BREAKING! North Ready To Divide Nigeria? TENSION Erupts As Elder Statesman Sends Unexpected Message To Tinubu
In recent developments that have stirred discussions across Nigeria, Elder Statesman Chike Obidigbo has shared his views on the growing sentiments about the possible division of Nigeria into its constituent parts.
His comments come in response to a statement made by Professor Ango Abdullahi, a respected northern leader and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Professor Abdullahi recently declared that the amalgamation agreement that formed Nigeria had expired and suggested that it may be time for the country to consider going its separate ways.
Obidigbo, in a statement he personally signed and made available to the media, described Abdullahi’ s remarks as significant and indicative of a critical moment in Nigeria’ s history.
He pointed out that the notion of Nigeria splitting up into different regions is not new but has gained renewed relevance in light of ongoing tensions and animosities, particularly towards the Igbo people from powerful elements in both the North and Southwest regions of the country.
Renewed Antagonism Against The Igbo
Obidigbo emphasized that Abdullahi’ s statement is a reflection of the historical and ongoing challenges faced by the Igbo people in Nigeria.
He highlighted that the recent nationwide protests organized by the youth brought back old concerns that have long plagued the country, exposing what he described as Nigeria’ s ” pretentious patriotism. ” These protests, according to Obidigbo, have brought to the forefront the deep- seated divisions within the country and the challenges of maintaining a united Nigeria.
Obidigbo expressed his concern that those in authority might be ignoring the reality that Nigeria’ s forced union is a ” time bomb” waiting to explode if not addressed in a civilized manner. He warned that if the underlying issues are not resolved amicably, the situation could deteriorate rapidly, leading to a potential breakup of the country.
Abdullahi’ s Statement As A Wake- Up Call
The elder statesman acknowledged that he was intrigued by Abdullahi’ s opinions, particularly as they come at a time when tensions between different regions of the country are escalating.
He noted that Abdullahi’ s remarks followed closely after a Yoruba group announced plans to protest against the presence of the Igbo in Lagos State and the Southwest, a move that was met with little to no official condemnation or arrests. Obidigbo argued that this lack of action demonstrates that Nigeria is overdue for a reassessment of its structure and existence as a unified entity.
Obidigbo further asserted that Abdullahi’ s statement merely echoes what many have been saying for a long time– that Nigeria, as it currently exists, may be too large and complex to be effectively governed by one central authority. He argued that African leaders, particularly in Nigeria, often lack the necessary exposure, mental capacity, integrity, and objectivity to manage the affairs of such a diverse and geographically vast nation.
The Collapse Of Political Alliances
According to Obidigbo, the recent hardship protests revealed the fractures within Nigeria’ s political landscape, particularly the breakdown of the alliance between the Southwest, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the North.
He noted that efforts to unite the South as a counterbalance to the Northern political dominance have been complicated by the exclusion of the Southeast in the political process.
Obidigbo expressed disappointment that the Southeast was not given serious consideration in the 2023 presidential elections, despite the fact that both the North and the Southwest have had repeated opportunities to hold the presidency.
He observed that now, with the North indicating a readiness for the division of Nigeria, there is a growing recognition that the Southeast may have been unfairly marginalized.
The Need For A National Dialogue
Reflecting on Abdullahi’ s statement, Obidigbo called for a national dialogue to discuss the future of Nigeria and how to equitably distribute the country’ s assets and liabilities in the event of a breakup.
He emphasized that the Igbo people have long experienced marginalization, which has now evolved into complete exclusion from the national political equation. Obidigbo argued that the current situation in Nigeria, where the Igbo are excluded from key political roles, is unsustainable and could lead to further unrest.
He pointed out that the North, which has historically held significant power in Nigeria, is beginning to feel the consequences of excluding the Igbo from the political process.
Obidigbo suggested that the Fulani leaders, who have traditionally been seen as holding the country together on behalf of British interests, are now realizing the need for more inclusive governance for the sake of administrative efficiency and good governance.
The Future Of Nigeria
Obidigbo concluded by acknowledging that the North might be experiencing regret over its support for President Tinubu, particularly given that it was the turn of either the Southeast or South- South to produce the president in 2023.
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He speculated that some northern leaders may have been motivated by either greed or a desire to prevent the Igbo from gaining power, leading them to support Tinubu’ s candidacy despite the Southwest’ s long tenure in leadership positions.
He also pointed out that the selection of Senator Kashim Shettima as Tinubu’ s running mate and Vice President may have been an attempt to balance political opportunities between the Northwest and Northeast regions. However, he expressed disappointment that there has been little recognition of the need for the Southeast to be given a fair chance in Nigeria’ s political landscape.
I can perceive a biased argument and unpatriotic right ups here, Mr Obidigbo, deliberately omitted what led to this political permutations which was started even by the South East, The South East led by Azikiwe deliberately plots against the South West and vow that SW will never taste the power at the centre at the same time gave dominance to his Igbo people in the civil service, imagine, 95% ofSW university VC were Igbos as if SW don’t have qualified people.as if that is not enough, the Igbos sack the civil rule, killed all the northern and SW leaders but non of the Igbo leaders was touched. It was these same Igbos who sacked the regional and indigenous government and centralised government just because they want to dominate others , not only that, they made sure they ruin SW economy (Oodua investments ) ’cause of hatred towards Yorubas. Now, when the table turns around and they also feel the heat of what they had been serving others, they are now shouting marginalisation and calling for division..
However, when Jonathan was in power, the Igbos dominated his government and SW was removed from the equation,no one sees that as SW been marginalized, it was also regarded as SE &SS are one and now, when the table turns around and Yoruba man is in power, the Igbos renew their calls as. Been marginalized. Well, as Proof. Ango Abdullahi and Obidigbo had puts it, let Nigeria divide into it’s regional segment and everyone goes their separate ways with blood shed and we can still do businesses together after all, old USSR got divided, Chezoslovakia also went their separate ways,no fights and many other countries also got divided without rancour why can’t we do same and safe life and develop at our own pace . But those who is feeding fat in our disunity and underdeveloped may never allow this but it’s necessary thank you