But what possible benefit could you derive from slowly killing yourself oh my people? Biafra wound must be healed. Biafra Arise! Biafra has suffered a mysterious illness with most unusual symptoms. He experienced shortness of breath,ringing in the ears,bulging of the eyes,flaring of the nostrils, a hot flush –red face and perspiration.After many visits to his physician,major surgery on the eyes and nose was recommended. His surgeon told him that the procedure was serious,painful and costly,and that the recovery time would be approximately six months. If” you are going to experience any relief, you must undergo this surgery” his doctor told him
He elected the surgery,since the alternative of living with the symptoms was a greater discomfort.Six months later he was discharged as completely healed! He enjoyed perfect health.A month later,the symptoms reappeared: shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, bulging of the eyes, flaring of the nostrils, a hot flush –red face and perspiration. A second physician suggested that surgery on the brain would relieve the problem, but that the procedure was serious, painful and costly,and that the recovery time would be approximately six months. Six months later he was discharged as completely healed!Again he enjoyed perfect health.One month later the symptoms appeared.
He experienced shortness of breath,ringing in the ears,bulging of the eyes,flaring of the nostrils, a hot flush –red face and perspiration. After two more surgeries and the sad depletion of his bank account,a specialist said,”Let me be honest with you.I estimate that you have only six more months to live.You better get your house in order”He went home feeling both sad and happy.At least, now, the end was in sight when death would come as a sweet messenger of peace.He decided to spend his remaining money touring the world in grand style.
He spared no expense in preparing himself for the trip:alligator-skin shoes,tailor-made suit, monogrammed shirts and silk ties.As the tailor measured the man for his shirts,he muttered the measurements quietly to himself, “Waist,42 Inches.Sleeves,34 inches.Neck,17 inches.”The man interrupted,”Wait! Did you say 17 inch neck?” “ that is correct,but let me measure again to make sure” replied the tailor.He then confirmed the measurements as accurate,17 inches.”Listen.All my life I have worn shirts with a 15 inch collar,” insisted the man.OK,but don`t come back to me complaining of shortness of breath,ringing in the ears,bulging of the eyes,flaring of the nostrils, a hot flush –red face and perspiration,” said the tailor.An accurate diagnosis of the problem must be made if correct remedial procedures are to be prescribed. Many people are aware of the harmful results of their behavior, attitudes and emotions, but the perceived pleasure and convenience of their behavior outweigh the consequences.
You can`t pretend you weren`t warned. We know what true authority is and we understand what independence means to all people. Blind loyalty will lead us no where, our people need clarity and acuity of thought, this is time for Igbo leaders to meet for intellectual discussion, the hypocrisy against Biafra legacy must be stopped.
Biafra Congress Party is drafting economic growth policy which could chart the way to 8% economic growth for Biafra and there`s need to seek consensus.
Biafra Lives!
Chukwubuike Ukeagu (On Behalf of Biafran Congress Party)
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