Before i state those five important reasons, it is important i point out i was one of those highly vocal Atikulators last year. But as time went by, and with deeper understanding of what is really going on in Nigeria, i changed my mind. And decided to support what is best for me and my people. I can not be supporting Atiku or any other person at the expense of the freedom of my people. I still love Atiku and i wish him the very best, but Biafra is a far bigger priority and it most come first before any other thing.

The following are five major reasons IPOB advocated for Biafrans to boycott the presidential election. And i agree 100& with them, and every enlightened Igbo man or woman should comply as well.

IT IS A HARMLESS AND EFFECTIVE WAY OF COLLECTIVELY TELLING THE WORLD WHAT THE IGBOS WANT AS A PEOPLE.

The first importance of boycotting the presidential election is to send a message of what you want to the world, who themselves will not only be watching and taking note from afar, but will equally be on the ground to observe and see things for themselves.

The message is simple : Do you want Biafra or do you want to remain in Nigeria ? Its your choice, and no one will make it for you or force his or her own choice or opinion on you. It has nothing to do with PDP or APC or any other political party, it is about what you want and your choice of nationhood.

If you chose to remain in Nigeria, it is of utmost importance that you go out on the presidential election day and vote and play a part in deciding who leads the nation for the next four years.
But if your choice is to break away from Nigeria, and form a Biafran nation, then the Nigerian presidential election presents you a platform to tell that to the world by refusing to participate in it.
It is an indirect form of Referendum. You refuse to vote not because ordinarily you wouldn't want to vote, but a way to demonstrate and agitate to break away from a country you feel its not fair to you and you no longer want to be part of .

The beauty of it is that the election boycott is both harmless and effective: Harmless in the sense that it doesn't put you at any physical risk. It is far safer than coming out on the street to demonstrate and agitate for what you want. You simply stay in your house, relax yourself, play with your kids and loved ones, and even have time to reflect on all that the Igbo man has suffered for decades in the calamity called Nigeria, and ponder on what will be the way out in other to achieve a better future for yourself and your kids. And it will be effective because the world will be watching and will respond to you according to your wish. They will not force on you a nation you don't want. Your boycott will become a statement of what you want and the world will see and hear it loud and clear. And will respond accordingly.

IPOB NEEDS IT AS A LOBBYING AND NEGOTIATION WEAPON.

You might wonder why would IPOB seriously advice Biafrans to boycott the presidential election, and how would boycotting the presidential election help achieve Biafra?
This is a very reasonable and pertinent question as it is necessary one must understand the rational behind every such instructions before carrying it out. And more so, is the fact that at first look, the election boycott order looks like a person willfully harming himself , or even a sinister agenda in itself.

The truth is that it takes only an insider in the battle between IPOB and the Nigerian government, or a well enlightened outsider to immediately understand the reason behind IPOB issuing the election boycott order.

To a greater extent, what an average Biafran man living in Nigeria knows about the struggle by IPOB to actualise Biafra freedom is the countless demonstrations and protests IPOB activists and supporters do stage on the street on daily basis. While those protests are necessary and has its own level of effectiveness, that alone will not actualise Biafra.

Outside the event that we go to war with Nigeria and fight our way out of Nigeria, the way we will actualise Biafra will come from those protests, all manners of civil disobedience we embark on, and serious pressure that will be mounted on the Nigerian government from foreign powers to accept to fix a date for referendum and let us go.

To lobby for this foreign supports, IPOB lobbyists and consultants are working tirelessly outside Nigeria, meeting with foreign powers, international organisations, and well to do individuals praying and pleading for our case for freedom and independence from Nigeria.

The problem here is that they are not alone in it: The Nigerian government are equally engaging this same foreign Powers and and lobbying them not to listen nor support IPOB to liberate us from Nigeria.
The implication is that these foreign Powers are standing on the fence: on one hand is IPOB pleading "please help us out of Nigeria, our people are marginalised and no longer want to be part of Nigeria", while On the other hand is Nigeria government telling these foreign Powers "don't listen to IPOB, they are not the true representative of the will of the people, the Biafran people still want to remain in Nigeria".

How does election boycott come into the equation? If you boycott the presidential election as directed by IPOB, it will serve IPOB two crucial purposes: one, it will add to their legitimacy as the organization fighting for the liberation of our people, and stamp them as the true representative of the people and their will.

Second, the election boycott itself will form as part of IPOB lobbying and negotiation arsenal. A weapon in their diplomatic armory. They can now go back to these foreign Powers and use it to further plead and press their case for Biafran independence. They can now tell them, " you see our people no longer wish to be in Nigeria, they fully demonstrated this by massively boycotting the Nigerian presidential election" .

That is the main reason they asked you to boycott the presidential election. So that they can use it to further plead our case for independence.

Why didn't you understand the boycott as a tool for a diplomatic tussle between IPOB and the Nigerian government ? The answer is that the Nigerian government don't even want you to know about it, because they know that If you get to know about it, as an Igbo man naturally , you will take side with IPOB and boycott the election.
Another reason is the Cloud, (the falsehoods) created by PDP propaganda machine. Because, somehow, Igbos boycott of the election will affect the PDP more than the APC, they are out brainwashing unenlightened igbo men and women that IPOB and NNAMDI KANU is working for Buhari by asking them to boycott the election.
But when the same IPOB and NNAMDI KANU were busy exposing Buhari as an impostor Jubril, they supported it then because , it was discrediting APC, and benefiting them. Now, incidentally, the election boycott order is now against their own interest, NNAMDI KANU is now suddenly working for Buhari.

But the great question is " how can NNAMDI KANU be working for Buhari and at the same time be causing him lethal damage by exposing him as an impostor ? " Does that make any sense to any sensible mind ?

IT WILL RAISE IGBO'S LONG TERM POLITICAL VALUE IN NIGERIA.

Contrary to what some unenlightened folks and people in the PDP propaganda room have said about Biafrans boycotting the presidential election, that, it will adversely affect the igbos, on the contrary, it will raise Igbo's political value in Nigeria. Which is one of the root causes of their ordeal in Nigeria. most Igbo's political misfortune in Nigeria somehow stem from an igbo mans own behavior to what affects the well being of the igbos in general. An igbo man often acts too personal that they can not achieve anything collectively as a people.

How will Igbos boycotting the presidential election raise their political value in Nigeria ? To answer that, you have to look at the northerners: there are two reasons the northerners have more political value and edge over the rest of Nigerians, first, they decide what to do and do it in unison as one people, everyone commits to it with full gear, and it bears fruit. They did it in 1966 when they carried out a tribal coup to take away power from the south, and in recent times, in 2015, they banded together to take away power from Goodluck Jonathan.

Second, in every political decisions they make, they normally think first and foremost of themselves and and act first for their own good. Even if the decision will negatively affect the rest of the country, they don't care. They understand that Nigeria is not truly one, and united, and the best thing to do is to do those things that will benefit you, and act first for your own good and that of your people .
If they are the one who wants a breakaway from Nigeria, and as a result of that, are asked to boycott the Nigerian presidential election, they will comply to it 100%. In fact, you won't even near their place to say you are hosting any presidential political campaign, they will deal with you. Try it and you may not go back alive, and nothing will come out of it. They will never support one of two igbo men to be elected the president of the country at the expense of the pursuit of their own freedom. They will NEVER, EVER, AND EVER do that. That is who the northerners are: smart, united, and self interest driven. What matters to them is their own survival, not yours.

How will igbos boycotting the presidential election replicate this behavior of the northerners, its very simple : by massively boycotting the election, they will send a clear positive message to the rest of Nigerians that they can no longer accept the on going institutional marginalisation of the igbos by the Nigerian government. That they are now people capable of taking a decision and acting fully on it as one people. This will make other Nigerians to take them seriously, knowing fully well that they are people capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. That they can be united in pursuit of a goal, or in support of a Candidate or agenda.
Besides that, by demonstrating the ability to stage such a massive civil disobedience, the Nigerian government will be forced to stop their systematic marginalisation of the people and work to integrate them fully well in the scheme of things in Nigeria in other to have them to always comply with civic responsibilities. No government wants civil disobedience or can fully function well against it.

The contrary is actually what will affect the Igbos: if the igbos refuse to comply with the boycott order, it will still showcase them to the rest of Nigerians as people not yet capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. It will portray them as people not united, and unserious people who can't tell what is best for them, and who can not stand up and say to Nigerian government enough is enough. And the Nigerian government marginalisation of them will continue.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LOSE AND THERE IS EVERYTHING TO GAIN.

Before going deeper into this, it is important for you to understand the directive issued by IPOB. they said "you may Vote in other elections, but totally boycott the presidential election" But before they gave such directive, they had already done their calculations and arrived at the necessity of such decision.
First of all, the presidential election which will take place before other elections will have much global exposure , so it presents a bigger opportunity for you to tell the world what you want. Boycotting it completely will be a powerful message sent and heard wide, loud and clear.
On the other hand, the governorship and other states election which will take place later, presents opportunity for you to vote out those state governors that out of their selfish political ambitions, are standing against the movement for the actualization of Biafran freedom. Those state governors like Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state , and Dave Umahi of ebonyi state who were ruthless and foolish enough to invite soldiers to kill our people for agitating for their freedom. Show them the way out. Then elect or reelect those who have been sympathetic to our course or at least sensible and human enough not to kill us.
That is the perfect voting step any enlightened Biafran should take. It is the perfect voting method that will help actualise Biafran freedom. Vote in men and women of good will and conscience, irrespective of their party affiliation. people who are enlightened enough to lead well and work for the general interest of the igbos.
There is absolutely no risk in boycotting the presidential election, instead, there is everything to be gained from it.

IT IS YOUR OWN LITTLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRUGGLE FOR THE ACTUALIZATION OF BIAFRAN INDEPENDENCE.

If you support the idea of we Biafrans going our separate way to form a free progressive nation where we can proudly call our own, then it calls for a responsibility for all of us to in one way or the other contribute to the struggle to actualise it. It will not come by merely wishing or saying you support it. It will come by everyone one of us contributing in one way or the other the much we can to to make it to become a reality.

Before you do that, there are two important things you must understand about the current Biafran struggle: one, now and more than ever before, we have the best chance to actualise Biafra. The agitation has so much gone far that all what is remaining is one key step or event and Biafra will become a reality .
Second, since the need for us to go our separate way and form a Biafran nation started in the late 1960s, we have lost so much for it that we can not afford to go back. It is Biafra or nothing. Our parents and grandparents lost their lives to make sure we are free people and not to experience the hopelessness we are experiencing today as Nigeria. Their sacrifices can never go in vain.
No tribe in Nigeria have lost more people for their survival and existence like we Biafrans. The existence of Nigeria is a curse on us. We wouldn't have lost over 3 million of our people if Nigeria never existed. We must continue until we get what we want.
And to get that freedom we want, and ensure that the sacrifices of our fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, and even foreign sympathizers like Bruce Mayrock our distant cousin, and many others were not in vain, we all must contribute to the struggle one way or the other.
You don't need to lose your life like millions we have already lost in other to contribute to actualise this vision, and our prayer is that we will not lose a single Biafran life again in this struggle. And you also may not need to come out in the street to demonstrate or evangelise before you can contribute to the struggle, you can make your own contribution to the struggle by boycotting the presidential election as directed and it will be counted for you. History will remember you, and what you have done, and your conscience will be at peace. Though the task might be small, but never under estimate it, it is vital , and probably the most important step needed now to our freedom.

In 2015 biafrans obeyed sit at home order and Jonathan lost .

Our director told us that we should come to enugu the next day where the flag will be raised and inaugurated.

Some of us were told to withdraw all our money from Nigeria bank that biafra has come but uptil date nothing .

Can nnamdi kanu really actualize biafra by staying in London and having British citizenship..

There are many questions begging for answers

chukwuemekafran:
In 2015 biafrans obeyed sit at home order and Jonathan lost .

Our director told us that we should come to enugu the next day where the flag will be raised and inaugurated.

Some of us were told to withdraw all our money from Nigeria bank that biafra has come but uptil date nothing .

Can nnamdi kanu really actualize biafra by staying in London and having British citizenship..

There are many questions begging for answers

you are a liar, and a propagandist. In 2015 , all these lies you wrote above never happened. you are probably not an Igbo man, you created the ur username for the sake of propaganda against the Biafrans.
Yes in 2015, NNAMDI KANU advocated for election boycott, but no one complied. Igbos gave Jonathan his highest percentage vote by any region in Nigeria. Jonathan lost the election because the northerners out rigged him, and Jega betrayed him.
No one invited you to Enugu, and no one asked you to withdraw all your money. find another lie and line of propaganda. this one is too cheap.

we are still today in the mess called Nigeria because we didn't boycott the 2015 election. if we had boycotted it, our story would have been different by now.

But this time around, we will boycott it full time, and make a difference. our mumu don do.

You have got jokes ....Use your election boycott as a bargaining chip?...who will even listen to you?...The FG?..Pleasee!!!!

It is a shame a seemingly normal adult believes this crap..

You will simply be ignored like no man's business while the Nigeria freaking goes on!!...Massob and co did same in the past with zero results..

As a matter of fact Biafras enemies are praying and fasting you dont vote so that their own candidate wins and continues the draconian rule against Igbo interest,year in year out while you lots wallow in the self-delusions that anyone will be threatned enough to give you the time of the day...

Since you loathe the common -sense of being part of the political process so that your candidates can gradually fill up spaces in the East and from there push their interests forward...Then the MILITARY OPTION is the only freaking way!

NkayStory:
You have got jokes ....Use your election boycott as a bargaining chip?...who will even listen to you?...The FG?..Pleasee!!!!

It is a shame a seemingly normal adult believes this crap..

You will simply be ignored like no man's business while the Nigeria freaking goes on!!...Massob and co did same in the past with zero results..

..yet everyone is concerned about IPOB's election boycott. The reasonable ones try to encourage participation in the elections while children of misfortune use propaganda... Meanwhile, IPOB is inconsequential, no?

As a matter of fact Biafras enemies are praying and fasting you dont vote so that their own candidate wins and continues the draconian rule against Igbo interest,year in year out while you lots wallow in the self-delusions that anyone will be threatned enough to give you the time of the day...

Stale!
Try to be creative. The worst case scenario is already clear. Is it marginalisation, is it extortion, is it oppression, is it kidnap & assassination?... We've borne all that for years...unless they'll now start going from house to house to eliminate us by the gun, then that'll be a new one. He that is down needs fear no fall. [/quote]

Since you loathe the common-sense of being part of the political process so that your candidates can gradually fill up spaces in the East and from there push their interests forward...Then the MILITARY OPTION is the only freaking way!

In your attempt to sound smart you failed to recognise that a fool continues working with thesame methods expecting to get different results. A bigger fool underestimates the resourcefulness of his enemies.

NkayStory:
You have got jokes ....Use your election boycott as a bargaining chip?...who will even listen to you?...The FG?..Pleasee!!!!

It is a shame a seemingly normal adult believes this crap..

You will simply be ignored like no man's business while the Nigeria freaking goes on!!...Massob and co did same in the past with zero results..

As a matter of fact Biafras enemies are praying and fasting you dont vote so that their own candidate wins and continues the draconian rule against Igbo interest,year in year out while you lots wallow in the self-delusions that anyone will be threatned enough to give you the time of the day...

Since you loathe the common -sense of being part of the political process so that your candidates can gradually fill up spaces in the East and from there push their interests forward...Then the MILITARY OPTION is the only freaking way!

typical PDP campaign strategy. you want us to see voting as the way to deal with our so called enemy. if that is the case, are you aware our so called enemy is in charge of the whole voting process including the rest itself. you forgot that we have been voting and it hasn't yielded any result. if no one will care if we boycott the election, why then are your lots so bothered now that we have not even boycotted it ?

Are you not foolish ( no insult intended) by asking people to go and vote in an already rigged election ?

banom:


[s]you are a liar, and a propagandist. In 2015 , all these lies you wrote above never happened. you are probably not an Igbo man, you created the ur username for the sake of propaganda against the Biafrans.
Yes in 2015, NNAMDI KANU advocated for election boycott, but no one complied. Igbos gave Jonathan his highest percentage vote by any region in Nigeria. Jonathan lost the election because the northerners out rigged him, and Jega betrayed him.
No one invited you to Enugu, and no one asked you to withdraw all your money. find another lie and line of propaganda. this one is too cheap.

we are still today in the mess called Nigeria because we didn't boycott the 2015 election. if we had boycotted it, our story would have been different by now.

But this time around, we will boycott it full time, and make a difference. our mumu don do. [/s]

you must be a big liar for saying ibos did not boycott the 2015 elections .
Nnamdi kanu did not only ask ibos not to vote in his broadcast he also asked Jonathan to come to enugu to be sworn as biafra president.

Do this assignment go online and check the votes of southeast in 2011 election or since 1999 and compare it to 2015 results and you will have a proof that ibos boycotted the 2015 elections.
I have limited time for people like you
You are obviously misinformed

chukwuemekafran:
you must be a big liar for saying ibos did not boycott the 2015 elections .
Nnamdi kanu did not only ask ibos not to vote in his broadcast he also asked Jonathan to come to enugu to be sworn as biafra president.

Do this assignment go online and check the votes of southeast in 2011 election or since 1999 and compare it to 2015 results and you will have a proof that ibos boycotted the 2015 elections.
I have limited time for people like you
You are obviously misinformed

you tried, to even have a limited time for me. me i have no time for you at . you are obviously not informed at all.

Donelli:

..yet everyone is concerned about IPOB's election boycott. The reasonable ones try to encourage participation in the elections while children of misfortune use propaganda... Meanwhile, IPOB is inconsequential, no?


Stale!
Try to be creative. The worst case scenario is already clear. Is it marginalisation, is it extortion, is it oppression, is it kidnap & assassination?... We've borne all that for years...unless they'll now start going from house to house to eliminate us by the gun, then that'll be a new one. He that is down needs fear no fall.

Since you loathe the common-sense of being part of the political process so that your candidates can gradually fill up spaces in the East and from there push their interests forward...Then the MILITARY OPTION is the only freaking way!
In your attempt to sound smart you failed to recognise that a fool continues working with thesame methods expecting to get different results. A bigger fool underestimates the resourcefulness of his enemies.

You guys are berefit of reasoning and have absolute zero common-sense..and thats me being brutally honest..I swear down!.

I have never come across a bunch of people who just cannot reason even for a fee!...its incredible!!

Let me just exit this thread because if i unleash what is inside me against you all..it will be to the joy of Igbo-haters which is more than i can say for you guys who have refused to see how happy Igbo enemies are at your "Boycott elections" mega foolushness.

Gosh!

*exits thread*

Most times I wonder how a human being with such a command of English Language can be this irrational. I stay in the East, and I tell you that the biggest joke is IPOB and everything it stands for. How can you tell me that you are boycotting the election because to lobby the international community. Where has it happened before? There is no act of the UN that states that you boycott election to gain freedom. This is backward thinking and massive ignorance.
Secondly, how can you tell me you are lobbying the International community when your leader Nnamdi KANU has made everybody his enemy except Is real. America is bad, Britain is Wicked, China is a thief- giving Africans loan they can't repay. Fulani's are killers, Yoruba's are cowards, Igbo's can't support their self, all SE governors are your problem. And I ask myself and IPOB supporters "who will help you when everybody is your enemy including your people except for Is real?"

The next thing I want IPOB members to know is this: No man can margilanize you if you have not marginalized yourself. Is Okezie from the North? Was TA Orji a Yoruba man? Is Rocha's from Sudan? Our major challenge is internal marginalization- This is what has given the Neocolonial and local powers the might to marginalize us. We have put in wrong governors in power since 1999, and elected legislators who do not care about our welfare. Okezie is an Ngwa man- Aba is his place. Yet Aba is still a dustbin. Orlu zone has produced governors for 16 years since the creation of Imo state, yet Orlu is still a suburb. A big gully erosion is demarcating Rochas' community from the next community in his place in Ideato and it has not been fixed for eight years. Where do I start and stop?

Next, how do you gain freedom when you are not part of the ruling force of a country. Even if UN gives you freedom, Nigeria must validate it before you leave because Nigeria is a sovereign state so they can not impose anything on them. How do you lobby Nigeria even if UN gives you Biafra? And now your own son, a home boy is a vice presidential candidate and you want to boycott the election. Are you not stupid? If you don't have any reason to vote come Saturday, vote for the sake of your brother who is running for the position of VP. And for the sake of legislators that will give us the representation we deserve at the federal level. And come March if you don't have a reason.to vote, vote because the Biafra of now is the South East, and we need leaders that will develop this Biafra that we are currently living in. Sometimes I ask IPOB members that live in Aba- since Ikpeazu became governor you and your members have lost your shops because of demolition yet no construction- is it sweeting you? The truth is our voting will benefit us now and in the future.

Lastly how do you tell me that Nnmadi KANU will give you Biafra with his pattern. Even Catalonia with a well organized structure and a refredum are still with Spain and you want Biafra. You are comedy personified. The truth is Biafra is a mirage. It can only be said but can never happen. They international community is not ready for a new country. Poverty is much. And the truth is if Biafra comes it will be the most confused country on earth. I know this is contrary to what you guys believe, but let me ask you- this Biafra is it the one that Ibibio, Oron, Ikwerre, Ogoni, Efik and other SS states and Clan will join? I laugh you if the answer is yes. After the war, Nigeria and Britain succeeded in planting a hate for Igbo's in their minds that an average SS man even hates us than a Fulani man despite having almost the same culture. Imagine an Ikwerre man saying Igbo man. Funny.

My guy let's forget Biafra and focus on Nigeria. Let's think of how to move the Igbo interest forward in Nigeria. Let's talk of how to make Aba, Nnewi, Onitsha, Asaba, Owerri, Afikpo, Enugu and other SE city viable. We will never regret it. Thank you.

banom:
Before i state those five important reasons, it is important i point out i was one of those highly vocal Atikulators last year. But as time went by, and with deeper understanding of what is really going on in Nigeria, i changed my mind. And decided to support what is best for me and my people. I can not be supporting Atiku or any other person at the expense of the freedom of my people. I still love Atiku and i wish him the very best, but Biafra is a far bigger priority and it most come first before any other thing.

The following are five major reasons IPOB advocated for Biafrans to boycott the presidential election. And i agree 100& with them, and every enlightened Igbo man or woman should comply as well.

IT IS A HARMLESS AND EFFECTIVE WAY OF COLLECTIVELY TELLING THE WORLD WHAT THE IGBOS WANT AS A PEOPLE.

The first importance of boycotting the presidential election is to send a message of what you want to the world, who themselves will not only be watching and taking note from afar, but will equally be on the ground to observe and see things for themselves.

The message is simple : Do you want Biafra or do you want to remain in Nigeria ? Its your choice, and no one will make it for you or force his or her own choice or opinion on you. It has nothing to do with PDP or APC or any other political party, it is about what you want and your choice of nationhood.

If you chose to remain in Nigeria, it is of utmost importance that you go out on the presidential election day and vote and play a part in deciding who leads the nation for the next four years.
But if your choice is to break away from Nigeria, and form a Biafran nation, then the Nigerian presidential election presents you a platform to tell that to the world by refusing to participate in it.
It is an indirect form of Referendum. You refuse to vote not because ordinarily you wouldn't want to vote, but a way to demonstrate and agitate to break away from a country you feel its not fair to you and you no longer want to be part of .

The beauty of it is that the election boycott is both harmless and effective: Harmless in the sense that it doesn't put you at any physical risk. It is far safer than coming out on the street to demonstrate and agitate for what you want. You simply stay in your house, relax yourself, play with your kids and loved ones, and even have time to reflect on all that the Igbo man has suffered for decades in the calamity called Nigeria, and ponder on what will be the way out in other to achieve a better future for yourself and your kids. And it will be effective because the world will be watching and will respond to you according to your wish. They will not force on you a nation you don't want. Your boycott will become a statement of what you want and the world will see and hear it loud and clear. And will respond accordingly.

IPOB NEEDS IT AS A LOBBYING AND NEGOTIATION WEAPON.

You might wonder why would IPOB seriously advice Biafrans to boycott the presidential election, and how would boycotting the presidential election help achieve Biafra?
This is a very reasonable and pertinent question as it is necessary one must understand the rational behind every such instructions before carrying it out. And more so, is the fact that at first look, the election boycott order looks like a person willfully harming himself , or even a sinister agenda in itself.

The truth is that it takes only an insider in the battle between IPOB and the Nigerian government, or a well enlightened outsider to immediately understand the reason behind IPOB issuing the election boycott order.

To a greater extent, what an average Biafran man living in Nigeria knows about the struggle by IPOB to actualise Biafra freedom is the countless demonstrations and protests IPOB activists and supporters do stage on the street on daily basis. While those protests are necessary and has its own level of effectiveness, that alone will not actualise Biafra.

Outside the event that we go to war with Nigeria and fight our way out of Nigeria, the way we will actualise Biafra will come from those protests, all manners of civil disobedience we embark on, and serious pressure that will be mounted on the Nigerian government from foreign powers to accept to fix a date for referendum and let us go.

To lobby for this foreign supports, IPOB lobbyists and consultants are working tirelessly outside Nigeria, meeting with foreign powers, international organisations, and well to do individuals praying and pleading for our case for freedom and independence from Nigeria.

The problem here is that they are not alone in it: The Nigerian government are equally engaging this same foreign Powers and and lobbying them not to listen nor support IPOB to liberate us from Nigeria.
The implication is that these foreign Powers are standing on the fence: on one hand is IPOB pleading "please help us out of Nigeria, our people are marginalised and no longer want to be part of Nigeria", while On the other hand is Nigeria government telling these foreign Powers "don't listen to IPOB, they are not the true representative of the will of the people, the Biafran people still want to remain in Nigeria".

How does election boycott come into the equation? If you boycott the presidential election as directed by IPOB, it will serve IPOB two crucial purposes: one, it will add to their legitimacy as the organization fighting for the liberation of our people, and stamp them as the true representative of the people and their will.

Second, the election boycott itself will form as part of IPOB lobbying and negotiation arsenal. A weapon in their diplomatic armory. They can now go back to these foreign Powers and use it to further plead and press their case for Biafran independence. They can now tell them, " you see our people no longer wish to be in Nigeria, they fully demonstrated this by massively boycotting the Nigerian presidential election" .

That is the main reason they asked you to boycott the presidential election. So that they can use it to further plead our case for independence.

Why didn't you understand the boycott as a tool for a diplomatic tussle between IPOB and the Nigerian government ? The answer is that the Nigerian government don't even want you to know about it, because they know that If you get to know about it, as an Igbo man naturally , you will take side with IPOB and boycott the election.
Another reason is the Cloud, (the falsehoods) created by PDP propaganda machine. Because, somehow, Igbos boycott of the election will affect the PDP more than the APC, they are out brainwashing unenlightened igbo men and women that IPOB and NNAMDI KANU is working for Buhari by asking them to boycott the election.
But when the same IPOB and NNAMDI KANU were busy exposing Buhari as an impostor Jubril, they supported it then because , it was discrediting APC, and benefiting them. Now, incidentally, the election boycott order is now against their own interest, NNAMDI KANU is now suddenly working for Buhari.

But the great question is " how can NNAMDI KANU be working for Buhari and at the same time be causing him lethal damage by exposing him as an impostor ? " Does that make any sense to any sensible mind ?

IT WILL RAISE IGBO'S LONG TERM POLITICAL VALUE IN NIGERIA.

Contrary to what some unenlightened folks and people in the PDP propaganda room have said about Biafrans boycotting the presidential election, that, it will adversely affect the igbos, on the contrary, it will raise Igbo's political value in Nigeria. Which is one of the root causes of their ordeal in Nigeria. most Igbo's political misfortune in Nigeria somehow stem from an igbo mans own behavior to what affects the well being of the igbos in general. An igbo man often acts too personal that they can not achieve anything collectively as a people.

How will Igbos boycotting the presidential election raise their political value in Nigeria ? To answer that, you have to look at the northerners: there are two reasons the northerners have more political value and edge over the rest of Nigerians, first, they decide what to do and do it in unison as one people, everyone commits to it with full gear, and it bears fruit. They did it in 1966 when they carried out a tribal coup to take away power from the south, and in recent times, in 2015, they banded together to take away power from Goodluck Jonathan.

Second, in every political decisions they make, they normally think first and foremost of themselves and and act first for their own good. Even if the decision will negatively affect the rest of the country, they don't care. They understand that Nigeria is not truly one, and united, and the best thing to do is to do those things that will benefit you, and act first for your own good and that of your people .
If they are the one who wants a breakaway from Nigeria, and as a result of that, are asked to boycott the Nigerian presidential election, they will comply to it 100%. In fact, you won't even near their place to say you are hosting any presidential political campaign, they will deal with you. Try it and you may not go back alive, and nothing will come out of it. They will never support one of two igbo men to be elected the president of the country at the expense of the pursuit of their own freedom. They will NEVER, EVER, AND EVER do that. That is who the northerners are: smart, united, and self interest driven. What matters to them is their own survival, not yours.

How will igbos boycotting the presidential election replicate this behavior of the northerners, its very simple : by massively boycotting the election, they will send a clear positive message to the rest of Nigerians that they can no longer accept the on going institutional marginalisation of the igbos by the Nigerian government. That they are now people capable of taking a decision and acting fully on it as one people. This will make other Nigerians to take them seriously, knowing fully well that they are people capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. That they can be united in pursuit of a goal, or in support of a Candidate or agenda.
Besides that, by demonstrating the ability to stage such a massive civil disobedience, the Nigerian government will be forced to stop their systematic marginalisation of the people and work to integrate them fully well in the scheme of things in Nigeria in other to have them to always comply with civic responsibilities. No government wants civil disobedience or can fully function well against it.

The contrary is actually what will affect the Igbos: if the igbos refuse to comply with the boycott order, it will still showcase them to the rest of Nigerians as people not yet capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. It will portray them as people not united, and unserious people who can't tell what is best for them, and who can not stand up and say to Nigerian government enough is enough. And the Nigerian government marginalisation of them will continue.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LOSE AND THERE IS EVERYTHING TO GAIN.

Before going deeper into this, it is important for you to understand the directive issued by IPOB. they said "you may Vote in other elections, but totally boycott the presidential election" But before they gave such directive, they had already done their calculations and arrived at the necessity of such decision.
First of all, the presidential election which will take place before other elections will have much global exposure , so it presents a bigger opportunity for you to tell the world what you want. Boycotting it completely will be a powerful message sent and heard wide, loud and clear.
On the other hand, the governorship and other states election which will take place later, presents opportunity for you to vote out those state governors that out of their selfish political ambitions, are standing against the movement for the actualization of Biafran freedom. Those state governors like Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state , and Dave Umahi of ebonyi state who were ruthless and foolish enough to invite soldiers to kill our people for agitating for their freedom. Show them the way out. Then elect or reelect those who have been sympathetic to our course or at least sensible and human enough not to kill us.
That is the perfect voting step any enlightened Biafran should take. It is the perfect voting method that will help actualise Biafran freedom. Vote in men and women of good will and conscience, irrespective of their party affiliation. people who are enlightened enough to lead well and work for the general interest of the igbos.
There is absolutely no risk in boycotting the presidential election, instead, there is everything to be gained from it.

IT IS YOUR OWN LITTLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRUGGLE FOR THE ACTUALIZATION OF BIAFRAN INDEPENDENCE.

If you support the idea of we Biafrans going our separate way to form a free progressive nation where we can proudly call our own, then it calls for a responsibility for all of us to in one way or the other contribute to the struggle to actualise it. It will not come by merely wishing or saying you support it. It will come by everyone one of us contributing in one way or the other the much we can to to make it to become a reality.

Before you do that, there are two important things you must understand about the current Biafran struggle: one, now and more than ever before, we have the best chance to actualise Biafra. The agitation has so much gone far that all what is remaining is one key step or event and Biafra will become a reality .
Second, since the need for us to go our separate way and form a Biafran nation started in the late 1960s, we have lost so much for it that we can not afford to go back. It is Biafra or nothing. Our parents and grandparents lost their lives to make sure we are free people and not to experience the hopelessness we are experiencing today as Nigeria. Their sacrifices can never go in vain.
No tribe in Nigeria have lost more people for their survival and existence like we Biafrans. The existence of Nigeria is a curse on us. We wouldn't have lost over 3 million of our people if Nigeria never existed. We must continue until we get what we want.
And to get that freedom we want, and ensure that the sacrifices of our fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, and even foreign sympathizers like Bruce Mayrock our distant cousin, and many others were not in vain, we all must contribute to the struggle one way or the other.
You don't need to lose your life like millions we have already lost in other to contribute to actualise this vision, and our prayer is that we will not lose a single Biafran life again in this struggle. And you also may not need to come out in the street to demonstrate or evangelise before you can contribute to the struggle, you can make your own contribution to the struggle by boycotting the presidential election as directed and it will be counted for you. History will remember you, and what you have done, and your conscience will be at peace. Though the task might be small, but never under estimate it, it is vital , and probably the most important step needed now to our freedom.

NK started shouting election boycott in 2014, but in 2015 we voted massively for Jonathan, even though few elements boycotted.

In 2017, they started shouting boycott Anambra election, 400k defied them and voted.

Saturday, we will vote again

Remember that in 2006 MASSOB asked us to boycott census. Did it affect us? Definitely it did. Everybody in Nigeria knows that in Nigeria today you can not mention the top 5 populated states in Nigeria without mentioning Anambra. Where are they there? Bros let's use our head. Boycotting won't favour us. Ojukwu that fought the war at the last years of his life did everything to put Igbo's back to Nigerian politics. Some times he will always tell us to leave business and go for power as the man in power controls the man in business. Today those statements are true. Since Buhari and his forex wahala what has been the lot of Igbo importers? Ojukwu contested election in Nigeria because according to him he wanted to reconcile Igbo's back to Nigeria. Ojukwu latter realized the answer was not division, but Igbo's going into the political system and taking political decisions that will favour their lot.

How can Nnamdi KANU be pursuing Biafra and leave Ojukwus ideology behind. Used to listen to Radio Biafra and I never heard Nnamdi KANU mention or quote Ojukwu. He has made Biafra revolve around him. He wants to become the crux of Biafra- impossible!!!

Also tell the whole world that in your IPOB meetings you guys contribute money to be sent to National so they can give you Biafra- STUPID!!! Ask Eritrea if the contributed money for independence? Ask South Sudan if the paid a dime for independence. Nnamdi KANU is an Igbo man and you guys forget that. My brothers and I are always after profit. Who is hurt is not a question. Same thing is what Nnmadi is doing. Using your Akawo to chill in London and you are in Onitsha and Aba suffering to sell market. What a pity.
Let me not even go far because of the Clans in this forum. If not you will know all his family members he has sent to the US. At least I know one- Ekrzie. Guy on Saturday and on March just go out and vote and stop being a mumu with his mumu button turned on.

banom:
Before i state those five important reasons, it is important i point out i was one of those highly vocal Atikulators last year. But as time went by, and with deeper understanding of what is really going on in Nigeria, i changed my mind. And decided to support what is best for me and my people. I can not be supporting Atiku or any other person at the expense of the freedom of my people. I still love Atiku and i wish him the very best, but Biafra is a far bigger priority and it most come first before any other thing.

The following are five major reasons IPOB advocated for Biafrans to boycott the presidential election. And i agree 100& with them, and every enlightened Igbo man or woman should comply as well.

IT IS A HARMLESS AND EFFECTIVE WAY OF COLLECTIVELY TELLING THE WORLD WHAT THE IGBOS WANT AS A PEOPLE.

The first importance of boycotting the presidential election is to send a message of what you want to the world, who themselves will not only be watching and taking note from afar, but will equally be on the ground to observe and see things for themselves.

The message is simple : Do you want Biafra or do you want to remain in Nigeria ? Its your choice, and no one will make it for you or force his or her own choice or opinion on you. It has nothing to do with PDP or APC or any other political party, it is about what you want and your choice of nationhood.

If you chose to remain in Nigeria, it is of utmost importance that you go out on the presidential election day and vote and play a part in deciding who leads the nation for the next four years.
But if your choice is to break away from Nigeria, and form a Biafran nation, then the Nigerian presidential election presents you a platform to tell that to the world by refusing to participate in it.
It is an indirect form of Referendum. You refuse to vote not because ordinarily you wouldn't want to vote, but a way to demonstrate and agitate to break away from a country you feel its not fair to you and you no longer want to be part of .

The beauty of it is that the election boycott is both harmless and effective: Harmless in the sense that it doesn't put you at any physical risk. It is far safer than coming out on the street to demonstrate and agitate for what you want. You simply stay in your house, relax yourself, play with your kids and loved ones, and even have time to reflect on all that the Igbo man has suffered for decades in the calamity called Nigeria, and ponder on what will be the way out in other to achieve a better future for yourself and your kids. And it will be effective because the world will be watching and will respond to you according to your wish. They will not force on you a nation you don't want. Your boycott will become a statement of what you want and the world will see and hear it loud and clear. And will respond accordingly.

IPOB NEEDS IT AS A LOBBYING AND NEGOTIATION WEAPON.

You might wonder why would IPOB seriously advice Biafrans to boycott the presidential election, and how would boycotting the presidential election help achieve Biafra?
This is a very reasonable and pertinent question as it is necessary one must understand the rational behind every such instructions before carrying it out. And more so, is the fact that at first look, the election boycott order looks like a person willfully harming himself , or even a sinister agenda in itself.

The truth is that it takes only an insider in the battle between IPOB and the Nigerian government, or a well enlightened outsider to immediately understand the reason behind IPOB issuing the election boycott order.

To a greater extent, what an average Biafran man living in Nigeria knows about the struggle by IPOB to actualise Biafra freedom is the countless demonstrations and protests IPOB activists and supporters do stage on the street on daily basis. While those protests are necessary and has its own level of effectiveness, that alone will not actualise Biafra.

Outside the event that we go to war with Nigeria and fight our way out of Nigeria, the way we will actualise Biafra will come from those protests, all manners of civil disobedience we embark on, and serious pressure that will be mounted on the Nigerian government from foreign powers to accept to fix a date for referendum and let us go.

To lobby for this foreign supports, IPOB lobbyists and consultants are working tirelessly outside Nigeria, meeting with foreign powers, international organisations, and well to do individuals praying and pleading for our case for freedom and independence from Nigeria.

The problem here is that they are not alone in it: The Nigerian government are equally engaging this same foreign Powers and and lobbying them not to listen nor support IPOB to liberate us from Nigeria.
The implication is that these foreign Powers are standing on the fence: on one hand is IPOB pleading "please help us out of Nigeria, our people are marginalised and no longer want to be part of Nigeria", while On the other hand is Nigeria government telling these foreign Powers "don't listen to IPOB, they are not the true representative of the will of the people, the Biafran people still want to remain in Nigeria".

How does election boycott come into the equation? If you boycott the presidential election as directed by IPOB, it will serve IPOB two crucial purposes: one, it will add to their legitimacy as the organization fighting for the liberation of our people, and stamp them as the true representative of the people and their will.

Second, the election boycott itself will form as part of IPOB lobbying and negotiation arsenal. A weapon in their diplomatic armory. They can now go back to these foreign Powers and use it to further plead and press their case for Biafran independence. They can now tell them, " you see our people no longer wish to be in Nigeria, they fully demonstrated this by massively boycotting the Nigerian presidential election" .

That is the main reason they asked you to boycott the presidential election. So that they can use it to further plead our case for independence.

Why didn't you understand the boycott as a tool for a diplomatic tussle between IPOB and the Nigerian government ? The answer is that the Nigerian government don't even want you to know about it, because they know that If you get to know about it, as an Igbo man naturally , you will take side with IPOB and boycott the election.
Another reason is the Cloud, (the falsehoods) created by PDP propaganda machine. Because, somehow, Igbos boycott of the election will affect the PDP more than the APC, they are out brainwashing unenlightened igbo men and women that IPOB and NNAMDI KANU is working for Buhari by asking them to boycott the election.
But when the same IPOB and NNAMDI KANU were busy exposing Buhari as an impostor Jubril, they supported it then because , it was discrediting APC, and benefiting them. Now, incidentally, the election boycott order is now against their own interest, NNAMDI KANU is now suddenly working for Buhari.

But the great question is " how can NNAMDI KANU be working for Buhari and at the same time be causing him lethal damage by exposing him as an impostor ? " Does that make any sense to any sensible mind ?

IT WILL RAISE IGBO'S LONG TERM POLITICAL VALUE IN NIGERIA.

Contrary to what some unenlightened folks and people in the PDP propaganda room have said about Biafrans boycotting the presidential election, that, it will adversely affect the igbos, on the contrary, it will raise Igbo's political value in Nigeria. Which is one of the root causes of their ordeal in Nigeria. most Igbo's political misfortune in Nigeria somehow stem from an igbo mans own behavior to what affects the well being of the igbos in general. An igbo man often acts too personal that they can not achieve anything collectively as a people.

How will Igbos boycotting the presidential election raise their political value in Nigeria ? To answer that, you have to look at the northerners: there are two reasons the northerners have more political value and edge over the rest of Nigerians, first, they decide what to do and do it in unison as one people, everyone commits to it with full gear, and it bears fruit. They did it in 1966 when they carried out a tribal coup to take away power from the south, and in recent times, in 2015, they banded together to take away power from Goodluck Jonathan.

Second, in every political decisions they make, they normally think first and foremost of themselves and and act first for their own good. Even if the decision will negatively affect the rest of the country, they don't care. They understand that Nigeria is not truly one, and united, and the best thing to do is to do those things that will benefit you, and act first for your own good and that of your people .
If they are the one who wants a breakaway from Nigeria, and as a result of that, are asked to boycott the Nigerian presidential election, they will comply to it 100%. In fact, you won't even near their place to say you are hosting any presidential political campaign, they will deal with you. Try it and you may not go back alive, and nothing will come out of it. They will never support one of two igbo men to be elected the president of the country at the expense of the pursuit of their own freedom. They will NEVER, EVER, AND EVER do that. That is who the northerners are: smart, united, and self interest driven. What matters to them is their own survival, not yours.

How will igbos boycotting the presidential election replicate this behavior of the northerners, its very simple : by massively boycotting the election, they will send a clear positive message to the rest of Nigerians that they can no longer accept the on going institutional marginalisation of the igbos by the Nigerian government. That they are now people capable of taking a decision and acting fully on it as one people. This will make other Nigerians to take them seriously, knowing fully well that they are people capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. That they can be united in pursuit of a goal, or in support of a Candidate or agenda.
Besides that, by demonstrating the ability to stage such a massive civil disobedience, the Nigerian government will be forced to stop their systematic marginalisation of the people and work to integrate them fully well in the scheme of things in Nigeria in other to have them to always comply with civic responsibilities. No government wants civil disobedience or can fully function well against it.

The contrary is actually what will affect the Igbos: if the igbos refuse to comply with the boycott order, it will still showcase them to the rest of Nigerians as people not yet capable of speaking with one voice and acting on it. It will portray them as people not united, and unserious people who can't tell what is best for them, and who can not stand up and say to Nigerian government enough is enough. And the Nigerian government marginalisation of them will continue.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LOSE AND THERE IS EVERYTHING TO GAIN.

Before going deeper into this, it is important for you to understand the directive issued by IPOB. they said "you may Vote in other elections, but totally boycott the presidential election" But before they gave such directive, they had already done their calculations and arrived at the necessity of such decision.
First of all, the presidential election which will take place before other elections will have much global exposure , so it presents a bigger opportunity for you to tell the world what you want. Boycotting it completely will be a powerful message sent and heard wide, loud and clear.
On the other hand, the governorship and other states election which will take place later, presents opportunity for you to vote out those state governors that out of their selfish political ambitions, are standing against the movement for the actualization of Biafran freedom. Those state governors like Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state , and Dave Umahi of ebonyi state who were ruthless and foolish enough to invite soldiers to kill our people for agitating for their freedom. Show them the way out. Then elect or reelect those who have been sympathetic to our course or at least sensible and human enough not to kill us.
That is the perfect voting step any enlightened Biafran should take. It is the perfect voting method that will help actualise Biafran freedom. Vote in men and women of good will and conscience, irrespective of their party affiliation. people who are enlightened enough to lead well and work for the general interest of the igbos.
There is absolutely no risk in boycotting the presidential election, instead, there is everything to be gained from it.

IT IS YOUR OWN LITTLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRUGGLE FOR THE ACTUALIZATION OF BIAFRAN INDEPENDENCE.

If you support the idea of we Biafrans going our separate way to form a free progressive nation where we can proudly call our own, then it calls for a responsibility for all of us to in one way or the other contribute to the struggle to actualise it. It will not come by merely wishing or saying you support it. It will come by everyone one of us contributing in one way or the other the much we can to to make it to become a reality.

Before you do that, there are two important things you must understand about the current Biafran struggle: one, now and more than ever before, we have the best chance to actualise Biafra. The agitation has so much gone far that all what is remaining is one key step or event and Biafra will become a reality .
Second, since the need for us to go our separate way and form a Biafran nation started in the late 1960s, we have lost so much for it that we can not afford to go back. It is Biafra or nothing. Our parents and grandparents lost their lives to make sure we are free people and not to experience the hopelessness we are experiencing today as Nigeria. Their sacrifices can never go in vain.
No tribe in Nigeria have lost more people for their survival and existence like we Biafrans. The existence of Nigeria is a curse on us. We wouldn't have lost over 3 million of our people if Nigeria never existed. We must continue until we get what we want.
And to get that freedom we want, and ensure that the sacrifices of our fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, and even foreign sympathizers like Bruce Mayrock our distant cousin, and many others were not in vain, we all must contribute to the struggle one way or the other.
You don't need to lose your life like millions we have already lost in other to contribute to actualise this vision, and our prayer is that we will not lose a single Biafran life again in this struggle. And you also may not need to come out in the street to demonstrate or evangelise before you can contribute to the struggle, you can make your own contribution to the struggle by boycotting the presidential election as directed and it will be counted for you. History will remember you, and what you have done, and your conscience will be at peace. Though the task might be small, but never under estimate it, it is vital , and probably the most important step needed now to our freedom.

banom:


you are a liar, and a propagandist. In 2015 , all these lies you wrote above never happened. you are probably not an Igbo man, you created the ur username for the sake of propaganda against the Biafrans.
Yes in 2015, NNAMDI KANU advocated for election boycott, but no one complied. Igbos gave Jonathan his highest percentage vote by any region in Nigeria. Jonathan lost the election because the northerners out rigged him, and Jega betrayed him.
No one invited you to Enugu, and no one asked you to withdraw all your money. find another lie and line of propaganda. this one is too cheap.

we are still today in the mess called Nigeria because we didn't boycott the 2015 election. if we had boycotted it, our story would have been different by now.

But this time around, we will boycott it full time, and make a difference. our mumu don do.

Shut Up there

Talk about your village in Osun

SE is voting for AtikuObi to save the country from lifelessness... There is nothing you or anyone can do to stop it

Go to London and meet kanu... That's where he is fighting for his Biafra...

banom:


you are a liar, and a propagandist. In 2015 , all these lies you wrote above never happened. you are probably not an Igbo man, you created the ur username for the sake of propaganda against the Biafrans.
Yes in 2015, NNAMDI KANU advocated for election boycott, but no one complied. Igbos gave Jonathan his highest percentage vote by any region in Nigeria. Jonathan lost the election because the northerners out rigged him, and Jega betrayed him.
No one invited you to Enugu, and no one asked you to withdraw all your money. find another lie and line of propaganda. this one is too cheap.

we are still today in the mess called Nigeria because we didn't boycott the 2015 election. if we had boycotted it, our story would have been different by now.

But this time around, we will boycott it full time, and make a difference. our mumu don do.

So if you boycott election fiaaam Biafra will come?
Chai...have you considered boycotting Nigeria universities and if you have graduated please boycott NYSC by so doing Biafra will be yours.Ndi ITI.

Truer words has never been said...Too much sense dey worry OP

The atikulated Ada and Simbi is a total mockery to ibos

Who Nigerian PVC epp? ?

All hail Biafra!

OP manage this one take do lunch your head too correct.

My own 5 reasons why Igbos should boycott the elections:
1) There is nothing to vote for - The two front runners, Buhari and Atiku are both 2 sides of the same coin, old, analogue and clueless. If people like Sowore, Durotoye and Moghalu were the front runners, there might be a strong reason to vote for fresh vibrant change. All we have are two disasters who belong to the old order

2) The constitution is a fraud - Anyone voting under this fraudulent 1999 constitution is wasting their time. It is not of the people and since it is what the in coming politicians are going to operate under, you know it's a waste of time.

3) The system of government is doomed - A sovereign national conference is what is needed at this point in time, not elections. Restructuring is far more important than voting

4) The vote of the people will not count - As Nigerians prepare to go to the polls, politicians are strategizing on everyoo way to rig these elections. They will use intimidation, violence,infated results, power of incumbency and brute force to get their way. This situation is not one that I would recommend anyone going out on election day

5) People have been voting since 1959 with nothing to show for it. So what is the point of going out to vote if voting has never helped your life?

NkayStory:



You guys are berefit of reasoning and have absolute zero common-sense..and thats me being brutally honest..I swear down!.

I have never come across a bunch of people who just cannot reason even for a fee!...its incredible!!

Let me just exit this thread because if i unleash what is inside me against you all..it will be to the joy of Igbo-haters which is more than i can say for you guys who have refused to see how happy Igbo enemies are at your "Boycott elections" mega foolushness.

Gosh!

*exits thread*

I appreciate your honesty. However, if what is inside of you will bring joy to Igbo haters, it means it's just the usual tantrums and insults devoid of constructive reasoning.

The due process has always been politics and armed conflicts which you can be totally sure will backfire. IPOB knows this, so does the caliphate. If IPOB joins politics, it's synonymous with fighting an enemy on his own turf and terms...you're at a huge disadvantage. I don't expect IPOB to partake in rigging an election, and we damn well know elections in Nigeria is about the best rigger. If by some stroke of luck we manage to get our people into office, how do you garner 2/3 majority at the national assembly to make meaningful impact

War kwanu?
Even if IPOB gets more than sufficient supply of sophisticated weaponry, war is business. The financiers want to make maximum profit and as long as they smile to the bank the war must not end. It is not in the interest of both Biafra and what is left of Nigeria. Don't think the war will end in 3 years like the civil war, one can estimate at least 10 years with all the devastation that comes with it...who comes out on top is irrelevant.

So what do we do?
Organise a Referendum...

Why?
To prove who is for/against Biafra restoration.

How are we sure the people are interested in this?
We will prove this on the day of the federal election. Those in favor of staying will vote in the elections, those who want to leave will boycott the elections. If the majority boycott the elections, it will prove that restoration of Biafra is the popular interest.


Please, take a deep breathe, a chilled glass of water...anything, so you can calm down and present your points with civility.

Thank you.

chukwuemekafran:
you must be a big liar for saying ibos did not boycott the 2015 elections .
Nnamdi kanu did not only ask ibos not to vote in his broadcast he also asked Jonathan to come to enugu to be sworn as biafra president.

Do this assignment go online and check the votes of southeast in 2011 election or since 1999 and compare it to 2015 results and you will have a proof that ibos boycotted the 2015 elections.
I have limited time for people like you
You are obviously misinformed

What was the outcome?

Infact, one of the mockery we have received in recent times is that our "brother" GEJ was in power and did not do certain things we've been lamenting about (the bad roads, 2nd Niger Bridge, ports etc..)

After all the voting, what has been the impact. I find it rather laughable that people who still do trial and error in selecting their so called leaders will look down on those who see the f0olishness in the cycle of failure and call them condescending names yet think themselves smart. Both Buhari and Atiku are failures in governance. If you guys are a quarter as smart as you want to make yourselves believe, then you'll quit this "kick him out" nonsense and focus on the important things.

Wow.
But not voting means sustaining the Umahis, Okorochas, Obianos, Ikpeazus in power.

Ikpeazu can't revive Aba

Okorocha sent his Orlu zone a million times backward.

Obiano is sabo.

Na wao.


Nothing has divided the Igbos more than this election boycott or no boycott.

This is abuse of English.
You wrote a lot of nothing. Your pointless points could have been made in 5-10 sentences.
Seeking Biafra and voting not mutually exclusive.

namio10:
Wow.
But not voting means sustaining the Umahis, Okorochas, Obianos, Ikpeazus in power.

Ikpeazu can't revive Aba

Okorocha sent his Orlu zone a million times backward.

Obiano is sabo.

Na wao.


Nothing has divided the Igbos more than this election boycott or no boycott.

I was in a vehicle some time ago and the usual political debates started with majority claiming that Okezie Ikpeazu has not done anything in Abia State while the protagonists argued that he has improved on a lot of things bearing in mind the previous mess Abia State was in.

What struck me in the whole argument and counter-argument was when someone said he had a previous cordial relationship with Ikpeazu and he knows him to be a good man and someone with high taste BUT...

Now what comes after this "BUT" is the man behind the scene (cabal if you please) who will not let you run your government as you see fit. This is why I strongly insist that even if an Angel descends to become president, the current set up will make him fail woefully.

Donelli:

I appreciate your honesty. However, if what is inside of you will bring joy to Igbo haters, it means it's just the usual tantrums and insults devoid of constructive reasoning.

The due process has always been politics and armed conflicts which you can be totally sure will backfire. IPOB knows this, so does the caliphate. If IPOB joins politics, it's synonymous with fighting an enemy on his own turf and terms...you're at a huge disadvantage. I don't expect IPOB to partake in rigging an election, and we damn well know elections in Nigeria is about the best rigger. If by some stroke of luck we manage to get our people into office, how do you garner 2/3 majority at the national assembly to make meaningful impact

War kwanu?
Even if IPOB gets more than sufficient supply of sophisticated weaponry, war is business. The financiers want to make maximum profit and as long as they smile to the bank the war must not end. It is not in the interest of both Biafra and what is left of Nigeria. Don't think the war will end in 3 years like the civil war, one can estimate at least 10 years with all the devastation that comes with it...who comes out on top is irrelevant.

So what do we do?
Organise a Referendum...

Why?
To prove who is for/against Biafra restoration.

How are we sure the people are interested in this?
We will prove this on the day of the federal election. Those in favor of staying will vote in the elections, those who want to leave will boycott the elections. If the majority boycott the elections, it will prove that restoration of Biafra is the popular interest.


Please, take a deep breathe, a chilled glass of water...anything, so you can calm down and present your points with civility.

Thank you.

Why hasn't Catalonia gotten its freedom after numerous referendums(with the support of Barcelona)?

AZeD1:

Why hasn't Catalonia gotten its freedom after numerous referendums(with the support of Barcelona)?

Why is Spain's economy relatively stable and Nigeria is a mess?

Chukwunadindu:
Most times I wonder how a human being with such a command of English Language can be this irrational. I stay in the East, and I tell you that the biggest joke is IPOB and everything it stands for. How can you tell me that you are boycotting the election because to lobby the international community. Where has it happened before? There is no act of the UN that states that you boycott election to gain freedom. This is backward thinking and massive ignorance.
Secondly, how can you tell me you are lobbying the International community when your leader Nnamdi KANU has made everybody his enemy except Is real. America is bad, Britain is Wicked, China is a thief- giving Africans loan they can't repay. Fulani's are killers, Yoruba's are cowards, Igbo's can't support their self, all SE governors are your problem. And I ask myself and IPOB supporters "who will help you when everybody is your enemy including your people except for Is real?"

The next thing I want IPOB members to know is this: No man can margilanize you if you have not marginalized yourself. Is Okezie from the North? Was TA Orji a Yoruba man? Is Rocha's from Sudan? Our major challenge is internal marginalization- This is what has given the Neocolonial and local powers the might to marginalize us. We have put in wrong governors in power since 1999, and elected legislators who do not care about our welfare. Okezie is an Ngwa man- Aba is his place. Yet Aba is still a dustbin. Orlu zone has produced governors for 16 years since the creation of Imo state, yet Orlu is still a suburb. A big gully erosion is demarcating Rochas' community from the next community in his place in Ideato and it has not been fixed for eight years. Where do I start and stop?

Next, how do you gain freedom when you are not part of the ruling force of a country. Even if UN gives you freedom, Nigeria must validate it before you leave because Nigeria is a sovereign state so they can not impose anything on them. How do you lobby Nigeria even if UN gives you Biafra? And now your own son, a home boy is a vice presidential candidate and you want to boycott the election. Are you not stupid? If you don't have any reason to vote come Saturday, vote for the sake of your brother who is running for the position of VP. And for the sake of legislators that will give us the representation we deserve at the federal level. And come March if you don't have a reason.to vote, vote because the Biafra of now is the South East, and we need leaders that will develop this Biafra that we are currently living in. Sometimes I ask IPOB members that live in Aba- since Ikpeazu became governor you and your members have lost your shops because of demolition yet no construction- is it sweeting you? The truth is our voting will benefit us now and in the future.

Lastly how do you tell me that Nnmadi KANU will give you Biafra with his pattern. Even Catalonia with a well organized structure and a refredum are still with Spain and you want Biafra. You are comedy personified. The truth is Biafra is a mirage. It can only be said but can never happen. They international community is not ready for a new country. Poverty is much. And the truth is if Biafra comes it will be the most confused country on earth. I know this is contrary to what you guys believe, but let me ask you- this Biafra is it the one that Ibibio, Oron, Ikwerre, Ogoni, Efik and other SS states and Clan will join? I laugh you if the answer is yes. After the war, Nigeria and Britain succeeded in planting a hate for Igbo's in their minds that an average SS man even hates us than a Fulani man despite having almost the same culture. Imagine an Ikwerre man saying Igbo man. Funny.

My guy let's forget Biafra and focus on Nigeria. Let's think of how to move the Igbo interest forward in Nigeria. Let's talk of how to make Aba, Nnewi, Onitsha, Asaba, Owerri, Afikpo, Enugu and other SE city viable. We will never regret it. Thank you.

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Chukwunadindu:
Remember that in 2006 MASSOB asked us to boycott census. Did it affect us? Definitely it did. Everybody in Nigeria knows that in Nigeria today you can not mention the top 5 populated states in Nigeria without mentioning Anambra. Where are they there? Bros let's use our head. Boycotting won't favour us. Ojukwu that fought the war at the last years of his life did everything to put Igbo's back to Nigerian politics. Some times he will always tell us to leave business and go for power as the man in power controls the man in business. Today those statements are true. Since Buhari and his forex wahala what has been the lot of Igbo importers? Ojukwu contested election in Nigeria because according to him he wanted to reconcile Igbo's back to Nigeria. Ojukwu latter realized the answer was not division, but Igbo's going into the political system and taking political decisions that will favour their lot.

How can Nnamdi KANU be pursuing Biafra and leave Ojukwus ideology behind. Used to listen to Radio Biafra and I never heard Nnamdi KANU mention or quote Ojukwu. He has made Biafra revolve around him. He wants to become the crux of Biafra- impossible!!!

Also tell the whole world that in your IPOB meetings you guys contribute money to be sent to National so they can give you Biafra- STUPID!!! Ask Eritrea if the contributed money for independence? Ask South Sudan if the paid a dime for independence. Nnamdi KANU is an Igbo man and you guys forget that. My brothers and I are always after profit. Who is hurt is not a question. Same thing is what Nnmadi is doing. Using your Akawo to chill in London and you are in Onitsha and Aba suffering to sell market. What a pity.
Let me not even go far because of the Clans in this forum. If not you will know all his family members he has sent to the US. At least I know one- Ekrzie. Guy on Saturday and on March just go out and vote and stop being a mumu with his mumu button turned on.

i had wanted to discuss here with you until i saw where you said we contribute money to send nations to help us get Biafra that was when i knew you are either an ignorant person or a mischievous person.
To you Nnamdi Kanu is doing business with us. Are you aware of how many tens of millions of dollars the Nigerian government offered him while in prison in other to drop the agitation and he rejected it. if he is after Money why didn't he accept it? how much is he going to get from us that will be any where near such offer? you need your head examined. like i said earlier, i like Atiku but Biafra comes first.

Yyeske:
Best post on this thread so far

yoruba boy why won't he be your best when he is foolish enough not to know what is best for him. am sure you are laughing at him in your room now.

The funny thing about you IPOB members is that you guys state ignorance with boldness and nonsense with courage.
First of all you are saying Buhari offered Nnamdi KANU millions of dollars- Big Fat Lie!
You guys always talk like illiterates- which is what most of you are. You reason like your brain left your head and is located in your anus! You say things you can't defend and defend things that are not true.

Secondly, when I say you guys contribute money to your so called National I know what am saying. One of the days last year, I went to see my parents and one of the students parent in my mums school had the stupid courage to say that he will complete his children's school fees payment next week. Because they gave him, his wife and mother in-law money to pay in their IPOB meeting. I've also met a lot of you who tell me the have dues to pay in IPOB.

You guys should stop being stupid and reason with your senses. Stop thinking like old layer.

banom:


i had wanted to discuss here with you until i saw where you said we contribute money to send nations to help us get Biafra that was when i knew you are either an ignorant person or a mischievous person.
To you Nnamdi Kanu is doing business with us. Are you aware of how many tens of millions of dollars the Nigerian government offered him while in prison in other to drop the agitation and he rejected it. if he is after Money why didn't he accept it? how much is he going to get from us that will be any where near such offer? you need your head examined. like i said earlier, i like Atiku but Biafra comes first.

Those who believe in Biafra should boycott, those who want to give Nigeria a chance to work should vote.

There is no silver bullet for the matter at hand. Both side are right in advocating what they believe in. In future their will be more convergence.

Everybody that tells you the truth is not Igbo. And any Igbo man that tells you the truth does not know what he wants. You guys should drop this bigotry and irrational approach to key and sensitive issues and start acting wisely.

Both Nnamdi and his supporters are confused and a confused man needs to be put right before he runs man!!!

banom:

yoruba boy why won't he be your best when he is foolish enough not to know what is best for him. am sure you are laughing at him in your room now.

@OP just Vote. Atiku trust me you don't need to write too much sermon on Nairaland again

I just dey pitty this people aswear. Una never suffer yet, between 2019 and 2023 will be the worst for Igbo's.

Donelli:

Why is Spain's economy relatively stable and Nigeria is a mess?

Spain has one of the worst economies and unemployment in Europe.


Anyway you haven't answered the question...if getting Biafra was as easy as a referendum, why is Catalonia a recognized country?