Editor’s note:The writer Buchi Obichie chastises Nnamdi Kanu for his constant insults hurled at those who oppose his position. She further challenges him to take up the ‘live debate challenge’ extended by Joe Igbokwe, even as she notes that Kanu’s utterances are what really resemble the actions of the animal he chose to describe others as.

My younger brother and I argue often. He has always had a better command of facts than me; and one of the most important lessons I have learned from him is not to be emotional during arguments, but to be logical. Okay well, I also learned that from Don Vito Corleone in ‘The Godfather'.




In any case, it is always important to place a distinction between ‘personalities’ and ‘issues’, when debating over matters of consequence.

When you focus on character assassination, you dwell on the emotional, and could easily sway your audience over to the side of your opponents, with your constant attacks on them.
But when you focus squarely on the issue and back up your argument with relevant data, you are more likely to gain the upper hand.

This is a lesson that Nnamdi Kanu does not seem to have learned so far.

During a recent address of his supporters in his hometown, Kanu went off again, hurling insults at those who do not agree with his point of view.




He stated: “All those idiots with Biafran names that say they want to be Nigerians are Pigs!”

He also stated: “I want to stress that if you are a Nigerian, you are evil and a child of Satan!”

Well, I bear an Ibo name, but I do not want to become a Biafran. Quite frankly, I love being a Nigerian. Now, I would know if I was a Pig, wouldn’t i?

If I was a Pig, it is very unlikely that I would be walking around on two feet alone, or that I would even possess the intellectual capacity to pen this piece.

Even if you take the statement metaphorically, I still cannot be described as the four-legged creature!




Then again, how does Nnamdi Kanu identify a ‘child of Satan’ solely on their national identities/inclinations? Is choosing to remain a Nigerian now a trait of unrighteousness? LOL! Maybe I need to go back and consult my bible…I must have missed an important verse!

To a large extent though, I think I can understand the method behind Kanu’s madness.

History has shown that when people feel disenfranchised, they would readily align themselves with any person who promises them something better…even if it is a promise they have no idea about how to fulfill!

But then again, when I look into the faces of those who attend Kanu’s colorful and highly entertaining rallies, I wonder how many of them are there simply out of curiosity about the man, than for a genuine yearning for this Biafra!

In any case, my point is this - Nnamdi Kanu cannot win an argument based on insults…it only makes him look weak and very childish!

You know what I would like to see though? I would like to see Nnamdi Kanu in a televised debate with leaders of thought, addressing the issue of the Biafran agitation.

I believe that an invitation has already been extended by Joe Igbokwe…Kanu is yet to accept the invitation…he should.

He has a penchant for addressing crowds in rural areas; but I think most of us would love to see him participate in an intellectually stimulating debate, based on facts, and devoid of insults…if he can…on live TV…away from his fan base. Let’s see how he does!

Anyone can hurl insults in market squares when he is in control of his audience; but let’s see how Kanu does when he has to argue his case on a stage, with another human being who holds an opposite view, and with the whole country watching…live!

Mr. Kanu, prove thyself!
Now, I would conclude by going back to Kanu’s statement.

You see, there is a saying from the bible that “by their fruits, you shall know them”. That means a person can be judged based on his actions.

Pigs have a defining trait- they roll around in dirt.

If we were to undertake a study of Nnamdi Kanu and describe his personality based on his utterances so far, we would definitely find a lot of nasty comments.

Now, metaphorically speaking, Kanu can be said to be constantly 'rolling in dirt' whenever he opens his mouth at his rallies!

So, who is the Pig now?

This opinion piece was written by Buchi Obichie.

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This has always been my grouse with Kanu and majority of IPOB supporters. Do you and let us do us. We mustn't always agree on everything. I'm Igbo but i may not be in support of Biafra or even if i am, i may not be in support of IPOB methods, so i may choose to sit out. Sometimes, i blame ignorance for such attitude.

why hasnt he said anything about the massacre that took place today... or perhaps he has not heard of it yet..

Mr Buchi Obichie are you too poor to produce a video of your comment against Kanu.


If you need money to buy data for that, pls drop your account number and bank so that One Nigeria supporters can finance you.

IS BUCHI IN LAGOS OR SOUTH EAST


SHE SHOULD TAKE A ROAD TRIP TO IGBO LAND NA

This man matter don tire me sef

Afam4eva:
This has always been my grouse with Kanu and majority of IPOB supporters. Do you and let us do us. We mustn't always agree on everything. I'm Igbo but i may not be in support of Biafra or even if i am, i may not be in support of IPOB methods, so i may choose to sit out. Sometimes, i blame ignorance for such attitude.

i dint get you at all

Kilanee:
i dint get you at all

You will never get me in your life.

Afam4eva:

You will never get me in your life.

brohs no be fight na i just need you to put me through na

Igbos are blockheads no need arguing with them
No they threaten people to come and say thier mind in thier midst so they will mob you or kill you. Very hateful bunch. No different from Boko haram. It is just a matter of time before the animal in an ipork faithful manifests . If I was told my igbo brothers can be so gullible and stupid I would never ever had believed

She made her point. Who's next ? Kanu this... Kanu that..... I'm tired....

Let's find something else that's entertaining...

who's buchi? A name of an animal or what

rubbish

Afam4eva:
This has always been my grouse with Kanu and majority of IPOB supporters. Do you and let us do us. We mustn't always agree on everything. I'm Igbo but i may not be in support of Biafra or even if i am, i may not be in support of IPOB methods, so i may choose to sit out. Sometimes, i blame ignorance for such attitude.

Eziokwu Nwanem. I stand with u on this

Assholes hiding behind unknown names online!!

What is Buchi again?

BiafraBushBoy:
Assholes hiding behind unknown names online!!

What is Buchi again?

She's a journalist

Israeljones:
why hasnt he said anything about the massacre that took place today... or perhaps he has not heard of it yet..

What do you expect him to do if not curse and swear at Hausas and Fulanis who have no idea what's going on.

As the author said,he can't participate in meaningful dialogues or speeches

adadike281:
Eziokwu Nwanem. I stand with u on this

Ada,I also stand with u.it not making sense any more.

NNAMDI KANU is a wanted criminal in north Korea

D....waytin. you mean debate with pigs and idiots or with humans.

See buchi o...make kanu do debate . My dear you go wait tire ooooo. Person wey don use curse and lies take arrange him wallet na u wan burst him bubble.

Buchi abeg let sleeping pigs lie . u hear me..?

Whenever u hear an Igbo person address himself/herself as IBO, forget such individual. He is a lost course & another "Servant Joe Igbokwe"

Presidiotbuhari:
Whenever u hear an Igbo person address himself/herself as IBO, forget such individual. He is a lost course & another "Servant Joe Igbokwe"

Whether IGBO OR IBO, is that person's narrative true or false?

Another Servant Slave like Joe Igbokwe is unleashed.......

adadike281:
Eziokwu Nwanem. I stand with u on this

The Igbo adage of 'Egbe bere Ugo bere' seems to be foreign to these IPOB people. Their intolerance is itself so unIgbo.

sorom4:
Another Servant Slave like Joe Igbokwe is unleashed.......

Live and let live. Not everyone has to agree with you.

Okoroawusa:

Ada,I also stand with u.it not making sense any more.

Not making sense at all. The intolerance is so unigbo. Is KANU the pied piper that no one can question him?

Afam4eva:
This has always been my grouse with Kanu and majority of IPOB supporters. Do you and let us do us. We mustn't always agree on everything. I'm Igbo but i may not be in support of Biafra or even if i am, i may not be in support of IPOB methods, so i may choose to sit out. Sometimes, i blame ignorance for such attitude.

Your courageous stand on this is very inspiring. With time a lot of these Igbos will see reason with our one Nigeria Igbo stand.

Sure.....I agree. But not everyone ought to stay with Nigeria. You can support those that want to leave while they will blink no eye if you want to stay

igbodefender:
Live and let live. Not everyone has to agree with you.

igbodefender:
The Igbo adage of 'Egbe bere Ugo bere' seems to be foreign to these IPOB people. Their intolerance is itself so in Igbo.

odiegwu my brother. I have been insulted and called sorts of name coz of my stand. sometimes, I ask myself if this is d great Igbo race?

Igbo Jews won't like this

sorom4:
Sure.....I agree. But not everyone ought to stay with Nigeria. You can support those that want to leave while they will blink no eye if you want to stay

Unfortunately, most of your comrades don't share your "egbe bere ugo bere" philosophy.

Like their leader Nnamdi KANU, they call pro Nigeria Igbos unprintable names. If KANU can display this kind of intolerable attitude while he doesn't have Biafra, won't he become tyrannical if he gets power?

Forget about the consequences that may befall Igbos if they get a referendum; Just tell me if you are comfortable with the way Nigeria has been heading esp. under this current administration?

Whatever that is happening now is caused by this administration. The treatment on the 5% is so bad now unlike before; and remember that Nnamdi Kanu has a right to agitate since he and his cons are not given what rightly belongs to them as part of the nation.

igbodefender:
Unfortunately, most of your comrades don't share your "egbe bere ugo bere" philosophy.

Like their leader Nnamdi KANU, they call pro Nigeria Igbos unprintable names. If KANU can display this kind of intolerable attitude while he doesn't have Biafra, won't he become tyrannical if he gets power?

Britains voted peacefully to leave the European Union in Brexit. Some voted to remain in the EU majority voted to leave.

Those who voted to exit did not insult those that did not share their view. They never insulted other Britons who chose to keep living and doing business in the EU. Because they know that not everyone can have the same opinion.

That is what civilization entails.

Being Civil