My great Uncle a scientist and an engine, Uncle Monday Inyang from Eket, was in Nnewi, and he was one of the Biafran Scientists producing that Obondebiar and Biafran bombs.
I just shed tears, learning what the middle belt people suffered during the war and today see how they suffer from the hands of terrorists. Kudos to you Baba. Yours and others heroic labour shall never be in vain. I feel for Nigeria. My country has learnt no lesson at all Peace still far-fetched despite the holocaust. O Jesus.
Those that joined the North to fight the Igbos, how many of them and their generation are living better than the Igbos today, we left them behind, in fact they are far behind us. In BIAFRA we stand.
work well done mr. Obilo, you voice is intriguing and you editorial is topnouch . Thumps up to Papa Peter Salifu,who witnessed and dogged in educating himself and leaving a legacy. may Nigeria learn from her mistake and peace reign.
The labour of our heroes past... I love the fact that accounts of the war are being uncensored now. I think that's the first step towards healing for all who suffered during the war...
Mr Obilo, I always taught that fivety millions of Nigerian s will be following you by now, but I have seen they that they prefer follow forest than the good roads
Nigeria can never be developed ever in this life. It will be like Sodom and Gomorrah at the end. If you are there now make an effort to leave Nigeria if you know what is good for you.
WO2 salifu, I pray May God almighty give you more long life in good health. Thank you for giving us real lecture about biafra and Nigeria war. What a guy!
I do agree with your father, s statement. as a child during Biafra war, l do not want another war. I nearly lost my life during that war. War is not good.
My dad told me there can’t be war in Nigeria again until the generation that fought the Nigeria-Biafra war passes away. That no sane man wants to experience a war twice
Biafra fought for survival as has been stated here and elsewhere. And they would do it again if they have to. And those of you who find it convenient to threaten Igbos need to know that 21st century is not 20th century, when the Igbos were driven out of Nigeria, and war was brought against them when they opted for self-determination.
@@Nadel60 Once beaten twice shy. Let us pray that Nigerian history does not repeat itself. If it does. The Yibos will lose again and will be turned into gypsis of Africa. Oga, remember what the warlord General Ojukwu said about the Yibos waging a second war.
@@azzariomaperdijbssa Perhaps you should stop preaching, start model "mechanisms FARMS" yourself and lead by example so that the people of the South East may emulate you? 👏!
Now I know why Obasanjo is enjoying his old age. Everyone has their bad side, but his good sides can never be overlooked. One of the finest Nigeria leaders.
I'm so proud of my people Biafrans soldiers, they re all testifying that Biafrans fight and were able to stand them even almost defeated them if not hunger... some of them living also regretting fighting the war... has the war end?
The shorts you will leave more long you're going to reach 100 9 years because you stood up for your Ward and the fear nobody god bless you, you are really really elderly man inshot you have win my heart❤
Live long to do what,he is just looking for means to advertise his book,the only hype you because the know you are the only one who can buy,and not that he is being sincere,the average northerner is an Igbo hater,hate them too and have people.
Edmund, you should bring the man back. There are other questions you should pose to him. One of the questions should be to expand on Adekunle killing of captured Biafran officers and how the Nigerian Army generally treated captured Biafran soldiers.
*This man is phenomenal and rare!!!* ➖ _As a young man, he towed the party line of "To keep Nigeria one blah, blah, blah...", yet he hasn't hesitated to admit that all the clichës, "Igbo coup", or "Igbo domination", or "Igbo conspiracy", etc, etc, etc are all balderdash, and that tge war was wholly unnecessary._ ➖ _He goes on to distinguish between the idealistic Jan 1966 revolutionary coup, and the vengeance propelled Igbophobic and gratuitously genocidal pogrom and subsequent July 1966 coup_ ➖ _He also clearly states that Biafra did not cause the war, and is honestly trying to caution everyone! not to ignore history!_ *Thanks for this great interview!!!*
What a mess of a country. Still wobbling at 64 years. The veteran shares an honest account of the senseless war waged by Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and overhaul of the rotten system.
The January Coup of 1966 should not be referred to as a positive move in any way, if there is anything revolutionary about it at all, or an honorable coup, then politicians from the eastern regions would have been killed as well, name one from the region that was touched., no equity, no fairness, if one goes down, then everyone should have gone down, it is simple. Half bake truth! i only see a man who is trying to appeal and attract the patronage of a set of people, not objective from my own point of view. My take is that: The 1966 January coup was a total terrible occurence to have happened, it should not have happened at all, it culminated into the national problem, the players of the coup also were too brutal and sectional in carrying out their operations. The second coup of July was even worse, well lets say it stopped in the killing of the officers of the eastern origin, i would have said it was vengeful, and perharp fair enough, however when they took it further by killing the civilians of the eastern origin, it is totally bad and unacceptable, then leading to the Biafran war-----It is a no no, it is still an injustice towards the Igbos till date. However, we have to call a spade a spade, the problem started with the January 1966 coup, and the officers who played out the coup objectives were unfair and sectional.
You are not being entirely truthful; go and read why we struck by “Adewale Ademoyega” he is a Yoruba man that fought on the Igbo side; he was one of the planners of the 1966 coup; he was the first to state that it wasn’t an Igbo coup. Do you even know that the man that quelled the coup was also an Igbo man, “Aguiyi Ironsi” what some of you that blame Ojukwu for defending is people don’t know is that Ojukwu never supported the coup; Also Nzeogwu and his co-coup planners though they fought on the side of Biafra, never liked Ojukwu. They only fought along him because he released them from prison when the war started. So whatever the man is saying is based on tangible fact
There could have been a lot of jubilations when people learnt of the coup for the first time, initially. However, when the people found out the coup was lop sided, people quickly reacted and changed their minds.
Adekunle reportedly died a bitter, lonely, and helpless man who was disappointed with the treated metted on him by the federal government. If he had known, he wouldn't have bothered at all. Biafran soldiers were gallant as they fought with great ingenuity despite little or no external support. Ukraine is still standing today bc of the support they get despite the heavy might of Russia.
From what the man is saying, all those that capitalised "wrongly and heartlessly" on a wounded situation to make gains later dimnished themselves rather than improve it. From gowon to muritala to obasanjo to yaradua to danjuma to buhari to babangida to abacha. Presidency was their compensation, but their history will be that of infamy. They never fought for the north nor the people. They only did all tue crime for personal gains
Sir God will Bless u for ur truth.and u will live 120 years.but u forgot to tell them what happened in 0guta sector,where Nigeria solders came to oguta through portHarcourt with 2 war ships,killed 0guta people,,chased them out of their town but Biafra,soldiers came on them,24 hrs attack,and chased them ,thhey ran into their ship,but Biafra Jet fighter came and Bomb their ship and all the Nigerian soldier died in the middle of 0guta Lake,Till today the ship sinked in 0guta lake in lmol River.
Please can this intellectual man should tell us, the Col. Archibong, one of very the best commanders of the war, on the Biafran side, and Generals Ojukwu and Effiong recommended the late Archibong, even after the war.
Oga Peter Faruna Salifu, sir, as an Igala man, you are not a Northerner. All Igalas are situated below the conference of Rivers Niger and Benue and that conference itself is in the south of Nigeria. Go and check the British Jetty at Idah and see what it was called. British called the place Southern Nigeria. Sir, Abuja is the geographical centre of Nigeria and thus any location below Abuja as far from Abuja as Igala land of Itobe which is across the Niger-Benue river are already in the south-central of Nigeria. Hence, sir, you and all Igalas are from Southern Nigeria not North. British lied to your generation that you are Northerners but how about now that you are educated and can use the Four Cardinal Points with Abuja as the locus to tell exactly on which side the Igalas lie on Nigeria map geographically. Sir, you are a southerner, pls, help your children and children's children not to be deceived like you were deceived. God bless you sir.
Wrong assertion, Luke Okpara. We (the Igala people) have always been categorized (Geographically) as Northerners, definitely NOT Southerners. At best, you can call us the people of the Middle Belt.
The zoo Nigeria will NEVER know what true peace and prosperity is, as long as the zoo exists. No amount of prayers can ever salvage Nigeria, we are not one people, NEVER have been and NEVER will be. As long as the zoo Nigeria exists, the woes, the bloodshed, the suffering and smiling will know no end.
Like i always say the war was a senseless one..ot could have been avoided if ppl put there ego aside.. anyways we should learn from it to avoid senseless killings
Now that the truth is coming out, where are those that are saying that ojukwu is the cause of the war where are they now, idiotic people everywhere who don't want to learn and change their way of behaviour that chose to remain in slavery forever ,is it not clear now that the Igbo's or Biafran's and some of the good people have been fighting /for a change in the country. May God bless you sir for speaking up.
The war was prolonged due to some circumstances... 1. Benjamin Adekunle was too dictatorship 2. The soldiers are plotting against themselves 3.salary not fully paid etc Thats my view though!
That’s the political position,as an Igbo man,I want Igala should never be close to Igbos because the have many traces of the Yorubas who are hypocrites.
Igalas were part of the Northern Region at the time of the civil war. Presently, Igalas are in Kogi State, which is in the North Central geopolitical zone.
A nothernerner from Kogi state that fought Biara during the war, you are calling him Igbo man bcos he is saying the truth. People like you are our problem
Adekunle was one the reason some ikwere coward forefathers denied their igboness because they were scared of him they way he killed the igbos in port Harcourt...
Everybody likes to feel like they did something in the Biafran war. Some Igbo communities denied their identity because Igbos were killed in those communities and not because of a single individual. The same can be said about Asaba people that came out to welcome Nigerian soldiers out of fear but were killed. However, this is no longer an excuse today because nobody will kill you because you're Igbo. Anioma people have embraced their Igbo identity. So some Ikwere people that keep on denying their Igbo identity and playing politics with it have no excuse again.
Adekunle killed lots of Muslims soldiers while they were praying in the rear instead of fighting in front with others.Some Muslims high officers threatened Jihad on gowon if Adekunle is not removed and court martialed . That’s why Adekunle was removed accompanied by generals KATSINA AND SHUWA
I'll advise my people not to be excited by this story. This ys just the beginning of the confession over the planned massacre of Igbos ifeom July 28,1966 till Sept 30,1966 when Gowon wrote to Col Usman Katsina that you people have killed enough hence the killing should stop, please Google this. If any Igbo pray for Nigeria to be fixed then God will kpai the person. Adk yourself why us this man at 77yrs old and,58years after these killings confessing about killings he was involved in as WO2? Our fore fathers cursed Nigeria and as Jews nothing good will come out of Nigeria.
It was Britain and the USSR that won the war for Nigeria, not these Nigerian officers claiming credit for the victory. It is said that while rookie generals talk strategy, veteran generals know that it is logistics that win wars. If Britain had given the logistics to Biafra rather than Nigeria, of course Biafra would have won the war in 6 months. Ask Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine with a firm believe that they would win until western powers flooded Ukraine with weapons.
You are very thorough with you story and articulate but l did not agree with you that udigbo has not rule Nigeria what about. Ironsi and President Jonathan both are of Ndigbo origin.
You simply don’t know history or u chose to be economical with the truth .ironsi a took power when the 1966 coup failed, he was there for 5minths. Jonathan was an ijawman. Since 1970 till date Yoruba , Fulani and Hausas have grabbed and ran Nigeria. It is a shame Nigeria is a laughing stock
@@VikingPremier His opinion isn't that of things he happened behind the scenes or with other military officers but his own direct and lived experiences, especially one who lived and worked in the North; Kaduna to be precise and as someone who stood right in the trenches for nearly over 20 months in battle for Nigeria against Biafrans. Are you suggesting we should discount his opinions and/or experiences and make frivolities out of it just because it doesn't suit or massage your ego of falsely continuing to blame or peg it an Igbo coup and faults???? Well, he fought and unalived thousands of the Igbos himself in his lifetime and he has come out to share his conscious opinion and to make peace with man and his creator before his time is up unlike many of your fathers who died with their sins hidden in their heart. Oh yes, we know how they are all rσ𝓽𝓽ℹng in h౿ll as we speak. Do you suffer from delulu syndrome?
@@Nnamdi-m5v if that man at 77old of age can come out and say the truth and know who BIAFRA are till today, who are you without name and without identity , think about it
Which planet did this man come from? What the heck is this man talking about? After all was said and done according to him, what about the Aburi conference involving Ojukwu, what about Almedu Bello angry about the Ibos encroaching on their lands in the North, what about killing so many Yoruba leaders, how about Aguyi Inronsi taking over and never lock anyone of the coup leaders up at least for investigation!
The Yoruba will always bring in false story told to them by their evil forfather , but here is a first hand information coming from a participant of the genocide Nd u are bringing lies which Ur tribe has peddle for years
@@thinkingsoul7766 Go to your dictionary and read about encroachment and think of Ibo taking over every aspect of the Northerners' economic systems including jobs and lands!
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How can you talk about the cause of the war without talking about the selective killing of the first coup? It is a chain of events. Also the first coup wasn't plotted by major Kaduna Nzeugwu,it was plotted by major Emmanuel Ifeajuna.
You are trying to twist it to suit you and what you have made up your mind to believe. Don't forget the revolution tagged coup was to usher in Awolowo bcos of carelessness and insensitive nature of the then ruling class.
@@josephchikelu this is a topic I'm very much familiar with...the expression of the Warrant Officer above is strictly his own and he is entitled to it,but I'm not one to those to be manipulated by the sentiment of just one man who to the best of my knowledge was just like any other recruit ( messenger/pond) on the battle field. If you know how the military works, you will know that 80 percent of what this WO 2 is saying is centred on what he perceived or what he was told. little did you know that A non commissioned soldier like this one doesn't have access to classified information,it is just like a cleaner in the hospital set-up talking about the work of a nurse or a medical doctor. I repeat,there is no way you will talk about the counter coup code-named REMATCH, that you won't talk about the senseless killing by Emmanuel Ifeajuna and others. The WO 2 erroneously said the coup was plotted by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeugwu. Nzeugwu was brought into the picture very late just like major Gideon Okar of the 1990 coup against Babangida was brought into the picture very late. Infact, major Kaduna wasn't supposed to be a part of them in the first place,a lot of people talk about him because of the way he executed his part of the coup in the north. The so-called revolution was formed on the basis of lies and deceit. Try and watch interviews of some of the participants that survived. A revolution that marked general Ademulegun, colonel Ralph Shodeinde, general Zakari Mai Malari, colonel James pam, colonel Kur Mohammed, colonel Abogo Largema for death but spared Lt col Odumegwu ojukwu, general ironsi and others is a derailed one. People are always quick to say that Colonel Unegbe was killed too,but unlike others,he wasn't in the original list of people to be killed,he was only unlucky for being too close to general Mai Malari . A revolution that was supposed to wipe out all the political class but spared anything coming from the region of the plotters, that is not a revolution, that is ethnic cleansing, that is greed, that is evil. The same so-called revolutionarists leaked the plan to Nnamdi Azikiwe prior to D-Day, Nnamdi Azikiwe suddenly decided to travel out of the country to avoid being killed like others, for the same journey that ordinarily should have come months ahead. Why wasn't Ahmadu Bello or Akintola pre-informed like Azikiwe? What kind of revolutionarists do selective killing in an atmosphere where everyone is considered corrupt? Tafawa Balawa till date is considered the most upright amongst politicians,why was he killed? What type of revolution target upright people for death?Who is fooling who? Again,to say Awolowo was to become the prime minister afterwards is to play into the hands of the coup plotters. Firstly, Awolowo was not mentioned in their coup speech. A coup purportedly plotted to make Awo the president, that topic should have been number one in the coup speech. Secondly, Awolowo was in prison when the coup happened, funny enough,he was imprisoned in the east where the coup wasn't executed, what stops them from freeing him as part of their plan? Thirdly,the rumour and news that the coup was to make Awolowo the prime minister only came up after the coup had failed,in other words,it was an afterthought meant to save the face of the plotters. In countries where a coup is plotted to enthrone someone,the motive is usually clearly stated in the coup process, Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana was a very good example,he was like the major reason for the coup and his freedom was number one in their agenda.their intentions weren't made known after the coup,it was known during the execution of the coup. Let no one deceive you, that coup was carried out on the basis of greed, overzealousness, desperation for power and position...it was never a revolution.
In the first place, why did the igbo soldiers did the first coup? Do you think they won't revenge? One of the Igbo soldiers who shot even made mockery of the northern man that was killed on national TV and you think there won't be revenge? You must be joking. You reap what you sow. That's it.
The account of this man is difficult to be relied upon. The 1st coup to topple a democratic government was a revolution but the July coup was without focus? You witnessed the July coup which you believe led to the civil war but you joined the army to fight against the Biafrans. When asked why did you joined, you said because of the slogan ‘keep Nigeria one’. When asked if you thought the Biafrans were wrong, you were not clear. So many contradictions in your account. You’re just here to praise the Biafrans. I’m too smart to believe you sir.
There’s no contradiction in what he said; most Nigerians were happy when the first coup took place; because the civilians at the time were messing up the country as they are doing today; However when they were later told it was an Igbo coup; that the Igbos killed the heroes from other parts of the country but did not kill theirs, this made many people to change their mind quickly. They were also told to fight to keep Nigeria one; his account is very clear and precise.
There is no contradiction anywhere. You just see what you chose to see. Follow the target of the first coup and the pogroms of the second coup against the igbo civilians
Baba is missing something very vital. The problem in Nigeria is not so much of where the individuals who have governed came from. Rather, it is the character of the individuals, and the current system will always bring the same type of individuals as leaders.
A thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire. Why do u say he's not correct, they kill more than 3 million people on gun battle
So, fined here the full list of the coup plotters and their tribes:- 1. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu(Igbo) 2. Major Adewale Ademoyega (Yoruba) author of "Why we struck" 3. Capt. G. Adeleke(Yoruba) 4. Maj. Ifeajuna(Igbo) 5. Lt. Fola Oyewole(Yoruba) author of "The reluctant rebel" 6. Lt. R. Egbiko(Esan) 7. Lt. Tijani Katsina(Hausa/Fulani) 8. Lt. O. Olafemiyan(Yoruba) 9. Capt. Gibson Jalo(Bali) 10. Capt. Swanton(Middle Belt) 11. Lt. Hope Harris Eghagha (Urhobo) 12. Lt. Dag Warribor(Ijaw) 13. 2nd Lt. Saleh Dambo(Hausa) 14. 2nd Lt. John Atom Kpera (Tiv).
@@kingsleykalu2770How dare you call that a full list, you included junior officers who acted on orders and left out inner circle plotters like Maj Chris Anuforo, Major Don Okafor, Major Timothy Onwuategwu(all of whom are Igbo). No accountability
@@kingsleykalu2770 Oga, your list is totally trash! there were up to 7 Majors of Eastern origin, who played major roles in the coup. Majors Nzeogwu; Ifeajuna; Onwuatuegwu; Anuforo; Okafor; Obienu; Chude-Sokei. At least 5 of these men were key commanders controlling differewnt region on the coup, Wale Ademoyega was the only Non Eastener that played a major role. If you want to start naming irrelevant names who were listed as players of the coup, then there are many other Eastern officers to be name, chief amongst them is Capt. Ben Gbulie. Stop being economical with the truth, it is only when it pays you guys, that you tend to paint story as it favours you.
This man is a not saying the truth, I was a witness of the coup, and in Kaduna there was no celebration and every where was tensed. He must be speaking as a man not happy with the Hausa fulani rulers of Nigeria.
I am even afraid to say that his submission is not impressive to me, he can only appeal to some Narcissistic set of people, who always like to hear good things said about them.
What an intelligent and extraordinary officer. Truly and amazing account of the civil war. Much respect.
This is why Igbos who are real Igbos , kept values of Igbos will remain blessed from generation to generation .!
This Man is a very Truthful man
I am a historian from the Cameron's. Kudos to the author. A succinct truism transposing these events. I admire the recount.
My great Uncle a scientist and an engine, Uncle Monday Inyang from Eket, was in Nnewi, and he was one of the Biafran Scientists producing that Obondebiar and Biafran bombs.
May his soul rest in peace. We love him. He died so we could live
This interview should go viral..
This man is a man of honour. I'm so glad that people like you still exist in that contraption. Thank you, Sir!
You are correct and i am glad to hear about the war from him because may people who don't know about it always say the opposite of it.
Of all the versions of the Nigerian civil war I have heard, this version is the most refined. ❤
God bless you officer Peter Salifu for speaking the truth.
The government of the contemporary times in Nigeria need to listen carefully to this intellectual and wise man.
Mr. Peter Faruna Salifu, YOU ARE A MAN! Much respect to you for being a witness to history. May God bless you.
Peter, you will live long. You are an honest man.
This is the real great man talking. Highly reasonable position. Great man, with great courage
I just shed tears, learning what the middle belt people suffered during the war and today see how they suffer from the hands of terrorists.
Kudos to you Baba.
Yours and others heroic labour shall never be in vain.
I feel for Nigeria.
My country has learnt no lesson at all
Peace still far-fetched despite the holocaust.
O Jesus.
U fought the war for Fulani ! Deal with it .
It’s in vain already , maybe you are too blind to see it.😅😂
The war was for Fulani food
There not learn anything at all war will repeat again in Nigeria
Those that joined the North to fight the Igbos, how many of them and their generation are living better than the Igbos today, we left them behind, in fact they are far behind us. In BIAFRA we stand.
work well done mr. Obilo, you voice is intriguing and you editorial is topnouch . Thumps up to Papa Peter Salifu,who witnessed and dogged in educating himself and leaving a legacy. may Nigeria learn from her mistake and peace reign.
Truth can’t be hidden forever,we need more people like you to educate the public
The labour of our heroes past...
I love the fact that accounts of the war are being uncensored now. I think that's the first step towards healing for all who suffered during the war...
Mr Obilo, I always taught that fivety millions of Nigerian s will be following you by now, but I have seen they that they prefer follow forest than the good roads
Because Nigerians don't read to know their history. If everyone reads then they will know the real problem of Nigeria
Nigerians no be real people
This histories is what nigeria really needs now. The undiluted truth
God bless you sir and keep you alive to see the Igbo leadership develop this country as you said. Your prayers will be answered
Nigeria can never be developed ever in this life. It will be like Sodom and Gomorrah at the end. If you are there now make an effort to leave Nigeria if you know what is good for you.
WO2 salifu, I pray May God almighty give you more long life in good health. Thank you for giving us real lecture about biafra and Nigeria war. What a guy!
I do agree with your father, s statement. as a child during Biafra war, l do not want another war. I nearly lost my life during that war. War is not good.
This is about the most objective version of this event I ever heard or read.
My dad told me there can’t be war in Nigeria again until the generation that fought the Nigeria-Biafra war passes away. That no sane man wants to experience a war twice
Your Dad’s opinion was that of a dull man,Nigeria is already at war as we speak.
The evil that is going on will intensify the war.
God bless you, papa. You will live more more years.
This is True Story. Thank you so much Sir.
God bless u sir , obilo thank u for this, and the haters of igbo will now rest
You are unbiased and telling the truth.
Best info, from sergeant major
Papa thanks for speaking the truth you know a real soldier must be a soldier
It is tragic that Biafrans still haven't learnt the importance of food security till now considering the experience of the blockade during the war.
Biafra fought for survival as has been stated here and elsewhere. And they would do it again if they have to. And those of you who find it convenient to threaten Igbos need to know that 21st century is not 20th century, when the Igbos were driven out of Nigeria, and war was brought against them when they opted for self-determination.
@@Nadel60 Once beaten twice shy. Let us pray that Nigerian history does not repeat itself. If it does. The Yibos will lose again and will be turned into gypsis of Africa. Oga, remember what the warlord General Ojukwu said about the Yibos waging a second war.
I have been preaching to the people of the South East to start investing in mechanisms FARMS 🚜 instead of hotels 🏨 and alcohols 🍸...
@@azzariomaperdijbssa Perhaps you should stop preaching, start model "mechanisms FARMS" yourself and lead by example so that the people of the South East may emulate you? 👏!
Biafra/Nigeria war was fought by the British and not by Nigeria army
Now I know why Obasanjo is enjoying his old age. Everyone has their bad side, but his good sides can never be overlooked. One of the finest Nigeria leaders.
Respect Veteran Sir WO Peter Salifu..U truly blew my mind disseminating truth to power..!! I truly appreciate U sir 🎉!!
Sometimes I shade tears 😭
I'm so proud of my people Biafrans soldiers, they re all testifying that Biafrans fight and were able to stand them even almost defeated them if not hunger... some of them living also regretting fighting the war... has the war end?
The shorts you will leave more long you're going to reach 100 9 years because you stood up for your Ward and the fear nobody god bless you, you are really really elderly man inshot you have win my heart❤
Live long to do what,he is just looking for means to advertise his book,the only hype you because the know you are the only one who can buy,and not that he is being sincere,the average northerner is an Igbo hater,hate them too and have people.
@@kingsleykalu2770 you don't like the truth? What lies has he told? Have you read the book?
We have to go back to the way we were before the British came.. one Nigeria is a scam my people 😂😂😂😂
Reno Omokri should come and learn.
Reno is a clown
He will not learn anything because he's after his stomach. He's never an objective individual.
Waaooh,am speechless !!
Sir God Bless u for Ur truth,u wll live long.
Nigeria without Igbo is like a food without salt.
You are fooling your self
@@Olalekan-lz6td let’s separate !
Tell your leader in national assembly to demand for referendum we yoruba has nothing to do with your igbo people@@bibianezeugonna-igwe4085
Nothing will be missing, it's about human resources and planning, not about anyone's superiority. @bibianezeugonna-igwe4085
@@Olalekan-lz6td bigot. He merely was echoing the position of Papa Salifu. Why didn't you direct this insult to him who said it louder and clearer?
Please are this man book in Amazon
Yes sir
Nzuegu is truly a hero, every officers treble on mentioning his name.
It is Nzeogwu
Where is he from again ?
@@bibianezeugonna-igwe4085 OPANAMA in present day Delta state
@bibianezeugonna-igwe4085 Kogi State but lives in Kaduna
@@acropolis6816he’s not from kogi….he’s igbo from delta anioma….Chukwuma Nzeogwu
Interesting.
Where do one get the book, u didn't say.
Edmund, you should bring the man back. There are other questions you should pose to him. One of the questions should be to expand on Adekunle killing of captured Biafran officers and how the Nigerian Army generally treated captured Biafran soldiers.
Pls how much is his book, i want to buy
*This man is phenomenal and rare!!!*
➖ _As a young man, he towed the party line of "To keep Nigeria one blah, blah, blah...", yet he hasn't hesitated to admit that all the clichës, "Igbo coup", or "Igbo domination", or "Igbo conspiracy", etc, etc, etc are all balderdash, and that tge war was wholly unnecessary._
➖ _He goes on to distinguish between the idealistic Jan 1966 revolutionary coup, and the vengeance propelled Igbophobic and gratuitously genocidal pogrom and subsequent July 1966 coup_
➖ _He also clearly states that Biafra did not cause the war, and is honestly trying to caution everyone! not to ignore history!_
*Thanks for this great interview!!!*
He is a hypocrite,his reasons for doing what he is doing is to advertise his book,only a fool will buy the book.
You're one of the problem in Nigeria how can you be blaming Igbo is telling you truth and you are here writing rubbish
Let everyone go their own way period.
What a mess of a country. Still wobbling at 64 years. The veteran shares an honest account of the senseless war waged by Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and overhaul of the rotten system.
Truth told, Nigeria learn from history pls, right the wrongs, rule wih equity, from Sokoto to Ogoja, progress and unity is possible
It can’t work,Nigeria is a mistake.
Nigerian government needs to speak the truth
The can never.
The January Coup of 1966 should not be referred to as a positive move in any way, if there is anything revolutionary about it at all, or an honorable coup, then politicians from the eastern regions would have been killed as well, name one from the region that was touched., no equity, no fairness, if one goes down, then everyone should have gone down, it is simple. Half bake truth! i only see a man who is trying to appeal and attract the patronage of a set of people, not objective from my own point of view. My take is that: The 1966 January coup was a total terrible occurence to have happened, it should not have happened at all, it culminated into the national problem, the players of the coup also were too brutal and sectional in carrying out their operations. The second coup of July was even worse, well lets say it stopped in the killing of the officers of the eastern origin, i would have said it was vengeful, and perharp fair enough, however when they took it further by killing the civilians of the eastern origin, it is totally bad and unacceptable, then leading to the Biafran war-----It is a no no, it is still an injustice towards the Igbos till date. However, we have to call a spade a spade, the problem started with the January 1966 coup, and the officers who played out the coup objectives were unfair and sectional.
You are right in your assessment
Very correct indeed
You are not being entirely truthful; go and read why we struck by “Adewale Ademoyega” he is a Yoruba man that fought on the Igbo side; he was one of the planners of the 1966 coup; he was the first to state that it wasn’t an Igbo coup. Do you even know that the man that quelled the coup was also an Igbo man, “Aguiyi Ironsi” what some of you that blame Ojukwu for defending is people don’t know is that Ojukwu never supported the coup; Also Nzeogwu and his co-coup planners though they fought on the side of Biafra, never liked Ojukwu. They only fought along him because he released them from prison when the war started. So whatever the man is saying is based on tangible fact
I always enjoy your program sir. The creator will help us to get it right sooner than later
NThe creator has help us already,all we need do is to separate for peace to reign.
There could have been a lot of jubilations when people learnt of the coup for the first time, initially. However, when the people found out the coup was lop sided, people quickly reacted and changed their minds.
Lopsided indeed, I am sure u did not listen to the whole interaction
Adekunle reportedly died a bitter, lonely, and helpless man who was disappointed with the treated metted on him by the federal government. If he had known, he wouldn't have bothered at all. Biafran soldiers were gallant as they fought with great ingenuity despite little or no external support. Ukraine is still standing today bc of the support they get despite the heavy might of Russia.
From what the man is saying, all those that capitalised "wrongly and heartlessly" on a wounded situation to make gains later dimnished themselves rather than improve it. From gowon to muritala to obasanjo to yaradua to danjuma to buhari to babangida to abacha. Presidency was their compensation, but their history will be that of infamy. They never fought for the north nor the people. They only did all tue crime for personal gains
So, this man went to the University as a senior man.
Sir God will Bless u for ur truth.and u will live 120 years.but u forgot to tell them what happened in 0guta sector,where Nigeria solders came to oguta through portHarcourt with 2 war ships,killed 0guta people,,chased them out of their town but Biafra,soldiers came on them,24 hrs attack,and chased them ,thhey ran into their ship,but Biafra Jet fighter came and Bomb their ship and all the Nigerian soldier died in the middle of 0guta Lake,Till today the ship sinked in 0guta lake in lmol River.
Please can this intellectual man should tell us, the Col. Archibong, one of very the best commanders of the war, on the Biafran side, and Generals Ojukwu and Effiong recommended the late Archibong, even after the war.
Archibong died at ikot ekpene 1968
May His Soul find peace!
Nigeria without Igbos, Nigeria is a mess.
😂, baba . change your mentality.
America fought 2 civil war and survived
Oga Peter Faruna Salifu, sir, as an Igala man, you are not a Northerner. All Igalas are situated below the conference of Rivers Niger and Benue and that conference itself is in the south of Nigeria. Go and check the British Jetty at Idah and see what it was called. British called the place Southern Nigeria. Sir, Abuja is the geographical centre of Nigeria and thus any location below Abuja as far from Abuja as Igala land of Itobe which is across the Niger-Benue river are already in the south-central of Nigeria. Hence, sir, you and all Igalas are from Southern Nigeria not North. British lied to your generation that you are Northerners but how about now that you are educated and can use the Four Cardinal Points with Abuja as the locus to tell exactly on which side the Igalas lie on Nigeria map geographically. Sir, you are a southerner, pls, help your children and children's children not to be deceived like you were deceived. God bless you sir.
They and their children should remain with the North, we don't need them.
Wrong assertion, Luke Okpara. We (the Igala people) have always been categorized (Geographically) as Northerners, definitely NOT Southerners. At best, you can call us the people of the Middle Belt.
The zoo Nigeria will NEVER know what true peace and prosperity is, as long as the zoo exists. No amount of prayers can ever salvage Nigeria, we are not one people, NEVER have been and NEVER will be. As long as the zoo Nigeria exists, the woes, the bloodshed, the suffering and smiling will know no end.
Very correct, Adekunle was killing his own soldiers at a time
Very wicked soldier and he died in regrets about what he did for Nigeria...
@@anyasodokingsley5156nobody in Nigerian Army is normal,that institution only designed for evil.
He killed boro adaka
I was at Bori, Bomu...
😢😢😢😢😢
Like i always say the war was a senseless one..ot could have been avoided if ppl put there ego aside.. anyways we should learn from it to avoid senseless killings
Both Adekunle and Muritala were reckless and ruthless. Also both officers and soldiers were wild - not well.
This man is an obidient. Baba, them go buy your books.
Certificate forgers and their thugs, don't read and it will be disastrous to expect illiterates to read. Keep wallowing in your profound stupidity.
Now that the truth is coming out, where are those that are saying that ojukwu is the cause of the war where are they now, idiotic people everywhere who don't want to learn and change their way of behaviour that chose to remain in slavery forever ,is it not clear now that the Igbo's or Biafran's and some of the good people have been fighting /for a change in the country. May God bless you sir for speaking up.
The war was prolonged due to some circumstances...
1. Benjamin Adekunle was too dictatorship
2. The soldiers are plotting against themselves
3.salary not fully paid etc
Thats my view though!
Oponu keep your view to yourself
Who are them fight for the war fulani there brainwashed all of them now there rich themselves
Igala man saying he's from the north, people baffles me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That’s the political position,as an Igbo man,I want Igala should never be close to Igbos because the have many traces of the Yorubas who are hypocrites.
Igalas were part of the Northern Region at the time of the civil war. Presently, Igalas are in Kogi State, which is in the North Central geopolitical zone.
A nothernerner from Kogi state that fought Biara during the war, you are calling him Igbo man bcos he is saying the truth. People like you are our problem
Adekunle was one the reason some ikwere coward forefathers denied their igboness because they were scared of him they way he killed the igbos in port Harcourt...
Yes my brother you are right
Everybody likes to feel like they did something in the Biafran war. Some Igbo communities denied their identity because Igbos were killed in those communities and not because of a single individual. The same can be said about Asaba people that came out to welcome Nigerian soldiers out of fear but were killed. However, this is no longer an excuse today because nobody will kill you because you're Igbo. Anioma people have embraced their Igbo identity. So some Ikwere people that keep on denying their Igbo identity and playing politics with it have no excuse again.
He killed boro adaka
Adekunle killed lots of Muslims soldiers while they were praying in the rear instead of fighting in front with others.Some Muslims high officers threatened Jihad on gowon if Adekunle is not removed and court martialed . That’s why Adekunle was removed accompanied by generals KATSINA AND SHUWA
Anyone that says he's not Igbo is not Igbo, we know who the true sons are.
I'll advise my people not to be excited by this story. This ys just the beginning of the confession over the planned massacre of Igbos ifeom July 28,1966 till Sept 30,1966 when Gowon wrote to Col Usman Katsina that you people have killed enough hence the killing should stop, please Google this. If any Igbo pray for Nigeria to be fixed then God will kpai the person. Adk yourself why us this man at 77yrs old and,58years after these killings confessing about killings he was involved in as WO2? Our fore fathers cursed Nigeria and as Jews nothing good will come out of Nigeria.
God bless you. Nothing good will ever come out of the zoo Nigeria, the woes, the suffering and smiling will know no end
Nwanne, i would like to create a group chat for like minded people. Thoughts?
It became and Igbo coup when the people that were supposed to take out south east leaders amongst coup plotters refused to take them out
It was Britain and the USSR that won the war for Nigeria, not these Nigerian officers claiming credit for the victory.
It is said that while rookie generals talk strategy, veteran generals know that it is logistics that win wars. If Britain had given the logistics to Biafra rather than Nigeria, of course Biafra would have won the war in 6 months.
Ask Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine with a firm believe that they would win until western powers flooded Ukraine with weapons.
Even Obasanjo said same thing that it was not an Igbo coup.
Adeline died a shameful death.only remember by bad things
Pls i also need the book "The Reluctant Rebel" by Fola Oyewole
You are very thorough with you story and articulate but l did not agree with you that udigbo has not rule Nigeria what about. Ironsi and President Jonathan both are of Ndigbo origin.
You simply don’t know history or u chose to be economical with the truth .ironsi a took power when the 1966 coup failed, he was there for 5minths. Jonathan was an ijawman. Since 1970 till date Yoruba , Fulani and Hausas have grabbed and ran Nigeria. It is a shame Nigeria is a laughing stock
Jonathan is not an Igboman
Is Udigbo but Ndigbo
Is not
@@chrisuche6521is President Jonathan a Yoruba or Hausa
Baba as a non commissioned officer was limited to sensitive decisions taken afterall he was an emergency soldier recruited to fight the war
Ur point?
@@MarcdonsA stupid one though.
And your point?
Good observation; Pa Salisu joined Nigeria Army 1967. A lot of things played out before 1967 that Pa Salisu didn't know as an outsider.
@@VikingPremier His opinion isn't that of things he happened behind the scenes or with other military officers but his own direct and lived experiences, especially one who lived and worked in the North; Kaduna to be precise and as someone who stood right in the trenches for nearly over 20 months in battle for Nigeria against Biafrans. Are you suggesting we should discount his opinions and/or experiences and make frivolities out of it just because it doesn't suit or massage your ego of falsely continuing to blame or peg it an Igbo coup and faults???? Well, he fought and unalived thousands of the Igbos himself in his lifetime and he has come out to share his conscious opinion and to make peace with man and his creator before his time is up unlike many of your fathers who died with their sins hidden in their heart. Oh yes, we know how they are all rσ𝓽𝓽ℹng in h౿ll as we speak. Do you suffer from delulu syndrome?
We IGBO BIAFRA TRIBE PEOPLE AND OUR LAND don't need president of Nigeria WE IGBO BIAFRA TRIBE want our own self determination BIAFRA country
We are not Biafrans..
@Nnamdi-m5v what is the meaning of Nigeria in your language
@@Nnamdi-m5v if that man at 77old of age can come out and say the truth and know who BIAFRA are till today, who are you without name and without identity , think about it
Biafra are great 👍👍👍
Which planet did this man come from? What the heck is this man talking about? After all was said and done according to him, what about the Aburi conference involving Ojukwu, what about Almedu Bello angry about the Ibos encroaching on their lands in the North, what about killing so many Yoruba leaders, how about Aguyi Inronsi taking over and never lock anyone of the coup leaders up at least for investigation!
Encroaching how. Educate us
We are waiting for you to educate us on how igbos encroach the north
The Yoruba will always bring in false story told to them by their evil forfather , but here is a first hand information coming from a participant of the genocide Nd u are bringing lies which Ur tribe has peddle for years
@@thinkingsoul7766 Go to your dictionary and read about encroachment and think of Ibo taking over every aspect of the Northerners' economic systems including jobs and lands!
How old where u before the war
Dubai was a poor country when Nigeria was booming with oil but Dubai is better than Nigeria because they managed oil money well
While it's true that Dubai has achieved remarkable development, the claim that it was "poor" is not entirely accurate. Dubai, even before the discovery of oil, was a trading hub with strategic wealth. What set Dubai apart was its visionary leadership, which used oil revenue wisely to diversify its economy into sectors like tourism, aviation, and real estate. Unlike Nigeria, which faced political instability, corruption, and over-reliance on oil, Dubai’s leadership focused on long-term goals and maintained unity within its emirates. Nigeria, with its vast resources, faces divisions and systemic challenges that hinder the proper management of its wealth. Dubai’s success wasn’t just about oil-it was about a unified vision and effective governance.
How can you talk about the cause of the war without talking about the selective killing of the first coup? It is a chain of events. Also the first coup wasn't plotted by major Kaduna Nzeugwu,it was plotted by major Emmanuel Ifeajuna.
Did you hear Revolution Aboki
You are trying to twist it to suit you and what you have made up your mind to believe. Don't forget the revolution tagged coup was to usher in Awolowo bcos of carelessness and insensitive nature of the then ruling class.
@@josephchikeluyour igbo don't do it because of awolowo is lie and propaganda
@@josephchikelu this is a topic I'm very much familiar with...the expression of the Warrant Officer above is strictly his own and he is entitled to it,but I'm not one to those to be manipulated by the sentiment of just one man who to the best of my knowledge was just like any other recruit ( messenger/pond) on the battle field.
If you know how the military works, you will know that 80 percent of what this WO 2 is saying is centred on what he perceived or what he was told.
little did you know that A non commissioned soldier like this one doesn't have access to classified information,it is just like a cleaner in the hospital set-up talking about the work of a nurse or a medical doctor.
I repeat,there is no way you will talk about the counter coup code-named REMATCH, that you won't talk about the senseless killing by Emmanuel Ifeajuna and others.
The WO 2 erroneously said the coup was plotted by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeugwu.
Nzeugwu was brought into the picture very late just like major Gideon Okar of the 1990 coup against Babangida was brought into the picture very late.
Infact, major Kaduna wasn't supposed to be a part of them in the first place,a lot of people talk about him because of the way he executed his part of the coup in the north.
The so-called revolution was formed on the basis of lies and deceit. Try and watch interviews of some of the participants that survived.
A revolution that marked general Ademulegun, colonel Ralph Shodeinde, general Zakari Mai Malari, colonel James pam, colonel Kur Mohammed, colonel Abogo Largema for death but spared Lt col Odumegwu ojukwu, general ironsi and others is a derailed one.
People are always quick to say that Colonel Unegbe was killed too,but unlike others,he wasn't in the original list of people to be killed,he was only unlucky for being too close to general Mai Malari .
A revolution that was supposed to wipe out all the political class but spared anything coming from the region of the plotters, that is not a revolution, that is ethnic cleansing, that is greed, that is evil. The same so-called revolutionarists leaked the plan to Nnamdi Azikiwe prior to D-Day, Nnamdi Azikiwe suddenly decided to travel out of the country to avoid being killed like others, for the same journey that ordinarily should have come months ahead.
Why wasn't Ahmadu Bello or Akintola pre-informed like Azikiwe? What kind of revolutionarists do selective killing in an atmosphere where everyone is considered corrupt? Tafawa Balawa till date is considered the most upright amongst politicians,why was he killed? What type of revolution target upright people for death?Who is fooling who?
Again,to say Awolowo was to become the prime minister afterwards is to play into the hands of the coup plotters.
Firstly, Awolowo was not mentioned in their coup speech. A coup purportedly plotted to make Awo the president, that topic should have been number one in the coup speech.
Secondly, Awolowo was in prison when the coup happened, funny enough,he was imprisoned in the east where the coup wasn't executed, what stops them from freeing him as part of their plan?
Thirdly,the rumour and news that the coup was to make Awolowo the prime minister only came up after the coup had failed,in other words,it was an afterthought meant to save the face of the plotters.
In countries where a coup is plotted to enthrone someone,the motive is usually clearly stated in the coup process, Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana was a very good example,he was like the major reason for the coup and his freedom was number one in their agenda.their intentions weren't made known after the coup,it was known during the execution of the coup.
Let no one deceive you, that coup was carried out on the basis of greed, overzealousness, desperation for power and position...it was never a revolution.
Did you even listen to the podcast at all, or you just want to keep dwelling in your ignorance?
Hope yoruba tribe are listening to what this man is saying
But there was Jonathan
And Jonathan is Igbo? Olodo
In the first place, why did the igbo soldiers did the first coup? Do you think they won't revenge? One of the Igbo soldiers who shot even made mockery of the northern man that was killed on national TV and you think there won't be revenge? You must be joking. You reap what you sow. That's it.
The account of this man is difficult to be relied upon. The 1st coup to topple a democratic government was a revolution but the July coup was without focus? You witnessed the July coup which you believe led to the civil war but you joined the army to fight against the Biafrans. When asked why did you joined, you said because of the slogan ‘keep Nigeria one’. When asked if you thought the Biafrans were wrong, you were not clear. So many contradictions in your account. You’re just here to praise the Biafrans. I’m too smart to believe you sir.
There’s no contradiction in what he said; most Nigerians were happy when the first coup took place; because the civilians at the time were messing up the country as they are doing today; However when they were later told it was an Igbo coup; that the Igbos killed the heroes from other parts of the country but did not kill theirs, this made many people to change their mind quickly. They were also told to fight to keep Nigeria one; his account is very clear and precise.
There is no contradiction anywhere. You just see what you chose to see. Follow the target of the first coup and the pogroms of the second coup against the igbo civilians
Late fuji creator Ayinde bartister also fought the civil war as a Nigerian soldier but he never at any time gave one sided account like this.
The truth always bite
Even tribal bigotry is among the soldiers
Baba is missing something very vital. The problem in Nigeria is not so much of where the individuals who have governed came from. Rather, it is the character of the individuals, and the current system will always bring the same type of individuals as leaders.
Not character but their intentions and evil agenda.
The jubilation was Carrie out by the igbos in Kaduna, not locals
Army was not well structured then hence the easy acess by late Nzeogwu.
May be someone could have explain the meaning of Holocaust to this man before coming to embarrassed himself...
Pls tell us the meaning if you know better.
A thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire. Why do u say he's not correct, they kill more than 3 million people on gun battle
Okay tell us the meaning of Holocaust please.
Check the dictionary yourself. You are the one not quite informed
I think he is right,
The biggest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the ILLUSION of knowledge. SMH!!
What authority actually informs your skewed narrative?
Aboki
Tell us d illusions. Teach us master
@@thinkingsoul7766 Don't waste your time waiting for a reasonable response...lol
Illusion by you that did not smell the war rather than listen to a living eye witness.
If it was not an igbo coup,how many other tribes were involved?
So, fined here the full list of the coup plotters and their tribes:-
1. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu(Igbo)
2. Major Adewale Ademoyega (Yoruba) author of "Why we struck"
3. Capt. G. Adeleke(Yoruba)
4. Maj. Ifeajuna(Igbo)
5. Lt. Fola Oyewole(Yoruba) author of "The reluctant rebel"
6. Lt. R. Egbiko(Esan)
7. Lt. Tijani Katsina(Hausa/Fulani)
8. Lt. O. Olafemiyan(Yoruba)
9. Capt. Gibson Jalo(Bali)
10. Capt. Swanton(Middle Belt)
11. Lt. Hope Harris Eghagha (Urhobo)
12. Lt. Dag Warribor(Ijaw)
13. 2nd Lt. Saleh Dambo(Hausa)
14. 2nd Lt. John Atom Kpera (Tiv).
A lot if Northerners and Hausas were involved in that coup.
@@kingsleykalu2770How dare you call that a full list, you included junior officers who acted on orders and left out inner circle plotters like Maj Chris Anuforo, Major Don Okafor, Major Timothy Onwuategwu(all of whom are Igbo). No accountability
@@kingsleykalu2770 Oga, your list is totally trash! there were up to 7 Majors of Eastern origin, who played major roles in the coup. Majors Nzeogwu; Ifeajuna; Onwuatuegwu; Anuforo; Okafor; Obienu; Chude-Sokei. At least 5 of these men were key commanders controlling differewnt region on the coup, Wale Ademoyega was the only Non Eastener that played a major role. If you want to start naming irrelevant names who were listed as players of the coup, then there are many other Eastern officers to be name, chief amongst them is Capt. Ben Gbulie. Stop being economical with the truth, it is only when it pays you guys, that you tend to paint story as it favours you.
Why are you desperate to tag this IGBO coup? You need it to hold Nigeria down thinking you are doing the Igbo. What a man!
This man is a not saying the truth, I was a witness of the coup, and in Kaduna there was no celebration and every where was tensed. He must be speaking as a man not happy with the Hausa fulani rulers of Nigeria.
I am even afraid to say that his submission is not impressive to me, he can only appeal to some Narcissistic set of people, who always like to hear good things said about them.