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Biafra: We’ll Lobby NASS For Referendum, 80% Igbos Will Vote To Remain In Nigeria – Yerima Shettima
The leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, Yerima Shettima has disclosed they will start lobbying the National Assembly to include referendum in the ongoing constitution amendments.
Shettima told Punch that the Northern youths would not use force to effect the quit notice it gave to the Igbos.
The AYCF leader, however, expressed confidence that the referendum would not favour the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, and other secessionists.
He said the people of the South east would reject secession.
The referendum, he explained, would enable those who were desirous of leaving the federation to do so without force.
He said, “We are also planning to lobby members of the National Assembly to formally agree to a referendum on Biafra. We want the Igbo to have the opportunity of voting on this issue.
“We are saying Nigeria cannot sign international treaties and not implement them. We want a constitutional amendment for referendum because it is not currently part of our constitution.”
Shettima further said the group will hold consultations across the North on the need for a referendum.
He said, “We are expecting the UN to respond and we would also talk to our lawmakers, but we are in consultation. Nigerians should not panic; we are not a violent organisation.
“We have made it abundantly clear that we would not enforce anything. We are not the government and we do not have the power to enforce anything, but we are using legal means because the issue is about Nnamdi Kanu who is heaping abuses on our people and undermining the government.
“We are saying the government must rise to the occasion and checkmate the guy. We may review our position after our consultations , but we mean no harm, we won ’t harass innocent Nigerians, no. It is not in our power to do so.
“The truth is that Biafra cannot succeed even through a referendum. The truth of the matter is that an average Igbo man does not believe in Biafra but rather some few individuals are clamouring for it just to survive.
“When the referendum holds, it would not favour Biafra. It will not favour Kanu. He cannot speak for strong intellectuals like Chief Emeka Anyaoku and other Igbo intellectuals.”
He alleged that Kanu was being sponsored by disgruntled Nigerians in foreign countries seeking political relevance, adding that such people were being deceived by Kanu.
“Most of those funding the Biafra agitations are Nigerians in foreign lands who have lost relevance. They want to come back home. They want to be more relevant because they are not relevant at all.
“Kanu is using their psyche assuring them that there would be a new Republic of Biafra. We are doing what we are doing to expose them to the international community that these guys are just jokers and that they are not speaking for the Igbo.
“The real Igbo who want to stay in Nigeria are more than 80 per cent and he cannot in any way speak for them. Through a referendum, you would get to know that truly, more Igbo believe in Nigeria,” he said.
Beno
August 10, 2017 at 3:01 pm
Nnamdi kanu is an eye opener to people living in old eastern region. U see how Hausa/Fulani caused big division in our lands. An ikwerre man, eche, ndoki, asaba bearing Igbo name from time immemorial is no longer an Igbo person, he is south south people. Let there be referendum, I know 98 per cent will vote in favour to leave the zoo. What benefits can someone boost of being a Nigerian? Is it good health care system, good roads, constant power, etc. Nigeria is a joke in the commuty of nations.
GREAT IYKE
August 6, 2017 at 12:24 pm
I do not blame Yerima Shetima for his gross ignorance and low IQ. He is a product of 20marks over 400marks, of entering schools by principle of catchment areas/educationally disadvantaged areas. So what do you expect him to know, even their catchment professors only profess their area of origin. A siting governor in the North does not even know what is referendum . The governor said that Biafra will fail after referendum because the North, West and South South will vote against it, that it is only five states in the East against 31+Abuja voters. The myopic governor does not know it is only the Biafrans that will do the voting.
Gift Aaron
August 5, 2017 at 10:45 pm
Wha are you still waiting for? You are so confused.
Asikogu Samuel
August 5, 2017 at 10:36 pm
BH
Eng Solomon Chigbo
August 5, 2017 at 10:22 pm
What give me joy is dat I never see pig with igbo name comment hear in favor of dis vampires called hausa fulani human animals, terrorist nd reppist, animals is even better Dan dem.
Comr Iwuchukwu Sunny Sunday
August 5, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Hahahaha
Onyee Kachi
August 5, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Hahaha
Ogechi Constance
August 5, 2017 at 9:13 pm
Liar
Bright Mccallester
August 5, 2017 at 9:08 pm
U should try to keep ur words for once.keep talking and talking what we know is that BIAFRA MUST COME
Okechukwu Ayandioha
August 5, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Na lie
Osumili Ntekume
August 5, 2017 at 8:52 pm
bloody fool
you think na inec go conduct the election
you fools in the north are just deceiving yourselves
Okechukwu Okereke
August 5, 2017 at 8:34 pm
You think it will be rigged like Nigeria election. We rather die than to see the referendum been rigged
Adi Joseph
August 5, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Try it
Onyemaechi Okpuru
August 5, 2017 at 8:22 pm
Fool of fourty is fool all
Ogbebe Michael Ogbebe
August 5, 2017 at 8:12 pm
tell us a story
Adewale Samuel
August 5, 2017 at 8:11 pm
Only the Igbos fear dividing the country into 5 parts. Igbos want to go with the South south oil. If they can not get the oil, it will be better for them to stay and have access to the big Nigerian market than to be cramped into biafra.The truth is bitter but must be said
Obikwere Onyekwere
August 5, 2017 at 7:36 pm
Then what are you waiting for, lets vote now
Nwokolo Bidwell
August 5, 2017 at 7:34 pm
Nawaoo What’s This Guys Stress With Biafra? Why Is That Name Tormenting People Like Mad? See Aboki See Hypertention Oo Chai.
Charlie Achomrough
August 5, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Empty talk
Allafi Soua
August 5, 2017 at 7:09 pm
liar
Chiekezie Johnsonejima
August 5, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Ma watch
Destiny Biafra
August 5, 2017 at 6:27 pm
His knows the truth to be honest he will cry like pet
Joseph Abuchi
August 5, 2017 at 6:10 pm
U tink so
Chris John
August 5, 2017 at 6:08 pm
Cow is talking for people that cannot depend, survive and be on their own. Very shameful
Cyprian Mmegwa
August 5, 2017 at 5:49 pm
Then what is holding Nigeria to conduct a simple referendum?
Frank Ahiakwo
August 5, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Conduct referendum first an see.
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
August 5, 2017 at 5:27 pm
Mumu
Obinna Nwankwo
August 5, 2017 at 5:24 pm
Lets start now
Mary Rose Njideka
August 5, 2017 at 5:20 pm
U r a fool
Onyemaechi Tony
August 5, 2017 at 5:12 pm
Shettima, this a born known great, fat, big lie. The IGBOS have willfully given the northerners their investments as a token. Stop the lobby feed on it cos the AREWAS r so poor, Lazy, Hopeless…. ALL HAIL BIAFRA
Chijioke Nwa Jioke
August 5, 2017 at 5:01 pm
The north have seen agitation on a different perspective, a perspective never anticipated a style they taught can ever take effect bcos of there reliance on divide and rule, but today they have been confronted with a group that is more united than ever, today we came out with a weapon they can’t compromise or visualise, all their weapons of destruction were rendered redundant to then and we IPOB engaged them on intellectual warfare and they couldn’t comprehend, that is why they are confused saying jargons upon jargons, the fire power of intelligent is fast showing in then bcos the north is local, naive, wicked and only hibernates well in terrorism,
All hail Biafra, we must continue.
Emeka Gilbert
August 5, 2017 at 4:47 pm
na lie , you no fit
Olatunji Nehemiah
August 5, 2017 at 4:30 pm
why wont hausa people leave the igbos alone, just wondering…
Don Iyke J Stino
August 5, 2017 at 4:29 pm
Quantinue
Sunny Biafra
August 5, 2017 at 4:17 pm
Nonsense we will go our awayto biafra I hate Nigeria
Uzoewulu Okey
August 5, 2017 at 4:11 pm
I rather die than to continue with nigeria after a “referrendum”
Uzoewulu Okey
August 5, 2017 at 4:07 pm
What a stupid assertion”did you need to lobby a “house” criminally dominated by THE “north”;you issued quit notice to discourage most timely agitation”heaven is on our side,highly determined.No threat can be enough;in the spirit of Biafra! HAIL THE SUN&HER CHILDREN!!!
Emmanuel
August 5, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Pls stop responding to this moron. He’s using this speech to test the heat. Just tell him that 90% of Igbos want to stay in Nigeria. Let them try & shame NMK & his Sponsors by allowing the referendum soon.
Ekeh Chukwuemeka James
August 5, 2017 at 3:46 pm
Lies of the heart
Centokey Akubuko
August 5, 2017 at 3:40 pm
Sinking thought #shettima
Oly Okeke Onyeuka
August 5, 2017 at 3:36 pm
Say no to one Nigeria with Hausa Fulani terrorist
Kene Mbachu
August 5, 2017 at 3:35 pm
They ll win, is this not Nigeria where anything can happen, there is still rigging
Mmaduabia Chime
August 5, 2017 at 3:34 pm
HAHAHHAA BLIND MAN.
Sagacious Sunday Isaiah
August 5, 2017 at 3:15 pm
Let do it first, d out come ll shock U.
Krissmickey Nwachukwu
August 5, 2017 at 3:05 pm
@Ken Mba, iseeee!
Bernard Nwoga
August 5, 2017 at 3:02 pm
The guy taught that is in side national assembly yea and Ney the thing will happen
Chiedozie Nwodo
August 5, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Try it first and see the result don’t cry more than beliefs
Abenja Osain
August 5, 2017 at 2:46 pm
y d northern people are afraid nigeria divisions…?
Casmir Nonso
August 5, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Please do I want referendum today tomorrow
Rufus Fame
August 5, 2017 at 2:43 pm
Probably, Only Referendum Can Tell The Future Of Nigeria.
Owolabi Samuel
August 5, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Let common people vote for their right, NAS are enjoyed in fact they are part of the existing problem
Prince Austin Chinedu
August 5, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Tired folks… What are u waiting for?
Charles Chimajulam
August 5, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Abeg Mek I Ask Una.Dat Referendum Una Dey Talk Abt Hausa And Yoruba Are They Going To Patake On D Referendum Bcs I Believe Both Tribe Are Against Igbo.Is It Going Be Like Nig Election?Abeg Help Me Enlight Me
Youngking Dozie Chukwuemeka DC
August 5, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Only dose territory curve in DE propose biafra will participate in DE election….. Afonja nd Boko Haram won’t vote cos referendum is not nig(zoo)election…even some part in edo state won’t vote
Ugbala Joseph Uzoma
August 5, 2017 at 2:48 pm
How can they partake. A referendum is only conducted among those who want to leave a country only. But because human being are different in choices, some among the tribe will not like to leave, thus the need for ”referendum”.. After the referendum follows the result just like Normal Election. If the number of those who want to leave in that tribe(Seccesionists) is higher than those who want to stay, then a new country will emerge Because in a democratic nation of which Nigeria is one; MAJORITY CARRIES THE VOTE but if the majority want to remain with the original country, then no new country will emerge…..only those within the MAP of the new country will partake in the REFERENDUM….are u cleared now
Ifeanyi Ughamadu
August 5, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Ok. Go ahead and lobby . You will be disappointed at the result.
Krissmickey Nwachukwu
August 5, 2017 at 2:30 pm
May God bless you for that speech, Shettima.
What you said may be correct.
Frank Zoe
August 5, 2017 at 2:29 pm
I can see that this your quit notice is not really from your heart. Your utterances ahows that u are still fighting for one Nigeria. Keep deceiving yourself
Emmanuel Chukwuebuka
August 5, 2017 at 2:26 pm
Till then
Mustapha Usman
August 5, 2017 at 2:25 pm
How Can We Waste Our Money For Referendum To Termites Dat Are Not Even Reach One Local Govt In My State, U Are Bunch Of Stanctier Jobless, We’re Only Waiting 4 An Order 2 Perish U All, Dat Small Rat, Small Shege Cownude Will Soon Disappear. If U Reply Me, U Are Also Shege
Chile Isaac
August 5, 2017 at 2:29 pm
That’s Y we can’t be together. Your religion is all about killing, killing and killing in the name of your allah
Mustapha Usman
August 5, 2017 at 2:30 pm
So U Are Shege !
Oj Matthew Madukaego Ossai
August 5, 2017 at 2:48 pm
may Allah forgive for ur devilish mind.. listen to urself again.. deep into ur mind u cant pin point the offence all igbos committed against u but just pure hatred. repent.
Kenmally Mba
August 5, 2017 at 2:54 pm
Where do u pick ur vocabulary,is it from dictionary or Koran?.
Michael
August 5, 2017 at 3:25 pm
You shit or yerima so called. Allow the Nass to vote for refredium and find how Biafra people will love to on their own. God bless Biafra. Yerima our people with one voice said we are not interested in so called one Nigeria which have never been before or after indenpence existed.
George Eze
August 5, 2017 at 2:22 pm
We know that 80% will vote to remain in Nigeria, but let it hold first.
Everestus EZe
August 5, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Let it be 2day
Faddy Valine
August 5, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Foolish hausa Fulani that think they are owner of nigeria very soon hunger will wippe you foolish people away
Emma Nwafor
August 5, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Thank God
Chokiz Chima
August 5, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Haha haha haha. ….#biafra on his way coming am feeling the bliss. ..
Zara Tony
August 5, 2017 at 2:16 pm
99% of Igbos will votes against Nigeria,who want to remain in the evil forest forever?
Emmanuel Udensi
August 5, 2017 at 2:15 pm
You are day dreaming, Shakira shettima
Nzurumike Nnenna Olive
August 5, 2017 at 2:14 pm
OK na. Pls don’t hesitate anymore
Zara Tony
August 5, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Brainless talk,Igbos are the stronghold of Biafra,don’t expect 4% votes from them,common sense should tell you that the same way they used to votes against ur incompetent president Buhari is the way they gonna use to win Biafra,wake up from ur slumber,man.
Moon Refix
August 5, 2017 at 2:12 pm
WELL DONE SIR…TILL THEN,ACTIONS SPEAKS LOUDER THAN VOICE
Nelson Innocent E. Innocent
August 5, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Rat Brain
Nnamdi Sylvester
August 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Kenechukwu Ezika
August 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Fool
Samuel Okparaocha
August 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Please lets conduct the referendum
Kelvin Orite Ikiogha
August 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm
when will this northern parasites have brain
Chibuzo Amadi
August 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Hear hear! Such arrogance!
Influence
August 6, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Stop pointing hand on photo when adrevising or your arrogant statement by the arewa for your information,a time we come so calledon’t arewa notherners fulani we be trapled under the authority from the most high God the great army of Israel. …don’t you have this common sense. ..just take a look. General Sani abacha die in position, umaru musa yards adua also die with this same present situation of what so call Buhari. .by the time you people we realise pain sorry damages problem suffering panic we come ,then pharoah we let the people gooo we are not brother we don’t practice the same religion we dont speak the same language or culture you worship your God through mahamend while we save the most high God. .infat we don’t look alike right from Adams. ..you people have offended the most high God listen carefully if not deaffect the people of Arewaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!
Obinna Onuzulike
August 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Hahaha stupid as u r makes u talk childishly
Bobby Ray
August 5, 2017 at 2:07 pm
Dumbass brain
Chikezie Nelson
August 5, 2017 at 2:06 pm
BIAFRA:, 2017 is not and can never be 1967. Take note. A call for Biafra Referendum is Not a call for War. This is digital age. .Ask yourself, why The Islamic Republic of Nigeria (not Federal) have not assassinated Mazi Nnamd Kanu !. , why the zoo soldiers on the day MNK visited Ebonyi State, did not shoot a single bullet or killed somebody.?. Why have the FG not re-arrested MNK. ???. etc etc. You know quite well that if it were to be in the 1960’s , all this would have happened and the Biafra movement would be violently suppressed. THIS IS DIGITAL AGE. 2017 IS NOT AND CAN NEVER BE 1967. BIAFRA IS HERE. The so called Parasitic Arewa Hausa-fulani Brainwashed Youths are Cowards. mumu Hausa-fulani almajiri boko haram and Fulani killer herdsmen with quota system backward brain. BIAFRA IS HERE. Referendum now..DSS, DSS abeg investigate the hate speech by the Arewa youths, jail the looters of the National Treasury, investigate the sponsor’s of Book Haram before u divert to BIG ISSUE OF BIAFRAN AGITATION AND MATTERS. Abeg treat ur numerous inside matters before u come outside. NIGERIA IS EVIL.
Oj Matthew Madukaego Ossai
August 5, 2017 at 2:35 pm
Yes u can make ur points without first insulting any one even not bcos of man with fear of God.
Chikezie Nelson
August 5, 2017 at 2:06 pm
We are watching. BIAFRA IS HERE
Chinonso Austine
August 5, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Hurry up OK, let’s see