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An Open Letter To Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (Governor of Anambra State)

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 Dear Governor Soludo, Your Position On IPOB's Monday Sit-At-Home Directive Is Sabotage  I am writing to express my concern about your stance on the Indigenous People Of Biafra's (IPOB's) Monday Sit-At-Home Directive in Anambra State. As a Governor of Anambra State, your role in promoting peace, stability, and progress is crucial. Without any modicum of doubt, the Igbo people's grievances are real and burning like coals of fire, stemming from decades of unprecedented Christian genocide, burning of Churches with worshippers trapped inside them, displacement of vulnerable population, economic marginalization, political under-representation, rape, forced conversion to Islam, and the vicious policy of successive Nigerian Governments not to rehabilitate the South-East geopolitical zone after the Nigerian Civil War of 1966-1970. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's unjustified detention by both late President Muhammadu Buhari (the Fulani Jihadists' Patron) and his successor, President ...

The Rise Of Islamist Extremism In Nigeria: An Existential Threat To Christians And Democracy

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 The bourgeoning rise of Islamist extremism in Nigeria poses a significant threat to Christians and democratic rules. Radicalized Islamic groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, Lakurawa Jihadists, and Fulani herdsmen (Miyetti Allah Herdsmen Association supplies weapons to Fulani jihadists.) have perpetrated brutal attacks on Christians, burning of Churches, abducting worshippers, raping women, forced conversion to Islam, slaughtering of Christians, and displacement of vulnerable people. This violence is no longer a local issue; it has a far-reaching implications for global stability, security, and religious freedom.  Examples from across the world show the dangers of unchecked Islamist extremism. In Pakistan, for example, Christians like Asia Bibi faced blasphemy accusations and violence. In Iraq, ISIS brutally targeted Yazidis and Christians, displacing thousands. In Somalia, Al-Shabaab's attacks on Christians have become relentless and devastating. Nigeria's extremist groups shar...

Self-Determination For Igbos: A Path To Peace, Prosperity, And Stability In Nigeria

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 Self-determination for Ndigbo could be a critical trajectory towards peace, prosperity, and stability in Nigeria. The Igbo people, predominantly Christians, have faced decades of unprecedented massive arbitrary killings, marginalization, existential threats, economic exclusions, kidnappings, rape, forced conversion to Islam, and political underrepresentations. Granting them autonomy or sovereignty could, without any doubt, critically alleviate tensions and allow Igbos to govern themselves, escaping vicious cycles of oppression.  Examples from across the world show emphatically that the concept of self-determination can lead to peace and stability. Kosovo's independence followed NATO's interventions to stop ethnic cleansing. East Timor gained her independence after UN's support and is now a thriving democracy. South Sudan seceded from Sudan in 2011 though obvious thorny challenges persist. For the Igbos, self-determination could mean managing their resources, preserving cul...

Protecting Nigeria's Christians: A United States' Leadership Opportunity

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 The persecution of Christians in Nigeria presents a critical leadership opportunity for the United States of America. With over 850, 000 Christians killed in the past 20 years, and over 5 million persons displaced since 2009 in both Plateau and Benue States, extremist religious groups like Boko Haram, ISWAP, Lakurawa Jihadists, and radicalized Fulani herdsmen, have callously perpetrated untold violence, threatening regional stability and global security. The United States, as a champion of human rights and democracy advocacy, must act to protect Nigeria's Christians and promote religious tolerance.  Nigeria's strategic geographical location and teeming population makes it a key player in West African security. Unchecked religious extremism can easily spread like epidemics, destabilizing the region and beyond. The United States has already designated Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern (CPC)" and conducted military airstrikes against extremist targets. However...

Case For Christian State In Nigeria: Self-Determination Is The Only Antidote To Genocide

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 The relentless and age-long persecution and arbitrary killings of Christians in Nigeria has led to agitations and calls for a separate Christian State, where they can govern themselves and practise their faith freely. This demand for self-determination is undoubtedly rooted in the principle that ethnic nationalities and communities have the inalienable rights to protect themselves from organized systemic violence and marginalization. Historical examples have shown that self-governance can be a viable solution for persecuted and endangered groups of people like the Igbos in Nigeria. In Nigeria, Christians face unprecedented widespread attacks, abductions, killings, burning of Churches with worshippers inside of them, rape, forced conversion to Islam, forced girl child marriages, and other atrocious actions, often with Governments' inactions. A Christian State can provide security and allow tribes and communities to manage their affairs according to their values. Here are some count...

An Open Letter To The US Congress: Request For The Splitting of Nigeria

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 The Honourable US Congress  United States House of Representatives  Washington, D. C  Dear Honurable Members of Congress,  I'm sending my heart-felt greetings to you all! I write to bring to your attention the dire and precarious situation of Nigeria which you are already aware of. Chrisrians are facing an unprecedented violence and persecution in the hands of unrepentant Islamic Fulani jihadists of Northern Nigeria daily. While still bearing the irreparable loss of over 850, 000 Christian lives in the last 20 years perpetrated by Fulani jihadists, the tradition of Christian genocide has still persisted till this moment. The recent abduction of over 166 worshippers (men, women, and children) in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State, is a stark reminder that an urgent action in the right direction is required. As the world condemns these atrocities meted out by Fulani Muslims to Christians, it is imperative that we explore all avenues to protect the endangered Christian com...

Why The Igbos Clamour For Secession

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 Nigeria is a country with different ethnic groups rich in natural resources, intimidating landmass, large population, and complex political history. The Igbo people, which predominantly live in the South East geopolitical zone, have long expressed grievances and dissatisfaction regarding incessant arbitrary killings of Christians and burning of Churches by the North, unequal revenue allocation, lopsided political representation, and economic marginalization. Another central issue revolves around the perception that North controls 100% of her own in-ground mineral resources, while the South-South contributes significantly to Nigeria's oil revenues, which is the country's economic benchmark.  One outstanding anomaly in Nigeria's lopsided resources' sharing formula is that, while the North controls 100% of all its own in-ground mineral resources, it still extended its domineering tentacles to control all the Federal Government in-ground mineral resources, including the oi...