truckpusher:
The noise emanating from this thread is nothing but a pointer to all and sundry on the average mindset of the three major Nigerian tribes ,all they have always wanted was nothing but the total control over others even when it is obvious that these different ethnic groups posses their own distinct identity.The hate filled comments emanating from a people that called us brothers yesterday is well understood and we are not moved and will not cower under any circumstances ,at least now we can agree that all that show of brotherly love was all nothing special but interests, regional gains and personal prerogative let nobody deceive themselves.And we should always learn how to differentiate political leaning/party affiliation from regional interest and ethnicity.

Barcanista ,you have done marvelously well with this thread as this represents the true yearnings and aspirations of all the minority groups of this country that has been subjected to all kinds of marginalization ranging from environmental degradation,bastardized identity,bare-face oppression and the most painful one which is outright claims to the people's homeland and our Igbo neighbors took it to another dimension with their protest about IPOB in Port Harcourt instead of doing the same in Abuja ,the seat of power where their protest would have gotten more recognition.

Let me reiterate here that unity by force is slavery and the Niger Delta can stand on their own if it is the wish of Nigerians that every region should go their separate ways.The Niger Delta people would rather tie their future to the Nigerian project than dream of any kind of secession where there interests are not properly defined and protected and will not bow to any threat from anyone as far as Nigeria remains an entity.The Niger delta people will not fold their hands and watch any neighbor blackmail us into any submission as we also have the right to seek for our emancipation on our own terms and we do not owe any region any explanation or whatsoever under any circumstances and our Igbo brothers should respect our decision because we own ourselves and only us can dictate for ourselves.

Finally, no amount of intimidation will move us and no amount of insults will make us cower to anyone's ideology unless on our own terms and this is where we stand.

nextdoor84:



The very last time I checked, Uruguay, Papua,Togo, Benin,Senegal, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, just to mention a few, all have access to the sea but still remained poor despite your so called access....Determination and passion of any country citizens is what always make the difference. ..Shavua tov!!!

TonyeBarcanista:

I don't know why some Igbos are angry and calling me names. I never abused them nor malign them. Only made some clarifications as they are. At no time did I tell anyone the contrary of what I just wrote. It's unfortunate though but we must stand together and define our destiny without fear or favor.

kingsolex:
me too smiles, don't get me wrong am married.

owobokiri:


I don't get into this kind of threads because i stongly beleive that folks have got a right to choose wherever they want to belong, but maybe i have to from now on... I read all your rants through the weekend and i highly doubt if you are sane... You even went to the height of saying that there are no igbos in the south south or is it Rivers and if there was any need to confirm your octane level of stewpidity, there it was. Egbema is divided into two. One in Imo State and another in Rivers. I guess siblings are no more siblings because one empty truckpusher is desperate to create his own mini kingdom so he can dominate.I don't even know who you are and who you represent. You are an unknown quantity and i have mentioned names of River states political holders who have not made any pretensions about their identity.. So who are you? Why should i take your warped opinion more serious? Anybody is free to be where he or she wants to be but you have no right to act like anybody's spokesman , more especially when you may just be an interloper. . Once again, i take the opinion of those able young men who were arrested protesting for their freedom few days ago more serious than the noisy rants of faceless buffoons like you...

Truckpusher:
The noise emanating from this thread is nothing but a pointer to all and sundry on the average mindset of the three major Nigerian tribes ,all they have always wanted was nothing but the total control over others even when it is obvious that these different ethnic groups posses their own distinct identity.The hate filled comments emanating from a people that called us brothers yesterday is well understood and we are not moved and will not cower under any circumstances ,at least now we can agree that all that show of brotherly love was all nothing special but interests, regional gains and personal prerogative let nobody deceive themselves.And we should always learn how to differentiate political leaning/party affiliation from regional interest and ethnicity.

Barcanista ,you have done marvelously well with this thread as this represents the true yearnings and aspirations of all the minority groups of this country that has been subjected to all kinds of marginalization ranging from environmental degradation,bastardized identity,bare-face oppression and the most painful one which is outright claims to the people's homeland and our Igbo neighbors took it to another dimension with their protest about IPOB in Port Harcourt instead of doing the same in Abuja ,the seat of power where their protest would have gotten more recognition.

Let me reiterate here that unity by force is slavery and the Niger Delta can stand on their own if it is the wish of Nigerians that every region should go their separate ways.The Niger Delta people would rather tie their future to the Nigerian project than dream of any kind of secession where there interests are not properly defined and protected and will not bow to any threat from anyone as far as Nigeria remains an entity.The Niger delta people will not fold their hands and watch any neighbor blackmail us into any submission as we also have the right to seek for our emancipation on our own terms and we do not owe any region any explanation or whatsoever under any circumstances and our Igbo brothers should respect our decision because we own ourselves and only us can dictate for ourselves.

Finally, no amount of intimidation will move us and no amount of insults will make us cower to anyone's ideology unless on our own terms and this is where we stand.

TonyeBarcanista:

I'm single oooooo. I go proceed

FREEDOM4BIAFRA:

Your lie is simple but grave. "That there are no Igbo people in rivers state, even in parchments"
Really?

NRIPRIEST:


You inability to think beyond oyel lends credence to the innate laziness inherent in you and your people.

kingsolex:
me too smiles, don't get me wrong am married.

TonyeBarcanista:

I'm single oooooo. I go proceed

Rikidony:

warrior01:


Who are the Niger Deltans? Abeg talk for your tribe and family.

Truckpusher:
Your case is already settled because we are aware that some certain undesirable elements of Igbo descent are creating new monikers and calling themselves South South or Niger Delta but whatever you chose to call it ,we know ourselves.

Our boundary with the Igbos is somewhere in Abia State and Imo state ,you can't lay claims to Bonny,Opobo and Port Harcourt,you'll pay if you dare start another madness.

DaBullIT:
You didn't hear? he is not barcanister , he was barcanista and now he is tonyebarcanista

What remains constant in him is he's always been a fool

TonyeBarcanista:
Overtime there has been growing number of threads and comments by some Igbo loyalists and sympathisers of IPOB led Biafra ideology over the position of the South-South ethnic groups and in particular, Rivers state. Some have started seeing us as antagonists to the aspiration of the Igbo nation, while some others have moved towards casting aspersions on some of us.

Let me start by stating clearly that my determination to support every legitimate struggle and respect the right of self-determination by any group(s) is irreversible. However, I believe it will be proper to make some things clear with respect to IPOB led Biafran ideology.

1. Nobody in the Niger Delta and Rivers state is against Igbo
What we are saying is very simple. We respect your right to self-determine your destiny, you should also respect our right to self-determine ours. Don't determine for us even if you don't agree with us. If you believe that we have common destiny, state your terms and allow us state ours. Where there is no consensus, allow us determine our next step. If we believe in an indivisible Nigeria or a United Republic of some ethnic minorities within the region, it should be respected. Nobody should be villified for their own choice neither do we have the right to villify Igbos for wanting their land and territory out.

2. Show Respect For Our Territories:
I believe that it was Kanu that spread the fable that Portharcourt is an Igbo city, which some of you now call Igweocha. This is absolutely insulting on us the Okrikans/Ijaws especially. The city of Portharcourt is shared between the Okrikans and Ikwerres. The portion owned by Okrikans have been our fishing port for centuries. The record is there. Ikwerres are not fishermen, hence, a reflection of their settlement. The Okrikans are 100% Ijaws and 0% Igbos. Our portion of PHC is NOT Igweocha and has never been. I am not aware that the Ikwerres wish to call theirs Igweocha but in the event that they wish to, it is left for the Okrikans, Ikwerres and Rivers state government to rename the city altogether and we (Okrikans) shall determine an appropriate name for our portion of the city.

3. Show Respect For Our Land:
I have also been reading tales by sunset by some people saying that Opobo is Igboland. That is a grave insult to the Ijaws and is highly unacceptable. For the record, Opobo kingdom was formerly part of Bonny Kingdom, owned and inhabited by the Ijaws who are proud of their ancestry. The name of the Kingdom is Opoboama, and it was named after former Bonny King Opubo. The land and people pre-existed even before the coming of Jaja, an Igbo slave that was bought by Bonny chief Alali Opubo, Head of Opubo Annie Royal House. For the record, Jaja never found Opobo. He however led a section of Anna Pepple Wari(House) to break Opobo from Bonny Kingdom with the same territory and Ijaw people. The ijaw chiefs never made mistake in making Jaja their first king of the kingdom. The case of Jaja can be likened to Joseph that was an Hebrew slave but rose to become a Prime minister and Head of Government in Egypt. His ascension neither makes Egypt to be an Hebrew land neither does it make the Egyptians as Hebrews. All these are well documented. I have to state that the Ijaw nation is not in land dispute with anyone over any of our territory in the riverine areas of Rivers state. From Kalasunju, Kalaibiama, and Epellema etc are all Ijaw communities in Opobo kingdom. Similarly, Ndoki is undisputed Ijawland. In fact, Ndoki is nicknamed "kala-krike" that is mini Wakrike(Okrika). It is believed that they are descendants of Okrika kingdom. We are all Ijaws. I am stating this to educate those that may not be aware.


4. Respect For Our Brothers And Neighbours:
The people of Rivers state from Ogba, Ikwerre, Ogoni etcetera have suffered together, sacrificed a lot together and even disagreed on issues with each other at differnt times. If in their wisdom they deny being Igbos, Yoruba or Biafrans. It is their right and must be respected irrespective of whether they bear Uche, Yakubu or Folashade. The South South geopolitical zone though a political arrangement but has brought avenue for collective unity. The position of the Binis, Esans, Itsekiris, Ibibios, Urhobo, Anang etcetera should be respected. Their land, their decision and their people. No group or persons deserves to be insulted.

5. Stop Using Jonathan/PDP As Blackmail Tool:
God knows that we recognise and appreciate the support you guys gave to our brother Jonathan and his party, PDP. But, that shouldn't be a blackmail tool as expressed by some IPOB people. When it comes to ethnic/territorial issues, we have to drop the toga of partisanship and address issues from the position of our respective groups and maintain our own interest. It doesn't mean that we don't appreciate your support and sacrifice for GEJ/Wike/PDP. In fact, God sparing our lives we shall support an Igboman from South east for VP slot under PDP. Blackmailing us with the support given to Jonathan is unfair in every sense.

My dear Igbo cousins, we don't hate you. We are not your antagonists. We appreciate your support and solicit your continuous support for our people. We appreciate the sacrifice you have made for our sons and daughters. Personally, I have been a beneficiary of the benevolence of the Igbos and I appreciate it from the depth of my heart. Be rest assured of the love and support of all Niger-Deltans worldwide. This love and support is not just only for the Igbos, but to every Nigerian irrespective of ethnic affiliation that desires the progress of our people.

Our peaceful co-habitation, trusts and love can only be guaranteed when we make respect our watch word.


May God Lead Us Right and Bless Nigeria.

warrior01:


Have you ever seen a fly threaten an elephant? Time to ignore your rants cos you no reach. More so, go and get yourself properly educated about who you really are.

Osode:
My full support goes to 'Barca' on this one. This period calls for the greatest unity of purpose from the peoples of the south east and south south. This is hardly the time for breaking of ranks amongst the peoples of the 'lower niger'. All most come to a concensus on these sensitive issues if any real progress can be made in any of the options that are befor us as a region, and most certainly, mutual respesct for each others sensitivities is the way to go.
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In the worst case scenario(as even for optimists, nigeria proves more irredeemable by the day)... Still, A united chekoslovakia had to leave the USSR befor the Slavs and Cheks nations could later peacefully emerge. Meaning they were careful to do what Tonye is sudgesting till they left 'Eygpt'... An not Befor.
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So pls Tonye, dont give up because of the clearly unwaranted attacks i've seen so far on ur person. U most take solace in the fact that there are many of 'Us' who have a deeper insight here 'in the shadows' who sincerly admire u... Even if not as noisy as ur traducers... Here. The likes of the Warrior Queen, MizMiColly also always seem to have these 'deeper perspective'. I'd be glad 2 know her take on these issues.
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Concience is an open Wound...
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I have a Server to Configure. Peace

kingsolex:



haaa, how may girlfriends u want get?? u don dey follow truckpusher ba well I go tell my prophet to buy more candles since we dey mountain. lolx

Rikidony:

so u mean Tonyebarcanista is the most derange fellow on Nairaland in 2015,

amakaobiemeka:
igbo claiming brother but the moment a sharp niger delta man knw their antics and say be my bro but no land, they turn hostile

FREEDOM4BIAFRA:


Why are you evading critical questions?

Truckpusher:
The noise emanating from this thread is nothing but a pointer to all and sundry on the average mindset of the three major Nigerian tribes ,all they have always wanted was nothing but the total control over others even when it is obvious that these different ethnic groups posses their own distinct identity.The hate filled comments emanating from a people that called us brothers yesterday is well understood and we are not moved and will not cower under any circumstances ,at least now we can agree that all that show of brotherly love was all nothing special but interests, regional gains and personal prerogative let nobody deceive themselves.And we should always learn how to differentiate political leaning/party affiliation from regional interest and ethnicity.

Barcanista ,you have done marvelously well with this thread as this represents the true yearnings and aspirations of all the minority groups of this country that has been subjected to all kinds of marginalization ranging from environmental degradation,bastardized identity,bare-face oppression and the most painful one which is outright claims to the people's homeland and our Igbo neighbors took it to another dimension with their protest about IPOB in Port Harcourt instead of doing the same in Abuja ,the seat of power where their protest would have gotten more recognition.

Let me reiterate here that unity by force is slavery and the Niger Delta can stand on their own if it is the wish of Nigerians that every region should go their separate ways.The Niger Delta people would rather tie their future to the Nigerian project than dream of any kind of secession where there interests are not properly defined and protected and will not bow to any threat from anyone as far as Nigeria remains an entity.The Niger delta people will not fold their hands and watch any neighbor blackmail us into any submission as we also have the right to seek for our emancipation on our own terms and we do not owe any region any explanation or whatsoever under any circumstances and our Igbo brothers should respect our decision because we own ourselves and only us can dictate for ourselves.

Finally, no amount of intimidation will move us and no amount of insults will make us cower to anyone's ideology unless on our own terms and this is where we stand.

Truckpusher:
I'm so taken.
I don't roll with Barcanista dem abeg.