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. 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.
Source: Charley Boy
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