Inside Nigeria
Anti-Igbo Song: Those Calling For Violence Against Igbos Are Criminals — Balarabe Musa
Alhaji Balarabe Musa, a former governor of old Kaduna State has described the promoters of the anti-Igbo song in parts of Northern Nigeria, which calls for violence against the Igbo, as “criminals”, whose objective is to threaten the peace and security in Nigeria.
Musa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Kaduna that the content of the song did not reflect the true feelings of most northerners.
He said the production and circulation of the song is “embarrassing and unfortunate”.
The former governor stated that the song is a deliberate ploy by the originators to generate disaffection towards northerners.
He, therefore, urged the Federal Government not to take the issue lightly in view of the potential threat it constituted to the country’s peace.
“The song is not only embarrassing, but also unfortunate and capable of threatening the peace of the country.
“So, the Federal Government should act fast before the issue escalates so that we do not have a repeat of sad tales of history.
“The government should ensure that the promoters of the song are brought to book because they are nothing but criminals,’’ he said.
Musa expressed belief in the capacity of Nigerians to live peacefully with one another wherever they chose to live and irrespective of their tribe, religion and ethnic group.
The former governor, who said that he would never support violence, criticised the October 1 quit notice given to Igbo by some Northern youths.
He said that an insignificant number of youths could not have been speaking for the people of the North, “who are accommodating and peace-loving.”
“The quit notice is uncalled for and does not reflect the thinking of the North.
“So many people have condemned it. Even some youths have come out to openly denounce it.
“That tells you that that unfortunate order is not supported by most northerners; it is condemnable.’’
The ex-governor then called on government to be alive to its responsibilities to the people by delivering the dividends of democracy.
He further urged the government to ensure the judicious use of the country’s resources to promote equity, peace and development.
Chukwudi Okoli
August 13, 2017 at 9:14 am
And those call for boko will be called haram
Nnamdi Mbaramah
August 12, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Don’t mind this man the northerns are conning people
Ilo Obioma Passars
August 12, 2017 at 6:47 pm
Hypocrites we know you all and we are prepared for you northern fools
Chukwuemeka Echetabi
August 12, 2017 at 5:25 pm
[09/08 13:11] chukwuemeka: This is declaration of jihad and Christians in the North should understand them because of previous war at jos , Kaduna south , Benue state etc . They plan to spare no Christian , so CAN take note
[09/08 14:03] chukwuemeka: T A demand for independence is not a call for war, after all Nigeria called for independence from Britain was not taken as call for war , even in the world today . so how can they see call for Biafra referendum as a call for war that mean yes or no vote.
[10/08 19:16] chukwuemeka: The previous jihad wars in jos ,Kaduna, Nasarawa , Benue etc .The Igbo’s and Yoruba helped in curtailing it .With the planed Igbo exit , jihad will be an easy ride in these places especially jos were they said it belongs to them . infarct when they say Igbo’s they mean Christians, from previous utterances (infedel
[10/08 21:22] chukwuemeka: The idea is divide and rule. Keep them as different people and reduce their number then rule over them.
[11/08 04:26] chukwuemeka: The one the Northerners have been acting as if they are above the law, killing Ibos at will, allocating all Oil Well to themselves as they like, claiming the country belong to them’ and that the unity of the country is not negotiable which we know that every good marriage must be negotiated and agree, and their youth issuing quit notice without being criminalized. I think it has just begun, something more serious than all these will happen. If we actually want to live together, every aspect of the existence and the unity of the country must be sincerely discussed and implemented.
[11/08 04:34] chukwuemeka: It is a shame that the group that calls themselves the Coalition of Northern group does not know that there is problem in our land. It is clear that they refused to see the problem in Nigeria because the leaders they provided Nigeria have not taken the nation any where for the past over 40 years they were in charge of affairs. Nigeria needs to more in a different direction if she will survive as a nation.
If any person or group of persons is complaining about the situation in the country, the only way to stop it is to first hear the person out or listen to what the person has to say, secondly, if the person has said the truth, take steps to redress or correct the situation.
After taking the above two steps, there is no doubt that the situation would be changed for the better.
[11/08 04:39] chukwuemeka: The current Hausa hate song treading in the social media is despicable, sad and disappointing. Ohanaeze is appalled that prominent leaders in the north (with the exception of a few), have allowed this development to flourish without reproach. The Arewa youths have stoked the embers of hatred to a discomforting temperature. The toleration of their criminal conduct has potrayed the Federal government as biased and unfair.
Their quit notice to fellow Nigerians to leave any part of Nigeria strikes at the fundamental rights of citizenship. It is a call for the dissolution of the country. Their call for an inventory and seizure of assets of Nigerians living in the North is conversion. It amounts to a day light robbery of lawful property. The declaration of mop up action after October 1st, 2017 to deal with those who resist their quit notice order is a declaration of war. It is surprising that on top of all these a hate song calling for more hatred, despise and “abortion” has been allowed to fester. Yet no one is arrested. All the orders of arrest from Kaduna state and the IGP seem to be ambivalent and unreal. The youths meet freely with Governors of Northern Nigeria and Northern leaders showing that they enjoy their support.
This development signals the beginning of a national catastrophe which if not nipped in the bud will snowball into incalculable damage to our continued existence as one country. Ohanaeze gives notice to the Federal government to deal with this situation decisively or forever be held responsible for the consequences this abdication of responsibility provoke. A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.
JOHN NNIA NWODO
PRESIDENT GENERAL
OHANEZE NDIGBO
Classical Ejike
August 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm
Is people like u that are sponsoring them, who are u deceiving, I am proudly Igbo man, who i pass i pass am, we are waiting for action, gone are days when hausa will talk and people will start shaking
Uche Okwuoha
August 12, 2017 at 3:15 pm
Northerners are darkness and darkness is northerners
Mazi Samuel O. Ukaegbu
August 12, 2017 at 2:14 pm
That’s what u people says in public when u they leaders sent them to kill
Mac Austin
August 12, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Abdulhafiz Abdullahi Manchoco Habib Tahir am not interested #nottoonenigeria
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
August 12, 2017 at 11:58 am
northern leaders are the one training terrorist against igbos
Napoleon Chima
August 12, 2017 at 10:28 am
As if u don’t knw dem….aboki na aboki
Chukwuemeka Echetabi
August 12, 2017 at 9:17 am
[09/08 13:11] chukwuemeka: This is declaration of jihad and Christians in the North should understand them because of previous war at jos , Kaduna south , Benue state etc . They plan to spare no Christian , so CAN take note
[09/08 14:03] chukwuemeka: T A demand for independence is not a call for war, after all Nigeria called for independence from Britain was not taken as call for war , even in the world today . so how can they see call for Biafra referendum as a call for war that mean yes or no vote.
[10/08 19:16] chukwuemeka: The previous jihad wars in jos ,Kaduna, Nasarawa , Benue etc .The Igbo’s and Yoruba helped in curtailing it .With the planed Igbo exit , jihad will be an easy ride in these places especially jos were they said it belongs to them . infarct when they say Igbo’s they mean Christians, from previous utterances (infedel
[10/08 21:22] chukwuemeka: The idea is divide and rule. Keep them as different people and reduce their number then rule over them.
[11/08 04:26] chukwuemeka: The one the Northerners have been acting as if they are above the law, killing Ibos at will, allocating all Oil Well to themselves as they like, claiming the country belong to them’ and that the unity of the country is not negotiable which we know that every good marriage must be negotiated and agree, and their youth issuing quit notice without being criminalized. I think it has just begun, something more serious than all these will happen. If we actually want to live together, every aspect of the existence and the unity of the country must be sincerely discussed and implemented.
[11/08 04:34] chukwuemeka: It is a shame that the group that calls themselves the Coalition of Northern group does not know that there is problem in our land. It is clear that they refused to see the problem in Nigeria because the leaders they provided Nigeria have not taken the nation any where for the past over 40 years they were in charge of affairs. Nigeria needs to more in a different direction if she will survive as a nation.
If any person or group of persons is complaining about the situation in the country, the only way to stop it is to first hear the person out or listen to what the person has to say, secondly, if the person has said the truth, take steps to redress or correct the situation.
After taking the above two steps, there is no doubt that the situation would be changed for the better.
[11/08 04:39] chukwuemeka: The current Hausa hate song treading in the social media is despicable, sad and disappointing. Ohanaeze is appalled that prominent leaders in the north (with the exception of a few), have allowed this development to flourish without reproach. The Arewa youths have stoked the embers of hatred to a discomforting temperature. The toleration of their criminal conduct has potrayed the Federal government as biased and unfair.
Their quit notice to fellow Nigerians to leave any part of Nigeria strikes at the fundamental rights of citizenship. It is a call for the dissolution of the country. Their call for an inventory and seizure of assets of Nigerians living in the North is conversion. It amounts to a day light robbery of lawful property. The declaration of mop up action after October 1st, 2017 to deal with those who resist their quit notice order is a declaration of war. It is surprising that on top of all these a hate song calling for more hatred, despise and “abortion” has been allowed to fester. Yet no one is arrested. All the orders of arrest from Kaduna state and the IGP seem to be ambivalent and unreal. The youths meet freely with Governors of Northern Nigeria and Northern leaders showing that they enjoy their support.
This development signals the beginning of a national catastrophe which if not nipped in the bud will snowball into incalculable damage to our continued existence as one country. Ohanaeze gives notice to the Federal government to deal with this situation decisively or forever be held responsible for the consequences this abdication of responsibility provoke. A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.
JOHN NNIA NWODO
PRESIDENT GENERAL
OHANEZE NDIGBO
Chris John
August 12, 2017 at 7:30 am
Don’t mind this old deceiving and dependable father of murderers
Mohd S Adam
August 12, 2017 at 5:38 am
Kanu is the number one criminal who has no respect, Igbo must go.
Isa Imodagbe
August 12, 2017 at 5:22 am
Ungrateful wrench and imbeciles who doesn’t have respect for elders! Kanu has taught you Morons how to abuse people to the extent that even those condemning their people for calling for violence against Ndigbo are now subject to your attack! If they dash you biafra Republic today, is this how you are going to behave like animal in the bush? Tufiakwa!
Rapid Tuzed
August 12, 2017 at 9:45 am
U can’t be Igbo, so stop being Jealous and face ur life
Chikodili Kingsley Nwamaradi
August 12, 2017 at 5:01 am
Zoo bastard I like d song ask a Biafra , war we need it diz tym can’t wait for it to cm
Chukwuka Okeke
August 12, 2017 at 4:00 am
Then arrest them now.
Joeken de Angel
August 12, 2017 at 3:20 am
This is one human being amongst the animals
Collins O Collins
August 12, 2017 at 2:33 am
By main looking at your face!its already calling for voilence#hausas are green snake under green grass.
Nwachi Okike
August 12, 2017 at 1:39 am
But you are one of their sponsors
Abraham Uruefe
August 12, 2017 at 1:36 am
The problems with Nigeria is self afflicted,and the worse it appears to be.Hard work no longer given recognition, but sudden wealth from the blues.virtually, institutional integrities have been compromised and bastardized.Today’s “youth”do not know any thing history, not to talk of Balarabe musa.
Golden Heart
August 12, 2017 at 1:00 am
Keep your one Nigeria we are not longer interested
Prince Emmanuel
August 12, 2017 at 12:51 am
Criminal like u useless aboki cow
Livinus Agim
August 11, 2017 at 4:31 pm
They are not criminals they have the backing of their elders,
Kelechi Mbamalu
August 11, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Baba we hear u but too late let our ppl come back.
Biafrans Inbox House
August 11, 2017 at 4:04 pm
thanks BUT IS TOO LATE WE MUST GO
Ahmad Umar Muhammad
August 11, 2017 at 3:09 pm
you old man can’t you tell the truth Abi
Faddy Valine
August 11, 2017 at 2:58 pm
Igbos in north never trust the zoo police and zoo army to protect you