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Since 1983, it can be said that there has been no senatorial election in Orlu zone without Nzeribe written all over it. The Oguta chief love him or hate him has virtually kept that position for himself and it could be argued that his election has always been with some measure of grassroot popularity.
The chief though ever controversial has always remained relevant in mainstream Igbo politics, he went for NPP when the money was in NPN. Nzeribe was to gain notoriety during is ABN days and totally infuriated the parapo press when he threaded the same path with his Abacha self succesion program. Of course we were all witness to the Obasanjo impeachment brouhaha and how he was declared "persona non grata" by the Chicago forger.
In all the adventures of Arthur one thing was clear, he did not go against the popular aspirations of his constituency. While most Ndigbo of Orlu zone where not in love with Abacha or Babangida, they weren't crazy about june 12 either.Today the difference though is our man Arthur appears to be at cross roads with not only his people but his party too.
So let's say Nzeribe survives the wrath of APP, are his people of Orlu zone ready for Obasanjo sole candidacy as being canvassed by him ? Are the people of Orlu zone that pleased with Obusonjo to back Nzeribe this time around? It would appear this cat has used up his ninth life this time around, what say you folks ?
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Chiboy: Arthur Nzeribe, the smart arms dealer and crook is definitely putting his money where his mouth is. But the irony is, the Orlu senatorial district which he represents are lameducks to a point they still cannot figure out the maker of mischief which Nzeribe is typical of, when it comes to politics.
When you talk about Nzeribe who fraudulently represents the Orlu Senatorial District, what is it one would say he did for the people of his constituency since Obasanjo's inept, corrupt regime? Whistle blowing?
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Nzeribe is one of those Igbos who will eventually be called upon to answer to our people. This is a man who sold arms to Nigeria, arms that were used to murder Igbo and Biafran children.
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Brother Nwokeoma You are absolutely right one of this days Nzeribe will face the jury of Ndigbo for his activities during the civil war.
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Our people most be educated that we have got enough of the likes of Nzeribe, we most put them to where they belong, we most make public declaration on them. NdiIgbo has suffered enough by sending known criminals to represent them. Let us also remember that times are hard back home, so many are ready to trade thier vote for even a hundred niara or a bottle of hot beer, the ball is our court, we need to do a lot more than only posting on various forums, let us get praticall. NdiIgbo ka anya saa anyi,Alu na eme na iru anyi. if obusonjo succsseful the secound time we are all finished, he hate's us and we know that, we are all going astray, let us reverse back and face our destiny or they will further distroy us.
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FRANCIS Arthur Nzeribe, Senator of the Federal Republic renowned for his unusually controversial politics, was at the receiving end of the Senate's big stick yesterday as he got an indefinite suspension by popular vote.
It was a classic case of table-turning with the hunter becoming the hunted. He had been billed to move a motion to begin impeachment process against Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim..
His suspension yesterday was incidentally the very first to be dubbed "indefinite" as the upper house amended its rules which limits the duration of such sanctions to four weeks.
Before the suspension was effected, the upper house also approved Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim's request through a message, to report to the police an alleged N22.8 million fraud committed by Nzeribe in the National Assembly through various withdrawals.
Moving the motion for Nzeribe's suspension, Jonathan Zwingina (Adamawa) asked for the suspension of standing order 67(1-12) and that the politician be allowed to first purge himself of his anti-democratic, anti-senatorial and dis-reputable conduct that may be presented to the Senate by the Senate committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions" before his case can be reconsidered. Victor Oyofo (Edo) seconded the motion.
He also requested that the motion be voted upon by way of a division in order to establish the clarity of the feelings of senators on the matter. The prayers were unanimously carried with all 68 senators in attendance voting in support.
A mild drama however ensued at the resumption of senate session.
Nzeribe who sensed danger swiftly stepped outside the chamber as soon as Anyim came in for the beginning of session. The Senate President, who was to deliver the "message" on Nzeribe however desired that he was around.
He therefore asked the Seageant-at-Arms to call him. The officer returned saying he did not see Nzeribe. Meanwhile, Nzeribe's chamber items remained on his seat. Anyim proceeded thereafter regardless.
In moving the motion for his impeachment, Zwingina stressed that:
"Since the inauguration of the Senate on the 3rd of June 1999, all Senators, having been sworn in, believed themselves to be accredited representatives of their various constituencies but more importantly as the representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, elected and sent to the Senate on equal basis to defend the integrity of the Senate and the National interest, to defend the National Assembly and to defend and uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
"In this regard, all Senators treated each other with dignity and respect, regardless of individual and group antecedents, including disreputable records that may have been associated with some Senators in the past.
"Whereas, majority of Senators hoped, and continued to hope, that the dignity and reputation of the Senate, the National Assembly and the Federal Republic of Nigeria were the prime and principal concern of each Senator, this did not appear to be the case with a few Senators and particularly our Distinguished Senator Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe, the Ogbuagu, the Oshiji and Damaze Oyimba of Oguta representing Imo West Senatorial zone".
Seconding the motion, Oyofo said:
"Today is the day which affords each Senator and the Senate the opportunity to restore the dignity of this most distinguished Senate. Our image has been battered and ridiculed by many self-seeking Senators who do not care about the collective honour of the Senators or that of individual Senator. They think that character smearing is politics. To this group of despicable Senators, any and every method is employed as long as narrow interest, which centers on money is achieved."
In a swift reaction, Nzeribe stood his ground saying that the allegations he had against the Senate president remained. He, in fact said he had already presented notices on motions to the Senate president wherein he called on him to step aside for a committee to investigate sundry allegations of corruption against him.
The motion, amongst other documents, which was distributed to reporters is entitled: "Notice of motion, pursuant to Senate standing rules order 103, 5691), 88, 89 section 50(2) C of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria."
Nzeribe, who however said he would abide by the suspension order also brought another motion wherein he sought to request that the Upper House should drop the moves to impeach President Olusegun Obasanjo in the spirit of "genuine wholesale forgiveness and reconciliation."
He however never could move any of the motions, given the turn of events.
On his suspension however, Nzeribe added: "There is no provision for indefinite suspension in the Senate's rules and procedure. There is only provision for two weeks suspension at a time. The motion only has room for two weeks suspension at a time" he said.
The senator argued that rather than leading the Senate to raise accusation and allegations of fraud and forgery against him, "he (Anyim) should have openly allowed for the debate on my allegation.
"Five days after my accusation of theft and looting against Anyim, he didn't deny the allegations. Anyim never denied. They didn't deny?"
On whether he still had those eighty-two senators behind him on dropping of the impeachment plot against Obasanjo, as they did not openly defend him at the chamber when he was being suspended, Nzeribe stated that it was only tactical for the senators to remain blank. "At the appropriate time, they'll come in the open to act on the path of justice."
On his suspension, he said: "I stand suspended. I agreed. I am not the only senator suspended by the Senate. Senators J.K.N. Waku, Akpan Udo Udehe, Ifeanyi Ararume and others have been suspended. So the Senate should wait for my next reaction."
"You see, the Senate should be careful. They accused me of spearheading impeachments, but they are always with me each time I move an impeachment motion.
"I moved the Evans Enwerem motion of impeachment, the Okadigbo removal and the impeachment of President Obasanjo. Yes that was true, but before now the entire Senate was always with me, including Anyim. So why is Anyim unnecessarily defensive? Why is he running away from it? When I moved an impeachment motion against President Obasanjo two years ago, they all said it was too early, that I should drop it. Now they are at this late hour calling for his head. I want to drop the motion now because President Obasanjo has now started to perform creditably well."
Nzeribe however denied ever involving himself in toppling a Ghanaian government since, according to him, "I am not a Ghanaian, I don't have anything to do with Ghana, and I'm always right. I am not worried that I am removed. I only serve to pursue legal and constitutional course."
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All, I knew from the day that that FRAUDSTER in the person of Nzeribe was picked by Obasanjo to do his hatchet job that it will be the political end of former.
If the Nzeribes have not heard it, I guess this is the time to tell them in no uncertain terms that ANYONE (I mean anyone irrespective of tribe) who is for Obasanjo for whatever reason is and should be seen as an enemy of the Igbo race. Good that Anyim learnt this REALITY fast and turned his back on that Ota HATRED farmer.
Nzeribe can beat his chest like all fraudters does. But he ought to know that the suspension (good as it is) is just the begining of what lays ahead for people like him when the HARWORKING and truly patriotic citizens will ask for their stewardship (or stealwardship) in the past four years.
IGBOLAND SHOULD BE MADE UNINHABITABLE FOR CRIMINALS LIKE NZERIBE.
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Advocate Rated: posted May 20, 2002 06:42 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthur Nzeribe: End of an evil era (nd)!
For a guy who has largely been ignored by the Igbo nation inspite of all his subversive activities, you would have thought Nzeribe would grow old gracefully. But NO, he would run further errand for the Igbo hater in chief.
I personally welcome the present public out cry from Nd'Igbo on this evil man who seem to think we are so emasculated by his masters that we must put up with any rubbish he comes up with.
I was made to understand that Nzeribe is already taking a pre-emptive measure by tendering some secret apology to some obscure Igbo folks. That is simply NOT good enough. He sinned publicly and should come out publicly and repent. We are not interested in half hearted measures. Not any more.
Get rid of the filth, enough is enough!
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Arthur Nzeribe: The Igbo Rebel Without a Cause.
Chiboy and Nwa Aro:
Nzeribe is the latest victim of Obusonjo's search and destroy mission on Igbo efulefu. The charges of fraud against Nzeribe, amount to a subterfuge. The real reasons for the move are buried in the the middle of the report,
quote:It is equally on record that on 15 April 2000, our Distinguished Arthur Nzeribe brought a motion under section 143 of 1999 Constitution seeking the removal of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo from office as President by impeachment. In the said motion... Nzeribe proposed 15 impeachable offences against President Obasanjo and stipulated a time-table for his eventual removal."
Zwingina said "whereas, it can be seen that as chronic champion of impeaching democratic institutions and persons, Senator Nzeribe had already proposed the removal of President Obasanjo exactly one year after his election only the Senate in its wisdom stopped such destructive programme being unleashed on the nation.
I must say that I have no tears to shed for the fall of the Igbo rebel without a cause, a.k.a. Arthur Nzeribe. Not only is he a disgrace to Nd'Igbo, he is a disgrace to Holy Ghost College, Owerri - his Alma Mata and the school that produced some of the foremost Igboists of our time.
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I hear you kpom kwem! Enough is indeed enough for this pig of a person. It reminds me about the other crook called Ojo Maduekwe. One good difference between the two is that Ojo's people know him too well and would never vote to ask him to represent them in any fashion. Orlu people should know better with this filthy pig of theirs.
Biafra is my only choice!
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I think Brother Joe Ownuatuegwu said it better sometimes last year or early this year, when he said that one of this days, Nzeribe will face the music and Igbo jury. It looks like Nzeribe have finally used his 9th and final life, like brother Biafradieharder said I wish that orlu people will now wise up and put the final nail on this Igbo efulefu,s 9th life.
brother Damian this time I am with you I will not shed any tears for this Igbo sabo. I defended him when Lagos state declared him persona nongrata in Lagos following his impeachment move on Obasanjo. I even got into a shouting match with Toks Ok of Egbeomoduduwa.com. This time I will be surprised if any Igbo person will raise a finger to defend this Oguta born Igbo efulefu.
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Ednut provide me with the information where I spoke about Nzeribe's Scholarship. Whereby you can't provide it, you owe me and this forum an apology. I am getting tired of this your childish play.
I will but not today for I have projects that are due by COB today however, I will research both here and Chuck's place for where you guys (IG Nwafor too) were defending that crooked person.TGIF. AUDI A4.
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Biafra, biafra Senior Member Member # 544 posted April 18, 2000 10:08 PM
quote: Taofigi & OthersI am not Nzeribe's Fan. But I think Dr Aluko have re echoed what I said earlier that there is more in this story than meet the eye. Mr Taofigi Nzeribe is from Oguta which is in Orlu senatorial Zone. I think as long as there is election in Orlu zone Nzeribe will always win if he run no matter what party. As much as I don't like Nzeribe and his politics, I think he have done lots of things for his community. So for those of you calling for his head I don't think you can go any where because Nzeribe will never be recalled in Orlu senatorial zone. Like they say all politics is local. It doesn't matter what you and I think of Nzeribe, it doesn't matter because you and I can not do any thing about it. Only orlu Senatorial Zone can recall him. Even Enwerem Who Represent My Senatorial Zone. I would have liked him recalled but unfortunately my opinion was on the minority. So like Dr Aluko said Chief Nzeribe is Exercising his constitutional rights as an elected official. If you don't like him spend your money to support his opponent so that he can be defeated. In a democracy you have to put your money where your mouth is. So Mr Taofigi no amount of Noise from you or me or anybody can make any difference because Nzeribe will always be a well financed candidate so the only way to defeated him is to spend money. Unfortunately I don't think that you or I are willing to do that.
Posts: 416 | From: Los Angeles, CA USA | Registered: Mar 2000 biafra Senior Member Member # 544 posted April 23, 2000 10:23 PM
quote:OgechiI completely agree with you, Nzeribe will never be recalled. If you read that piece you see that all the people speaking are all politician who are trying to protect their interest with Obasanjo. The Masses who will do the actual voting Nzeribe will win a landslide if election were held, Because Nzeribe have done more for his community and for Imo state than any federal Government since after the war put togather.
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Ednut, Biafra was pragmatic about the likelihood of Nzeribe being recalled. He said several times how he does not subscribe to Nzeribe's politics. He repeats what most already know - that in nigerian politics, money speaks volumes. I can't quite see how Biafra's posts you allude to amount to defense of Nzeribe.
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I should hope that you are not used to a low standard of proof for your own assertions and you do not expect people in this forum to accept the same low standard in this instance. When you declared "But wait! This guys gives out lots of scholarships to the people of Orlu LGA" (sic) you placed a burden upon yourself to show that such scholarships were indeed awarded.
Instead of meeting that burden, you went on to pawn off your own assertions on Biafra. Considering the source of the information you have just posted, we have every reason to question its authenticity. In light of Chuck Odili's track record in deleting, editing, and otherwise censoring posts at egbeomooduduwa.com, how do we know that Chuck Odili did not edit and censor the posts you reproduced? But, even if we were to assume that the information is authentic, it fails to verify your assertion, which you pawned onto Biafra, i.e., the assertion that Arthur Nzeribe"gives out lots of scholarships to the people of Orlu LGA"
That assertion you made above, and not some out-of-context response to Aluko, was what you were supposed to prove to members of this forum. I hope you understand that under appropriate circumstances, Nzeribe's work in frustrating Abiola's mandate could be deemed to be a great service to his constituency. Not a few intelligent people have made precisely that assertion.
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Please you need to follow the real "jist" of the thread. Please re-read all the posts and see if you understood my remark.
CSE,
These are biafras words about Nzeribe not mine. Got a Longhorn game on my tube, may get back to this as time permits.
quote:Because Nzeribe have done more for his community and for Imo state than any federal Government since after the war put togather.
quote:I think as long as there is election in Orlu zone Nzeribe will always win if he run no matter what party. As much as I don't like Nzeribe and his politics, I think he have done lots of things for his community.
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On October 23, 2002 at 06:4 PM, Ednut wrote,
quote:But wait! This guys gives out lots of scholarships to the people of Orlu LGA.
Ednut:
It is highly improper for you to expect educated persons to read what you wrote above and infer therefrom some lousy "gist" that you failed to articulate. The more I re-read your posts, the more I am convinced that Biafra should not waste any more of his time responding to them since you failed to meet the basic requirement for proving your own assertion or overcoming Biafra's challenge to you.
In case you have forgotten, Biafra's challenge to you was this:
quote: Ednut provide me with the information where I spoke about Nzeribe's Scholarship.
quote:Because Nzeribe have done more for his community and for Imo state than any federal Government since after the war put togather.
Ednut, If you get beyond a concrete interpretation of the above, then you will understand that biafra was not exactly defending Nzeribe. Biafra, I believe, like most Igbos strongly believe tha Federal givernment of Nigeria is a more potent force of destruction in Igboland than Nzeribe and his likes. Of course, people like Nzeribe and hausa-speaking Nwobodo will not have any relevance without help from the federal government.
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quote:Biafra, I believe, like most Igbos strongly believe that Federal Government of Nigeria is a more potent force of destruction in Igboland than Nzeribe and his likes.
That was a salient point, but how in heavens places do this thugs get elected by their own people knowing what they've been up to based on their records with the public square? Apparently, something is not being done right somewhere.
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You must feel like a deer caught in a headlight. As the Imo Radio would say, Chi ejiela gi n’ihu, boo gi n’azu!!!! Whether you look at it literally, or you look at what you call “jist,” CSE and Onyemaechi have tightened the noose around your neck Posts: 113 | From: USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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