Can Buhari Approve Biafra-Exit Just Like The UK Parliament Approved A Brexit Deal For Britain ?
A curious Nigerian asked Will Buhari have the guts to sign a Biafra Exit Deal? Many believe that to keep Nigeria united, Ndigbo must take its turn at the presidency, or be allowed to take the Biafra-exit option says Nebo.
When the Britain parliament approved Brexit finally on Thursday, making it to become the first country to leave the European Union later this month, ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and splintered society.
Findings revealed that the House of Commons erupted in cheers after MPs ratified Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s divorce deal with Brussels by 330 votes to 231, turning the page on an extraordinary era of political drama and chaos.
For much of the time since the 2016 Brexit referendum, lawmakers have been at each others’ throats over how, when or even if Britain should leave its closest trading partners after nearly 50 years.
Some view Brexit with horror, fearing it will strip them of their European identities and turn Britain into an insular, less important nation. This may not be the case.
According to Chief, Lawrence Njoku, Ndigbo should be allowed to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in 2023
He revealed that Ndigbo wants their turn to be President in 2023 and the call for Igbo presidency in 2023 was borne out of patriotism. “For me, getting interested in that dream for an Igboman to become president of Nigeria is because it is like the Igbo are no longer a factor in the Nigerian struggle”
“It is like there is a plan to exclude the Igbo from getting any political power or clout that will give them an executive advantage in the country”.
The clamour or agitation for the state of Biafra to be reborn was borne out of the massive ill-treatment of Ndigbo, disenfranchisement of Ndigbo, the unspeakable treatment of Ndigbo that have driven many of our young people to despair and despondency.
So, when you talk to the typical young person, they feel that there is no hope for them in the entity called Nigeria and that is why some of them are so determined to the point of giving their lives to have independence and to become free from this shackles that Nigeria has placed on Ndigbo.
For those of us who feel otherwise, I have always believed in one strong virile country, called Nigeria. Together we are stronger, better, and we can turn the lots of the country around. The dismemberment of Nigeria is not in the best interest of the black race.
But in order to prevent that, Ndigbo must be given pride of place again in this country and that will come from an Igboman mounting the saddle of presidency in Nigeria. I think this is very important because if it does not happen, more people will become restive.
For instance, right now, one of the most neglected geopolitical zones in the country is the Southeast. In terms of infrastructure development, it appears the federal government sometimes forgets that the region is part of Nigeria with regards to the distribution of amenities and infrastructure.
Unfortunately, the political elite in Nigeria is the most selfish and unpatriotic. They are amassing huge amounts of wealth but they would cough out all that wealth if the system breaks under the weight of corruption, malevolence in leadership and the despicable treatment of Ndigbo.
I think that to redress this from an Igbo perspective, each political party should determine that they would nominate an Igbo presidential candidate in 2023.
That is the way to get the presidential zoning structure restored. It has happened before with the Yoruba when the major political parties decided that the Yoruba would take up the mantle of leadership and each of them nominated a Yoruba candidate (Falae and Obasanjo, and Obasanjo won).
So, I am saying that an Igbo man should be given that opportunity now, to redress the very obvious disenfranchisement of Ndigbo.
I believe that it is going to calm frayed nerves and remove a lot of stress from our young people who are progressively thinking that the only way out is for the southeast to break off from Nigeria.
One thing at the center of all these is the issue of justice, equity and fair play. Grabbing power is the desire of every political party but with social justice on their agenda, the parties would think about the future of the country, and not about the transient nature of power.
Nigeria cannot regain prominence as the giant of Africa by having sections of the country neglected and disenfranchised. Politicians need to get together and think about how to heal the country. That was what eventually brought Obasanjo back to power.
If the Presidency does not return to the South East, the agitation will continue and may even get out of control.
This is because the people of the region want a Biafra-Exit from the current structure if the marginalization continues.
When the Britain parliament approved Brexit finally on Thursday, making it to become the first country to leave the European Union later this month, ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and splintered society.
Findings revealed that the House of Commons erupted in cheers after MPs ratified Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s divorce deal with Brussels by 330 votes to 231, turning the page on an extraordinary era of political drama and chaos.
For much of the time since the 2016 Brexit referendum, lawmakers have been at each others’ throats over how, when or even if Britain should leave its closest trading partners after nearly 50 years.
Some view Brexit with horror, fearing it will strip them of their European identities and turn Britain into an insular, less important nation.
Others embraced it with fervour, viewing it as a chance to “take back control” from officials in Brussels and see Britain regain some of its past might.
Businesses and governments in Europe, puzzled by Britain’s struggles over what they viewed as a self-inflicted wound, hoped that Brexit could still somehow be undone.
A smile and a nod, But Johnson’s comprehensive victory in last month’s general election brought an abrupt end to the turmoil, giving his Conservatives a parliamentary majority with which to push it through.
MPs gave their initial blessing to the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill before Christmas, and the government set aside just three days this week for detailed scrutiny of the complex text.
But few even bothered to turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday, with both sessions ending early.
The momentous day on which Johnson effectively won permission to abandon the European integration project was all but ignored in Thursday’s media.
Instead, it became a footnote to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s decision to quit royal front-line duties — christened “Megxit” and shaping up to be equally complicated and divisive.
“We will be leaving the EU on January 31. We will have delivered on the PM’s commitment to getting Brexit done,” a government spokesman said, echoing Johnson’s election mantra.
Britain’s main opposition Labour party, bruised by its worst beating at the polls since 1935, voted against Brexit on Thursday knowing the battle had been lost.
We “may not win many votes in parliament just now, but we can win the moral argument”, said Labour’s Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer, a potential successor to Jeremy Corbyn as party leader.
Johnson attended the session but did not speak, savoring his victory from the front bench, where he smiled and nodded before the historic but all-but ceremonial vote.
The Brexit bill must still be passed by the unelected House of Lords and the European Parliament, which is seen as a formality.
Turning to trade
All eyes are now on another major challenge: the negotiation of a new relationship between Britain and the remaining 27 EU nations, which form the world’s largest single market.
The Brexit deal covers separation issues such as EU citizens’ rights and Britain’s financial settlement and sets out an 11-month transition period in which to agree a wider partnership.
Brussels warns the current deadline of December 31 this year is extremely tight and has given London the option to ask for more time.
But Johnson insists there will be no extension of the transition period, saying that Britain must be free of EU rules as soon as possible.
Ahead of talks with Johnson on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it would be “basically impossible” to agree with everything within London’s timeframe.
“We will have to priorities,” she said in a speech to the London School of Economics University, warning of “tough talks ahead”.
In response, Johnson’s office indicated that it could accept a partial trade deal. London does not want the EU’s longstanding policy that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”, intended to stop one side cherry-picking bits of a deal they like to define in the coming negotiations, a spokesman said.
“We are very clear we want to get on in terms of negotiating a deal,” he said.
A curious Nigerian asked, Will Buhari sign Biafra Exit Deal? To keep Nigeria united, ndigbo must take its turn at the presidency, or be allowed to take the exit option says Nebo
