Biafra: We stand with one Nigeria – Southern senators’ forum ON July 5, 2017 10:26 PM / IN News, Politics / BY Tony

The Southern Senators Forum, Wednesday, re- emerged at the Senate after being in oblivion for some years, saying they stand with Nigeria’s unity even as there are several agitations, especially that by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for actualisation of Biafra.

Recall that the forum’s activity was last noticed 2006 and 2007 during the tenure of Ken Nnamani as President of the Senate. It had Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume as chairman.

Announcing the revival of the forum after its meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, said that it was inevitable that the group re-emerged and existed. He said that as lawmakers, they must get closer to the grassroots in order to provide them with the basic needs of life.

“We must ensure that we take decisions that will enable us get closer to our people as we provide a shoulder they can lean on.

“We are alive to our responsibilities. It is not just to pass Bills. We will take on topical issues that will alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians like security and creation of employment.

“We will make Nigeria one,” Akpabio said. According to him, there has always been the Northern Senators Forum while the Southern Senators Forum has just re-emerged in the 8 Senate.

“When they take decisions from the North, we will also take decisions from the South and from there, we will have a united voice in order to consolidate on the unity of the country,” he said.

Akpabio announced that Sen. Hope Uzodinma (PDP- Imo) was Chairman of the forum, with Lanre Tejuosho as Vice Chairman.

Other members in the executive committee of the group are Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa (PDP-Abia), Publicity Secretary; Sen. Duro Fasheyi is the Auditor. The only female member of the committee, Sen. Stella Oduah (PDP-Anambra), is the Welfare Officer. In his remarks, Chairman of the group, Uzodinma, said that the Southern Senators’ caucus would play vital role in strengthening the unity of Nigeria “going by the recent agitation by various sectional groups across the country’’.
www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/stand-one-nigeria-southern-senators-forum/

Lolz,waiting for the biafran yiibos to abandon their southeast senators and start shouting Afonjas.like someone wey dem put pepper for him pussy or dick.

No one cares about these meaningless scheming forums used to further their individual ambitions. I remember how the governor's forum played out during Yaradua's era. Just make laws to better our lives!!

I hope the Yoruba won't be blamed for this. After una forget your people since 06/07 una just wake up in 2017.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Southern senators form caucus Published July 6, 2017

Leke Baiyewu , Abuja Members of the Senate from the South- West, South- South and South - East on Wednesday formed an alliance aimed at presenting a unified position on the issues affecting the southern part of the county .

The lawmakers , after the plenary , held a closed - door meeting where they elected an executive for the Southern Nigeria Senators ’ Caucus.

The meeting had several senators across the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party caucuses in attendance . It was led by Deputy President of the Senate , Ike Ekweremadu , and the Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio . Akpabio , who was later accompanied by the members of the newly elected executive to a press briefing, said the southern senators were now ready to engage their northern counterparts on the issues affecting the two regions.

He said , “Another epochal event has happened in the Senate . Today , we have the Northern Senators’ Forum and they have been having meetings and discussing issues connected with the North . But we have not had concerted views from the southern part of the country .

“We have not been able to ensure total unity , so that we can sit with our brothers in the North such that when they take on issues in the North , we will also take on issues in the southern Nigeria . From there, we will have a united voice and front in order to consolidate the unity of this country and bond together more
. “So , the Senate today has also decided that there is the need to birth a new caucus , which is called Southern Nigeria Senators ’ Caucus , just like we have in the North . At the end of the day , whatever we discuss as South , we will also listen to our brothers from the North and bring them to the floor of the Senate for expeditious treatment . ”

Members of the executive are Senators Hope Uzodinma ( Chairman/ South - East) , Lanre Tejuoso ( Vice- Chairman), Matthew Uroghide (Secretary - General / South- East), Solomon Olamilekan ( Treasurer/ South- West ) , Ovie Omo- Agege ( Financial Secretary / South- South ), Mao Ohuabunwa (Publicity Secretary / South- East), Duro Faseyi (Auditor / South - West ) and Stella Oduah ( Welfare Officer / South- East) .

The Minority Whip, Senator Abiodun Olujimi ( Ekiti- South ), however , told our correspondent on the telephone that while the northern caucus had been active , the southern caucus had been dormant in the Senate .

She said the sudden revival of the caucus was caused by the public criticisms of southern lawmakers over their alleged failure to prevent the slashing of the allocation for the Lagos - Ibadan Expressway .

She said, “It has always been there. Every Senate usually has northern and southern caucuses . But while the northern caucus has been functioning since we started and the members hold meetings, we have not been meeting.

“Why the caucus is now so important is because of the road , for which we , from the South, have received condemnations ; that southern senators failed to defend the project ; and the fact that we cannot handle issues of that size as lawmakers from a mere geopolitical zone .”

The National Assembly had cut the vote for the rehabilitation of the road from N31 bn to N10 bn in the 2017 budget , a development that generated public outcry.
www.punchng.com/lagos-ibadan-expressway-southern-senators-form-caucus/

Southern with Yoruba?

God-forbid, it has already been rejected in heaven and earth.

Yoruba are Northern, Biafra is a separatist movement.

We have no interest in association with Yorubas.

We will keep repeating it until everybody understands dat.

All we are asking is referendum to exit, period!

U either give us dat or we fight and die, either way, the party is over, enough of cake sharing.

This people have not learnt that what is happening is a revolution. During a revolution, opinion of touts and seemingly sincere people with purpose count more than those of the wealthy and powerful. I didnt expect them to say other wise-the system is already favouring them to the detriment of million others.

Nnamdi Kanu has pressed the right buttons, it will be no time before Nigeria comes collapsing like a pack of cards. I like the way he put it: I will destroy Nigeria with the truth

hammer6:
Southern with Yoruba?

God-forbid, it has already been rejected in heaven and earth.

Yoruba are Northern, Biafra is a separatist movement.

We have no interest in association with Yorubas.

lolz,Igbo(s) are funny. But you knew how to associate with yorubas to make GEJ president in 2011.

beautiful hypocrites.

Basic123:


But you know how to associate with yorubas to make GEJ president in 2011.

beautiful hypocrites.

Dat is just it, u are crowding our space, we dont want ur association at any level, go to Oduduwa and form relevance, whilst we will be in our own separate country.

hammer6:


Dat is just it, u are crowding our space, we dont want ur association at any level, go to Oduduwa and for relevance, whilst we will be in our own separate country.

you mean at Alaba in lagos? or at Dugbe and sango in Ibadan?

Biafran yiibo and delusion sha.

let the people speak for themselves through a referendum, you Criminal Minds.

The truth is this so called igbo leaders wont support biafra cos dey arnt guaranteed a seat at d table...once u promise dem a seat, u gon see dem dance to a different tune....its just der selfish intrest dey are trynna protect

kkash:
The truth is this so called igbo leaders wont support biafra cos dey arnt guaranteed a seat at d table...once u promise dem a seat, u gon see dem dance to a different tune....its just der selfish intrest dey are trynna protect

All the Zoo PDP and APC leaders are slaves.

Do u see an Igbo Prince or Royal like Nnamdi betray his Kingdom for a piece of poultry meal. Never!

Slaves cannot be responsible for Treasury or Public Office in Biafra.

Recall that the forum’s activity was last noticed 2006 and 2007 during the tenure of Ken Nnamani as President of the Senate. It had Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume as chairman. According to him, there has always been the Northern Senators Forum while the Southern Senators Forum has just re-emerged in the 8 Senate“We will make Nigeria one,” Akpabio said.

Dedetwo:


Did you call these airheads southern senators? These funny jackasses are one of the reasons Biafra will come to exist. Sometimes it is better to remain mute than say a word. What have these inveterate fools ever accomplished as senators?

Read the above from the article and u know that the southern senators are all good for nothing slaves.

Can u imagine that the North always had a Senator forum maintained till date, they are only putting one together becos of IPOB and Biafra.

Duly elected zonal representatives (governors, senators & reps members) have been drumming their positions to the hearing of everyone, but frustrated, wretched and hopeless rif rafs will keep disturbing the cyber space with their uncouth languages.
No doubt, these hopeless rascals are hoping on lawlessness in chaotic situations identified with civil unrest to criminally claim property legally acquired by successful Nigerians, the more reasons they keep fanning the glowing embers of crisis.

nextprince:
Duly elected zonal representatives (governors, senators & reps members) have been drumming their positions to the hearing everyone, but frustrated, wretched and hopeless rif rafs will keep disturbing the cyber space with their uncouth languages.
No doubt, these hopeless rascals are hoping on lawlessness in chaotic situations identified with civil unrest to claim property legally acquired by successful Nigerians, the more reasons they keep fanning the glowing embers of crisis.

AFONJA, WE CAN NO LONGER LIVE WITH U, GO UR WAY, WE DONT WANT UR ASSOCIATION.

hammer6:


WE CAN NO LONGER LIVE WITH U GO UR WAY, I DONT WANT UR ASSOCATION.

The Arewa youths have made their positions known to everyone, prevail on your representatives and stop disturbing the cyber space with these nonsense.

hammer6:






Read the above from the article and u know that the southern senators are all good for nothing slaves.

Can u imagine that the North always had a Senator forum maintained till date, they are only putting one together becos of IPOB and Biafra.

The political elites from northern region of Nigeria look at these so-called southern senators as celebrated dimwits. They have reduced themselves as laughing stocks of the century.

Dedetwo:


The political elites from northern region of Nigeria look at these so-called southern senators as celebrated dimwits. They have reduced themselves as laughing stocks of the century.

The Senators and Governor were appointed through corrupt political system and serve a God father and not the People. They are alien to us, them alongside the Govs and Reps.

nextprince:

You can insult from now till eternity, no one identifies with you and the body languages have been very clear.
Simply comply with orders from Arewa youths and move rather than all these foot-dragging gimmicks, it's getting stale.

We will use latest technology to kill ourselves very well.

All this blackmail might have worked with Biafra war children, but it wont work with us.

Talking trash!

hammer6:


We will use latest technology to kill ourselves very well.

All this blackmail might have worked with Biafra war children, but it wont work with us.

Talking trash!

Pls, I can't continue with this circular kpangolo motion.

Igbo Jews won't like this

Too late,. When gbege start, all these senators go run enter plane to Ghana.

All I know is dat naija don expire

I dont know why Afonjas always like to vie the position of Tresurer, Auditor, acountant etc. Always where they can embezzle money.

Why would they senators allow a yoruba man to be Tresurer and Auditor? this guys treacherous, nawaoh

nextprince:
Duly elected zonal representatives (governors, senators & reps members) have been drumming their positions to the hearing of everyone, but frustrated, wretched and hopeless rif rafs will keep disturbing the cyber space with their uncouth languages.

No doubt, these hopeless rascals are hoping on lawlessness in chaotic situations identified with civil unrest to criminally claim property legally acquired by successful Nigerians, the more reasons they keep fanning the glowing embers of crisis.

Someone has his head screwed on tight. This no doubt this is one of the major reasons why some people would have it no other way.

hammer6:


Alaba and Lagos blackmail wont work, if it would, IPOB wont be so popular.

Lagos is a glorified ghetto, with exception of a few areas that are just standard.

The minute Nigeria disintegrate, alot of Igbo in Lagos and Abuja will relocate with full speed

The only reason they are their is becos of financial manipulation at the center, wen we have our own central bank, wat will dey be doing in Lagos?

Igbo land alone is big enough to host several megalopolis and metropolis.

We have already worked on plan for such Cities.

Let us go in peace or prepare for war. We are not scared to die.

It is Biafra or death.

we are saying A ,this one is saying B.

lagos became masquerade and chasing you in dream?