warrior01:


The guy must be a low lifer; No principle. Was wondering how an old man like Edwin Clark could deny Gej without battling an eyelid and now this! Tufiakwa! Barcanista must have the same Dna with Judas

Lanceslot:
Its heartbreaking, really heartbreak reading the epistle. TonyeBarcanister just did a lot of damage to the Ijaw people with this his write up.

Truckpusher:
God ! You're annoyingly shallow and this is a recipe for a disaster.


I came from this place ,my mom came one of those people I mentioned and I grew up with them and you think you're in the right position to tell me about my own people? smh

Continue ,history beckons on you.

superstar1:


I do not know why they are never contented with what their lazy forefathers gave them as inheritance.

I do not know the kind of ethnicity that will be fighting all and sundry that they are part of them and the other party will be rejecting such claims.

Yorubas have ancestral relationship with Benin people, itshekiris, Nupes, Ebiras etc do we make them Yorubas by force? We have a yorubas in Benin Republic and Togo, do you see us annexing those countries as our own Crimea? We have millions of people that have yoruba ancestral lineage in South America - people speaking yoruba, well grounded in the culture and religion -- and have we ever lay claim to any part of South America.

There should be something that defines which clan or tribe is a part or not a part of an ethnicity and all these confusion needs to stop.

They have delta igbo, rivers igbo, akwa ibom igbo and even sambisa igbo. I do not know how an imaginary physical delineation defines ethnicity. I can as well say we have Kogi-yorubas, Kwara yorubas, Benin Yorubas, Delta Yoruba, Benin Republic orubas Togo Yorubas and South American Yorubas, Rubbish of the highest order.

TonyeBarcanista:


From them emboldened you will clearly see that nobody is stopping anyone from making their choice. Every group know their territory and boundary. This is clearly defined sir!

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.

Balkan:
This tonyebastard is trying hard to make sure Dakuku Peterside wins Wike. Igbos will support Wike.)

Rose2014:


I respect you as a person and I respect your opinion though trusting politicians is something I've found difficult to do over time.

I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

Firstly there was no need for this thread likewise the rest of other threads that have been opened on your head. They are all needless but I personally expected you to know better. You've already stated your opinion on the other thread hence there was no need for reiterating your stance by opening a whole new thread.

Secondly, the timing of this thread is wrong. If you're still pro PDP which you claim you still are, SE and SS are predominantly PDP and Wike's election has just been cancelled. It's a time to get to work n mobilize voters and not to come on a faceless forum to start fighting incessantly with faceless Igbos who for all you know may even be Yorubas in disguise.


Now on the issue of Biafra, I agree that terms should be spelt out and accepted by all involved so that the Nigeria mistake doesn't repeat itself.

I call on my fellow Igbos on this thread to take it easy. I don't think Tonyebarcanista means any harm. Him and his likes only need genuine attention on the matter at hand. I read through his posts and I didn't see where he said he's opposed to Biafra but things must be spelt out(I may be wrong though)
And I believe that the people at the fore front of the Biafra ish should grant them audience and get their own terms on the subject and reach a compromise.


At the end I just want a country my kids will be proud of

amakaobiemeka:
the closest of the ss states to igbo is river, if a rivers has revolted, is it akwa or cross. Rivers is the head of ss and niger delta. Dont be decieved ss appreciate igbo support but would neva seceed its land to them

HopeAtHand:


Spot on bruvh...but Ikwerre and Okrika havent really settled their PH differences..

I actually don't care if Igbos feel Ikwerres hate them..we didnt invite anyone into Ikwerreland..anyone who is dissatisfied with Ikwerres can avoid us by avoiding to come into Port Harcourt and Ikwerreland in general..Tnx

Rose2014:


I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

peppyluv02:
I see....

Rose2014:


I respect you as a person and I respect your opinion though trusting politicians is something I've found difficult to do over time.

I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

Firstly there was no need for this thread likewise the rest of other threads that have been opened on your head. They are all needless but I personally expected you to know better. You've already stated your opinion on the other thread hence there was no need for reiterating your stance by opening a whole new thread.

Secondly, the timing of this thread is wrong. If you're still pro PDP which you claim you still are, SE and SS are predominantly PDP and Wike's election has just been cancelled. It's a time to get to work n mobilize voters and not to come on a faceless forum to start fighting incessantly with "faceless Igbos" who for all you know may even be Yorubas in disguise(talking from my busting experience)
We're well aware of their divide n rule since time immemorial


Now on the issue of Biafra, I agree that terms should be spelt out and accepted by all involved so that the Nigeria mistake doesn't repeat itself.

I call on my fellow Igbos on this thread to take it easy. I don't think Tonyebarcanista means any harm. Him and his likes only need genuine attention on the matter at hand. I read through his posts and I didn't see where he said he's opposed to Biafra but things must be spelt out(I may be wrong though)
And I believe that the people at the fore front of the Biafra ish should grant them audience and get their own terms on the subject and reach a compromise.


At the end I just want a country my kids will be proud of

TonyeBarcanista:

Bros, I de even suspect you sef. Truckpusher how you see am?

Rose2014:


I respect you as a person and I respect your opinion though trusting politicians is something I've found difficult to do over time.

I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

Firstly there was no need for this thread likewise the rest of other threads that have been opened on your head. They are all needless but I personally expected you to know better. You've already stated your opinion on the other thread hence there was no need for reiterating your stance by opening a whole new thread.

Secondly, the timing of this thread is wrong. If you're still pro PDP which you claim you still are, SE and SS are predominantly PDP and Wike's election has just been cancelled. It's a time to get to work n mobilize voters and not to come on a faceless forum to start fighting incessantly with "faceless Igbos" who for all you know may even be Yorubas in disguise(talking from my busting experience)
We're well aware of their divide n rule since time immemorial


Now on the issue of Biafra, I agree that terms should be spelt out and accepted by all involved so that the Nigeria mistake doesn't repeat itself.

I call on my fellow Igbos on this thread to take it easy. I don't think Tonyebarcanista means any harm. Him and his likes only need genuine attention on the matter at hand. I read through his posts and I didn't see where he said he's opposed to Biafra but things must be spelt out(I may be wrong though)
And I believe that the people at the fore front of the Biafra ish should grant them audience and get their own terms on the subject and reach a compromise.


At the end I just want a country my kids will be proud of

TonyeBarcanista:

From beginning of the thread nowhere was Igbo insulted neither was division promoted. Are you insinuating that I should not state fact as it relates with our territorial integrity? What is there that promote insult towards the igbos? Should I cede our territories to avoid insult? You guys have been insulting me and the South-South all through this thread and you are complaining of Yoruba/Hausa insult. Should I wait until something becomes a problem before nipping it to the bud?

Call me names or insult me as you wish, be rest assured that I won't reciprocate. But as a true son of my father, I won't shy away from addressing issues that relates with our heritage.

FREEDOM4BIAFRA:


Wike has shot himself! It was not only a rivers protest, even APC controlled owerri. Even as far as Delta!
The Igbos are done trying to 'understand' and empathize.
Let wike carry his cross.

Balkan:
This tonyebastard is trying hard to make sure Dakuku Peterside wins Wike. Igbos will support Wike. Know Ye that no ijaw man will ever rule Igweocha ( rivers stste)

Rose2014:


I respect you as a person and I respect your opinion though trusting politicians is something I've found difficult to do over time.

I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

Firstly there was no need for this thread likewise the rest of other threads that have been opened on your head. They are all needless but I personally expected you to know better. You've already stated your opinion on the other thread hence there was no need for reiterating your stance by opening a whole new thread.

Secondly, the timing of this thread is wrong. If you're still pro PDP which you claim you still are, SE and SS are predominantly PDP and Wike's election has just been cancelled. It's a time to get to work n mobilize voters and not to come on a faceless forum to start fighting incessantly with faceless Igbos who for all you know may even be Yorubas in disguise.


Now on the issue of Biafra, I agree that terms should be spelt out and accepted by all involved so that the Nigeria mistake doesn't repeat itself.

I call on my fellow Igbos on this thread to take it easy. I don't think Tonyebarcanista means any harm. Him and his likes only need genuine attention on the matter at hand. I read through his posts and I didn't see where he said he's opposed to Biafra but things must be spelt out(I may be wrong though)
And I believe that the people at the fore front of the Biafra ish should grant them audience and get their own terms on the subject and reach a compromise.


At the end I just want a country my kids will be proud of

Rose2014:


I respect you as a person and I respect your opinion though trusting politicians is something I've found difficult to do over time.

I may be wrong but Something keeps telling me that the purpose of this thread is to campaign against Wike and it's not fair to him. When Wike said he'll crush pro Biafrans, I wasn't offended one bit cos I know he has to please his employers. I may have said the same if I were in his shoes or at best kept mute but definitely won't support them.

Firstly there was no need for this thread likewise the rest of other threads that have been opened on your head. They are all needless but I personally expected you to know better. You've already stated your opinion on the other thread hence there was no need for reiterating your stance by opening a whole new thread.

Secondly, the timing of this thread is wrong. If you're still pro PDP which you claim you still are, SE and SS are predominantly PDP and Wike's election has just been cancelled. It's a time to get to work n mobilize voters and not to come on a faceless forum to start fighting incessantly with faceless Igbos who for all you know may even be Yorubas in disguise.


Now on the issue of Biafra, I agree that terms should be spelt out and accepted by all involved so that the Nigeria mistake doesn't repeat itself.

I call on my fellow Igbos on this thread to take it easy. I don't think Tonyebarcanista means any harm. Him and his likes only need genuine attention on the matter at hand. I read through his posts and I didn't see where he said he's opposed to Biafra but things must be spelt out(I may be wrong though)
And I believe that the people at the fore front of the Biafra ish should grant them audience and get their own terms on the subject and reach a compromise.


At the end I just want a country my kids will be proud of

januzaj:
when you supported Jimi Agbaje in Lagos...what was the outcome of the election

Mcbussy:


How about realising that this isn't a political post?...the dude just chose to speak the fact about his people and their views, just the way you pple independently post about your struggle. It's one thing to sympathise with a person's struggle, it's another thing to be a part of the struggle. I av talked to friends from rivers state and none of them are in tune with the Biafran struggle. I am yoruba, I believe people have the right to choose what they want so I sometimes sympathise with the Igbo/IPOB stand...but you can't just force people to join you or force some minority igbos in the south to take part of Rivers land with them.

If and only if a Biafra will happen, I believe neither the SS nor Nigeria would let u take a yard of SS. So u better face ur struggle and forget forcing anybody in...that's d bitter truth.

ishiamu:



To hell with the ill timed issues your not a spokesman, your opinion counts only on nairaland doesn't step out of here

bugzbunny:

Nobdy takes barcanista opinion serious... D dude is just a green snake.. He can take his daft article and shove it... I urge all igbos here hensforth to ignore him.. We cast him away frm our midst like a chameleon he is... The ss/se are forever eternal brothers and no barcanista can oppose dat... All igbos will vote PDP cos dats where our collective interests is enshrined...

TonyeBarcanista:

Thanks for your maturity. When the time comes we shall maturedky settle it. We can't go to war or quarrel for something that we can solve on a roundtable. Meanwhile, vote Wike for Governor

FREEDOM4BIAFRA:
It is simple, the ijaws can form their republic, we cannot hold them back, but they must not attempt to stop us from bonding with our kinsmen in rivers state also.

We want an all-igbo Biafra, and we shall not allow our brothers to be trapped in Nigeria, just for the joy of the ijaws.

We have done our best for you, its over at this point.