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Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by okitz4(m): 4:32am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Warns pro-Biafra protesters to avoid South-South territories Uyo —The ethnic nationalities of the South- South geo-political zone, yesterday, denounced demands for Biafra by Igbo in the South-East zone and called for an immediate cessation of pro-Biafra protests on their soil. This came as the South East Governors Forum, SEGF, summoned an emergency meeting of Igbo leaders to discuss the persisting protests by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, which have paralysed economic activities in the old Eastern region. In a 10- point communique issued at Uyo at the end of a meeting held under the auspices of the Conference of Ethnic Nationalities of the South-South at Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, chaired by HRM, Obong (Dr) EU Ekidem, Ntisong Ibibio III, the Ntisong of Ibibio land, they dissociated the South-South zone from the “so-called Biafra.” Representatives of Ibibio, Efik, Anang, Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, Ikwerre, Oro, Isoko and several other nationalities attended the summit. Among them were the interim chair of the group, HRM Ekidem, Convener of the meeting and Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILoT, Delta state, Barrister Edward Ekpoko, Albert Akpomudje, SAN (Urhobo) and president general of Ogbakor- Ikwerre in Rivers state, Prof A.M Onyeozu. Pastor Nelson CocoBassey (Efik ethnic nationality), Ulap Bidiak Uloh (Oro ethnic nationality), Amechi Ogbonnia (Itsekiri), Obong Ukpong Umoh and Obong Aniedi Ndem were at the conference and signed the communique. The South South nationalities said, “We will not allow any inch of the land of the ethnic nationalities mentioned above and other lands of the South-South to be part of the ill-thought-out enterprise. “We call for a halt to demonstrations for Biafra on our land henceforth as it touches on the collective sensibilities of our people and could provoke ethnic crisis. “We are not only surprised but shocked that Igbos who returned to Nigeria after the fall of Biafra in January 15, 1970 with tales of woes and horrors can talk about Biafra.” They added: “It is in the interest of Igbos that Nigeria is protected as they have more investments outside their homeland.” The Conference called on governors, political leaders and traditional rulers of the South-East geopolitical zone to “speak out now as their silence is becoming eloquent.” Furthermore, the South-South ethnic nationalities urged “well-meaning Igbos to call their children/wards to order to prevent an avoidable crisis.” “We call on the law enforcement agencies to be more vigilant. “We believe in one Nigeria and will do all within our power to protect the unity of Nigeria,” they stated. A call for peace The South East Governors’ position was contained in a communique issued after a meeting of the governors in Enugu yesterday. The communique read by the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha after the meeting at the Government House Enugu in the evening said. “The South East Governors met today (yesterday) November 17, 2015, and deliberated on a number of issues and resolved as follows: “To appoint a high level Economic Advisory Committee to harness the economic potentials of the people of the South East working together. “The governors are concerned about the poor state of the Federal Government roads in the zone namely the Enugu – Onitsha, Aba- Ikot Ekpene , Owerri – Port Harcourt, Enugu – Port Harcourt, among others which need urgent intervention by the Federal Government. “On security, the issue of MASSOB/ IPOB, was discussed and they resolved to consult widely with Ohanaeze (Ndigbo), traditional rulers, development unions, clergy, and other stakeholders on how to ensure lasting peace in the zone. In furtherance to this, the South East Governors scheduled an emergency meeting of stakeholders on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Enugu. “Expected to attend the emergency meeting include all National Assembly members, all ministers and other invited stakeholders from the zone. “They meanwhile, advised MASSOB/IPOB to continue to toe the line of peace as this is the only way to ensure economic development of the zone.” Those who signed the communique included Governors Okorocha, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke, who stood in for Governor Willie Obiano. The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi who lost his mother recently was absent at the meeting and no reasons were given for his absence. Answering reporters’ questions on which faction of Ohanaeze the governors wished to work with, in view of the disunity within the group, Okorocha said that “whatever is available as Ohanaeze, we will see to it” that they participate. He said also, said that there was no vacuum in the leadership of the governors’ forum as any of them could be chairman. The forum has not had a substantive chairman since the exit of the former Governor of Abia State, Ochendo Theodore Oji, who is now in the senate. Itsekiri, Warri territories not Biafra—INYC In tandem with the communiqué issued in Uyo, President of the Itsekiri National Youth Congress, INYC, Esimaje Awani in a statement in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, warned that “Itsekiri and its territories should not be included in any IPOB or Biafran plan.” He stated that Itsekiri were an indigenous ethnic group of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region of Delta State presently resident in the Warri South, Warri North and Warri South West Local Government Areas bordering the Atlantic Coast of Nigeria as their homeland with their only neighbours being the Bini to the North, the Ijaw to the South, the Urhobo to the East and the Yoruba of Ondo State to the Northwest. Awani noted that from about 1490 – 1884, the Itsekiri had an independent political kingdom known as Warri Kingdom that was not subordinate to any of the World Powers in Europe or any African Kingdom, adding that it was in 1894 when the Niger Coast Protectorate was established that it came under the protection of Her Britannic Majesty vide the Treaty of 1884. According to him, by another Treaty of 1894, the Itsekiri remained under the British until the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria was created and in 1914, without consultation with the Itsekiri people, Lord Lugard decreed Nigeria into existence and made Warri Kingdom (Itsekiri homeland) part of this enterprise. He said by the map of The Republic of Biafra of May 1967, Edo and Delta states of Nigeria was never envisioned as a part of Biafra by the legendary Chukwuemeka Dim Ojukwu, saying that the current inclusion of present Delta State, including the Itsekiri National territories of Warri Kingdom without due consultation is preposterous, totally unacceptable and ultimately invalid. “IPOB and Biafra have their rights of agitation for freedom of self determination as enshrined in the United Nations declaration, but other minority ethnic groups not duly consulted and their approval secured should not be dragged along to avoid the mistake that led to the civil war. “The magnanimity of Itsekiri in allowing Igbos celebrate the Igbo Cultural Day in our land should not be taken for granted as we urge IPOB to de-list Itsekiri territories and Warri areas from its proposed map,” he said. Cabal leadership Spurred by President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on the indivisibility of Nigeria,a faction of MASSOB,yesterday, asserted that the people of Eastern Nigeria are bent on secession. MASSOB frowned at the skewed structural existence of Nigeria insisting that it favoured no ethnic group rather the ‘cabals’. Factional Director of Information,MASSOB,Mr. Uchenna Madu disclosed this in a statement to newsmen noting that,”Nigeria in the real existence favours no ethnic group but only the cabals,politicians,high profile personalities. Biafranism is deeply rooted in consciousness of every Igboman and major ethnic groups in the South- South geopolitical zone. “The Biafran referendum that will be conducted by the United Nations,UN,will testify to our popularity and acceptance by Biafrans. We view the Nigerian Army’s decision to hit Biafran protesters as a rancour of jittery a |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Ikengawo: 4:37am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Who is South South? Have I met him? Does he speak French like me? 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by ArodeTsolaye: 5:27am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Paying APC loyalists to denounce Biafra won't save your precious zoo from capitulating. Biafrans also known as 5%ers (according to you) have spoken with one voice. Buhari running helter skelter to avoid the ICC arrest warrant that Biafrans want to hang on his neck like a medal, since 1245BC. Buhari pls shoot, 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by omoelesa(m): 5:31am On Nov 18, 2015 |
This raghead,flatthead never learn. |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by psucc(m): 5:31am On Nov 18, 2015 |
The govs as chief security doesn't openly support acts of cessation except when the agitators/fighters had secured the right to. You may not understand. Most of those who are 'denouncing' the agitation are those who have established multi billion properties up north some without a thatch at home. How do you expect them to accept cessation. 2 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Terabyteck(m): 5:35am On Nov 18, 2015 |
At the unavoidable break of Nigeria, South-South would be a distinct sovereign state " The Republic of *Niger Delta* |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Gravanno: 5:43am On Nov 18, 2015 |
ArodeTsolaye: [b]Conference of Ethnic Nationalities of the South-South at Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, 3 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Gravanno: 5:46am On Nov 18, 2015 |
[size=28pt]“The magnanimity of Itsekiri in allowing Igbos celebrate the Igbo Cultural Day in our 1 Like |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by ArodeTsolaye: 6:06am On Nov 18, 2015 |
@ Gravanno, there are two types of zoogerians (according to the lord of daura); Dogs and Baboons. Which one are you? 1 Like |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Gravanno: 6:07am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Pastor Nelson CocoBassey (Efik ethnic nationality), Ulap Bidiak Uloh (Oro ethnic |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Gravanno: 6:08am On Nov 18, 2015 |
ArodeTsolaye: Pastor Nelson CocoBassey (Efik ethnic nationality), Ulap Bidiak Uloh (Oro ethnic Face the topic, fool. 4 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Nobody: 6:19am On Nov 18, 2015 |
omoelesa: I know an amala eating parasite from Southwest would always comment on issues concerning Biafra. 4 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by ArodeTsolaye: 6:19am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Gravanno: You didn't answer the question. Ok let me break it down for your small brain. Are you Buhari's dog or Baboon? |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Nobody: 6:34am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Who cares about dumb south south Biafra for igbos alone! Almost igbo is not igbo enough 2 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Nobody: 6:37am On Nov 18, 2015 |
okitz4:WOW. Yoloba people |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by FreeGlobe(f): 6:43am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Speechless3:Exactly.. 1 Like |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Dosinspector(m): 7:18am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Am from delta and am igbo and a
biafran, and any south southner who is
not comfortable with biafra should
naturalize with Osun or Oyo,its a free
world. 5 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Dosinspector(m): 7:18am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Am from delta and am igbo and a
biafran, and any south southner who is
not comfortable with biafra should
naturalize with Osun or Oyo,its a free
world. 4 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by omoelesa(m): 7:21am On Nov 18, 2015 |
obum88:Why must u coment on issue that concers urhobos,ijaws,ithekiri etc or are they biafrans? 2 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by wisdomguy4u(m): 7:39am On Nov 18, 2015 |
The old men should go and sit down, the youths have given them enough time to correct the injustice in Nigeria unity. Their time has elapse, the youth is taking over now. I will only care when SS youth dissociate themselves from biafra, the old men should zip up their mouth, their words means nothing now. Who are they to talk when the militants talk. IPOB work with the youths, not old jobber men whose time has pass All this divide and rule system won't work this time. The youths are wiser. 1 Like |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Money40: 7:41am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Some old fools talking as ss is a name of a tribe, we the formidable youth are going with Biafra were we will practice regionalism, that nothners rejected as for this fools no one should take there fake ass serious, am from kalabari 2 Likes |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by yang(m): 7:49am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Islamic party paid agents The zoo is a joke |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by demielvis: 7:51am On Nov 18, 2015 |
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Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by brize(m): 8:24am On Nov 18, 2015 |
This old people again, Are they not the same old baboons and monkeys that the youths rejected? If you are a political jobber then job it with your misery lives...... The youths have spoken... They are the leaders of today |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by Yujin(m): 9:01am On Nov 18, 2015 |
I've said it already, to achieve our aim our elders have to perfect the act of deception. I can see they are learning fast. This evil Nigeria will not know what hit her when it starts. Give us referendum let's decide. |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by GoldenChiddy: 2:14am On Nov 14, 2017 |
There's a lot of igbo culture being promoted within the igbo-British community. Have a look at the channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuZjPkvP-C8&list=PL1UutY7_uGmt-RkJ5NRGywNhmIMtIIjw9&index=3 |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by nengibo: 6:30am On Nov 14, 2017 |
Who cares about dumb south southAnd who cares about the dumb south east, have you seen Niger deltans protesting in Imo or Abia begging to be part of Biafra, piriamapu |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by nengibo: 6:31am On Nov 14, 2017 |
Money40:Is biafra a name of a tribe? What does biafra mean |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by nengibo: 6:33am On Nov 14, 2017 |
Serious i''m from Anambra, and Anambra isn't part of biafra, erection must hold |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by CHANNELStv2020: 6:42am On Nov 14, 2017 |
AFONJA WE THE SS DON COME AGAIN 1 Like |
Re: Biafra: Count Us Out S-south Tells Agitators by sharpsecret: 7:42am On Nov 14, 2017 |
nengibo:wat does nigeria mean? |
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