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About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Iroh88(m): 5:14pm On Dec 07, 2015
Greetings.

Honestly, I have no idea where to begin this writing so before I proceed, I'd like for you guys to pardon me in advance if you find my style a bit off key.

Was having lunch with a coleague and upon refreshing the politics board, which is about the only place I visit on the forum, I saw this thread about a body that goes by the acronym OEAS calling for a "snap referendum" for the people of Biafra. I was somewhat taken aback because of a couple of reasons:

1. The newspaper that ran the story, pmnewsnigeria.com, is a fairly credible news media and as such represents a break from the tradition where we often get such tales from sources like thebreakingtimes, savingracereporters, igberetv, thetrentonline, and the rest of such purely propaganda sites.

2. Wired as it seems, a lot of folks celebrated the news as though their desire to have a separate country carved out of the current Nigeria has ALREADY been realized.

Make no mistakes, we all appreciate and understand the rights of every single ethnic group, or a combination of groups that make up a country, to self determination- that much is captured in the UN Charter of Peoples and Human Rights, a charter to which Nigeria is signatory. We also understand the roles such bodies as the UN, AU, and other such union of countries, play in event such as that under reference. We know the contributions they've made to World Peace and the promotion and protection of the course of humanity. This amorphous group, the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) does not and would NEVER stand for such courses. A quick walk through their site and you would understand why this poster holds this opinion.

Who/What is OEAS?

www.oeas.info/

A check on their site above gives one a clue as to who and what they represent:

Welcome.

We are a new IGO dedicated to providing strategic services to the emerging nations to emerging nations of Africa and their citizens
First off, the admitted to be a "NEW" IGO, and from this, one would ask- of what importance is the opinion of some "very recently" established body to the course of this nature which could potentially determine the future of a country over a Hundred Years old?? Secondly, how difficult is it to type "NGO"?? To a discerning mind, these guys could simply pass for a group of layabouts in a hurry to gain recognition and couldn't care less about details. If one were to take it as a simple typo above which no one is, what would one say is the reason why that typo has been there running for over 4 hours??

Next, we see:
OEAS member states are united by one shared principle -- they all seek self determination and believe self determination to be inevitable



The colonial era borders of Africa must be shattered as an artificial construct of the 20th century.
From this, one could clearly see these guys represent nothing but chaos and war- two scenarios that benefit no one but military contractors and rogue governments.

Most African countries had colonial masters who drew their boundaries- some of them are thriving while others aren't doing so well- but make no mistake, "colonial era boundaries" can hardly be said to be responsible for the backwardness of any of those countries.

Now, for those thriving, this body is tacitly calling for people to revolt against their governments because, according to them, the boundaries of their enclaves were drawn by colonial masters, and therefore, must be shattered. They hardly care about the implications of such action- chief amongst which is the loss of lives.

In addition, they refer to member states and one would ask- "States" as recognized by whom A run through their so called member states and you'd understand the Body is nothing but a conglomerate of Rebel and Terrorist Groups most of which have taken up arms against their host governments/nations. The tone of their language leaves one in no doubt what they stand for.

Now, this same group of Rebels, to which Biafra is a member, made a call for a referendum and stated conditions by which the Nigerian Government MUST abide in their fabled referendum and some folks are getting overly exited! Their press release, to those who see through their feeble propaganda, isn't worth more than the paper on which it was written. What happened isn't different than ISIS calling for a referendum for "Biafra".

So, to all those getting overly giddy about that news, sorry to throw a wet blanket over you, but identifying with that group would bring you no closer to realizing your dream for secession.

Eventually, we might have a referendum, but it would be based on our own terms as a country, and moderated by the UN and not some rag tag inconsequential group of rebels. Imagine the audacity of them telling the Nigerian government what to do.

You want to know how best to go about it, consult with South Sudan, I'm all too positive they'd be exited to share their experience.



I pretty much expect all the insults that would come my way over this.

God Bless Nigeria.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by chocolateme(f): 5:15pm On Dec 07, 2015
God bless Nigeria

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Iroh88(m): 5:19pm On Dec 07, 2015
Cc: Modath, Midolian, NgeneUkwenu, Beremx, Donphilopus, FastShipping, HungerBad, Demdem, Aresa, TonyeBarcanista, Truckpusher.

Care to share your opinions?

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by NgeneUkwenu(f): 5:24pm On Dec 07, 2015
Everything about Jonathan-defeat inspired agitation is gradually dying down. Just check out the last Saturday's election in Bayelsa, the Biafrauds were more concerned about the outcome of the election than the "Zoos"

cheesy grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Bevista: 5:31pm On Dec 07, 2015
A project of the magnitude of self-determination requires intellect, strategy, resources and alliances - something Odimegwu Ojukwu had in abundance yet grossly lacking in Nnamdi Kanu. I am yet to hear real discussions about the challenges that will be faced by a new country and how those challenges will be addressed. Instead, all I hear about is how Nigeria is a Zoo and how Biafra will be Eldorado.

The fact of the matter is that, beyond the PRIDE of self-determination, there are real issues that will spring up after the secession. Issues like Money & Central Banking, Millitary & Defense, Govt Revenue, Political imperatives, etc. Pretending that the grass will simply be greener on the other side is plain idiotic. Without a clear plan and strategy, there will simply be chaos - just ask South Sudan.

Imagine that the SS does not join the breakaway. How does the new govt immediately have revenue to run its affairs? Will they start imposing heavy taxes on its citizens right away? (Mind you, South Sudan - even with immediate oil revenue - are finding it extremely difficult). How will the people of Biafra get goods in and out of their landlocked country? A people whose comparative advantage is TRADE needs a large market - something the present NIGERIA offers in abundance (170m people). After the breakaway, will they all be trading among themselves.

If it will be possible for Biafra to suddenly become "heaven", then one would have been seeing right now the progress and advancement from that region. They can blame the FG all they like (and they have good reason to), but the region is being governed by people from the region. If they already knew how to make things better for themselves, they would have already started. We've been splitting states all along with phony arguments that it will bring development closer to the people - how has that worked out so far? The problem is not division but leadership!

My conclusion is that the success of the Biafra struggle is very dependent on the OIL and WATERWAYS of the south-south region. Anything short of that will be a total disaster. Unfortunately, the SS has made it abundantly clear that they are not willing to join that contraption. Strategically, it is better for SS (as minority) to be in a country where there are 3 major tribes than a country where there is one major tribe. In the former case, if you are dissatisfied with one tribe, you can form alliance with the other(s) and dislodge the rogue tribe. In the case of Biafra, the Igbos will dominate till eternity.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by modath(f): 5:38pm On Dec 07, 2015
I made it at point of duty to waka pass a DOA project that isn't backed by any ideology save post election DEFEATITIS & failure to come to terms with the outcome of not well thought out decisions, move on & make better political choices in future. . smiley

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Koleman(m): 5:39pm On Dec 07, 2015
Oops! That awkward moment...silence... Thinking twice...
Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Iykopeee: 5:41pm On Dec 07, 2015
Biafra giving peeps heartache.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Nobody: 5:41pm On Dec 07, 2015
I, personally brushed side the news when I saw it. I just laughed when I saw ibos rejoicing and jubilating about it. They failed to check the legitimacy of the OEAS. Who recognises them? Who are they to dictate to Nigeria?

To even think they are against western colonization is one of the reasons why UN won't even consider whatever plight they put forward cos UN is western puppet. Biafra should stop getting involved in unholy society.


I wonder why this kind of analysis never make FP and why IPOB youths won't comment on such but prefer the delusional ones.

Cc lalasticlala

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Sweetguy25: 5:46pm On Dec 07, 2015
Its funny how South Sudan has become a cardinal point of reference for pro Nigerians who are against the secession of south eastern Nigeria from Nigeria.


Just an observation. . .

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:07pm On Dec 07, 2015
Iroh88:
Cc: Modath, Midolian, NgeneUkwenu, Beremx, Donphilopus, FastShipping, HungerBad, Demdem, Aresa, TonyeBarcanista, Truckpusher.

Care to share your opinions?
Another diversionary tactics from the agents of fake change - I won't leave any useful comment concerning secessionists here. grin
I just came here to tell you people that we've won Bayelsa state and your change chanting zombies have resorted to violence in Southern Ijaw as expected. grin
PDP !! grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:12pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
Another diversionary tactics from the agents of fake change - I won't leave any useful comment concerning secessionists here. grin
I just came here to tell you people that we've won Bayelsa state and your change chanting zombies have resorted to violence in Southern Ijaw as expected. grin
PDP !! grin



Iroh88 truckie don fall your hand.

By the way, why didn't you mention me?... I would have thrashed the IPODs. grin

grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Nobody: 6:15pm On Dec 07, 2015
So with this falsified and baseless but accusing article of yours you have become a hero...
Well I don't have much to say...
As the bodies they made mention like UN and likes are international bodies that will be the observants...

I strongly refuse to listen to you.
They didn't call for war per say...
What they called for is referendum.

Get a life op and stop living in self deceit and denial.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:18pm On Dec 07, 2015
Iroh88:
[s]Greetings.

Honestly, I have no idea where to begin this writing so before I proceed, I'd like for you guys to pardon me in advance if you find my style a bit off key.

Was having lunch with a coleague and upon refreshing the politics board, which is about the only place I visit on the forum, I saw this thread about a body that goes by the acronym OEAS calling for a "snap referendum" for the people of Biafra. I was somewhat taken aback because of a couple of reasons:

1. The newspaper that ran the story, pmnewsnigeria.com, is a fairly credible news media and as such represents a break from the tradition where we often get such tales from sources like thebreakingtimes, savingracereporters, igberetv, thetrentonline, and the rest of such purely propaganda sites.

2. Wired as it seems, a lot of folks celebrated the news as though their desire to have a separate country carved out of the current Nigeria has ALREADY been realized.

Make no mistakes, we all appreciate and understand the rights of every single ethnic group, or a combination of groups that make up a country, to self determination- that much is captured in the UN Charter of Peoples and Human Rights, a charter to which Nigeria is signatory. We also understand the roles such bodies as the UN, AU, and other such union of countries, play in event such as that under reference. We know the contributions they've made to World Peace and the promotion and protection of the course of humanity. This amorphous group, the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) does not and would NEVER stand for such courses. A quick walk through their site and you would understand why this poster holds this opinion.

Who/What is OEAS?

www.oeas.info/

A check on their site above gives one a clue as to who and what they represent:

First off, the admitted to be a "NEW" IGO, and from this, one would ask- of what importance is the opinion of some "very recently" established body to the course of this nature which could potentially determine the future of a country over a Hundred Years old?? Secondly, how difficult is it to type "NGO"?? To a discerning mind, these guys could simply pass for a group of layabouts in a hurry to gain recognition and couldn't care less about details. If one were to take it as a simple typo above which no one is, what would one say is the reason why that typo has been there running for over 4 hours??

Next, we see:
From this, one could clearly see these guys represent nothing but chaos and war- two scenarios that benefit no one but military contractors and rogue governments.

Most African countries had colonial masters who drew their boundaries- some of them are thriving while others aren't doing so well- but make no mistake, "colonial era boundaries" can hardly be said to be responsible for the backwardness of any of those countries.

Now, for those thriving, this body is tacitly calling for people to revolt against their governments because, according to them, the boundaries of their enclaves were drawn by colonial masters, and therefore, must be shattered. They hardly care about the implications of such action- chief amongst which is the loss of lives.

In addition, they refer to member states and one would ask- "States" as recognized by whom A run through their so called member states and you'd understand the Body is nothing but a conglomerate of Rebel and Terrorist Groups most of which have taken up arms against their host governments/nations. The tone of their language leaves one in no doubt what they stand for.

Now, this same group of Rebels, to which Biafra is a member, made a call for a referendum and stated conditions by which the Nigerian Government MUST abide in their fabled referendum and some folks are getting overly exited! Their press release, to those who see through their feeble propaganda, isn't worth more than the paper on which it was written. What happened isn't different than ISIS calling for a referendum for "Biafra".

So, to all those getting overly giddy about that news, sorry to throw a wet blanket over you, but identifying with that group would bring you no closer to realizing your dream for secession.

Eventually, we might have a referendum, but it would be based on our own terms as a country, and moderated by the UN and not some rag tag inconsequential group of rebels. Imagine the audacity of them telling the Nigerian government what to do.

You want to know how best to go about it, consult with South Sudan, I'm all too positive they'd be exited to share their experience.



I pretty much expect all the insults that would come my way over this.

God Bless Nigeria.[/s]

Omenka, this is where your IPOD thread belongs >>>

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:18pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:

My nigga , out of 8 local govt. We've won 6 and the fake change agent won only 1 local govt. and as soon as they saw the hand writing on the wall they resorted to violence in Southern Ijaw which have been cancelled by INEC after a massive protest rejecting the violent execution called election by uncle Bubu and his cohorts of night soil men. grin
Their online minions are here making thread for the Niger Delta and SE pro PDP /supporters to lock horns.
I ain't saying shiit! grin
PDP !!! Power to the people .

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:20pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:


Omenka, this is where your IPOD thread belongs >>>
That trash can is too clean - Take it to the gutters please... wink

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by dunkem21(m): 6:21pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:


Omenka, this is where your IPOD thread belongs >>>


Omenka grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:22pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
My nigga , out of 8 local govt. We've won 6 and the fake change agent won only 1 local govt. and as soon as they saw the hand writing on the wall they resorted to violence in Southern Ijaw which have been cancelled by INEC after a massive protest rejecting the violent execution called election by uncle Bubu and his cohorts of night soil men. grin
Their online minions are here making thread for the Niger Delta and SE pro PDP /supporters to lock horns.
I ain't saying shiit! grin
PDP !!! Power to the people .

Hahahahahahahaha... Their divide and rule tactics won't work here.

Who in his/her right sense will think APC will win Bayelsa??... Zombies I think.. grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:23pm On Dec 07, 2015
dunkem21:


Omenka grin
So you don't know Iroh88 is omenka

Know that today. grin
Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:29pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:


Hahahahahahahaha... Their divide and rule tactics won't work here.

Who in his/her right sense will think APC will win Bayelsa??... Zombies I think.. grin


Our in fighting dey sweet their belle well well.
Bia !! Biko.... grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:30pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:

So you don't know Iroh88 is omenka


Know that today. grin
He denied it initially but we knew all along that he was the coward behind that mask. grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:30pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
That trash can is too clean - Take it to the gutters please... wink

grin
Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:31pm On Dec 07, 2015
Iroh88 AKA Omenka, we are shitting on your thread like a no man's land.

What you gonna do ? Boy! grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:32pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:


grin
ROTFLMAO grin grin grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:32pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
He denied it initially but we knew all along that he was the coward behind that mask. grin
"A he-goat will always stink no matter the musk applied to it".

That was the proverb I told the coward on Saturday.

His modus operandi is very visible even to the blind.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Rawani: 6:34pm On Dec 07, 2015
Nice write-up. The funny identity of the organization was the initial red flag, the agitators will grab onto anything to legitimize their illogical quest.
Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:34pm On Dec 07, 2015
SeverusSnape:

"A he-goat will always stink no matter the musk applied to it".

That was the proverb I told the coward on Saturday.

He's modus operandi is very visible even to the blind.
kwakwakwakwakwakwakwakwa...... grin grin

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:34pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
Iroh88 AKA Omenka, we are shitting on your thread like a no man's land.

What you gonna do ? Boy! grin

We be like...
www.nairaland.com/attachments/3128208_image_jpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by shachris02: 6:35pm On Dec 07, 2015
I wanted to write an article on this very irrelevant group.

Thanks for bringing this up op.

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Truckpusher(m): 6:36pm On Dec 07, 2015

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Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by SeverusSnape(m): 6:37pm On Dec 07, 2015
Truckpusher:
Yeah yeah !! That's me on that suit . grin grin grin
Hehehehehehehehehehe grin
Hehehehehehehehehehe grin
Re: About OEAS And Their Call For A Referendum by Nobody: 6:38pm On Dec 07, 2015
secession is a legitimate aspiration and I am sure that if the Igbos go about it the right way then they will have it in no distant time.

going the way of that organization is a huge waste of time.

my own suggestion is that they should approach their kinsmen like Joy Ogwu who work in the UN and use such connections to obtain a referendum.

in the meanwhile, they could use their rogue radio station to educate their brothers and sisters on the need to vote a yes when the referendum is conducted, instead of preaching hate, violence and outright lies.

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