The Banjo story has been overtaken by emotions and the truth has been religated to the background. No matter the side you stand, it is clear that Banjo betrayed the Biafran side of the war. The points of argument are whether Ojukwu was right to execute him, and whether he should be seen as hero or villain. Whilst it's normal for Yorubas to see him as a hero, it is equally right for the Igbos to see him as a betrayal and a villain. But ultimately, Ojukwu wouldn't have killed him and others. It's also been established that the execution of these men affected the war negatively instead of positively. Thank you.
I disagree with you. I believe Ojukwu killed Banjo for his inability to sustain the capture of Midwestern state. I don't think that was enough for Ojukwu to kill him. I also disagree with the fact that he was planning to remove Ojukwu from his position as the leader of Biafra. Serious mistake by Ojukwu. 9:07
@@HomericOrigins Col Victor Banjo was not a Biafran. He and colleagues of the first Coup leaders including Maj Nsogwu were prisoners of the Federal Government under Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi and were caught up with Biafra Secession as prisoners of war. Lt Col Odumegwu Ojukwu committed war crimes by using these awaiting trials as canon fodders in attacking Western Region in his campaigns and later executing. It was an international crime committed that must be revisited, having been exposed by this narrative.
Afterthought/Correction: Victor Banjo was a Leutenant Colonel in the Nigerian Army but was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Biafran Army when Ojukwu released him prison. Pls disregard the rank (Maj Gen.) mentioned in the video. We appreciate your feedbacks. Thank you all for watching.
Yet, Ojukwu was never tried. Thanks to Gowon's magnanimous policy of "no victors, no vanguished". Remember, Ojukwu ran away into hiding in Ivory Coast. He even came back to run as a NIGERIAN presidential candidate.
Does anyone have the knowledge of the whereabouts of the trial records of Banjo and co-coup plotters? Please , I am interested in these records. Thank you.
Legal analysis of the Victor Banjo case reveals a case of double jeopardy. Under the Nigeria Army Act there are offences listed punishable by death. MUTINY is one of such offences .All Biafra Army officers including Ojukwu .Ifeajuna.. Banjo. Philip Effiong .Alex Madiebo etc etc defected from the Nigeria Army and were therefore guilty of Mutiny. Secondly Banjo and Ifeajuna were convicted of treason rightly or wrongly under Biafra Army rules and regulations. They therefore suffered a case of double jeopardy (Banjo and Ifeajuna). They were guilty under Nigeria Army Act and they were also found guilty under Biafra Army rules and regulations. Who could have helped them? Only God Almighty. The NIGERIA side would not accept them as heroes and the Biafra Side rejected them as traitors. That is the TRAGEDY of these fine officers who were University graduates and well trained Army officers.
Ojukwu was the worst disaster that had happened to igbos as a people, very greedy, heartless and brutal, if succeeded,he would have been the worst dictator in the whole world , he only needed power for his selfish gains to subdue everyone in igbo land, I am from uga in aguata local government of anambra state, can any reasonable person tell me y did ojukwu want to invade Lagos state and other south west state? is south west Biafra? our fathers fought Biafra war ,we lost millions of our people while that wicked fugitive escaped to ivory coast with his families while our people were dying in millions,
The execution of Victor Banjo was a great attack on Yorubaland and destruction of Nigerian Unity. Secondly I am surprised Banjo's family did not take legal action against Ojukwu and the Igbos later when Ojukwu returned from Ivory Coast. Thirdly Banjo had prominent brothers and sisters. Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan Professor Ayo Banjo. Dr Bayo Banjo President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria were his brothers. His sister was the first female professor in the whole of Nigeria.
The famous sister was Professor Adetoun Ogunseye Nee Banjo. She was the first woman professor in the whole of Nigeria. A daughter of Victor Banjo is also a consultant and prof at UCH IBADAN.
Thanks guys… you continue to help us learn about this dark days of Nigeria history. For me I think it was a mistake to have sent Victor on such escapade. Even if he succeeded, at some point it will break him or the mission would failed because the defence line is overstretched with limited troops and equipment or a part of him would have sympathy for the west. May be Ojukwu was pushed to use it to test his loyalty but it’s wrong.
Brother, be careful of all that you hear. The story of victor banjo the Yoruba general was doctored. The teller has done nothing but to cover the real truth just to divert attention from the real criminals(Azikwe, ironsi and ojukwu) this particular people don't like to be judge even when they know they're wrong and that's exactly the kind of human beings they are. What pisses me off most of the time about this people is they careless even when the real truth is told. They just want to always shove off the truth to hide their conspiracies or wicked acts Back then, power was in their hands. They occupied every big big position in the country including making calabar the federal capital territory back then. Ammunitions was moved to the eastern part of the country. They had majorly Igbo superior officers in the military. Every average igbos were jubilating because they were in control. They forgot something behind and that is what I called "TACT" Yoruba used tact to conquer their greed. Thanks to Obafemi Awolowo's ideology. It was the simple reason they hate every Yoruba race. Yoruba never wanted the war. Ojukwu assured Awolowo he won't attack any part of the western region,but they craved to take Lagos by all means. Azikwe tried and connived with the governor general then in 1953 to separate Lagos from western region,but thanks to Awolowo who stood his ground and told them that we are no country and we have every right for self determination to go our separate ways. Zik was the greatest traitor of all. He conspired greatly and he was the reason why we are suffering now. He wanted the whole country for the igbos as their name implies. Igbo means "me first" ask them. When the treatment of the minority was too much by this same igbos. That was when Adaka a top military officer declared that they were no longer part of Nigeria. Guess what? Ironsi sent Ojukwu after him. They fought for over two months or there about before Adaka was captured. He was tried and was to be executed by December. He was still in jail waiting for his death in December when the northerners decided to go after ironsi and every igbos in their land n retaliation of the killing of their leaders. Ironsi instead of him to bring those that plotted the first ever bloody coup in Nigeria to book,he left them roaming the streets. Majority of those that were killed were the northern leaders and few Yoruba leaders meanwhile Awolowo was supposed to be killed too but he was in prison on the accusation by Zik that he wanted to sabotage Nigeria. Can you see who the big traitor was? Amadu bello and Awolowo only said to the rat zik that a clause should be inserted that each region should have right to self determination in the future if our forcefully marriage don't work. That was the crime Awolowo committed and was put behind bars. This same igbos used a Yoruba man to accuse Awon that he had ammunition in his house. Can you imagine that? Bcos they know Awon was a big threat in western region to them and their greed to take Nigeria bcos back then the hausas were not ready for western government. Amadu bello said so! That they were not ready. Awon made his own mistakes by trusting that rat called Zik Meanwhile, before the Igbo massacre of the northern and western leaders. They tipped their igbos elders to take cover during the process. Some of them ran out of the country in their wives wedding gown. No Igbo leader was killed. The most saddened story of it was the killing of amadu Bello's wife who was pregnant as at that time. They killed Tafawa balewa in the most gruesome manner and it was what angered the hausas most. Trust them now. They launched attacks and they went for ironsi who was on a visit to Adekunle Fajuyi. Adekunle stood his ground despite the warning but as it may be we are Yoruba with conscience and that was why Adekunle told them that they'll never have ironsi the traitor without getting killed. The soldiers gave Adekunle much time to excuse himself but he stood his ground and he was killed. Remember, I told you that Adaka was captured for declaring that his region will no longer be part of Nigeria due to the bad treatment from this igbos? Ojukwu now declared Biafra. They went as far as Ghana to resolve the issue but Ojukwu being a greedy goat refused thinking because he had some Russians mercenaries along with him,he'll win the war. Awolowo told him not to attack western region he agreed but he was so gullible that he wanted Lagos at all cost. Now ,this was the real reason Victor banjo was killed,even though he deserved what he got. As at when he turned his back on Nigeria and decided to join the Biafra armies. Ojukwu had assured him that he has no business with the western region that he's got issues with the Hausas. Se you know we Yoruba can trust easily. He agreed to join forces and fight for Biafra. Awolowo was released on hearing that Ojukwu had lunched attack on Edo and captured Edo. Awolowo got to know that he had betrayed the agreement they both had and was heading towards Ore. That was when Awolowo went to speak to general banjo to stop and this was the exact words of Awolowo to General banjo Victor " banjo Te le mi,ibon o ni ba o!" He told him several times but banjo told him he has sworn allegiance not to betrayed Biafra that he was so sure that Biafra will win the war. That was banjo's statement to Awolowo. Awolowo left him and intelligence got to ojukwu that he banjo and awolowo had a meeting and they had their conversation in Yoruba language. He was angry and sent for his arrest immediately and told him bcos he met with Awolowo and they talked in Yoruba language, that made him a traitor and he was killed without trial at all. Ojukwu wasted no time in killing him Adaka knowing the maps very well also did a great damage to their Biafra crusade. General Benjamin Adekunle aka black scorpion showed those traitors pepper during the war. Brother the truth is Yoruba pure sand in their wicked ambition to take over Nigeria for themselves and that's why we remain traitors till today to those pests called igbos. If you want videos of how the Yoruba forgave this pests I can send it to you. But they are unrepentant viruses till date . during Jonathan's government. They marginalised Yoruba from government. Go check the list if you ever saw any Yoruba at any top post. Thanks to tinubu once again who brought Yoruba back to life. They can never like us bcos we are their stumbling blocks to their devilish acts all the time. Bro. The real traitors till date are the igbos. A lot of evidences we have and they don't like you once you know their secrets. Anthony enahoro was an Igbo man who was one of those who ran to abuja like rats to stop Abiola's mandate. Very wicked race. Now they want to rule Nigeria? That will never happened and if they tried any foolish thing come the government of Tinubu,they'll feel the hit 1000 times. Truth be told ,I'm not a fan of one Nigeria. I represent Yoruba Nation but I'll rather have jagaban has my president and go to bed in peace at night than having obi who hated his own tribe and will not enter a particular church as my president. That will never happened. Tinubu will spend 8 years and Yoruba and Hausa will join forces once again to choose Hausa for the next president. If you're a youth don't fall for the igbos antics. They're moles who can't be trusted unless you want set yourself on fire.
@@akinlotanmuyi8193 got you. I agree with you on Ironsi not taking decisive action in dealing with the coup plotters, which arguably is the first consequential leadership failure in this country. And the retaliations were also not commensurate and complete disregard for the rule of law - one of those involved still walk freely today like nothing happened. It shows that there’s really no country. Two wrongs don’t make a right. We all share blames in where the nation is today. You can’t keep hating a group, not want them to hold leadership positions and not want to let them be alone - that’s not right. The earlier we face the difficult conversation around the state of the union the better, else we keep going in limbo.
@@victorolatope5148 I acknowledged you bro! But do you think lieing to people who have no knowledge of the truth will make us head in the right direction or cause more havoc? To this narrator now! Banjo was a traitor and you heard all their comments on that innocent guy. Well you just aired your opinion and the way you perceived it I will call it sentiment. You didn't hit the nail on the head nor correct the impression of the narrator of banjo being a traitor. Yet this people still address us with all sorts of names and you expect peace? No brother, I will never buy into your weak ideology or beliefs. Omo oko Yoruba ni mi. I'll defend my people where necessary against any tribe. We Yoruba are the most loving and welcoming race in the world. How come we get all sorts of backlash from this ingrates? And you want me to keep quiet just like that? No I'm sorry bro! I won't. Na as you lay your bed you go lie on it bro! If them reach 100 millions I go stand my ground cos we are good people. Besides se na Yoruba cause the war? Yet they don't want to talk about that but accused someone who sworn allegiance to them! Come on bro! One Man's meat is another man's poison abeg. I can't bow for this ingrates at all.
You people should find a way to resolve what is going on in this country today, find out who is your problem today. Is it your politicians or security agents? If so, who are they? If the marriage cannot work, then you guys should advice for restructuring your government in a round table or part ways so that every part of the country will respect each other. I have never been a fan of Ojukwu and his actions when the leadership of his Ibo race fall on him. He failed woefully due to his deceptive propaganda nature which he sheepishly used to drag his Ibo people to a war that they lost before it started because him Ojukwu was desperate took over the power as Nigerian or Biafran head of state. Ojukwu military career was over after the second coup of July 1966 that is why he became insubordinate to Gowon in order to scatter the show for Gowon which later led to civil war. If Ojukwu remain loyal to Gowon's government, he will never remain as an eastern governor and Gowon will replace him from that position or retire him with immediate effect. In a worst scenario Ojukwu may be killed by the Northern soldiers due to his closeness to Ironsi government, that is why Ojukwu make sure that everything is fucked up for Gowon's government in the expense of his Ibo people. 95% of dead innocent Ibo civilians that was forced to join the Biafran army during the civil war did not know exactly the truth of the matter that led to that civil war due to limited source of information by then. Lt. Colonel Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is a visionless selfish wicked ruler. Azikiwe and Ojukwu has a big misunderstanding during that civil war because Zik asked Ojukwu to stop the war because Zik saw the rate of the war casualty on the Biafran side while Ojukwu and his clicks were popping champagne in their executive offices. In the case of Victor Banjo, you can read my comment above.
...note: u kept showing picture of Ukpabi Asika (in error) as Maj Phillip Alele. Not many pictures exist of Maj Alele, but he was rather slim & light 'plexionednd; no semblance to Asika at all!
@@HispleMedia ...just curious, u wouldn't have any copy of Nelson Ottah's Rebels against Rebels, would u? If not, could u point me to any source that just might have it? ✌
This is war propaganda. Ojukwu loves power, very desperate to eliminate any one on his way since Gowon became head of state. These three executed soldiers has good intentions for Biafrans more than Ojukwu who is desperate to become a head of state of Nigeria or Biafran state if he happened to win the war. These three executed heroes could have stopped the war much earlier if they could have remained alive because they saw the war as a senseless, unreasonable and a moronic decision by a visionless leader which Biafrans stands no chance to win. They saw the disaster ahead and it later happened and Ojukwu ran for his life. Who is fooling who?
Awo supported the starving and death of over 3 million children saying blockade is a legitimate war tactics. After he paid the account holders 20 pounds
Hispie media banjo and three others, ifeajuna is more ranking than banjo so he wasn't killed because he is yoruba, he killed both ifeajuna and two other soldiers. Remove tribalism from your doctored stories. Capturing Lagos was not to capture yorubas, Lagos was capital of Nigeria which was at war with Nigeria. Banjo was not the only one leading the troops to ore he is just one out of many troops in the war so keep your biased stories one side.
You can see why igbos needs to be flushed out of south west, instead of safeguarding their south east, they wanted to seize Lagos and because banjo didn’t wanted to kill his own people for igbos. He turned back from ore. Banjo was killed. Igbos has always wanted Lagos desperately. I don’t know why someone will try to take the house from it’s host.
Nothing far from the truth. some Igbo leaders have shown interest in Lagos in the past and part of the reason why some Yoruba who witness the events of the past are still afraid of Igbo. Ojukwu did this at start of civil war. also, Nnamdi Azikwe tried this severally. at a point in time he wanted Lagos state to be separated from western region and on another occasion he wanted to be ( leader) elected into office in western region and this takes courage and popularity of Awolowo to defeat him
After all said and done, I think Ojukwu benefited from the Biafra war, he was received back from exile with all his businesses returned back to him, he was given a state burial after he passed and until date, his wife always has a position in government be it PDP or APC.
No matter how you look at it, Banjo was a traitor to Biafra,as soon as he changed his mind as he got to Ore,he became enemy of Biafra,He was to be executed, it's war.
Of course banjo victor was a traitor. But the real traitor are the igbos who caused unrest in Nigeria. How about that? Or was it banjo who declared Biafra? The same Adaka declared his territory out of Nigeria. Ironsi and ojukwu went after him. And when the table turned,Ojukwu declared Biafra. What a crazy human being! Anyways you people got what you deserved and it is the same reason power can't be shifted to you people. Cause everyone want to go to bed with their eyes close. We don't want another 1966 because no one saw it coming from you igbos.
Why did you use the picture of the Eastern State's administrator Tony Ukpabi-Asika for that of Philip Alele? Do your research accurately and don't mix up things.
Banjo betrayed Ojukwu and tried to assassinate him. This is why Igbos must not mingle well with the Yorubas. All Hail Biafra. We must leave this country. Simon Ekpa should hurry up.
You don't seem to know what you want. Who told you that Simon ekpa is fighting for you. Well, Igbos are in difficult geographical location to achieve Biafra in my view. However, I wish you the best.
@@Foresythe The guy is a joker , even Ojukwu that fought the war in ground here didn't win ,is it now from Finland talking on radio broadcast would win, Igbos are jokers their geographical zone is a big disadvantage to them, no one cares if Simon ekpa destroys the east economy with his sit at home nonsense. As Igbos don't produce u.s dollar generating natural resources to the Nigerian economy, the igbos are not really of huge economic value to Nigeria. Only South south rivers states and delta and Ondo State that produce oil , as long as they don't cross Igbo lands with their Sit at home then no one cares , they are killing themselves by themselves
In war there should be no betrayal rather you can disappear to Asylum overeas. Banjo played a double standard game with ifeajuna and it back fired. So should not have played such expensive games with war and Biafrans Freedom
I think it's clear that Banjo actually plotted against Biafra. But the fact remains that killing him was an extreme act by Ojukwu...and it really affected how people perceived Biafra from both within and outside the new country. Thanks for the info
So a man who see no reason why igbo want to be alone is trying to seize his father’s land betray you??? Why didn’t you people face safeguarding your Biafra land instead of trying to add Yoruba land to your infertile land???
But ojokwu was the greatest betrayal who abandoned the biafrans and refused to play hilter after boasting he would fight with the last soldier. Also, his betrayal was his acceptance of amnesty from the fulanis' goverment led by shagari he had hitherto declared as enemies as he wasted the lives of hapless the so called biafrans. Anybody that apploud ojukwu does that as ignorant. Ojukwu's innordinate ambition was above that of igbos he claimed to defend during the progroms in the northern nigeria. History is not judging him well by embarking on needless war for him to have abandoned his people ahd fled with his families to ivory coast.
It has also been said that he was very much busy having fun behind the scenes. Whilst young boys were used as killers and initators in battle. This warrior leader persona is rather different to what was said to be occurring.
Attacking the mid west was a big errors by the secessionist, It created the fear of expansionist,oppression and domination of local population. That also galvanised Nigerian behinds the Gowon government.
I will make that correction in a pin comment shortly...i realize the mistake...but a Lt Col is known to be his last rank... I will confirm this too. Thanks for pointing out this and thank you for watching.
@@DanielAcosta-vr5ip Victor Adebukunola Banjo, Lt. Col in Nigeria Army. He was detained in the Eastern Region. He was accused of attempting the life of Maj. General Aguiyi-Ironsi, for having a loaded weapon while he was waiting to see the the Supreme Commander. He was released by Lt Col Ojukwu and commissioned into the newly formed Biafra Army as a Brigadier. He commanded the 101 Division of the Biafra Army. The five majors are Nzeogwu, Ifeajuna, Ademoyega, Anuforo and Okafor. In 1966. Victor Banjo was a Lt Col, and Director of Nigeria Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, NAEME. Thank you.
Ojukwu was the main traitor and coward here. Banjo and co retreated from the war front in Ore. But Ojukwu ran away and left his people to face the consequences of his visionless leadership. If he was indeed brave and courageous, he could have stayed behind after losing the war or take a cue from Hitler. He got into the war due to arrogance and envy of Gowon. Because of his educational achievements, he felt he was too superior to take commands from Gowon. He merely used the pretext that Igbos were being killed in the north as excuse. Who Started the first coup in Nigeria? Most of the officers killed in the 1966 coup were northern military officers and civilian politicians. Northern Military officers then retaliated months after installing Aguyi Ironsi and went for the Jugular of the Igbo officers. Tit for Tat! Ojukwu's stupidity resulted in the deaths and displacement of thousands of his people. Unfortunately, Nnamdi Kanu and his cohorts are walking the paths of Ojukwu and once again bringing self inflicting suffering, depression and deaths to their people.
Your ending is true. Majority of "Biafra Territory" wants nothing to do with Biafra. Not to raise tribalism or something but as an Ibibio man, most people from Akwa-Cross hate Igbos alot. Same reason as why Hausa-Fulanis hated Igbos in the 20th Century. Everyone is scared of the Igbo man taking over their land and leaving their people stranded for resources. Realistically, Biafra is meant to be an Igbo problem but they have decided to carve in Niger Delta and South South because of Oil. Thats similar to why Nigeria wants Biafra to stay.
Leave them, they left their problem to add more problem out of greed Imagine the sodom igbos trying to capture Yoruba land instead of safeguarding their Biafra land which they wanted
Niger Delta and S. South, 😂😂😂😂😂😂, why did Nigeria carve parts of Igbo into those areas, because they have a plan to divide us and saw seed of hatred among us, moreover geographically there is nothing like S.South, the fact Igbos dominate in things does not mean they subdue others, if you have what it takes to be on top you will be there and nobody will disturb you, we have it in out adage "Egbe bere Ugo bere" meaning Live and let me Live also, if we intimidate and subdue others there will be nobody trained in business or other sectors from another tribe by Igbos as there are many of them out there, all these excuses are just presumptions
@@kinguche9208 you Igbos are delusionals aswear😂😂.. and what about the first coup committed by the Igbos..and your tribe should stop spreading propaganda(which your tribe are the best in it)
To begin with your ignorance abeg is Biafra an Igbo word . The word Biafra is an ijaw word so now use your head well in a logical manner. Even wen u hate secretly, your hate it kept showing clearly.
Igbos inherited hatred against yoruba will remain their problems till eternity Yoruba has played loyal to them in many occasions yet their fathers keep telling them false history The case of a yoruba officers who chose to die with Aguyi ironsi just to prove his loyal person like this victor Banjo who was later killed by same igbos who he pledge allegiance to so many cases like that but igbos still believe in their father's false history
In my opinion and from knowledge of history, the Hatred between Igbos and Yoruba has nothing to do with history. It has everything to do with the divide and conquer politics of ethnic jingoist who believe the people must be divided in order not to confront them. The unnecessary and distracting issue of Lagos as a no man's land as well. Thank you for watching
@HomericOrigins Col Victor Banjo was not a Biafran. He and colleagues of the first Coup leaders including Maj Nsogwu were prisoners of the Federal Government under Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi and were caught up with Biafra Secession as prisoners of war. Lt Col Odumegwu Ojukwu committed war crimes by using these awaiting trials as canon fodders in attacking Western Region in his campaigns and later executing. It was an international crime committed that must be revisited, having been exposed by this narrative.
You can wish it forever but Nigeria is going to remain one for ever! why? Easterners can never speak with one voice; look at the power tussle between Simeon Ekpa and Nnamdi Kanu? There are other groups outside of IPOB; there will many others that will still show up when they have their way.
Banjo was a traitor from the Biafran perspective. Though he wanted an early end to the conflict and the unification of Nigeria, but that was against the military instructions of your boss whom had sent you on a mission. He would have refused leading that invasion from the onset if he knew he was going to later compromise
I think the story is one-sided right from the beginning. I once heard a fuller and a more objective view. Even Ifeajuna confirmed without remorse prior to his execution that it was too late and that the deed had been done already. I however faulted Ojukwus's choice of Banjo.
There are different views to the Banjo story... What is certain, however, is that Banjo was not in support of the war from the beginning. Could this be the reason why Ojukwu killed him at the slightest disagreement? In my opinion, He accepted the offer hoping to use the opportunity to end the war. On the other hand, Ojukwu would have handled the situation differently as many have suggested. Probably because the evidence against the four men was weak. Top of his mind though was for the case to serve as a deterrent to others. I don't think there would ever be a consensus on the Banjo case. We hv another video on this channel about the case. You may wish to check it out and let us know what you think too. Thank you for watching.
You lied about this story. You have doctored the whole truth about the true killing of Victor banjo. Well he deserved what he got from ojukwu. Not banjo saved western region. God and Awolowo saved western region. All lies! Lies!! Lies!!!
Saying Ojukwu wanted to capture Lagos was a lie, Banjo and co were asked to make the mid west a republic, by helping them have their own army. But they have their own agenda. Remember he was among those that carried out the coup, so they were one Nigerianist in the Biafran army with the agenda to return Biafrans to Nigeria so he has to die. Have you read the letter he wrote to his wife when he was released from prison by the Biafran government if you haven't, please do.
Every military personnel knows that the price for a coup or sabotage is execution. How much more in a war situation? Banjo’s actions led to the death of many Biafran soldiers. Banjo and the likes of Ifeajuna were all agreed by all accounts to have rescinded on their missions along the line. For whatever reasons they became apologetic to a unified Nigeria instead and decided to undermine the Biafran advancement westwards, they were apprehended and served as expected. Banjo is a traitor any how you look at it. Lest we forget, He was part of the first military coup and enjoyed the same mercies as his colleagues which Ironsi’s govt was criticized for, as being sectional. He was amongst all those released in the East by Ojukwu as the war broke out. Likewise Awolowo’s release was meant to be a goodwill presentation to the west by Ironsi’s govt. He did not live to realise that kind gesture as agreed with Adekule Fajuiyi; who stood with him in death bcos He knows the truth and the plan to release Awolowo to endear their govt to the west. Due to the suspicions around that time from the Jan coup. It was barely 6months of assuming office and trying to steady the ship - these days we wait a full tenure and still ask people to be patient for change.
Banjo and Ifeajuna are dangerous and were not to be trusted. Thesame activities that got them in prison in the first place, is exactly what they assumed in Biafra. The video is here on UA-cam, where one of the officers on that Ore front who told it all how Banjo was captured and taken back to Enugu. In his account, they noticed many unclear counter orders from Banjo. He was having late night meetings in which other key officers were not involved but for selected few. Information was bn withheld, Biafran soldiers were dying of food poisoning and not even on the battle field and so on. More so, it must be noted that He was captured, not that he fell or retreated with the Biafrans soldiers when they came under superior artillery from the Nigerian army. That on its own reveals something. Similar to Adaka Boro; Whilst many say Ironsi crushed the first secession attempt by Adaka Boro’s volunteer force, they also refuse to reckon with the fact that Ironsi only imprisoned him too like those who did the first coup. Adaka Boro was not executed by Ironsi, but he was by the same Nigeria at the end of the day - very important fact. As the war broke out, The Gowon govt who came in via a coup that killed Ironsi, deployed the services of the likes of Adaka Boro against his own territory. Which he did very well out of vindictiveness. Served the via the 3rd marine commandos of the Nigerian army showing them ways around the creeks and into Igbo heartland. Along the line he also developed a cold feet and was served the military way by Benjamin Adekunle aka scorpion. It is never an easy thing to kill your own people regardless. Those using you know you are the height of traitors no matter the situation in which you chose to play such a role. So it is fair to say, like Adaka Boro, like Victor Banjo. The only difference is that when Banjo was released by Biafra and put to use, despite a clear mission of just capturing the seat in Lagos, out of merely a mistrust of Ojukwu’s true intentions as his apologetics claim, he undermined the Biafrans as soon as they crossed Benin and at the first point of call, Ore. Whilst in Adaka Boro’s case, when released by Nigeria and put to use, he happily spilled the blood of his own people until it got to his eyes. As soon as he showed signs of disenfranchisement or reluctance, he paid with his life. Such people are never sparred in a war situation at the slightest sign of failure. Bcos such people who are now privy to the secret dealings of a military establishment in a war, cannot be let free regardless. Even when they may be innocent, once things turn sour it is the standard and strategic step military regimes have taken all through history to either execute or lock away such personnel. So there was no way it was going to be any different in our case. Lesson: If one must join the enemies camp against their own, then they must pray there is success or face the hangman.
Meanwhile, only God knows the truth. Now that they are all gone, may God Almighty forgive them of their shortcomings and rest their souls. May we never witness situations like that again. Brothers killing brothers; very painful and unfortunate.
Waoooo! Nice cover up by you. For your information adaka was imprisoned waiting for his death when the Nigerian army strike and conquered the traitors (igbos). Adaka was released by Nigerian army and he was given soldiers for the same thing ironsi and ojukwu declared him for trrason. The same greedy Ojukwu wanted (Biafra). Anyways only those with less knowledge can buy into all this lies. The fact still remain you igbos will never admit to your backstabbing and devilish doings. You always look for ways to cover up your mess. Whether banjo was a traitor or not. The fact still remain that the igbos caused millions of people to die for nothing and the igbos are still responsible for the situation we found ourselves into today. Now you want obi as president forgetting all your atrocities. No one will ever trust you people for we know what chameleon you can become over night. Igbo means "me first" so how can we trust your race? We don't want another 1966 or another somalia or rewanda or xenophobia you caused in south Africa. Too much of the igbos and their ways!!!
You amazed me with this your fabricated lies against banjo. I find it interesting when you said banjo was arrested and taken to Enugu. Please go and do more research on it. Banjo was tricked by ojukwo to a friendly meeting in Biafran HQ, he went with his troops and he was told that he alone is required in the meeting by the CNC,he went in alone and was disarmed by Biafran soldiers in the HQ. Another lie is to say banjo participated in the 1966 coup. Even the account of the plotters states that banjo wasn't part of them. The highest ranked officer in that coup was a major. Ironsi arrested banjo for coming into his office with his service pistol and later framed him with another attempt to overthrow him, saying he was part of the 1966 coup just to balance the equation and change the igbo coloration of the coup. You lied again when you said ironsi's intention was to release Awolowo, hence his visit to fajuyi. The actual truth is that ironsi was only going on a nationwide visit to all the governors of the regions,he had just left lieutenant colonel Hassan Katsina of the north in Kaduna before going to the west. Hassan was aware of the northern soldiers intentions to murder ironsi in Kaduna but he protested that nothing should happen to the CNC within his region. Fajuyi's decision to die with ironsi was sacrificial,his major intention according to accounts was that ironsi was his guest and leaving ironsi to die alone will be he was a part of the conspiracy by the northern officers thereby putting the west in a difficult situation. What you said about Adaka Boro is equally very incorrect, because ironsi actually sentenced him to death, unlike the coup plotters who were only detained and not tried. For the records, Boro wasn't killed by Nigerian army, Boro had over one thousand loyal boys whom Gowon gave him the privilege to conscript into his troops from the creek. Obasanjo's account states that he was killed by fleeing Biafra rabels in a crossfire.
Thank you for this feedback... However, anybody else can talk about Ifeajuna and the rest...no one is being paid to talk about Banjo. I think is a choice!! Thank you for watching...
@@HispleMediayes of cos it's a choice but u have to complete it cos you are cooking n dishing this to the public to consume.. you only single out banjo leaving the rest making it Lok as if he was victimized. Equality and fairness should be your core obj and not media propaganda of jus one person.🤔🦅
Banjo knew he will be killed and went to plot against Ojukwu government also the fear of other tribes under Biafra was a physiological lies planted by British against Igbo . Till these day Igbos have not over shadowed or intimidated anybody more than the Hausa/Fulani also Yorubas are doing against other tribes .
Do you have proof that the British planted "psychological" lies against Ibos (Igbos). Why would the Igbos intimidate Hausa/Fulani? Remember what goes around comes around.
Ojukwu lied to his people. Killed a lot of Igbo, non of his family died not even his siblings, he took all of them out, his sister ignore him because she told him YOU KILLED OUR FATHER.she left for Cameroon through calaba was at limble later move to London...
Those whose policies causes war are hardly victims of the war. War is not good. Look at Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine war, the leaders are still safe but thousands hv died, mostly innocents. Thank you for watching
I wonder what an Igbo officer would've done if he was asked by a Yoruba army leader to attack any part of Igboland and bring it under Yoruba domination. Ojukwu's stupid idea to attack and occupy places that are non-igbo during the war (especially Yorubaland) shows that he was not smart. His decision to send a Yoruba man to destroy Yorubaland further demonstrates his smartlessness. It's good to identify your boundaries very well before starting a war of self-determination for your land and people. It appeared Ojukwu didn't know where the boundaries of Biafra were before and during the war. By launching an attacking on Yorubaland, he was basically waging a war of occupation on territories that didn't belong to Biafra. With that decision alone, he had laid the stage for Biafra to lose the war. He just wasted innocent igbo people's lives.
Thanks for drinking panadol for oulr headache. Igbos still love and adore him,, No Nigerian can achieve the level of love from his people as Ojukwu received from Igbos .
Ojukwu never intended to attack Yorubaland. His instructions to banjo was to invade Lagos reasons been to relieve the pressure on the Nsukka and Enugu sectors. Unfortunately banjo delayed and choose to occupy western region and also engaging in talks with the federal elements blindsiding ojukwu. In war situations it's either you swim or sink with the decisions you make
@@vivianadibe4662and the path to Lagos is where? And Lagos is situated in whose land? Whatever the Biafran explanation, the perception is that Yorùbá land was about to be invaded. And it was at that point that the hitherto apathetic young men of western Nigeria - who had viewed the war as Nort vs East - started joining the army in order to defend their land.
Thank you. We present info available from primary or credible secondary sources. It not my opinion. Where I have to add my opinion I will make it clear. Thank you for watching
Sadly average Yoruba man cannot take a STAND, Its in their nature to fight two fronts as rascals , thats why its only in Yorubas you seen like Tinubu Muslim marrying christens just in case if he have to claim one to benefit himself, Very superficial
@@paulcuffee4266 Sadly, the average Ibo man is riddled with lies and propaganda. He believes in his delusions that he is more clever than others and that is why Ibos are treated in the only language they understand every where they go. Check the prisons in Malaysia, India, South Africa, Indonesia etc.
Banjo was a betrayal. He was in jail for coup plotting, somehow fate smiled on him but ended up in the execution ground for his political dubiousness, BANJO WAS A BETRAYAL , he was a saboteur. col ojikwu miscalculated banjo who was never to be trusted , Banjo got his bullets on his chest .
This has nothing to do with Lagos sir/ma. Ojukwu killed 3 others along with Banjo. They were Igbos. How Logasians chose to be governed, if at all the have that choice, is entirely their business,just like other states. Thank you watching 👍👍
The Banjo story has been overtaken by emotions and the truth has been religated to the background. No matter the side you stand, it is clear that Banjo betrayed the Biafran side of the war. The points of argument are whether Ojukwu was right to execute him, and whether he should be seen as hero or villain. Whilst it's normal for Yorubas to see him as a hero, it is equally right for the Igbos to see him as a betrayal and a villain.
But ultimately, Ojukwu wouldn't have killed him and others. It's also been established that the execution of these men affected the war negatively instead of positively. Thank you.
You captured my mind completely
I disagree with you. I believe Ojukwu killed Banjo for his inability to sustain the capture of Midwestern state. I don't think that was enough for Ojukwu to kill him. I also disagree with the fact that he was planning to remove Ojukwu from his position as the leader of Biafra. Serious mistake by Ojukwu. 9:07
@@HomericOrigins Col Victor Banjo was not a Biafran. He and colleagues of the first Coup leaders including Maj Nsogwu were prisoners of the Federal Government under Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi and were caught up with Biafra Secession as prisoners of war. Lt Col Odumegwu Ojukwu committed war crimes by using these awaiting trials as canon fodders in attacking Western Region in his campaigns and later executing. It was an international crime committed that must be revisited, having been exposed by this narrative.
Your account was not accurate
Another great piece from Hisple Media. I watched it from commencement to the end. Beautiful.
Waoo, great to see your comment... You are actually doing a great job too. Thank you so much for watching. ❤️💙❤️
Biafra was a waste of life, time and energy.
Afterthought/Correction: Victor Banjo was a Leutenant Colonel in the Nigerian Army but was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Biafran Army when Ojukwu released him prison. Pls disregard the rank (Maj Gen.) mentioned in the video. We appreciate your feedbacks. Thank you all for watching.
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Yet, Ojukwu was never tried. Thanks to Gowon's magnanimous policy of "no victors, no vanguished". Remember, Ojukwu ran away into hiding in Ivory Coast. He even came back to run as a NIGERIAN presidential candidate.
Yes thanks to Gowon, the fulanis are murdering his people now in cold blood even in their IDO camp.
Does anyone have the knowledge of the whereabouts of the trial records of Banjo and co-coup plotters? Please , I am interested in these records. Thank you.
I have a book written on the trial but I can only allow you make photocopies.
@@adekunleodunuga8071 I will be glad to have that if it is lawful to make the copies. Thank you so much
@@adekunlerotimi-samuel7457 The book is the trial of Biafra leaders by Nelson Ottah.
@@adekunleodunuga8071 Thanks a lot. I will look for he book
Look for the Book: No Place To Hide: Crisis and Conflict In Biafra by Ben Odogwu, former Biafra Director of Military Intelligence
Thx for the insight.
You asked a question and answered.
Legal analysis of the Victor Banjo case reveals a case of double jeopardy. Under the Nigeria Army Act there are offences listed punishable by death. MUTINY is one of such offences .All Biafra Army officers including Ojukwu .Ifeajuna.. Banjo. Philip Effiong .Alex Madiebo etc etc defected from the Nigeria Army and were therefore guilty of Mutiny. Secondly Banjo and Ifeajuna were convicted of treason rightly or wrongly under Biafra Army rules and regulations. They therefore suffered a case of double jeopardy (Banjo and Ifeajuna). They were guilty under Nigeria Army Act and they were also found guilty under Biafra Army rules and regulations. Who could have helped them? Only God Almighty. The NIGERIA side would not accept them as heroes and the Biafra Side rejected them as traitors. That is the TRAGEDY of these fine officers who were University graduates and well trained Army officers.
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Ojukwu was the worst disaster that had happened to igbos as a people, very greedy, heartless and brutal, if succeeded,he would have been the worst dictator in the whole world , he only needed power for his selfish gains to subdue everyone in igbo land, I am from uga in aguata local government of anambra state, can any reasonable person tell me y did ojukwu want to invade Lagos state and other south west state? is south west Biafra? our fathers fought Biafra war ,we lost millions of our people while that wicked fugitive escaped to ivory coast with his families while our people were dying in millions,
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@@Joseph-s3o3o I wonder why igbos still elevate that coward called ojukwu he just started a war and ran away leaving millions to die for nothing.
The execution of Victor Banjo was a great attack on Yorubaland and destruction of Nigerian Unity. Secondly I am surprised Banjo's family did not take legal action against Ojukwu and the Igbos later when Ojukwu returned from Ivory Coast. Thirdly Banjo had prominent brothers and sisters. Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan Professor Ayo Banjo. Dr Bayo Banjo President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria were his brothers. His sister was the first female professor in the whole of Nigeria.
The famous sister was Professor Adetoun Ogunseye Nee Banjo. She was the first woman professor in the whole of Nigeria. A daughter of Victor Banjo is also a consultant and prof at UCH IBADAN.
Lol. What a naive comment!
@@RodioXYZ. What,s naive about it. If your brother was killed like a chicken you would keep quiet like a mumu.
@@theophilusladapo5987 APC online army. Now you have poured your bile, you are now happy?
It unyorubaic and certainly unwise to make inquires about the murderers of your father until you have firm in your grip the sword of state
Thanks guys… you continue to help us learn about this dark days of Nigeria history. For me I think it was a mistake to have sent Victor on such escapade. Even if he succeeded, at some point it will break him or the mission would failed because the defence line is overstretched with limited troops and equipment or a part of him would have sympathy for the west. May be Ojukwu was pushed to use it to test his loyalty but it’s wrong.
Brother, be careful of all that you hear. The story of victor banjo the Yoruba general was doctored. The teller has done nothing but to cover the real truth just to divert attention from the real criminals(Azikwe, ironsi and ojukwu) this particular people don't like to be judge even when they know they're wrong and that's exactly the kind of human beings they are.
What pisses me off most of the time about this people is they careless even when the real truth is told. They just want to always shove off the truth to hide their conspiracies or wicked acts
Back then, power was in their hands. They occupied every big big position in the country including making calabar the federal capital territory back then.
Ammunitions was moved to the eastern part of the country. They had majorly Igbo superior officers in the military. Every average igbos were jubilating because they were in control.
They forgot something behind and that is what I called "TACT" Yoruba used tact to conquer their greed. Thanks to Obafemi Awolowo's ideology. It was the simple reason they hate every Yoruba race.
Yoruba never wanted the war. Ojukwu assured Awolowo he won't attack any part of the western region,but they craved to take Lagos by all means. Azikwe tried and connived with the governor general then in 1953 to separate Lagos from western region,but thanks to Awolowo who stood his ground and told them that we are no country and we have every right for self determination to go our separate ways. Zik was the greatest traitor of all. He conspired greatly and he was the reason why we are suffering now.
He wanted the whole country for the igbos as their name implies. Igbo means "me first" ask them.
When the treatment of the minority was too much by this same igbos. That was when Adaka a top military officer declared that they were no longer part of Nigeria. Guess what? Ironsi sent Ojukwu after him. They fought for over two months or there about before Adaka was captured. He was tried and was to be executed by December. He was still in jail waiting for his death in December when the northerners decided to go after ironsi and every igbos in their land n retaliation of the killing of their leaders.
Ironsi instead of him to bring those that plotted the first ever bloody coup in Nigeria to book,he left them roaming the streets. Majority of those that were killed were the northern leaders and few Yoruba leaders meanwhile Awolowo was supposed to be killed too but he was in prison on the accusation by Zik that he wanted to sabotage Nigeria. Can you see who the big traitor was?
Amadu bello and Awolowo only said to the rat zik that a clause should be inserted that each region should have right to self determination in the future if our forcefully marriage don't work. That was the crime Awolowo committed and was put behind bars. This same igbos used a Yoruba man to accuse Awon that he had ammunition in his house. Can you imagine that? Bcos they know Awon was a big threat in western region to them and their greed to take Nigeria bcos back then the hausas were not ready for western government. Amadu bello said so! That they were not ready. Awon made his own mistakes by trusting that rat called Zik
Meanwhile, before the Igbo massacre of the northern and western leaders. They tipped their igbos elders to take cover during the process. Some of them ran out of the country in their wives wedding gown. No Igbo leader was killed. The most saddened story of it was the killing of amadu Bello's wife who was pregnant as at that time. They killed Tafawa balewa in the most gruesome manner and it was what angered the hausas most. Trust them now.
They launched attacks and they went for ironsi who was on a visit to Adekunle Fajuyi. Adekunle stood his ground despite the warning but as it may be we are Yoruba with conscience and that was why Adekunle told them that they'll never have ironsi the traitor without getting killed.
The soldiers gave Adekunle much time to excuse himself but he stood his ground and he was killed.
Remember, I told you that Adaka was captured for declaring that his region will no longer be part of Nigeria due to the bad treatment from this igbos? Ojukwu now declared Biafra. They went as far as Ghana to resolve the issue but Ojukwu being a greedy goat refused thinking because he had some Russians mercenaries along with him,he'll win the war.
Awolowo told him not to attack western region he agreed but he was so gullible that he wanted Lagos at all cost.
Now ,this was the real reason Victor banjo was killed,even though he deserved what he got. As at when he turned his back on Nigeria and decided to join the Biafra armies. Ojukwu had assured him that he has no business with the western region that he's got issues with the Hausas. Se you know we Yoruba can trust easily. He agreed to join forces and fight for Biafra.
Awolowo was released on hearing that Ojukwu had lunched attack on Edo and captured Edo. Awolowo got to know that he had betrayed the agreement they both had and was heading towards Ore. That was when Awolowo went to speak to general banjo to stop and this was the exact words of Awolowo to General banjo Victor " banjo Te le mi,ibon o ni ba o!" He told him several times but banjo told him he has sworn allegiance not to betrayed Biafra that he was so sure that Biafra will win the war. That was banjo's statement to Awolowo.
Awolowo left him and intelligence got to ojukwu that he banjo and awolowo had a meeting and they had their conversation in Yoruba language. He was angry and sent for his arrest immediately and told him bcos he met with Awolowo and they talked in Yoruba language, that made him a traitor and he was killed without trial at all. Ojukwu wasted no time in killing him
Adaka knowing the maps very well also did a great damage to their Biafra crusade. General Benjamin Adekunle aka black scorpion showed those traitors pepper during the war.
Brother the truth is Yoruba pure sand in their wicked ambition to take over Nigeria for themselves and that's why we remain traitors till today to those pests called igbos. If you want videos of how the Yoruba forgave this pests I can send it to you. But they are unrepentant viruses till date . during Jonathan's government. They marginalised Yoruba from government. Go check the list if you ever saw any Yoruba at any top post. Thanks to tinubu once again who brought Yoruba back to life. They can never like us bcos we are their stumbling blocks to their devilish acts all the time.
Bro. The real traitors till date are the igbos. A lot of evidences we have and they don't like you once you know their secrets.
Anthony enahoro was an Igbo man who was one of those who ran to abuja like rats to stop Abiola's mandate.
Very wicked race. Now they want to rule Nigeria? That will never happened and if they tried any foolish thing come the government of Tinubu,they'll feel the hit 1000 times.
Truth be told ,I'm not a fan of one Nigeria. I represent Yoruba Nation but I'll rather have jagaban has my president and go to bed in peace at night than having obi who hated his own tribe and will not enter a particular church as my president. That will never happened.
Tinubu will spend 8 years and Yoruba and Hausa will join forces once again to choose Hausa for the next president. If you're a youth don't fall for the igbos antics. They're moles who can't be trusted unless you want set yourself on fire.
@@akinlotanmuyi8193 got you. I agree with you on Ironsi not taking decisive action in dealing with the coup plotters, which arguably is the first consequential leadership failure in this country. And the retaliations were also not commensurate and complete disregard for the rule of law - one of those involved still walk freely today like nothing happened. It shows that there’s really no country. Two wrongs don’t make a right. We all share blames in where the nation is today. You can’t keep hating a group, not want them to hold leadership positions and not want to let them be alone - that’s not right. The earlier we face the difficult conversation around the state of the union the better, else we keep going in limbo.
@@victorolatope5148 I acknowledged you bro! But do you think lieing to people who have no knowledge of the truth will make us head in the right direction or cause more havoc?
To this narrator now! Banjo was a traitor and you heard all their comments on that innocent guy.
Well you just aired your opinion and the way you perceived it I will call it sentiment. You didn't hit the nail on the head nor correct the impression of the narrator of banjo being a traitor.
Yet this people still address us with all sorts of names and you expect peace? No brother, I will never buy into your weak ideology or beliefs. Omo oko Yoruba ni mi. I'll defend my people where necessary against any tribe. We Yoruba are the most loving and welcoming race in the world. How come we get all sorts of backlash from this ingrates? And you want me to keep quiet just like that? No I'm sorry bro! I won't. Na as you lay your bed you go lie on it bro! If them reach 100 millions I go stand my ground cos we are good people. Besides se na Yoruba cause the war? Yet they don't want to talk about that but accused someone who sworn allegiance to them! Come on bro!
One Man's meat is another man's poison abeg. I can't bow for this ingrates at all.
@@akinlotanmuyi8193 Truth be told bro…..
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You people should find a way to resolve what is going on in this country today, find out who is your problem today. Is it your politicians or security agents? If so, who are they? If the marriage cannot work, then you guys should advice for restructuring your government in a round table or part ways so that every part of the country will respect each other. I have never been a fan of Ojukwu and his actions when the leadership of his Ibo race fall on him. He failed woefully due to his deceptive propaganda nature which he sheepishly used to drag his Ibo people to a war that they lost before it started because him Ojukwu was desperate took over the power as Nigerian or Biafran head of state. Ojukwu military career was over after the second coup of July 1966 that is why he became insubordinate to Gowon in order to scatter the show for Gowon which later led to civil war. If Ojukwu remain loyal to Gowon's government, he will never remain as an eastern governor and Gowon will replace him from that position or retire him with immediate effect. In a worst scenario Ojukwu may be killed by the Northern soldiers due to his closeness to Ironsi government, that is why Ojukwu make sure that everything is fucked up for Gowon's government in the expense of his Ibo people. 95% of dead innocent Ibo civilians that was forced to join the Biafran army during the civil war did not know exactly the truth of the matter that led to that civil war due to limited source of information by then. Lt. Colonel Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is a visionless selfish wicked ruler. Azikiwe and Ojukwu has a big misunderstanding during that civil war because Zik asked Ojukwu to stop the war because Zik saw the rate of the war casualty on the Biafran side while Ojukwu and his clicks were popping champagne in their executive offices. In the case of Victor Banjo, you can read my comment above.
Great history by hispol Media
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...note: u kept showing picture of Ukpabi Asika (in error) as Maj Phillip Alele. Not many pictures exist of Maj Alele, but he was rather slim & light 'plexionednd; no semblance to Asika at all!
OK, thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. I appreciate you.
@@HispleMedia ...just curious, u wouldn't have any copy of Nelson Ottah's Rebels against Rebels, would u? If not, could u point me to any source that just might have it? ✌
This is war propaganda. Ojukwu loves power, very desperate to eliminate any one on his way since Gowon became head of state. These three executed soldiers has good intentions for Biafrans more than Ojukwu who is desperate to become a head of state of Nigeria or Biafran state if he happened to win the war. These three executed heroes could have stopped the war much earlier if they could have remained alive because they saw the war as a senseless, unreasonable and a moronic decision by a visionless leader which Biafrans stands no chance to win. They saw the disaster ahead and it later happened and Ojukwu ran for his life. Who is fooling who?
Sadly Ojukwu killed a loyalist handsome Yoruba man who protected Lagos frm been captured by the Ndigbos 😢
Was it not the same Banjo that attempted assassinating Aguiyi Ironsi before he was put prison
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That is reason why Awolowo didn't trust ojukwu his thinking differences way
Awo supported the starving and death of over 3 million children saying blockade is a legitimate war tactics. After he paid the account holders 20 pounds
Hispie media banjo and three others, ifeajuna is more ranking than banjo so he wasn't killed because he is yoruba, he killed both ifeajuna and two other soldiers. Remove tribalism from your doctored stories. Capturing Lagos was not to capture yorubas, Lagos was capital of Nigeria which was at war with Nigeria. Banjo was not the only one leading the troops to ore he is just one out of many troops in the war so keep your biased stories one side.
Why was Ojukwu trying to conquer Lagos? Is Lagos part of the so-called Biafra ?
You can see why igbos needs to be flushed out of south west, instead of safeguarding their south east, they wanted to seize Lagos and because banjo didn’t wanted to kill his own people for igbos. He turned back from ore. Banjo was killed. Igbos has always wanted Lagos desperately. I don’t know why someone will try to take the house from it’s host.
Because it called war dumb
@@Naijadun use ur brain dumb it's an app it's a time if war
Nothing far from the truth. some Igbo leaders have shown interest in Lagos in the past and part of the reason why some Yoruba who witness the events of the past are still afraid of Igbo. Ojukwu did this at start of civil war. also, Nnamdi Azikwe tried this severally. at a point in time he wanted Lagos state to be separated from western region and on another occasion he wanted to be ( leader) elected into office in western region and this takes courage and popularity of Awolowo to defeat him
Because Lagos was the capital of Nigeria capturing Lagos was like capturing the whole Nigeria
After all said and done, I think Ojukwu benefited from the Biafra war, he was received back from exile with all his businesses returned back to him, he was given a state burial after he passed and until date, his wife always has a position in government be it PDP or APC.
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In Biafra Africa died by late Chinue Achebe 🦅🦅❤️
By Emefeina Ezeani.
Africa did not die Africa is fine Biafra is dead
@@tochika3598 Biafra has caused more harm than good in ibo land brother killing brother all in the name of Biafra
No matter how you look at it, Banjo was a traitor to Biafra,as soon as he changed his mind as he got to Ore,he became enemy of Biafra,He was to be executed, it's war.
Of course banjo victor was a traitor. But the real traitor are the igbos who caused unrest in Nigeria. How about that? Or was it banjo who declared Biafra?
The same Adaka declared his territory out of Nigeria. Ironsi and ojukwu went after him. And when the table turned,Ojukwu declared Biafra. What a crazy human being!
Anyways you people got what you deserved and it is the same reason power can't be shifted to you people. Cause everyone want to go to bed with their eyes close.
We don't want another 1966 because no one saw it coming from you igbos.
igbos are animal, they always tells the fake side of the history
Accepted but igbos will never taste presidency in Nigeria, they will only be hearing it
@@braitkhamadetokun8578 wow, this your mentality is so barbaric. What happens if they produce a president? Will you denounce your citizenship?
@@akinlotanmuyi8193 is this all you can contribute to this historic conversation?
Why did you use the picture of the Eastern State's administrator Tony Ukpabi-Asika for that of Philip Alele? Do your research accurately and don't mix up things.
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Why so rude😮 why not just point it out respectfully 😢 nobody is all-knowing. Courrsey is helpful to humanity.
Banjo betrayed Ojukwu and tried to assassinate him. This is why Igbos must not mingle well with the Yorubas.
All Hail Biafra. We must leave this country. Simon Ekpa should hurry up.
You don't seem to know what you want. Who told you that Simon ekpa is fighting for you. Well, Igbos are in difficult geographical location to achieve Biafra in my view. However, I wish you the best.
@@DicksonNiro From Finland? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Foresythe The guy is a joker , even Ojukwu that fought the war in ground here didn't win ,is it now from Finland talking on radio broadcast would win, Igbos are jokers their geographical zone is a big disadvantage to them, no one cares if Simon ekpa destroys the east economy with his sit at home nonsense. As Igbos don't produce u.s dollar generating natural resources to the Nigerian economy, the igbos are not really of huge economic value to Nigeria. Only South south rivers states and delta and Ondo State that produce oil , as long as they don't cross Igbo lands with their Sit at home then no one cares , they are killing themselves by themselves
In war there should be no betrayal rather you can disappear to Asylum overeas. Banjo played a double standard game with ifeajuna and it back fired. So should not have played such expensive games with war and Biafrans Freedom
Ojukwu came back from exile to marry the most beautiful girl in Nigeria. He even tried to rule Nigeria again.
The wife is now a minister in Tinubu govt...
I think it's clear that Banjo actually plotted against Biafra. But the fact remains that killing him was an extreme act by Ojukwu...and it really affected how people perceived Biafra from both within and outside the new country. Thanks for the info
You answers the question first then end with emotion . You forgot it was a military regime and a plotter has only option to die once caught
So a man who see no reason why igbo want to be alone is trying to seize his father’s land betray you??? Why didn’t you people face safeguarding your Biafra land instead of trying to add Yoruba land to your infertile land???
@@Naijadun it seems like you have trouble understanding history and politics
Is banjo more human that the 3 others army officers no one is talking about. Hypocrisy
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But ojokwu was the greatest betrayal who abandoned the biafrans and refused to play hilter after boasting he would fight with the last soldier. Also, his betrayal was his acceptance of amnesty from the fulanis' goverment led by shagari he had hitherto declared as enemies as he wasted the lives of hapless the so called biafrans. Anybody that apploud ojukwu does that as ignorant. Ojukwu's innordinate ambition was above that of igbos he claimed to defend during the progroms in the northern nigeria. History is not judging him well by embarking on needless war for him to have abandoned his people ahd fled with his families to ivory coast.
It has also been said that he was very much busy having fun behind the scenes. Whilst young boys were used as killers and initators in battle. This warrior leader persona is rather different to what was said to be occurring.
Attacking the mid west was a big errors by the secessionist, It created the fear of expansionist,oppression and domination of local population.
That also galvanised Nigerian behinds the Gowon government.
This just goes to show that Biafra would have been run like … Nigeria
Same difference
You are correct in my view... No difference
Ojukwu was a coward wicked fellow.
But he wqs revered by his people.. Thank you for watching 😍😍
He was executed as a Brigadier not Major General
I will make that correction in a pin comment shortly...i realize the mistake...but a Lt Col is known to be his last rank... I will confirm this too. Thanks for pointing out this and thank you for watching.
@@DanielAcosta-vr5ip Victor Adebukunola Banjo, Lt. Col in Nigeria Army. He was detained in the Eastern Region.
He was accused of attempting the life of Maj. General Aguiyi-Ironsi, for having a loaded weapon while he was waiting to see the the Supreme Commander.
He was released by Lt Col Ojukwu and commissioned into the newly formed Biafra Army as a Brigadier.
He commanded the 101 Division of the Biafra Army.
The five majors are Nzeogwu, Ifeajuna, Ademoyega, Anuforo and Okafor.
In 1966. Victor Banjo was a Lt Col, and Director of Nigeria Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, NAEME.
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@@HispleMedia Lt. Col in the Nigeria Army and Brigadier in the Biafra Army.🙏🏿
I learnt that he was a graduate and an Engineer.
Ojukwu was the main traitor and coward here. Banjo and co retreated from the war front in Ore. But Ojukwu ran away and left his people to face the consequences of his visionless leadership. If he was indeed brave and courageous, he could have stayed behind after losing the war or take a cue from Hitler. He got into the war due to arrogance and envy of Gowon. Because of his educational achievements, he felt he was too superior to take commands from Gowon. He merely used the pretext that Igbos were being killed in the north as excuse. Who Started the first coup in Nigeria? Most of the officers killed in the 1966 coup were northern military officers and civilian politicians. Northern Military officers then retaliated months after installing Aguyi Ironsi and went for the Jugular of the Igbo officers. Tit for Tat! Ojukwu's stupidity resulted in the deaths and displacement of thousands of his people. Unfortunately, Nnamdi Kanu and his cohorts are walking the paths of Ojukwu and once again bringing self inflicting suffering, depression and deaths to their people.
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Well said only if my brothers will hear
Igbos like to think they're sensible than others but Hausa proof to them that time
Your ending is true.
Majority of "Biafra Territory" wants nothing to do with Biafra. Not to raise tribalism or something but as an Ibibio man, most people from Akwa-Cross hate Igbos alot. Same reason as why Hausa-Fulanis hated Igbos in the 20th Century.
Everyone is scared of the Igbo man taking over their land and leaving their people stranded for resources.
Realistically, Biafra is meant to be an Igbo problem but they have decided to carve in Niger Delta and South South because of Oil. Thats similar to why Nigeria wants Biafra to stay.
The hate on Igbo is because igbos are active to live and achieve positive goals and never to oppress anyone .
Leave them, they left their problem to add more problem out of greed
Imagine the sodom igbos trying to capture Yoruba land instead of safeguarding their Biafra land which they wanted
Niger Delta and S. South, 😂😂😂😂😂😂, why did Nigeria carve parts of Igbo into those areas, because they have a plan to divide us and saw seed of hatred among us, moreover geographically there is nothing like S.South, the fact Igbos dominate in things does not mean they subdue others, if you have what it takes to be on top you will be there and nobody will disturb you, we have it in out adage "Egbe bere Ugo bere" meaning Live and let me Live also, if we intimidate and subdue others there will be nobody trained in business or other sectors from another tribe by Igbos as there are many of them out there, all these excuses are just presumptions
@@kinguche9208 you Igbos are delusionals aswear😂😂.. and what about the first coup committed by the Igbos..and your tribe should stop spreading propaganda(which your tribe are the best in it)
To begin with your ignorance abeg is Biafra an Igbo word . The word Biafra is an ijaw word so now use your head well in a logical manner.
Even wen u hate secretly, your hate it kept showing clearly.
Igbos inherited hatred against yoruba will remain their problems till eternity
Yoruba has played loyal to them in many occasions yet their fathers keep telling them false history
The case of a yoruba officers who chose to die with Aguyi ironsi just to prove his loyal person like this victor Banjo who was later killed by same igbos who he pledge allegiance to so many cases like that but igbos still believe in their father's false history
In my opinion and from knowledge of history, the Hatred between Igbos and Yoruba has nothing to do with history. It has everything to do with the divide and conquer politics of ethnic jingoist who believe the people must be divided in order not to confront them.
The unnecessary and distracting issue of Lagos as a no man's land as well.
Thank you for watching
Political propaganda is what breeds division, not truth. Who told Igbo people they were hated? Who told yoruba people they were hated?
@HomericOrigins Col Victor Banjo was not a Biafran. He and colleagues of the first Coup leaders including Maj Nsogwu were prisoners of the Federal Government under Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi and were caught up with Biafra Secession as prisoners of war. Lt Col Odumegwu Ojukwu committed war crimes by using these awaiting trials as canon fodders in attacking Western Region in his campaigns and later executing. It was an international crime committed that must be revisited, having been exposed by this narrative.
Nigeria will still divide.
You can wish it forever but Nigeria is going to remain one for ever! why? Easterners can never speak with one voice; look at the power tussle between Simeon Ekpa and Nnamdi Kanu? There are other groups outside of IPOB; there will many others that will still show up when they have their way.
@@segsb There's no power tussle between Simon Ekps & MNK. Secondly,the division of Nigeria is imminent, it can only be delayed
Banjo was a traitor from the Biafran perspective. Though he wanted an early end to the conflict and the unification of Nigeria, but that was against the military instructions of your boss whom had sent you on a mission. He would have refused leading that invasion from the onset if he knew he was going to later compromise
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Refused and be killed? You position is well understood
@@olusolaodetunde2941 How about not joining in the first place?
I think the story is one-sided right from the beginning. I once heard a fuller and a more objective view. Even Ifeajuna confirmed without remorse prior to his execution that it was too late and that the deed had been done already. I however faulted Ojukwus's choice of Banjo.
There are different views to the Banjo story... What is certain, however, is that Banjo was not in support of the war from the beginning. Could this be the reason why Ojukwu killed him at the slightest disagreement? In my opinion, He accepted the offer hoping to use the opportunity to end the war. On the other hand, Ojukwu would have handled the situation differently as many have suggested. Probably because the evidence against the four men was weak. Top of his mind though was for the case to serve as a deterrent to others.
I don't think there would ever be a consensus on the Banjo case.
We hv another video on this channel about the case. You may wish to check it out and let us know what you think too. Thank you for watching.
Evidence was not weak
You lied about this story. You have doctored the whole truth about the true killing of Victor banjo. Well he deserved what he got from ojukwu. Not banjo saved western region. God and Awolowo saved western region. All lies! Lies!! Lies!!!
Saying Ojukwu wanted to capture Lagos was a lie, Banjo and co were asked to make the mid west a republic, by helping them have their own army. But they have their own agenda.
Remember he was among those that carried out the coup, so they were one Nigerianist in the Biafran army with the agenda to return Biafrans to Nigeria so he has to die.
Have you read the letter he wrote to his wife when he was released from prison by the Biafran government if you haven't, please do.
Thanks you. I will look for the letters
Every military personnel knows that the price for a coup or sabotage is execution. How much more in a war situation? Banjo’s actions led to the death of many Biafran soldiers. Banjo and the likes of Ifeajuna were all agreed by all accounts to have rescinded on their missions along the line. For whatever reasons they became apologetic to a unified Nigeria instead and decided to undermine the Biafran advancement westwards, they were apprehended and served as expected.
Banjo is a traitor any how you look at it. Lest we forget, He was part of the first military coup and enjoyed the same mercies as his colleagues which Ironsi’s govt was criticized for, as being sectional. He was amongst all those released in the East by Ojukwu as the war broke out. Likewise Awolowo’s release was meant to be a goodwill presentation to the west by Ironsi’s govt. He did not live to realise that kind gesture as agreed with Adekule Fajuiyi; who stood with him in death bcos He knows the truth and the plan to release Awolowo to endear their govt to the west. Due to the suspicions around that time from the Jan coup. It was barely 6months of assuming office and trying to steady the ship - these days we wait a full tenure and still ask people to be patient for change.
Banjo and Ifeajuna are dangerous and were not to be trusted. Thesame activities that got them in prison in the first place, is exactly what they assumed in Biafra. The video is here on UA-cam, where one of the officers on that Ore front who told it all how Banjo was captured and taken back to Enugu. In his account, they noticed many unclear counter orders from Banjo. He was having late night meetings in which other key officers were not involved but for selected few. Information was bn withheld, Biafran soldiers were dying of food poisoning and not even on the battle field and so on. More so, it must be noted that He was captured, not that he fell or retreated with the Biafrans soldiers when they came under superior artillery from the Nigerian army. That on its own reveals something.
Similar to Adaka Boro; Whilst many say Ironsi crushed the first secession attempt by Adaka Boro’s volunteer force, they also refuse to reckon with the fact that Ironsi only imprisoned him too like those who did the first coup. Adaka Boro was not executed by Ironsi, but he was by the same Nigeria at the end of the day - very important fact.
As the war broke out, The Gowon govt who came in via a coup that killed Ironsi, deployed the services of the likes of Adaka Boro against his own territory. Which he did very well out of vindictiveness. Served the via the 3rd marine commandos of the Nigerian army showing them ways around the creeks and into Igbo heartland. Along the line he also developed a cold feet and was served the military way by Benjamin Adekunle aka scorpion. It is never an easy thing to kill your own people regardless. Those using you know you are the height of traitors no matter the situation in which you chose to play such a role. So it is fair to say, like Adaka Boro, like Victor Banjo.
The only difference is that when Banjo was released by Biafra and put to use, despite a clear mission of just capturing the seat in Lagos, out of merely a mistrust of Ojukwu’s true intentions as his apologetics claim, he undermined the Biafrans as soon as they crossed Benin and at the first point of call, Ore.
Whilst in Adaka Boro’s case, when released by Nigeria and put to use, he happily spilled the blood of his own people until it got to his eyes. As soon as he showed signs of disenfranchisement or reluctance, he paid with his life. Such people are never sparred in a war situation at the slightest sign of failure. Bcos such people who are now privy to the secret dealings of a military establishment in a war, cannot be let free regardless. Even when they may be innocent, once things turn sour it is the standard and strategic step military regimes have taken all through history to either execute or lock away such personnel. So there was no way it was going to be any different in our case. Lesson: If one must join the enemies camp against their own, then they must pray there is success or face the hangman.
Thanks for your detail feedback.. Thank you for watching
Banjo was not part of the Ifeajuna coup please. He was detained by Ironsi on a separate charge.
Meanwhile, only God knows the truth. Now that they are all gone, may God Almighty forgive them of their shortcomings and rest their souls. May we never witness situations like that again. Brothers killing brothers; very painful and unfortunate.
Waoooo! Nice cover up by you. For your information adaka was imprisoned waiting for his death when the Nigerian army strike and conquered the traitors (igbos).
Adaka was released by Nigerian army and he was given soldiers for the same thing ironsi and ojukwu declared him for trrason. The same greedy Ojukwu wanted (Biafra). Anyways only those with less knowledge can buy into all this lies.
The fact still remain you igbos will never admit to your backstabbing and devilish doings. You always look for ways to cover up your mess. Whether banjo was a traitor or not. The fact still remain that the igbos caused millions of people to die for nothing and the igbos are still responsible for the situation we found ourselves into today. Now you want obi as president forgetting all your atrocities. No one will ever trust you people for we know what chameleon you can become over night. Igbo means "me first" so how can we trust your race? We don't want another 1966 or another somalia or rewanda or xenophobia you caused in south Africa. Too much of the igbos and their ways!!!
You amazed me with this your fabricated lies against banjo. I find it interesting when you said banjo was arrested and taken to Enugu. Please go and do more research on it. Banjo was tricked by ojukwo to a friendly meeting in Biafran HQ, he went with his troops and he was told that he alone is required in the meeting by the CNC,he went in alone and was disarmed by Biafran soldiers in the HQ. Another lie is to say banjo participated in the 1966 coup. Even the account of the plotters states that banjo wasn't part of them. The highest ranked officer in that coup was a major. Ironsi arrested banjo for coming into his office with his service pistol and later framed him with another attempt to overthrow him, saying he was part of the 1966 coup just to balance the equation and change the igbo coloration of the coup. You lied again when you said ironsi's intention was to release Awolowo, hence his visit to fajuyi. The actual truth is that ironsi was only going on a nationwide visit to all the governors of the regions,he had just left lieutenant colonel Hassan Katsina of the north in Kaduna before going to the west. Hassan was aware of the northern soldiers intentions to murder ironsi in Kaduna but he protested that nothing should happen to the CNC within his region. Fajuyi's decision to die with ironsi was sacrificial,his major intention according to accounts was that ironsi was his guest and leaving ironsi to die alone will be he was a part of the conspiracy by the northern officers thereby putting the west in a difficult situation. What you said about Adaka Boro is equally very incorrect, because ironsi actually sentenced him to death, unlike the coup plotters who were only detained and not tried. For the records, Boro wasn't killed by Nigerian army, Boro had over one thousand loyal boys whom Gowon gave him the privilege to conscript into his troops from the creek. Obasanjo's account states that he was killed by fleeing Biafra rabels in a crossfire.
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Is banjo more human than ifeajuna and two other officers no one is talking about.
Hypocrisy cowardice smells🤔🦅
Thank you for this feedback... However, anybody else can talk about Ifeajuna and the rest...no one is being paid to talk about Banjo. I think is a choice!!
Thank you for watching...
@@HispleMediayes of cos it's a choice but u have to complete it cos you are cooking n dishing this to the public to consume..
you only single out banjo leaving the rest making it Lok as if he was victimized. Equality and fairness should be your core obj and not media propaganda of jus one person.🤔🦅
@@tochika3598 OK, thank you... I will look at the Ifeajuna case in subsequent episodes... Thank you for watching. ❤️💙
Banjo knew he will be killed and went to plot against Ojukwu government also the fear of other tribes under Biafra was a physiological lies planted by British against Igbo . Till these day Igbos have not over shadowed or intimidated anybody more than the Hausa/Fulani also Yorubas are doing against other tribes .
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Do you have proof that the British planted "psychological" lies against Ibos (Igbos).
Why would the Igbos intimidate Hausa/Fulani? Remember what goes around comes around.
@@naturalblockade3412 why do you need a proof when you’re already a proof boy ?
@@kinguche9208 first, don't call me "boy"
I asked for proof because I don't have any. Since you seem to have proof, please provide it.
@@naturalblockade3412 boy you’re a proof already
Ojukwu lied to his people. Killed a lot of Igbo, non of his family died not even his siblings, he took all of them out, his sister ignore him because she told him YOU KILLED OUR FATHER.she left for Cameroon through calaba was at limble later move to London...
Those whose policies causes war are hardly victims of the war. War is not good.
Look at Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine war, the leaders are still safe but thousands hv died, mostly innocents. Thank you for watching
I heard it was Ogbemudia of Edo state and his troops that stopped biafra in Ore, how true is that story
@@Kodekloner you should bury your face in shame, you thought. You don't know how to read.
Total RUBBISH!
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he never betray ojukwu
He plotted to take Benin to himself and overthrow Gowon
Biased narrative
I wonder what an Igbo officer would've done if he was asked by a Yoruba army leader to attack any part of Igboland and bring it under Yoruba domination.
Ojukwu's stupid idea to attack and occupy places that are non-igbo during the war (especially Yorubaland) shows that he was not smart. His decision to send a Yoruba man to destroy Yorubaland further demonstrates his smartlessness.
It's good to identify your boundaries very well before starting a war of self-determination for your land and people. It appeared Ojukwu didn't know where the boundaries of Biafra were before and during the war. By launching an attacking on Yorubaland, he was basically waging a war of occupation on territories that didn't belong to Biafra. With that decision alone, he had laid the stage for Biafra to lose the war. He just wasted innocent igbo people's lives.
Thanks for drinking panadol for oulr headache. Igbos still love and adore him,, No Nigerian can achieve the level of love from his people as Ojukwu received from Igbos .
Ojukwu never intended to attack Yorubaland. His instructions to banjo was to invade Lagos reasons been to relieve the pressure on the Nsukka and Enugu sectors. Unfortunately banjo delayed and choose to occupy western region and also engaging in talks with the federal elements blindsiding ojukwu. In war situations it's either you swim or sink with the decisions you make
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@@vivianadibe4662and the path to Lagos is where? And Lagos is situated in whose land?
Whatever the Biafran explanation, the perception is that Yorùbá land was about to be invaded. And it was at that point that the hitherto apathetic young men of western Nigeria - who had viewed the war as Nort vs East - started joining the army in order to defend their land.
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀 you lied
The presenter of this piece is biased! It is easy to see where your sympathy is. You suppose to be a neutral presenter
Thank you. We present info available from primary or credible secondary sources. It not my opinion. Where I have to add my opinion I will make it clear. Thank you for watching
Sadly average Yoruba man cannot take a STAND, Its in their nature to fight two fronts as rascals , thats why its only in Yorubas you seen like Tinubu Muslim marrying christens just in case if he have to claim one to benefit himself, Very superficial
Lol he they pain you
@@opeyemiopeyemibababishop1534Fulani terrorist will deal with una under Tinubu
@@paulcuffee4266 Sadly, the average Ibo man is riddled with lies and propaganda. He believes in his delusions that he is more clever than others and that is why Ibos are treated in the only language they understand every where they go. Check the prisons in Malaysia, India, South Africa, Indonesia etc.
Banjo was a betrayal. He was in jail for coup plotting, somehow fate smiled on him but ended up in the execution ground for his political dubiousness, BANJO WAS A BETRAYAL , he was a saboteur. col ojikwu miscalculated banjo who was never to be trusted , Banjo got his bullets on his chest .
Not only him but with his fellow Igbo coup plotters as Ifeajuna
THATS WHY YORUBA MUST NEVER TRUST IBOS ...LAGOS MUST NEVER FALLS INTO ANY IBOS BLOOD EITHER MIXED BLOOD OR NOT
This has nothing to do with Lagos sir/ma. Ojukwu killed 3 others along with Banjo. They were Igbos.
How Logasians chose to be governed, if at all the have that choice, is entirely their business,just like other states.
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Was it not the same Banjo that carried out a failed assassination on Aguiyi Ironsi. Yeye man. Is it Awolowo we will trust?