The Rising Sun
It is very pertinent that whenever these words are used in the minds of geographers, the location is the east from where the sun rises. Philosophers who mastered cosmology can easily relate to the ''Rising sun'' an emblem of excellence, life, vision and innocence.
Let us trace the Rising Sun to West Africa, A nation entrapped among other nations; an ordinance of pronouncement and not Agreement by the British Slave Master, Lord Luggard of Evil Memory- A.C Ogueri 16.10.2021.
Anyanwu, the face of the Sun. Glorious oh ye Rising Sun from the Holy Scripture, Mary. Yes, traces its root to the Israelites maybe that is why the world does not want to recognise Biafra when they say they are Jews.
The war, the worst genocide in the face of the earth (Over 3 million Biafrans died) not spoken about. The injustice melted on us yet, the world is silent. The UN is watching and monitoring and I ask, until when? When will it stop? When will they stand on their feet and condemn what is inhumane?
There's still time but my fear is, the time is limited. A just ideology, peaceful and truthful, seeking to be on their own as the marriage is no longer beneficial instead suppressive and oppressive to people who are looked upon as minority; The DOT NATION according to the Tyrant M.Buhari who was part of the Genocide that lasted 6 July 1967 - 15 Jan 1970. There were losses on both sides though but it seems this war will never end as they have devised socio-economic tools to destroy our spirits but the people will never forget, NoVanquish, No Surrender Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu
Key Political positions have all been enjoyed by the North, South-West, South-South and when it gets to the turn of the South-East, they change the narrative. The worse is, some people think it is their birthright to Rule the country though very obvious; they are parasitic even in power.
We as a people have lost hope in our political leaders and so-called elites who make themselves available toys in the hands of Their Fulani Slave Masters. They claim all is well, How they sat and watched the invasion of our Mother Land by the Boko haram Militia, Bandits as they have chosen to be identified go about with AK 47 riffles killing, kidnapping, raping our mothers and sisters, destroying crops and sources of livelihood have kept all concerned Igbos and non-Igbo sympathisers surprise. This leaves people with no option but to defend themselves in whatever way possible.
Our political rulers appear drunk, clueless and weak like rats left in flood. They are ready to do anything to remain in power because they know they have failed the people hence, must say Yes to the Northern Oligarchy Championed by the British then and systematically, now.
They even support the military to kill and oppress the citizens, bury innocent victims in mass shallow graves, bodies left in streets, the bushes, some in sewages, others in the rivers or burnt. Innocent people are dehumanised and tortured in jails daily while those in Sambisa Forest and her associates in the bushes rearing cattle are walking free with grenades and bagging amnesty from the government.
The struggle for political power has always cost the lives of innocent youths except for the children of the political class. For how long will you continue to sell your conscience? I leave this to the youths. For how long shall you be willing tools used in oppressing the interest and rights of your people I ask the political class?
You will agree with me, that after the civil war, the voice of the Igbos was muted until the Emergence of the IPOB led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. A man who commands such a generous multitude of people and is envied by many.
He is seen as the Moses, of the people with the mantle and voice of liberation. He spoke from the middle of the desert and the people in solidarity gathered despite the threat and killings from the shameless Nigerian government who have countlessly made it known to the world that they are lawless and bigger than the law itself.
As crusader, leader and voice of the poor people, this man gave the setting sun a sparkle to kindle and thence came agitation from other parts of the country who have been buried in fear of the Oppressive General and his Cohorts.
''Biafra or Nothing'' he said and the people nodded. Not an Igbo Presidency because it's far too late. The leaders can no longer be trusted. A wise man who single-handedly, sought out for the protection of his Motherland without the consultation of the government and the people in mass dedicated themselves to protect their land as their lives are being traded for cattle. The South-East leaders, beautified in failure, connived with the Federal government to kill supporters of a non-violent group and tag them Terrorist organisations all because they have chosen to take their destiny into their own hands by self-determination through Referendum, not war. Right to Self Determination enshrined in the United Nation's Constitution. The lawless country Nigeria; is a signatory to that. The United Kingdom who just left the E.U is a signatory to that.
What crime have the Igbos committed? Why has the world paid no attention to these pertinent issues? Is the world waiting for another colonial exploit when ''Things Fall Apart''?
To be continued...
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