The “outburst” of Egalitarian Mission for Africa against Rauf Aregbesola, Osun State governor over the later’s criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan is nothing but toying with libel. Until such human right campaigners stop being partisan political vehicles, public interest may be in jeopardy.
Responsible character and action are twin agents of development in any society, Nigeria inclusive. Until we embrace both individually, we may not be able to solve our national problems collectively.
South Africa has a long history of maltreating foreigners, especially other black Africans. To deal with this increasing xenophobia, it must learn to deal forcefully with the challenges that confront it in its post-apartheid relationship with other African countries.
When two elephants fight, only the grass suffers, may replay itself in the diplomatic row between Nigeria and South Africa. Unless Nigerian government employs diplomatic tactics patiently, it may frustrate the businesses and future of Nigerians who live in that former apartheid country.
In recent years, many Nigerians have been calling for a redefinition of the relationship between the constituent parts that make up present day Nigeria. To do this effectively, certain logics must prevail for credible political restructuring.
With all the government’s unfulfilled promises and a docile population that does not know the difference between its rights and government’s favour, Nigeria is no doubt a state of systemic failures. Until that changes, we may never progress!
As a transformational leader, whose leadership capabilities transcend ethnic, regional and religious compartments, Governor Rochas Okorocha, has given new meaning to good governance in Nigeria. Thus, if the nation is desirous of meaningful development, every Nigerian leader needs to emulate him, especially the state governors.
Why should politicians, like former Senator Joseph Waku, vice national chairperson of the Arewa Consultative Forum, express bitter sentiments that highlight regional and religious differences designed to inflame public opinion instead of saving Nigeria from tumbling into an abyss?
With the nation besieged with a combination of challenges from corruption, cabal to poverty and insecurity, do Nigeria’s problems lack practical solutions? Or whither do we go from thence?
Can the Igbos survive the demise of Odumegwu-Ojukwu? What does the death of Odumegwu-Ojukwu mean to the Igbo community and its continuous existence as a people? Can Ndigbo survive in this contraption called Nigeria without another fearless Ikemba?
