The ibo youth and the northern youth of Nigeria spoiling for war

1 Kings 12:16 So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Genesis 49:6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honor, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self will they digged down a wall. , Bible KJV

Youths are prune to anger, violence and exuberance. Only few can restrain themselves. Many are believed 'violent'. Most times. when the result of their momentary anger is assessed, a lot of irreversible damaged is left in its aftermath like the above biblical passage.

The message was ominously chilling , 'All people of the south east leaving in the northern states of Nigeria are to leave within the next three months. It was issued by a coalition of northern youths group. More foreboding is the fact that the warning was issued at a popular building, Arewa house in Kaduna. Thereby giving the impression Nigerians that the meeting had the blessings of the northern elders. The Kaduna state Governor, Nasir el Rufai was quick to rise to the occasion. He promptly issued an arrest warrant to those youth while condemning the unauthorized ultimatum.

Four days after, the police force said it had launched a manhunt for the leaders of the group known as Coalition of Northern Youth Groups that warned the Igbo to leave the Northern part of Nigerian within three months, no member of the group has been arrested. To add salt to injury, the Northern elders forum, NEF, were swift to throw in their support to the northern youth. The inspector general of police, Nigeria, Ibrahim Idris has tried to allay the fears of the Southerners Leaving in these areas, but is it enough?. This is now like a time bomb with no one coming out to say the way forward. While the ominous dust   was yet to settle, the Northern youth, recognizing that the news has created a lots of accusations and comments had countered by saying where were the leaders of the igbos when a communique was issued by  indigenous people of Biafra, Ipob that there should be a stay at home on may,30,20017. However, they, have maintained that the ultimatum is no call for violence, but a chance to allow the igbos actualize their dream of having their own country , carve out of the present geographical region known as Nigeria. Should we believe their insistence that it is not a call to violence or possible pogrom in the making? Come to think of it how come a relatively unknown Nigerian of Igbo decent, never have been in politics have no known pedigree that have been suddenly rose up from U,k where he abodes and stirs up agitation for a republic of Biafra? I doubt if he was born during the time of the civil war. Even if he was born he must have been a toddler who never knew what was going on. If I am to concur with the northern youths where are the big politicians? Where are those who fought the civil war ? Where are those who lost loved ones, houses and properties while the war lasts? It is high time they speak up, indeed, I concur with the northern youths. The Igbo leaders should rise up and caution these few youth bent on stirring up war. Have they thought how many northerners resides in the plush places in the east? How many have big investments and big corporations in the east? Those you see are those doing menial jobs like herdsmen and gate keepers. But go to the north and see the igbos doing great and living in affluence in the north. We  agree that the average Ibo man is quite industrious and hardworking, but If there should be war    would they be compelled to  uproot their magnificent houses and carrying them to the already congested east? Again, there is no part of the entity known as Nigeria without an Igbo man . Even in my village , they are there, living in peace with the villagers while making a living as hunters, palm wine tappers and farm hands.  'The Kanus' of this time should let these ones be and allow them to continue to dwell in peaceful coexistence with the natives as Nigerians.   No one can give an answer to these questions and the police force in Nigeria today, can not be relied upon to ensure the safety of lives and property. It is pertinent to note that the command in-chief of the armed forces is sadly out of the country for medical reasons. The question agitating all is whether these youths  are only acting the script handed to them by the Elders in the Northern states? It is sad to know that most of these youths, indeed, all were not born when the Biafra war of 1967-1970 . Those beating the drums of war must realize that war is no joke. For a country like Nigeria if it happens again ,even the conflagration and the heat will scotch those leaving far from its shore, needless to say, what took place in 1967  will look like a child's play. I therefore, want to call on all stake holders in the northerner states possible led by the Sultan of Sokoto to call these youths full of exuberance to order, because when it starts many will not leave to tell the story thereafter. That is war. I think some one has not been watching television of recent. Please get informed about the current state of Syria. Let us not forget Sudan. Pictures from the genocide that happened in Rwanda still makes one shudder. I want these youth to know that those supporting them have already created an exit point for their family to be ferried out of the country before the staccato of guns stats to reign. When there is war anything evil goes and every thing good stops. Need I add that what you see in Syria today will be a small fry. Those lingering on the corner, wanting to sell their arms are just watching with keen interest, but they will wait for ever if a dialogue is allowed between the north and the southeast leaders of thoughts. Those agitating for Biafra and the embittered northern youths should please bury the hatchets for the sake of all Nigerians. Our politicians and ex presidents should please wade into this ugly situation too and treat it with the seriousness it deserves. Followed by our religious leaders. Let us preach and make conspicuously clear in our messages the evils in war . Television and radio commentators should flood the airwaves about the evils of War, stickers should be designed supporting peace and no war. logos  should read, 'we are one Nigeria for ever'. Teachers in all institution of learning must voice it in their classes. It is high time we start interceding for the nation called Nigeria. Let us start seeing what unites us . There is no Utopia society in the world, those who commits crimes pays for it irrespective of tribe or class. Let us dethrone tribalism in all its ramifications and see ourselves as Nigerians before our ethnic orientation. Let us all carry this campaign in social media in whatever form you can pass the message. Do not let this Nation die. Long live the Nation Nigeria. Will be seeing you. Godwin Guobadia writes from The Netherlands