I am not in
support of Biafra country and will never be, but I am a Biafran in my heart,
says a self acclaimed AreaFada ‘Charlyboy’, while reiterating his position on
the
detention of the Leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday in his Facebook
post.
According to
him,“I am aware that my recent picture with Nnamdi Kanu at Federal High Court,
Abuja, has generated a lot of reactions and comments; some witty, others
dim-witted, not that I blame them though.
I am also aware that the picture has
encouraged a vast number of people to take a decisive position on whether or not
Biafra is the right cause. Even more, I am aware that the picture has left many
people confused and skeptical of reports that I am now supporting Biafra. Na
wa.
“I would like to say for the umpteenth time, that, I am Not in support and
will never be in support of a country to be called Biafra. However, I am a
Biafran in my heart, period.
“My reason,
however, for visiting Nnamdi Kanu in court, was to make my discontent and
disillusionment on his prolonged incarceration known to the federal government
who have kept him behind bars for too long, vanguardngr reported.
If the government have issues with
Nnamdi Kanu, let them charge him to court and let the rule of law decide.
For
whatsoever reason, no man deserves to be ill-treated in his fatherland as
Nnamdi Kanu is being treated. Hence, the need for my interference in the
ever-growing call for his release.
“I stand for equal rights and justice,
period. Advocating for the okada community does not make me an okada rider.
Advocating for gay rights does not make me a Gay. So, asking for Nnamdi’s
release does not make me a Biafran supporter. Lai Lai! “Some time in January
2017, I wrote about my thoughts on the Biafra agitation and how I do not
consider it a feasible adventure especially when there are so many important
things my Ibo kindred can alternatively dedicate their all to.
I titled the
article “The illusion called Biafra”, those who haven’t read it should read it
up because what I wrote therein will always be my stance on Biafra.
“Back then,
I had written that the dreams of nationhood is lost on the alter of deception,
and my Ibo people must be circumspect of this fact and not be hoodwinked into
some insane propaganda that will only lead to more wahala.
So, instead of
Biafra, we should channel our energies and abilities towards developing the
South-East to become the economic-hub of Nigeria.
“The fight for Nationalists
who will drive the discourse and the engagement necessary in answering the
Nigeria National questions must not be bugged down by petty sentiments and
tribal colourations.
Abi… Didn’t the fall of Biafra after the genocide,
starvation, and immense suffering of my people teach us anything? “I Believe
the Failure of the Igbo nation is the fault of the people, her elites and
decision-makers. Why have we not poured our energy, capacity and ability into
making the South East the Dubai of the Nation as well as the engine room of the
Nigerian Economy?
Who would be our leaders when the south east is infested with
political power-grabbers, 419ers, mindless criminals and looters of our
commonwealth and resources? Need I mention names? “Our problem is the lack of
men of integrity and a progressive mind set. We lack the right kind of
leadership that will fight for the interest of the People. Let it be clear to
all that the sufferings and malfeasances of the People from the South East is
also the sufferings and malfeasances of the peoples from the other geopolitical
zones in Nigeria.
Even the nascent anti-corruption fight in the country has
seen all tribe accordingly represented. It is therefore retrospectively insane
to begin to think that a people with a problem would suddenly be relieved when
they are attached with a tag #BIAFRA; Abegi. “Therefore, I conclusively insist
that Our Mumu Don Do because; The Failure of Leadership is evident in our
agitation for Fairness, Justice and Equality for every Nigerian not just for
every Igbo man. And so the Mind of the typical Igbo Leader Needs a Revolution
so that it can be realigned for the Interest of the People rather than the
interest of a few.
“Comrades, Let’s focus on our homeland, Naija and begin to
demand accountability and responsibility from many of our Scammers, Riffraffs
and Fraudsters in the entire nation. “Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state was
quoted last week as saying that Nigeria cannot break up because members of the
elite are united in preserving their advantages over the masses irrespective of
their differences of tribe and religion. Straight from the horse’s mouth! A
candid admission that, it is the elites who run Nigeria’s affairs that has kept
“the common man” squalid, wretched and “in hell” despite the nation’s enormous
oil wealth.
“We see the ruling elite quarreling and calling each other bad
names—but it’s just a game intended to fool the public: in reality, they are
quite united in quietly sharing the money and delivering little or nothing to
their various constituencies. They have a stake in keeping the country exactly
as it is—weak and confused and easy to exploit.
“Again and again, I dare to ask
that we pause on the fantasy tagged Biafra for now. Let us dutifully work
ourselves back into reckoning, by Fighting for Fairness, Justice and Equality
for all Nigerians; Not Igbos Only; Yorubas Only or Hausas Only but all
Nigerians.”
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