"Peace does not happen in a vacuum". "There's gat to be dialogue..." It is not enough to say that we should live in peace. We must also ask: "How?" "What do we have to do to live in peace?" "What does it take to live in peace?" "What changes must we embrace in order to actualize peace?"

The House of Representatives, the Senate, our governors, Mr. President, and the NIGERIAN PUBLIC must critically look into these questions. "There is anger in the land".  Key changes must occur in the land. Also, Niger-Deltans must think of new and better ways of advancing their cause(s) through POWERFUL, NON-VIOLENT METHODS. This is a very reliable path map to follow. Our Niger-Deltan militants have drawn a lot of attention to the region, no doubt. However, I believe the time has come for them to place more and more energies on non-violent approaches to ensuring that the people of the region are not exploited or cheated.  Niger-Delta must reflect the blessings of the "Oil Wealth". However, it is important to note that some of these militants do not have the good intentions of the masses at heart. To some, the crisis may simply be a way to generate millions of Naira to cater for their selfish ends. "The bad and the ugly must be separated from the good."

I believe some of these so-called militants are sincere. They have good intentions towards the region and by extension, the country. They are better termed, "Emancipators" instead of "Militants". The weapons they carry could very well be for self defense. I would like to give them the benefit of doubt! (And there are Emancipators who do not carry guns. It is very important to take note of this...) I encourage these well meaning Nigerians to have brain storming sessions - to come up with more effective ways of ensuring the good of "the Delta". It is progressive to think, to plan and to imagine new and better ways of doing things. I am a strong advocate for peaceful-forceful, non-violent approaches. [By "peaceful-forceful", I mean peaceful means and strategies that are very, very powerful; that are forceful enough to bring the perpetrators of tyranny, greed and wickedness to their knees.]

The task of working to save the environment, create jobs, build infrastructures, and promote the just sharing of the national moimoi (in this case, OIL - not groundnut oil, coconut oil or palm oil but CRUDE OIL) should not be left for only a few. The so-called common man - the masses must wake up and rise up: network and organize. “Each of us is an emancipator!” Where are the town hall meetings and the rallies? Where are the workshops and seminars? Where are the international press conferences? There should be more and more of these. Where are the letters to Abuja? Write and send. Don't be bothered whether they will be read or not. Send! Don't sit down there; fold your hands and expect the Emancipators to work magic. If you have a better option/approach, please, come forward! Do something! Make a difference, my dear...

"Peace does not happen in a vacuum". For peace to reign in the Niger-Delta, our leaders in the region and in Abuja MUST have a clear, working knowledge and understanding of the people of Niger-Delta and vice-versa. "Two cannot work together unless they are in agreement." Real understanding of one another, promotes substantial agreement. Our leaders must be sensitive to the needs, yearnings and aspirations of the people. They must be willing to humble themselves and listen to their concerns. Aso Rock and policy makers must also take the bold step to refuse to be controlled or manipulated by foreign forces - individuals, groups, corporations, associations, cults, etc that do not give a damn about the black skinned brothers and sisters in the Niger-Delta. In addition, for peace to prevail, Niger-Deltans MUST seek to embrace "individual responsibility" for their future and their children's future. "Stand up, seek enlightenment, know the issues, discipline yourself, re-orient yourself, embrace progressive value systems, make sacrifices, work together in unity, lift your heads up high, hold your ground"...

Resource control is a good option for the Federal Government to implement. "Put away your unfounded fears. Embrace true Federalism." Each region or State must know that the time has come for them to tap into their God-given creativity - to create wealth: each has material and human resources. Why not organize and create wealth with what you've got?  Why sit-back, and rely solely on oil? How much is your State or region contributing to the Nation's gross domestic product, to the national income or wealth? What percentage of the national moimoi can we attribute to your State? "What's in your hands?" Use it!! Use them!! Be innovative, be inventive...

Federal Government, "Show me your Federal Character". Abegi! 

Robot  # 1 | 27.05.2009 20:33

"Peace does not happen in a vacuum"."There's gat to be dialogue..."It is not enough to say that we should live in peace.We must also ask: "How?" "What do we have to do to live in peace?" "What does it take to live in peace?" "What changes must we embrace in order to actualize peace?" The House of Representatives, the Senate, our governors, Mr. President,and theNIGERIAN PUBLICmust critically look into these questions. "There is anger in the land". Key changes must occur in the land.Also, Niger-Deltans must think of new and better ways of advancing their cause(s) through POWERFUL, NON-VIOLENT METHODS. This is a very reliable path map to follow.Our Niger-Deltan militants have drawn a lot of attention to the region, no doubt.However, I believe the time has come for them to place more andmore energies on no...Read the full article.

PAPIG  # 2 | 28.05.2009 05:41

NIGER DELTANS HAVE TRIED POWERFUL NON-VIOLENT METHODS Lest we forget, the people of Niger Delta have tried all the civilised methods known to man, including powerful and non-violent uprising and campaign; ALL HAVE RESULTED IN UTTER FAILURE. Even with these civilised methods, they were branded CRIMINALS and EXECUTED. Welcome to the world of MR KEN SARO-WIWA. Here you have an ILLEGITIMATE and CRIMINAL CABAL led by a walking copse, determined to prove his STRONG LEADERSHIP by branding everyone in the NIGER DELTA a CRIMINAL, to pave the way for the ongoing POGROM OF A PEOPLE. Many are CLAPPING AND BAYING FOR MORE BLOOD OF THE NIGER DELTANS. Hear the National Publicity Secretary of the AREWA CONSULTATIVE FORUM, Mr Anthony Sanni, The campaign (annihilation of the Niger Deltans by an illegitimate and criminal federal government of Nigeria) MUST NECESSARILY come with COLLATERAL DAMAGES (meaning massacre of innocent children and women of Niger Deltans). Using methods reminiscent of the POGROM AGAINST BIAFRANS, they have opted to use a figure from the SOUTH WEST in the form of DIMEJI BANKOLE to pass a resolution in the HOUSE OF MISREPRESENTATIVE which CALLOUSLY IMPLORED THE FG TO EXTEND THE CARNAGE IN DELTA TO RIVERS AND BAYELSA. Dimeji Bankole wants the THEATRE OF WAR TO BROADEN. Note how it was not DAVID MARK! I call on the PEOPLE of THE SOUTH WEST to CALL THIS INFANTILE SOUL, DIMEJI BANKOLE, TO ORDER, before the people of NIGER DELTA take his own message literally. I happen to hail from the South West just in case the rabidly tribalist amongst you start to point fingers. The lessons of BIAFRA appear not to have BEEN LEARNT and i fear a REPEAT OF THE USE OF AWOLOWO. Thank GOD, DIMEJI BANKOLE is not anywhere near the little toe of AWO. The NIGER DELTANS know their enemies within, including Thief Onanefe Ibori, Dr Peter Odili, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, DSP Alamiyeisegha, Tony Annenih and some militants who have used the SACRED CAUSE OF THE NIGER DELTANS to amass personal wealth at the EXPENSE OF THE PEOPLE. This people know how to deal with THIEVES and SABOTEURS WITHIN. TRUST ME I KNOW. These same thieves are within the putrefactive government of YAR'ADUA. How can a murderous, corrupt and CRIMINAL CABAL call the good people of Niger Delta CRIMINALS? Only in NIGERIA. PEACE DOES NOT THRIVE IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF GROSS INJUSTICE, GENOCIDE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEVASTATION, PATENTLY UNDEMOCRATIC MILIEU AND IN A POLITY WHERE IRREDEEMABLE THIEVES AND MURDERERS CALL THE SHOT. WELCOME TO NIGER DELTA.

PAPIG  # 3 | 28.05.2009 05:52

NIGER DELTA: CALLING THE SOUTH WEST PEOPLE Please use your good sense of justice and fair play to call your son, DIMEJI BANKOLE, the Speaker of the HOUSE OF MISREPRESENTATIVE TO ORDER. HE HAS HELPED PASSED A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE MURDEROUS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO BROADEN THE THEATRE OF WAR AGAINST MY NIGER DELTAN COMPATRIOTS. AS A SOUTH WESTERNER, I SAY NOT IN MY NAME. THOSE WHO KILL.....BY THE SWORD............

PAPIG  # 4 | 28.05.2009 06:28

NIGER DELTA: CALLING ON GENUINE FREEDOM FIGHTERS There are MINDLESS THIEVES WITHIN. Do the right thing. The sacred cause of the NIGER DELTA is purely about the ORDINARY CITIZENS OF NIGER DELTA. Anyone, no matter how powerful or rich, doing anything else is a SABOTEUR. Do the right thing. Powerful voices within the ruling cabal, have called for the WAR AGAINST THE NIGER DELTA TO SPREAD ACROSS THE WHOLE OF NIGER DELTA. Do the right thing. Another powerful voice within the ruling cabal has said MASSIVE COLLATERAL DAMAGE IS IMMATERIAL AMONGST THE PEOPLE OF NIGER DELTA. Do the right thing. Learn from History, Learn from SOUTH AFRICA, Learn from BIAFRA, Learn from TAMILS, Learn from PALESTINE. Do the right thing. WHEN OIL IS AT STAKE, FRIENDS IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ARE PAINFULLY FEW AND MAY BE NON-EXISTENT. Do the right thing. REMEMBER YOUR FOES ARE KNOWN THIEVES AND NOT DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED. Your LEADERS MUST BE DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE AND NOT IMPOSED ON YOU BY YOUR AVOWED ENEMIES. Do the right thing. YOU MUST DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF THE NIGER DELTA. ABSOLUTELY NO SHAKING.

PAPIG  # 5 | 28.05.2009 06:40

NIGER DELTA: CALLING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH EAST You have been on the receiving end of the wish of a murderous ruling cabal since the 60s. I want to alert you to the same old strategy. Please REJECT ANY PLUM OFFICE THAT MAY COME YOUR WAY AS THE POGROM IN THE NIGER DELTA GATHERS MOMENTUM. It is mainly to keep you on side whilst THEY COMPLETE THE JOB. YOU HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE. I SAY NO MORE. PRESIDENCY AND VICE PRESIDENCY MEANS NOTHING TO THE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF THE SOUTH EAST IF THEIR JOB IS JUST TO MINDLESSLY LOOT THE PUBLIC TREASURY. ASK GOODLUCK JONATHAN. ASK OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

PAPIG  # 6 | 28.05.2009 06:59

NIGER DELTA: CALLING ON THE NORTH Like other parts of Nigeria, you have never had a leader that PUT THE ORDINARY CITIZENS FIRST. THEY HAVE ONLY TAKEN CARE OF THEIR POCKETS AND THEIR FAMILY WELLBEING. You have LEADERS who can emancipate the TALAKAWAS from perennial POVERTY AND DEATH. Unfortunately your SULTAN and OTHER TRADITIONAL RULERS, like all their counterparts in the SOUTH are in league with the THEIVING CABAL TO PLUNDER YOUR COMMONWEALTH and prevent the emergence of your REAL LEADERS. The overwhelming poverty across the WHOLE OF THE NORTH speaks volume of the greed of your imposed leaders. They are the favourites of your traditional rulers. As some of your unelected thieves go about WIPING OUT THE GOOD PEOPLE OF NIGER DELTA, I CALL ON YOU TO EFFECT THE CHANGE YOU ALL DESPERATELY CRAVE FOR THE PEOPLE. THE TIME HAS COME FOR ABDULKADIR BALARABE MUSA