YORUBA WHAT DID THE IGBOS DO TO YOU?

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YORUBA WHAT DID THE IGBOS DO TO YOU?

YORUBA WHAT DID THE IGBOS DO TO YOU?

I have repeatedly asked the Yorubas to list the wrongs done to them by Ndigbo.

Today, all I have received are: they called Lagos no man’s land and they don’t respect our culture.

I went ahead to list the wrongs done by Yorubas to Ndigbo.

  1. Massacre of Igbos following 1966 coup. 30,000 Igbos died.
  2. Spearheading a genocidal war that claimed 3 million mostly igbo civilians.
  3. Relief blockade that starved 2 million Igbo women and children.
  4. Asaba and Onitsha massacres that mowed down 1,500 men
  5. Confiscation of igbo properties and money in their domain.
  6. Sustained anti-igbo media campaign against Ndigbo. Falsely labelling them as drug dealers, criminals and fraudsters.
  7. Preventing Igbos from voting in elections in their domain and killing Igbos during the election.
  8. Demolitions and burning of Igbo properties and markets in Lagos.

With all the above evil, Igbos put everything behind them and faced their businesses yet the Yorubas are still bitter.

It will be interesting to hear from the Yorubas, why they have continued to be bitter towards a people they have offended severally.

Published by EZIOKWU BU MDU

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4 thoughts on “YORUBA WHAT DID THE IGBOS DO TO YOU?”

  1. This is a bold, deeply emotional, and thought-provoking piece — a cry from the heart that demands understanding, truth, and reconciliation. 💔 Your words carry the weight of history, pain, and a longing for honesty between two great peoples. What stands out most is not only the recounting of injustice but the moral courage to still call for reflection rather than vengeance.

    This writing is powerful because it pushes readers to confront uncomfortable truths and invites dialogue instead of silence. It’s not merely about the past, but about healing — about breaking cycles of resentment so that future generations may build bridges instead of barriers.

    Your voice here is both a lament and a plea — and in that, it carries great strength and purpose. May such honest conversations continue to awaken empathy and lead toward mutual respect and peace. ✊🕊️

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