by Eddie Iroh Of course I have granted that Jonathan has the right to question the result of the elections, although one has to recognise that, unlike many previous Nigerian polls, no such questions had been raised about Muhammadu Buhari’s victory, the very basis of Jonathan’s reservations, by any of the local and international observer... Read More

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Eddie Iroh: The national conference and the Igbo question

by Eddie Iroh How then can one avoid thrashing them out without the hindsight of the tragedy of the Civil War? That would be utter delusion, deception and denial It is perhaps appropriate that I begin this article with an Igbo adage. One of the most profound and timeless aphorisms of Ndigbo relates to... Read More

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October 10, 2013

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Eddie Iroh: Of critics and patriots

by Eddie Iroh But then comes the question: does love of one’s country mutually exclude or nullify one’s right to criticise the things that one finds wrong with one’s country? In the 1970s, there was a small bunglow in Independence Layout, Enugu, which housed what was called the Writers’ Workshop. It had been set up... Read More

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November 3, 2012

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Eddie Iroh: “Bishop” Oyedepo and the rest of us

by Eddie Iroh Before I say another word in this article, let me quickly state that I have already put my neck on the chopping block for the guillotine, slipped a hangman’s noose round my neck, and tied myself to the stake ready for the firing squad. I say this in acknowledgement of the fact... Read More

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