ambassadorgozie:
Not in support of biafra but am totally disappointed nd gutted by Seun's action..its unprofessional,undiplomatic nd uncalled for!

zinachidi:
Though i'm not in full support of this new law shaa, buh Seun isn't denying anybody freedom of anything, you can promote biafra all u want buh not on this forum, this forum is afterall his.. If he sees promoting Biafra as ''illegal'' which it isn't IMO, thats his opinion, and if u don't like it, u know where the ''de activate button is''

Freedom of speech dosen't mean u can call a soldier an idiot and get away with it..

Anyways, this Biafra protest was termed legitimate by the FG and the UN also has laws supporting it, still don't know yhe thinls otherwise.

PrimeMinisterr:

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just for the fact that you don't support the movement, doesn't make them stvpid nor bereft of ideas. We all should respect people's views and opinions. these biafran agitators didn't just wake up one day, screaming for secession My friend.

Dongorgon5:
I'm with seun on this.
Kindly open another forum or Blog for Biafra!!!

Anasko:
joblessness is worrying this Tonye. despite all your campaign for pdp. they never dash you a job. na wa for u.

TonyeBarcanista:

No one denied that it is his site. No one is threatening fire and brimstone either! I'm only pointing out that the amended rule is anti-democratic and inappropriate. A site like Nairaland that pride as a social forum can't come up with anti-social and anti-democratic rule.

TonyeBarcanista:

I advice that you read the article



I really need it bro...

Adebowaletunji:

AM A YORUBA GAL AND I MUST SAY THAT THIS UR COMMENT IS NOT IN PLACE..THIS IS THE SAME THINGS WE ACCUSED THE IGBOS OF DOING AND YET DOING IT....IT IS NOT RIGHT!! YES IT IS NOT RIGHT AND I WONT JOIN THE REST OF IRRATIONAL YORUBAS TO MAKE MOCKERY OF COMMON SENSE..

IN UNITY OF NIGERIA I STAND BUT LIKE PROF WOLE SOYINKA I ALSO SAY THAT THE PEOPLE OF BIAFRA SHOULD BE LISTENED TO AND NOT SUBDUED..

WE CANT SIMPLY KILL THEIR IDEOLOGY AND THATS THE FACT..
MY PAIN IS THAT ALL MY FRIENDS HERE IN ABJ ARE ALL IGBOS AND WE FLOW VERY WELL

Truckpusher:
I saw it and I knew that some persons are still very immature when it comes to the tenets of a true democracy but hey! I would rather sit this one out on the fence but freedom of expression, speech and right to self determination shouldn't be gagged under any circumstances.

I do expect the Biafran agitators to abandon Nairaland in protest - But these emotionally battered agitators won't see beyond the insult,bias, and deliberate attempt by the owner of Nairaland to gag a people's right to seek for redress in a democratic Nigeria in other to reflect the body language of the administration-cum military regime of Buhari.

Seun should dust up some books, read up and stop making Nairaland a mockery.

IamLEGEND1:
trust me...a year ago, most of them could care less about a sovereign state. We are all agitated and disturbed by the current state of our country but we are at least trying to make it work....TOGETHER!.

Most of them oldies who genuinely had a thing for Ojukuwu & his cronies aren't on NL. the nuisance we're facing here are mostly young adults who just find the notion of secession alluring.

I understand ur angle,along with TonyeBarcanista about freedom of speech and all but I'm honestly with seun on this one. It's his forum & he doesn't want it being used as a propaganda-spitting machine.....So he has every right to ban the promotion of a cause that might turn out to be a genuine threat to national security.

IamLEGEND1:
trust me...a year ago, most of them could care less about a sovereign state. We are all agitated and disturbed by the current state of our country but we are at least trying to make it work....TOGETHER!.

Most of them oldies who genuinely had a thing for Ojukuwu & his cronies aren't on NL. the nuisance we're facing here are mostly young adults who just find the notion of secession alluring.

I understand ur angle,along with TonyeBarcanista about freedom of speech and all but I'm honestly with seun on this one. It's his forum & he doesn't want it being used as a propaganda-spitting machine.....So he has every right to ban the promotion of a cause that might turn out to be a genuine threat to national security.

TonyeBarcanista:
Let me first apologise for posting this on this section. This is because I have been restricted from posting on politics section due to ban given to me by one of your moderators.

The purpose of this thread is to call the attention of the Founder of Nairaland, Mr Seun Osewa over his decision to 'ban' the promotion of Biafran agitation on Nairaland.com. As most of us know, Rule 9 has been amended by the owner to reflect on the ban. Quoting the rule...


Though I am neither an Igboman nor one of the promoters of Biafra, I couldn't help but express displeasure in the rule because it violates Article 2 of United Nations Resolution on Self Determination (1960), Sections 35, 39 and 42 of the Constitution of Nigeria and also is in conflict with the principle of Social justice.

For avoidance of doubt, article 2 of the UN Resolution on Self-Determination states that...

All peoples have the right to self-determination; by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

It clearly states that people should FREELY determine their status and freely pursue it.
The decision of Mr Seun has contravened this paragraph and it is not something we should celebrate.

Furthermore, Nigeria Constitution guarantee some rights to every citizen and group. Some of which include;

1. Right to personal liberty (Section 35): Every person is entitled to personal liberty.

2. Right to freedom of Expression (Section 39): Right to freedom of expression and the press is very fundamental to the sustenance of democracy

3. Right to freedom from discrimination (Section 42): No citizen of Nigeria shall be discriminated against on the basis of his community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion

All the aforementioned rights have been taken away by the amended rule 9 of Nairaland.com. Additionally, the decision of Mr Seun also contravenes the principle of social justice. For avoidance of doubt, Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.

While I have been at the receiving end of some pro-Biafrans promoters in terms of insults and abuse, it won't make me to support what I know is against their fundamental right as Nigerians and citizens of the world.

It will be more appropriate for the moderators to take down content by agitators of Biafra that promotes hate, violence and support arson. However, they deserve the right to be expressive. Those of us that believe in a Nigeria will not hesitate to engage promoters of Biafra movement intellectually if it comes to that stage.

Yes, we love promoters of Biafrans and some people don't want the Igbo nation or any other nation to secede but it is inappropriate to shut their voices. We have to uphold the tenet of democracy in promoting our unity.



May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria.

Dongorgon5:
I've alwayz admire you!!! You're one Wise and Intelligent guy.

MathsChic:

I agree a 100%. You don't deprive people the right to express themselves, as long as they are not spewing hate.

IamLEGEND1:
And then there is something called 'Public disturbance'

and honestly,that shít is very annoying,not to mention,stale.

also, those people screaming 'Biafra' are mostly empty-headed vagabonds who know nothing about the inner workings of this country.

They aimlessly follow whatever their masters say and keep spamming this forum with pointless comments.

MathsChic:

I agree a 100%. You don't deprive people the right to express themselves, as long as they are not spewing hate.

MathsChic:

as long as they are not spewing hate.

yapapa:
shutup my friend, I have a very good Igbo friend I can die for without a second thought..and I'm not against the deluded ones among them agitating for Biafra..but they are not doing in the right way.all there comments around here are mostly filled with hate speeches to d brim, insulting other tribes (mostly Yoruba's) even when its uncalled for... or u wanna tell me u were two blind to see...you now ranting like a mad dog talking about mockery.my friend go sleep, abeg.

yapapa:
shutup my friend, I have a very good Igbo friend I can die for without a second thought..and I'm not against the deluded ones among them agitating for Biafra..but they are not doing in the right way.all there comments around here are mostly filled with hate speeches to d brim, insulting other tribes (mostly Yoruba's) even when its uncalled for... or u wanna tell me u were two blind to see...you now ranting like a mad dog talking about mockery.my friend go sleep, abeg.

TonyeBarcanista:
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Adebowaletunji:

TWO WRONGS CAN NEVER MAKE A RIGHT.EVEN IF THEY DID ABUSE YORUBAS BUT U ARE DOING THE DIRECT OPPOSITE OF WHAT U ACCUSED THEM OF DOING;SO WHO IS NOW BETTER..

I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND NOT TO BE TRIBAL AND I STAND ON COMMON HUMAN GOAL IRRESPECTIVE OF TRIBE
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Goodboiyy:
Tonye I think Seun need to apologize to igbos for that ash comment..

thehorlufemi:




You want to seceed but you insult people while doing it. You call southwest, South West. Yoruba, Yoruba its not really nice to know that people hate you that much. They spew so much hate that you start having phobia that once u are among Igbo people you can loose your life.

I've not seen any real reason for the agitation.