The events being discussed here are beyond your nomadic comprehension. Concentrate on your dialogue with Rudolf and his ilk on your failed Nigerian project. If I got a penny any time your BiafraNigeria took one step closer to disintegration I would be wealthy by now.

Surfing the net looking to read of the down fall of the Biafran actualization movement won't do you any good, go back to egbeomo and beg the board master to return your posting privileges. Then you and Rudolf can spread your anti MASSOB gospel to willing ears.People here are not about to abandon Biafra regardless of what happens to MASSOB.

I hate to spoil your ignorant mirth. Nothing is lost and nothing is broken. Adversity strenghtens rather than weakens. The ability to overcome adversity is success. Further, one of the supreme tenets employed for the actualization of Biafra is the principle of checks and balances. If your Nigeria is practising this principle, it would not be in the mess it is under-going.

New Biafrans are in solidarity with the oppressed and suppressed grassroots of Biafra. We are committed toward their safety, self determination, and prosperity. Any act by any designated leader that is in contrast to these goals, is unacceptable. We are committed to exposing and eliminating the festering of such redundancy.

Your attempt at sarcasm may come to haunt you.

"The usual patterns is for public matters to be discussed at a general
meeting at which every able bodied male who is a full member of the
community has a right to attend and speak if he so wishes ... the community
particularly in the Ibo area is not prepared to surrender its legislative
authority to any chiefs, elders or other traditional office holders ..."

G. I. JONES (1957)

"The Ibos and Ibibios can not tolerate anyone assuming the authority of a
chieftain over them."

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO (1947)

"In Igbo Society, each Village of Community, sees itself as autonomous,
sovereign, and would not accept dictation from any other group."

LEADERSHIP SERIES - EKWE NCHE ORGANIZATION.
(Go to www.biafraland.com for the full text of this BIBLE
of the New Biafra REVOLUTION.)

"We as members of EKWE NCHE believe that the path to stability and progress
of Ndi Igbo lay not with western attitude to life, for that is linear,
predictable, individualistic and above all inhumane. There is nothing much
to be gained from a culture that is utterly materialistic and is devoid of
the spiritual phase of humanity. For a culture that after more than 500
years and counting of dehumanization of Africans and Ndi Igbo in particular
feels no remorse or regret for the part they played in the near
extermination of the great Igbo civilization, definitely has not much to
offer us. We must remember that Ndi Igbo consider the dualism manifested in
the spiritual and physical aspects of mankind to be one and the same, hence
our path must lie with this well tested culture and tradition, omenala and
philosophy of Ndi Igbo which is based on Eziokwu, ofo na ogu. A culture that
believes in "Egbe belu, ugo belu - that is the inalienable right of the weak
and strong to coexist", not on subduing nature but one that harmonizes with
nature, can not be wrong."

PATH FOR PROGRESS AND STABILITY OF NDI IGBO AND THE EAST
EKWE NCHE ORGANIZATION

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Igbo mma mma nu, Umu New Biafra KWEEEENU!

If Biafra is to avoid the pitfalls that have bedeviled other African
countries, if Biafra is to become a WORLD POWER which is the only way
forward, it is important that this new emerging world power be built on a
very solid AFRICAN foundation based on the philosophies, cultures and
traditions of the nations that make up this great country.

It is already a known fact that western styled democracy with its
feudalistic structure has failed Africa. If this is the case, it is
important that New Biafrans carefully examine the structures they seek to
impose on themselves.
The question that begs an answer is, why does anyone person have to assume
leadership over all the nations in Biafra? This structure did not work and
has not worked for the abomination nigeria, neither has it worked for most
if not all African nations. If that is the case, why do we insist on going
down a blind alley?
The next question, an offshoot of the above question is, what leadership
structure will guarantee ALL NATIONS IN BIAFRA EQUAL representation,
partnership and leadership? What leadership structure will remove the fear
of oppression or domination, even if these fears might not be real, from all
the nations that make up Biafra? Unless these questions are answered, Biafra
will definitely go the way of the abomination nigeria or all the other
failed African countries, and fear and suspicion will continue to reign.

These questions were luckily tackled by EKWE NCHE Organization in her
formative years. Hundreds of hours were spent looking at as many models as
possible. And as usual, the answers were not far away! When the sayings of
our foreparents, a saying that is thousands of years old, "mara onwe gi -
know thyself", was seriously taken into consideration, the answers appeared.
This, New Biafrans, is the foundation on which all pronouncement of Ekwe
Nche Organization was/is based - "IN BIAFRA EVERY NATION MUST SPEAK AND
REPRESENT HERSELF".

Since committees are the closest thing to the age group system, Ekwe Nche
consists of committees and every member is expected to join at least a
committee. There is no president, vice, board members, etc. The oldest
person is "onye isi" Ekwe Nche. Since there are no positions, there are no
elections to fill them. Every member is expected to join a committee and
then go to work. Any position is temporary and the duration is not more than
six months, hence every member has the opportunity of filling a leadership
position. Every member understand that OHA is supreme and must not expect
any reward for doing their duty to their nation.
We should now begin to understand why Ekwe Nche continues to be a very
successful organization devoid of EGO and PERSONAL AGENDA (those with
personal agenda quickly leave), this is why one can confidently say that in
EKWE NCHE OHA(the masses) lead! These might explain why in Ekwe Nche there
are no leaders but SPOKESPERSONS and depending on the group being addressed,
there might be different spokespersons. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, A SPOKESPERSON
CAN ONLY DELIVER THE MESSAGE THAT OHA WANT DELIVERED, NOTHING MORE, NOTHING
LESS! It is important that you visit the website of BAF,
"www.biafraland.com" and read and study the BIBLE of this revolution,
LEADERSHIP SERIES by Ekwe Nche.

How does this tie in with the current crisis in MASSOB?

If MASSOB is to survive this present crisis and become as great as she can
be, she must consider some changes in structure.
It is important that MASSOB understand that just as Mazi Uwazurike is now
under investigation, MASSOB is also on trial, not only is MASSOB on trial
but ALL Biafran organizations, including those in diaspora, who saw some of
these problems of our brother and chose not to draw the attention of our
brother to these failings if any. Have they all and did they all not fail
OHA? Does absolute power not corrupt absolutely? What was the setup that
gave Mazi Uwazurike this latitude? Why was he not called in and advised
about where he was heading? Was the signs not all over the place? Why did
MASSOB not call him to order? If MASSOB knew of these inadequacies of Mazi
Uwazurike and did not force on him advisors that would compensate for them,
has MASSOB not failed Mazi and OHA? MASSOB must hence now bend backwards to
come to a just and fair resolution of this investigation. If the system is
flawed, will it not lead to flawed leadership? Why then is MASSOB or
Biafrans surprised by the result that has been dumped on their lap? What
were the safe-guards that MASSOB had in place to prevent the abuse of power
by its leaders or members?
MASSOB MUST TEMPER ITS JUDGMENT WITH MERCY!

i) It is important that each nation in MASSOB speak for themselves - meaning
that instead of "THE LEADER", she must consider having SPOKESPERSONS, one
from each nation that make up this great organization, with each
spokesperson addressing the unique needs of their nation. Since they are
spokespersons, they are not then forced into a position of making unilateral
decisions but understand that they must always go back to their various
nations for advise and consent.
ii) The powers of each spokesperson must come from the tradition, culture
and philosophy of their nation. For example, the Igbo spokesperson must go
by the title "MAZI" since it is not acceptable for him/her to elevate
himself/herself above the least of those they serve.
iii) OHA (the people) must be supreme - The people must understand why this
revolution must be based on the philosophies, cultures and traditions of the
nations that make up Biafra. Even a child must understand the principles
behind our revolution. They must understand why OHA is supreme and why no
ones word, no matter who they are, is acceptable on face value. They must
question and make sure those who serve live up to their pronouncements.
SIMPLY PUT, WE MUST HAVE AN EDUCATED OHA, AN OHA THAT JEALOUSLY GUIDES ITS
SUPREMACY. BIAFRA must become a nation of lions, a nation of leaders and not
a nation of SHEEP!
iv) MASSOB must actively seek and get other organizations, town unions,
traders, market women, ..., involved in this struggle on an equal basis,
again the priciples of this revolution must be axplained to them. ALL HANDS
MUST BE ON BOARD! NO BIAFRAN MUST BE LEFT BEHIND!

I see that you empty heads are agitating to be included as candidates on whose behalf the re-education institutes would be dedicated. You are already counting your eggs, aren't you?

"The usual patterns is for public matters to be discussed at a general
meeting at which every able bodied male who is a full member of the
community has a right to attend and speak if he so wishes ..."

I'm fighting for a Biafra nation that is not sexist, exclusionist, and certainly not ruled by patriarchism. Biafra is not for males, neither is it going to be governed thru the dictates of segregative/women suppressed Igbo culture or religious fundamentalism. I will personally lead a crusade against any backward and oppressive man-made subjugation of the greater population of Biafra.

It seems to me that Orjiakor is being manipulated, and his own personal greed may be getting in the way of his judgment. I am interested in seeing what they do now that uwazuruike is reported to have been abducted.

Where do I start?

Maybe from my last real treatise where I said we should bear with one another. The struggle has moved into a critical stage and interpersonal skills are now required more than anything else.

Let me indulge sister Joy again:

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Obviously, the Biafra struggle cannot be pursued by simply shooting from the hip. We have to formulate strategies to establish the broadest base possible, or to ensure that those Igbos who may not be pro Biafra do not become active opponents of our struggle. Biafra is for all, not just for us diehards. It is our responsibility to sell Biafra to those who are still sitting on the fence. We do not have the mandate to exclude any Igbos from Biafra no matter their stance in this struggle. Even Igbo efulefu

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Biafra lost the war due to .........Egoism..

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3. Planning: Again, the crash of the plane in 1967 ferrying Hank Wharton, an American, who was gun running on behalf of the then Eastern Region Government exposed the fact that the Biafrans where preparing to defend themselves. Most military analysts would tell you that Biafra needed another 6 months of build-up before she could have faced the Federal army. That lack of a capacity to wage war over a prolonged period is what I will argue informed the initial thrust to capture Southern Nigeria, and effectively end the war by presenting the world with a fait accompli. Scarce resources where used up there, and the rest is history. If the Nigerian side had not attacked in Benue Sector as early as they did, the Biafrans would not have been forced to make an all or nothing gamble. Could General Ojukwu and his staff have done something differently? Perhaps. Thats why we are here.

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Fellow Biafrans,

We are confronted with almost the same scenario and with the aid of hindsight and the lessons of history, I strongly believe the outcome should be better. In the present misunderstanding, you could sense Egoism, impatience and exclusivism.

The "press release" against maazi Uwazurike reeks of bitterness and rancour. How can you go to the press and vilify, slander and then set an agenda to "restructure" and investigate?. It doesn't take an idiot to detect that the structure for the guy's trial/investigation does not presently exist and that the release is designed to weaken his moral authority and appease some egos. Understand me, I believe in probity and accountability but if MASSOB had not been in the habit of telling the public who their leader(s) sleep with and who they meet, then why the sudden U-turn? Uwazurike's terse response does not help matters. Battle of the egos. How did they get to the point where they began to fall out and begin to be more Biafran than the other. I chuckled that ohaNEZE ndiIgbo was copied a letter in which somebody is being accused of mingling with Abuja ploliticians. Hahaha! Still on the ego front, will maazi Uwazurike be willing to step aside if this will mean a larger followership for MASSOB? He's already fired a salvo suggesting that some of the guys where opposed to non-violence. So where will it end? Opposed to non-violence and members of MASSOB? Are they crazy? Don't they know it is their greatest selling point? They should think about it again especially now that OPC and others are copying MASSOB to turn non-violent.

History has a funny way of repeating itself. MOSSOP went through the same birth/growth pangs and in the end Kenuele Saro Wiwa forcefully eased out some of the original founders as he connected with the youth.

I wish to conclude that MASSOB has time unlike the first Biafra. Yes, enough time to sit at the negotiation table and accept that everyone of them counts as does their respective circles of influence.

I noted the indirect attack on Biafra Foundation(BF) for associating with MASSOB. I respectfully disagree. I am not yet a member of BF but I'm aware that they are no ancient mafiaoso but just ordinary people like you and I who have just got together recently to do something about our homeland. MASSOB was the only real credible link with the grassroot in BifraNigeria and it was only natural that BF worked with MASSOB since the people who will vote at a referendum are in BiafraNigeria. My little question here is: Did the MASSOB leadership(s) consult with BF as the events leading to the allegations unfolded? If not, why not?

Whatever the outcome, BF should take more ownership and help in both the drawing of a constitution and code of conduct for the actualisation members. If the people want the present state structure and feel it gives them more security, then for pete's sake let them have it and let's hasten the disintegration process.

I shall continue to advocate that in dealing with fellow Biafrans that we move beyond tolerance to accommodating. The self confidence that comes with being a Biafran needs to be nutured and harnessed, let's not force a Biafran to exclaim "to blazes" I don't know Ifeajuna's motivation that made him and his friends expose all his kinsmen to harm's way during the Biafran war, neither do I know what Zik was told that made him bugger off. Whatever may have transpired, you'll agree with me that you and I do not like being boxed into a corner and may even adopt the label/tag we are given as a way of saying " and so blooming what?" Or as our people will say: obu gi na achalu m moto?,- meaning have I been relying on your assistance to cross the road without being crushed by vehicular traffic?

A terrific weekend one and all.

I love you all very deeply. We are making progress quietly in the background and as time passes it will become very fashionable to say "I'm a Biafran"

Biafra lives!

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I'm fighting for a Biafra nation that is not sexist, exclusionist, and certainly not ruled by patriarchism. Biafra is not for males, neither is it going to be governed thru the dictates of segregative/women suppressed Igbo culture or religious fundamentalism. I will personally lead a crusade against any backward and oppressive man-made subjugation of the greater population of Biafra. The first Biafra era excluded and ignored the heroic efforts of the Biafran women during the war. A repeat of that will be a grave mistake to the viability and prosperity of Biafra.

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Trust me, I've forwarded your response to the writer, a most humble, unassuming and self-effacing Biafran. Hope you're keeping well.

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Mazi :
Please thank the Nwada / sister at BiafraNigeriaWorld for us all. We agree with her. Please tell her that we have not forgotten about the ABA Women's Riot of October 1929, during which Igbo-Biafran women showed their displeasure with, and defiance of, the British unfair taxation laws-at a time when Nigerian men and Igbo men cowered under British intimidating rule. In fact, we need to search really hard to find any previous or later example of leadership, courage, and, excuse the sexist remark, balls, by women from anywhere else in the world!
In the 1700’s, Olaudah Equiano wrote about the role of Igbo women in 1750’s Igbo village / Igbo land. At a time when male chauvinism was the norm, he wrote of the active practically side-by-side role of the Igbo woman in our society. (See http://www.biafraland.com/Igbo%20in%201700's.htm)
We trust that Biafra women will not let their ancestry down. We hope that their known strength and courage will be displayed and acknowledged openly, equitably and directly in Biafra.
Please consider this a permission to cross-post on the other forum for the Nwada’s benefit.

Nwa Biafra

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Originally posted by Kabaka:
[b]The Calm Before the Storm

This is the Calm before the Storm. If within the next 48-hours, Uwazuruike's faction of MASSOB, Biafra Foundation, which backs Uwazuruike and claims to be the mouthpiece of MASSOB, and the Orjiakor-Okwukwu factions fail to provide acceptable explanations about these disturbing events, especially the allegations of financial wrongdoing, I will start denouncing all those organizations. No one should be permitted to perpetrate fraud in the name of fighting for Biafra. 48 hours.[/B]

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However, I am still waiting for Biafra to answer the question Amanda posed to him. My future depends on it.

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I propose that we allow more time to get a clearer picture of what actually occurred.
Accusations must be substantiated, and should any of the accused leaders be proven guilty, we must not flinch in advocating the full force of the law.

Also, MASSOB must come clean with the findings of its own internal investigation process, even if it hurts. It's part of the growth process. The guilty leader/s and member/s must be punished through a fair due-process which must involve taking evidence from both sides and a fair panel arriving at a conclusions based on the evidence (not mere allegations or accusations).

However, the jury of public opinion is still out! MASSOB you do not have all the time in the world!!