JUST- IN: Nigeria Must Break Up! Top APC Chieftain Sends Unexpected Message To Tinubu
Dr Adebayo Orire, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has called for the dissolution of Nigeria, asserting that the country’ s unity has been a significant obstacle to its development and growth.
Speaking during an interview at his residence in Ikoro- Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area, Dr Orire argued that Nigeria’ s persistent ethnic divisions and lack of unity have stifled progress. He contended that the country’ s current structure is unsustainable, suggesting that a peaceful breakup would provide an avenue for meaningful advancement.
” A nation like Nigeria cannot go on; it must break up, ” he declared. ” Either it prospers, expands, and flourishes, or it will break up into pieces. The way forward is a breakup without killing and bloodshed. ”
Dr Orire highlighted the growing agitation for secession among various ethnic groups, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), certain Yoruba groups, and factions from the Middle Belt. According to him, these movements underscore the country’ s deep- rooted tribal affiliations, which often override any sense of national identity.
” Everybody is either Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, Igbo, or Efik before they are Nigerian, ” he observed. ” In over 100 years, we have not been able to unite. Why are we forcing ourselves? Why are we acting dumb? ”
He emphasised that tribal loyalty remains a dominant force in Nigeria, making national integration an elusive goal. To address this, he proposed a peaceful dissolution into regional or tribal entities, which he believes could foster genuine development and stability.
Dr Orire also spoke on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing both admiration and disappointment. While he acknowledged Tinubu’ s extensive political experience and intellect, he criticised his performance as president, suggesting a gap between his potential and the outcomes witnessed so far.
” Tinubu is a very brilliant, seasoned, and experienced politician, ” he said. ” Call him outside the presidency to proffer solutions, and he’ ll do it in two minutes. I don’ t know what has happened to him now that he is president. ”
In his concluding remarks, Dr Orire reiterated his call for a peaceful breakup of Nigeria, cautioning against any descent into violence or bloodshed. He expressed hope that such a transition could pave the way for the growth and prosperity that have eluded the country in its current form.
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This statement by a prominent APC chieftain has added to the ongoing national debate on restructuring, secession, and the future of Nigeria as a united entity. While some may view his remarks as controversial, others see them as a candid reflection of the challenges facing the nation.
