Opinion
OPINION: For Nigeria, We Live And Die
By Michael Ace
A northerner died in the west by the hands of a man who said his fathers taught the sun how to rise, no one cared to know why – they believed it was an attribute of a country with more than one tongue.
They said after all, he was a stranger, a man who leaves his father’s house to ally elsewhere must find what he seeks; the judge said he was way too far from home. Death was that cheap in a foreign land.
On September 30, 1960, we made a dust of every white man’s misdeed and swept it under the carpet. No one speaks ill of the hand that gives him what he desires; especially when it comes along with a revolution. Afterall, they are those created in the image of God. Tribalism lay deep in my brother’s skin, it was a written program by these same men who said the blacks are not yet human.
There was something we weren’t so deep and keen to understand even though it was quite audible and clear in our national anthem and painted in the colours of our national flag. That which is: “It’s easier to exist in slavery than to live in freedom, for the latter comes with a greater responsibility”
But if peradventure you cross the border tomorrow into the land of the white man, tell him black is the colour of God.
Move closer so he can see the beauty on your skin. Tell him black is the heart of an American who sees you not as black but as a fellow human. Don’t forget to tell him that black is everything that sees a white light beaming laudably in a full-moon of vivid and diverse differences. Black is beautiful and so is everything that shares in its pride.
A crucifix is a symbol of sacrifice, love, grace, peace and true nationalism. I first saw it on the back of a man who lost his breath to save the whole of mankind. Yesterday, a soldier walked by my window. I didn’t see his gun or his cloth that smelled the remains of war even from the distance, I only read from his eyes an epistle to all men- the symbol of patriotism and sacrifice.
I see my nation on the edges of a crucifix: the bad, the good and the ugly. Though different tongues but believes in one voice.
I believe in One Nigeria
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Jerom Chisom Paul
August 2, 2017 at 6:15 am
Death sentence.
Prince Leonard Anyaogu
August 1, 2017 at 7:36 pm
God forbid.
Kelvin Orite Ikiogha
August 1, 2017 at 7:33 pm
not me. I will live and die for NIGER DELTA REPUBLIC
Ike Asonye
August 1, 2017 at 7:36 pm
Answering Nigerian Delta is the same as answering Nigeria . Both are not indigenous . Only Biafra will save you . Seek yea first Biafra then you will have a chance to be independent and control your resources .
Chibuike Ukadike
August 1, 2017 at 7:31 pm
The post is for the źoo no coment
Joshua Sunshine
August 1, 2017 at 7:23 pm
Holy ghost fire nd fire u with ur nigeria. Idiot. Biafra my last hope.
Onuora Eneh
August 1, 2017 at 7:20 pm
Not me.
Saviour Iwu
August 1, 2017 at 7:12 pm
GOD FORBID.
Gabriel Ogbuke
August 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Not me.
Chikezie Nelson
August 1, 2017 at 6:59 pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIAFRANS Referendum is not a matter of voter’s card. Those of you that expressed concern over the possession of VOTER’S CARD should take note. Voice voting is allowed in referendum. Plebiscite is different from/than election. Some of you are in a hurry to display your ignorance in a showcase by asking us whether we have registered. Very funny. I agree that the IPOB has to formulate a template for the expected referendum. Cosmos George Oto’Obong ‘s Ibibio, which includes Southern Cameroon, have gone very far in formulating an internationally recognized MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. The MOU from all the ethnic groups that make up Biafra will be the STRUCTURE on ground for the expected SECESSION. The Ijaw group is working on its own now. We expect the Igbo, which may include Orashi in Rivers State, to work on theirs soonest. You can see that we know what we are doing. Any group that feels it would rather be alone is free to externalize its MOU in accordance with the model of the Ibibio. The Ogoni Bill of Rights is the MOU for the Ogoni people in this project. The only change I envisage in the different MOUs will be the interest of the group; that is, what it wants from the Republic. The MOU must contain; 1) a brief history of the group and its resolve to join Biafra 2) an agreement for sharing formula – locality, provinces, and the Republic 3) free education 4) rotational presidency and tenure 5) the devolution of power from governors and the President to a Body of Experts for financial management of Provinces and the Republic 6) an attached letter of approval from international communities ratifying the interest of each group 7) WELFARE PACKAGE for every indigene etc. NOTE: To gain international acceptance, each interested group must document its history and EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for Biafra Republic and send same to the international body. All the interested groups must sit together and formally agree to birth Biafra on the documented principles. My Ijaw group is working on theirs. I hope my Igbo brothers and sisters are doing same. The STRUCTURE is as important as the rallies that have been staged in different regions. Abel Simeon and others will formulate the Ijaw MOU and ensure that it goes to the IYC, Chiefs and elders for approval. Other groups should start writing theirs. This is what is called the STRUCTURE ON GROUND FOR BIAFRA. Tari Nemi , Ogoun Tari , and Kelvin Braide shall actively participate in the formulation. When we take the MOU to our community associations, Chiefs, youth bodies, IYC etc they will be allowed to make inputs. I expect the Igbo to start working on theirs right away. Work on it and take it round for ratification and input. Thanks to George Cosmos Oto’Obong and Abel Simeon for the reminder. All hail Biafra. It is time for tactical work. The programmes lined up for the full preparation of the non-Igbo Niger Delta region, my own region, will be taken care of soon. The TV and radio programmes are being worked on. We want to ensure that we operate within the confines of established rules of the IPOB. The African Representative and Rivers’ Team, IPOB, are trying to fine tune arrangements for takeoff. Please watch out for our facebook live broadcasts titled, THE SOUTH-SOUTH IN THE REINVIGORATED AGITATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF BIAFRA: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION. Follow Prince Dan to watch the panelists do justice to this knotty topic. The last episode was well viewed and calls came in from various nations. We shall be live on Thursday, August 3, 2017. You will be informed again. Good morning to you all. Russell Idatoru Bluejack River’s Team Leader, IPOB
Chikezie Nelson
August 1, 2017 at 6:59 pm
BIAFRA IS HERE
Uzoewulu Okey
August 1, 2017 at 6:59 pm
YOU AND WHO,GOD FORBID EVIL!
Kevin Xmoke-Ice Image
August 1, 2017 at 6:53 pm
Not me, what has Nigeria done for me 4 years no job who E epp
Kenneth Emeaso
August 1, 2017 at 6:41 pm
For BIAFRA we live and die,I can’t live or die as a nigerian