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To: Captain James T. Kirk who wrote (30532)	10/10/1998 12:52:00 AM
From: Douglas V. Fant	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95453

Cap'n Kirk, In Nigeria were the protesters Ijaw, Ogoni, or Ibo Tribal members? The Ibo are heavily armed, well trained, and sick of the persecution and poverty dished out by the minority government. But they will hold back and advocate a "soft" solution so long as the May 1999 elections look legitimate... Unfortunately the military govenrment right now is establishing campaign financing rules which will assure that only their candidates have funds to run for office. This attitude on behalf of the minority military government is a recipe for disaster. The Ogoni and Ijaw are very small minority tribes about 1% of the total Nigerian population each. The Ijaw's way of life is threatened by oil operations, while the Ogoni are very brave and principled people indeed. But alone neither will carry of a revolution by themselves- although they may be the spark that lights the fire.... What is truly strange is the complete silence coming out of Yoruba- another sorely oppressed and frustrated Nigerian Tribal Group in SW Nigeria. They are the largest tribal group in Nigeria comprising about 35% of Nigeria's population. I'm sure that Yoruba Leadership is monitoring the situation, but it is unclear whether the Yoruba will opt for a "soft" or "hard" solution in getting ridding of the unelected minority military government.... Sincerely, Doug F.