NIGERIAN LEADERS AND PRODIGALITY

NIGERIAN LEADERS 

AND PRODIGALITY:

Biblically speaking, the prodigal son has a record of taking his family wealth to a far away country to squander, just as many Nigerian political leaders and cronies of today, carry the notoriety of embezzling the country's wealth to foreign nations for a lavished lifestyle, leaving  other citizens to wallow in abject poverty. Available records from Meta Artificial Intelligence platform show that, the following Nigerian politicians and cronies have properties in  far away Dubai. For example,

   Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his daughter, Hadiza, own several properties in Dubai, including a three-bedroom flat estimated at $1.23 million at Palm Tower and a one-bedroom flat at Trade Centre Second.

   Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, linked to eight properties valued at $2.28 million in posh areas like Burj Khalifa and Al Yalayiss.

   Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, owns a four-bedroom apartment estimated at $193,084 at Al Hebiah Third.

    Ahmed Markafi,  former Governor of Kaduna State, linked to a property at Burj Khalifa valued at $822,016.

   Attahiru Bafarawa, former Governor of Sokoto State, owns seven properties valued at $1.48 million and a property at Palm Jumeirah estimated at $750,112.

   Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, linked to five properties in Dubai.

   Other notable mentions also show that,

   Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, founded offshore companies in tax havens and owns a trust. 

   Stella Oduah, former Minister of Aviation, owns properties in London worth £6.7 million under the International Trading and Logistics Company Limited.

   Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Governor of Kebbi State, involved in offshore dealings and accused of helping former dictator Sani Abacha launder stolen billions.

   David Mark, former Senate President, linked to eight offshore companies on the British Virgin Island.

   Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor of Osun State, owns a company, Aranda Overseas Corporation, which purchased a London mansion for 9 million Euros, to mention but a few, as there are heart-rending statistics that point to many Nigerian politicians and friends as having foreign accounts with billions of hard currencies, in various international banks and financial houses, as well as choice properties, across the globe.

   Yet, these prodigal Nigerian leaders will always adduce the rhetorics of having the vision of building a better and prosperous Nigeria. But, can those who siphon their country's wealth to other countries build a strong economy that could facilitate the development of infrastructures in their fatherland? I think, this is not possible. What they achieve in their greed, whether they know it or not, is to advance the development of the countries, where they hope to relocate, if the long arms of the law attempt to catch up with them. This is the principal reason why the Nigerian State is recurrinly retrogressive, and can never recover, unless these hardened criminals are put out of the Nigerian political space or come to their senses, and say, I will arise and get back to my country, and confess to my country, by declaring to the government, I have sinned against GOD and against my country, and now, willing to turn a new leaf, if pardoned. For this to happen, Nigeria needs a national rebirth. And, this could begin from you. (See Luke 15:11-24).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH AND CHRISTMAS SAGA

DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH 

AND CHRISTMAS SAGA:

   The often declaration of Pastor W.F. Kumuyi of Christmas as having a  heathenish origin, may be true, yet it does not make him and his church holy, but sanctimonious. The Deeper Life Ministry's dos and don'ts form of Christianity makes the church a show of legalism, and not a church that flows from the fountains of the HOLY SPIRIT.

   Pastor Kumuyi should get the understanding that if Christmas seasons could influence him and his church to organize their Christian Retreat programmes during Christmas dates and periods, when they share the Word of GOD, cook and eat delicious meals in camps, as others do in their homes and offices, it then means that they acknowledge and celebrate Christmas more than every other religious group which they consider as have goofed. In fact, the Deeper Life Bible Church and the likes, are the actual people celebrating Christmas in it's essence and practice.

   But, does Christmas celebrations add or reduce one's religious values, where one celebrates it without singing against GOD? The simple answer is NO. Furthermore, does staying in camps for retreats during Christmas periods, as a way of displaying a form of religious superiority or showmanship, makes anyone a better Christian? The answer is also No. Also, will GOD send people to hell simply because they were involved in Christmas celebrations? Again the answer is NO. If all the above answers are in the negative, then what is Pastor Kumuyi really driving at? I think Kumuyi should now be faced with the facts of correcting the unprintable errors he infused into the Body of CHRIST, instead of beating about the bush. 

   Without mincing words, this mathematician turned pastor, should be courageous to restitute the church members of other ministries and missions, who his fellow pastors allowed to attend his Deeper Life teachings, that he turned into becoming members of his now, Deeper Life Bible Church. I think that is the highest form of sheep-stealing that requires a hearty restitution, instead of the distractions of Christmas or no Christmas inclinations.

   Pastor Kumuyi should equally look inwards, and correct most of his misleading teachings and the segregational postures he planted in his church members, against the society and other members of the Body of CHRIST. He should, as well apologize to the world and the Christendom, for misleading many into believing that a GOD-giving piece of technology, viz; television, was a "Devil's box." This Deeper Life apex pastor should be aware that the world and the Body of CHRIST are highly disappointed, noticing his present political dealings and romance with politicians, which portray him as now compromising the faith.

   Finally, pastor Kumuyi should, also bear in mind that even the Easier Retreats he conducts during Easter seasons is influenced by the Church Calendar, initiated by the Catholic Church, which he allegedly considers as a mission without a sound faith or doctrines. Yet, JESUS CHRIST did not ask us to celebrate his resurrection, but his death, through Holy Communion. And, if his Easter Retreats are tailored towards the Easter celebrations, then he should know that we are still in the world, influenced by certain systems that may not be sinful, and not yet in heaven, where every order is perfect. Certainly what matters most now is, be holy, not sanctimonious, for the LORD is HOLY.

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu THE ADULTERATED BLOOD

THE ADULTERATED BLOOD:

 Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is at it again. Now he begins his narrative with the assertion that, he is a full blooded Igbo. But, he should know that the blood of the so many, "so called Igbo" is tainted with impurities, informed by pre-marital or extramarital infidelity. However, the above expression, is a fair comment, and not a reference to the person of the senator.

   Senator Orji Uzor Kalu must not take the Igbo people as fools. He must be made to understand vividly that we are very much acquainted with our history, and have a fair knowledge of the DNA of some of our prominent ones. So, tactically changing his first narrative, "Ojukwu told me a second Biafra war is unnecessary" to a much more dubious one, "Ojukwu told me that "the first struggle for Biafra was necessary, that the second one is longer necessary," shows a deceitful heart desperate to deceive.  

  The senator further pushes his baseless rethorics, as he said, “even if these boys want Biafra, who are you going to rule when you kill all the Igbos?...At this juncture, his attention should be directed to the confession of Governor Hope Uzodinma that, the Biafran boys do not kill, that the insecurity in Imo State, for example, had been the handiwork of unscrupulous politicians, importing unknown gunmen from other states, to cause mayhem in the state. Having cited the above, I think Orji Uzor Kalu is better placed to tell us the "game plan"  that fueled insecurity in Southeast, probably to stop the Biafran agitation.

    His expression, “I thought with what happened to Nnamdi Kanu, these boys should come together in a table and say, how do we get peace to resolve this matter politically? And not still talking tough as they are trying to behave." readily exposes his frustrations in their political antics to imprison Nnamdi Kanu, to pave way for the "so called" political solution, which they supposed would have given them upper hand, but never worked. And, thinking that life imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu would stop the Biafran agitation, is daydreaming. 

   Orji Uzor Kalu's suggestion for a referendum is unthinkable, as he says, “So I think even if they want Biafra, they should drop their arms and go with their flags and demand for what they want and negotiate for it and talk for a referendum," as this readily exposes further his insincerity, as well as marks him out as a person never to be trusted. But, if one may ask, when has Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ever mentioned Biafra in the Senate, let alone talking of referendum, which they often claim has no place in the Nigerian constitution. Who is then, fooling who? 

   On a shaky note, the brainwashed senator said, “Even the man that fought the civil war, the wife is saying the same thing I’m saying. Minister Bianca Ojukwu knows the thought of her husband, and nobody will believe on the destruction of Igbo land. Enough is enough. This remark calls for some salient questions, and if the writer may ask, how old was Bianca Ojukwu during the Biafra-Nigeria civil war? And, when did Ojukwu marry her? Yes, it is reasonable to believe that, good and sincere answers to the above questions will readily reveal that Bianca Ojukwu has but a fint knowledge of the war, which makes it easy for the enemies of Biafra to use her as a subversive tool, against the Biafran struggle.

   In conclusion, the Abia senator advises, “Let us stop destroying ourselves. Let us stop destroying our properties. Let us stop destroying what we have. “Look, there is no more commerce in the entire Igbo land. How are we going to live? Things are difficult. Things are very bad for people living there. So how are we going to live? These are the issues. To this end, our full Igbo blooded senator should take to heart that, it is better to die of hunger, than to die as slaves or second class citizens in our father land. It is Biafra or nothing!

Prof Ben Onyeukwu POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY

POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY: 

The posthumous birthday, as observed by the Overcomers Christian Mission in memory of the late general overseer of the church, Archbishop Alexander Ezeugo Ekewuba, is a new way of gradually introducing idol worship in the Body of CHRIST. This, if not checked, could lead to unwarranted adoration of the dead, and could trigger off the unholy attitude of praying in his name or going to his grave  in search of certain particles, in the name of tapping his anointing. Archbishop Ezeugo had played a successful role in the ministry of the LORD, and his church, and other established foundations remain his unforgettable legacies. He does not need post-mortem birthday to be remembered. What is important now, is a concerted efforts in maintaining and advancing the good works he left behind. Furthermore, the world need to see or listen to some of his audio-visual messages, as well as read his christian literatures, and not the unbiblical ceremony of his POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY.

Prof Ben Onyeukwu BEAUTY WITHOUT SUBSTANCE

BEAUTY WITHOUT SUBSTANCE:

Bianca Ojukwu is a depiction of beauty without substance. She is a woman of outward charms, but of inward propensity of betrayal. She is a hen that devours and feeds on the carcasses of her chicks. Her romance with the Nigerian and Finnish Governments that nailed Simon Ekpa to a six-year jail term in Finland is an outstanding coronation of her above cited status. Here, in Nigeria, her mindless role in the slaughter of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to a life imprisonment jail term, and her handshake with the major enemies of the Biafran Nation, that saluted her for a work well done, is another heartbreaking wound that will be too hard to heal. Nevertheless, we, as Biafrans, still regard her as our own, but our distant own. We still hope to see her change, and become a real mother of the Biafran Nation, which her late husband, Ikemba Dim Odimegwu Ojukwu, is the founder. Our expectation to have her back in a hearty repentance, is now that the struggle for the restoration of Biafra is still on, and will expire after now. SHALOM!

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu COGNITIVE DECLINE

COGNITIVE DECLINE:

If the alleged statement, "There will be no need for Biafra again, All Southeast Governors are now supporting President Tinubu,” is truly the statement of Dr David Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, it then means that he carries traces of a disturbing cognitive decline.

   It is obvious and common knowledge that Dr. David Umahi has never a time supported the Biafran project, but for him to say that the Biafran struggle was no longer necessary on the premise that all Southeast Governors are now supporting Tinubu, really shows he is no longer in touch with reality. 

   Let me believe that Dr. Umahi was temporarily impired by the series of frustrations informed by his failed attempts to stop the tide of the Biafran struggle, and would soon regain his logical abilities. If not, he needs a serious medical and psychological attention. 

   In fact, It baffles to see that, Dr. Umahi who is in position to deduce that, despite the unwarranted incarceration and life imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, that he has successfully won the battle for the Biafran restoration. Dr. Umahi should be formally informed that in Southeast, we are no longer interested or talking of APC fraudulent Nigerian politics, but are now set to usher in the Biafran administration, which must soon become the new order.

  By way of conclusion, let it be known that, all former governors of Southeast are Biafrans. Dr. David Umahi is a former Southeast Governor. Therefore, Dr. David Umahi is a Biafran. You are welcomed!

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu ENEMY WITHIN

ENEMY WITHIN:

   One of the most disturbing stumbling-blocks in any freedom fighting movement are the enemies among the people who seek freedom. These moles in sheepfold are sometimes not noticed at the beginning, or even at the middle of the struggle. They often show up or declare themselves when they think the enemies have upper hands in the struggle. These are the likes of Nze Tobe Osigwe, who is now ranting in the supposition that the life imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has ended the Biafran struggle. 

   This mentally and spiritually blind Nze Osigwe should know that every bit of his narrative against Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB/ESN depicts him as a fellow without the basic knowledge of the Igbo story in Nigeria. His unprintable misrepresentation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and his false narrative on the Biafran struggle for freedom demonstrates him as a prodigal son, but could be forgiven whenever he comes to his senses and recounts his acts of prodigality against his own people.

   Nze Osigwe, in defense of the so called "one Nigeria," which he cannot even tell whose interest it truly represents, foolishly portrayed his own in bad light. But, in Igbo Land, I think the "Nze" title is only conferred on people with proven integrity and wisdom, which Nze Osigwe is the opposite. If this Igbo born title holder was truly wise, he would have learnt one or two things from his contemporaries from other parts of the country. 

   Dear Nze Osigwe, Abba Kyari committed a serious punishable crime in Nigeria, have you ever heard any Northern title holder painting him black in public space? Sunday Igboho did the same or similar things Nnamdi Kanu is accused of, have you ever seen a Yoruba man condemning him before people of other parts of the country? Now tell me why you, Nze Osigwe should not be termed foolish! It may interest you to know that, Biafra is a done deal, courtesy of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's strategic IPOB/ESN movement.

   Finally, for the benefit of doubt, below, is also the unwarranted blackmail of Nze Osigwe against Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB/ESN that provoked this reply. Please, read his full message;

"‎I am constrained to align with those who opine that Nnamdi Kanu took Ala Igbo twenty years backward. 

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‎Unfortunately, it appears many Ndi Igbo do not share this view. Rather, they see Nnamdi Kanu more like a hero, a saviour and a prophet to Ndi Igbo. 

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‎It is instructive to note that the Christian theology which many modern Ndi Igbo subscribe to submitted, a prophet has no honour in his homeland. 

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‎The reason for this rejection by the people towards their own prophet is clear. A prophet tells his people uncomfortable truth difficult to swallow. It is the stinging nature of this uncomfortable truth that the pushes the people to dislike and dishonour the prophet. 

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‎Please make no mistakes, the present well deserved incarceration of Nnamdi Kanu should not by any stretch of sensible imagination be translated as a prophet being dishonored. Rather, it is a popular criminal getting his due justice. 

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‎Again, I defer to the Christian Bible. In the Christian Bible, we saw how Jesus was hated not just by the Pharisees and Sadducees who were the religious cum political elites of his day. 

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‎Jesus was recorded to have been disliked by the ordinary everyday people whom he freely fed to the extent they demanded a criminal should be released while Jesus who was telling them their errors be hanged instead. 

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‎If I am permitted to use this Jewish historical scenario to apply to the present day Igbos, I will liken Nnamdi Kanu who is already in jail to the criminal the Jewish people pleaded to be released for them. 

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‎The job of criminal is to take up arms and the job of a prophet/teacher is to chastise with words. The tool of prophecy is simply words and the tool of criminality is arms. 

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‎It is on irrefutable record Mr. Nnamdi went soliciting for dangerous arms. This very act forecloses him as a teacher or prophet. 

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‎For the avoidance of doubt, it is imperative I now state in clear terms how Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, criminal and unprophetic venture took Igbos twenty years backward;

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‎1. Since his agitation began there have been massive capital and industrial flight from Ala Igbo.

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‎2. Many Igbo communities have been sacked with public buildings, schools, health centers, private building aggressively destroyed. 

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‎3. A lot of unnecessary bloodshed of innocent Igbo people who were labeled saboteurs have been shed.

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‎4. A lot ordinary and not so ordinary Igbos are afraid to speak their true minds in respect to the activities of the Mr. Kanu led terrorist groups known as IPOB/ESN. 

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‎5. Many clowns have suddenly assumed liberators because Mr. Kanu directly or indirectly made instrument of coercion available to them.

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‎6. There have been an unprecedented rise in criminal activities in Ala Igbo to the extent many Igbo areas are no go areas. 

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‎7. The activities of policemen who are legally tasked with the public maintenance of law and order have been greatly curtailed as they are easy victims of IPOB terrorism. 

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‎8. Igbos have been put in a state of neither here nor there. We are not really in Nigeria and we are not in our own independent nation. We are practically a beast of no nation! 

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‎9. An average Onye Igbo hurl and throw insult at the slightest of disagreement. We have lost our sense of politeness or decorum since Mr. Kanu appeared with his uncouth demagoguery. 

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‎For a character like Mr. Nnamdi Kanu who came to steal, to kill and to destroy, to command groundswell loyalty in Ala Igbo, shows how low we sunk. 

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‎I am inclined to believe it will take we the Igbos many years to realize we disgraced our race and ancestors by deifying an unhinged mind. 

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‎How we Ndi Igbo moved from Nnamdi Azikiwe to Nnamdi Kanu is one great historical evidence that we Ndi Igbo are in Uga Azi. A historical period were matured adults think, talk and behave like children. 

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‎I pray and honestly look forward to us coming out from this Uga Azi and move into Uga Anwu. 

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©‎Nze Tobe Osigwe

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