THE Emir of Zuru, Kebbi State, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sani Sami (Sani Gomo II) yesterday gave a damning verdict of the state of the country by saying that “Nigeria is plunging into confusion.”

The emir said this in an address he gave at the 16th Auchi Day celebration that was held at the palace of the Otaru of Auchi, HRH Alhaji Aliru Momoh.

He said all aspects of Nigeria’s existence, including its peace and unity, are under threat, noting that politicians deliberately through their greed destroyed the political space and then run to them for moral correction.

Represented by the district leader of Senchi, Alhaji Muhammed Senchi, the monarch said the country has derailed from the cardinal principles of its existence.

According to him, “I do not understand why Nigerians should try to destroy Nigeria and believe erroneously that God will save Nigeria. We, Nigerians, try to wreck Nigeria. We should also know that only we can salvage Nigeria.

“The sorry state of the Nigerian nation and its perilous state can only be traced to ourselves. We neglect the fundalmental reasons for the existence of the Nigeria nation as a country. We threw away the binding principles that brought us all together.

“We must change our attitudes and resolve to respect the principles that gave rise to the emergence of the Nigerian experiment. Our leaders and the led should humble themselves and not be guided by corrupts and nepotism.”

He urged traditional rulers to call Nigerian leaders to order to ensure better governance because the Royal Highnesses cleansed the decomposed situation of the country for government of the day to survive.

Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, in his remarks, said his administration would continue to work for the development and unity of the people of the state and urged religious leaders to play their roles of building a better society.

According to him, “under my stewardship, the government will continue to work closely with the traditional institution because they have helped to make the people of the state know that we are all one, regardless of accidents of birth, language, customs and traditions.”

Oshiomhole added that despite the challenges confronting the country at this time, Nigeria would emerge a stronger nation.

“All nations have their problems. I, however, have the confidence that Nigeria will fulfill her mission on this planet. We may have some challenges, but we won’t fix it by lamenting our fate.

“I plead that the leaders resist all temptations to say anything that will give the young ones the wrong impression that all hope is lost.

“Our task as religious leaders and royal fathers is to continue to enlighten our people,” the governor said.