How much progress has Nigeria made with its ethnic-motility politics? Since 1999, we have had presidents of different ethnic extractions – Yoruba, Fulani, and Ijaw – who were largely elected on the portfolio of ethnicity and religion rather than on the content of their minds? But how have we fared?


The Obasanjo administration despite investing billions of dollars, estimated to be around $16 billion, in the power sector, did not crack a fire; the country is still trolled by the undersupply of electricity. And subsequent administrations, including the current one are yet to find the X of the power problem. Other sectors – health and education — suffer the same kismet.

‘’Turn-by-turn presidency’’, which is strictly based on ethnicity and religion, will not turn around our ruined fortunes. The 2015 mistake was the fallout of this deprecating ‘’na-our-turn’’ arrangement. Becoming the
president of the most populous black nation in the 21st century is not by character, qualifications, accomplishments, competence, and integrity but by the emulsion of ethnicity and religion. Tragic!

We cannot make progress this way.

Yes. I know I once made an argument for a president of Igbo extraction in 2023. My position was that we have to create a system which will engender unity, justice and fairness for all citizens. But this does not negate the very important place of competence for leadership. Competence trounces every other consideration in the checklist of leadership.

As a matter of fact, the current arrangement exacerbates corruption because whatever leadership that is trumped up by this orthodoxy will see power not as a means to build the nation, but as an avenue to corner resources to its own part of the country. That is what is happening now.

We have an administration, which without scruples and with defiance, peopled the security architecture with 97 percent of officers from a section of the country. And we have a president who has not flinched in letting everyone know that the section of the country which gave him 97 percent vote must be treated better than the section which gave him ‘’5 percent’’ vote. This is the consequence of ‘’turn-by-turn’’ political ordering.

We are likely to make the same mistakes of 2015 and 2019 in 2023 if we persist on this patched path.

This brings me to the question: What is really our national interest? Do we have a national interest? Or are there disparate interests? In essence, Hausa interest, Igbo interest, Yoruba interest and Christian/ Muslim interest? Perhaps, our national interest is dependent on the religious or ethnic background of the leadership of the day. Whichever way it swings, it is predicated on the primordial.

Our ethnically-charged selection process influences all aspects of our national life. At a time of grave insecurity, there is no urgency to curb the incursion of armed herders from outside the country. This is despite reports that some of the bandits terrorising the country are foreigners from Niger Republic. The reasoning is that the leadership of the day is dithering because of the umbilical cord of ethnicity.

The way forward for us is obviously not ethnic politics, which has held us down for years. As I said in my previous article, ‘We.must renounce our tribal identities; I’m Nigerian Not Igbo’, we must begin to erode ‘’tribal identities’’ and to build the ‘’Nigerian identity’’ to make progress as one country.

We need a Nigerian leadership to foster a sense of nationhood among the variegated peoples of the country. The more we emphasise ethnicity and religion in our politics the further we are divided along these devious lines.

Nigerians need a Nigerian president in 2023 NOT — an Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or Fulani president — a leader who has been tested with responsibility and leadership; a president for all. These people are not in short supply here.


Fredrick Nwabufo is a writer and journalist
Twitter: @FredrickNwabufo

https://www.thecable.ng/2023-isnt-the-igbos-turn-for-presidency-its-nigerians

Osinbajo is the man. He is void of tribalism

Becoming the president of the most populous black nation in the 21st century is not by character, qualifications, accomplishments, competence & integrity but by the emulsion of ethnicity and religion.Tragic!

This is the more reason why Nigeria should redefine its nationhood.

ethnicity and religion apart, the most qualified candidate is Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Journalists abi bloggers will not leave igbos alone with this their 2023 madness

Strangebuttrue:
ethnicity and religion apart, the most qualified candidate is Bola Ahmed Tinubu

God forbid. A Chicago drug Baron and bullion van thief to rule this country?


Never.

It's just been good BAT himself has realised he is chasing a pipe dream.

Igbo Presidency or Biafra or death or Leferedum? Devil is also confused here

Macphenson:



God forbid. A Chicago drug Baron and bullion van thief to rule this country?


Never.

It's just been good BAT himself has realised he is chasing a pipe dream.

Which of the courts in Chicago convicted him ? Pathetic Wailing children

OPPPS:

Which of the courts in Chicago convicted him ? Pathetic Wailing children

Why did the thief forfeit $500k dollars as at early 90's?




Yeye dey smell.

Macphenson:



Why did the thief forfeit $500k dollars as at early 90's?

Why is he no longer travelling to America?


Yeye dey smell.

The same Tinubu that was still in US in 2018?
All these little Pikin sef?
You should be more concerned about Abia state, where the Gov is using una life to play Table Tennis at Isolation centre

Macphenson:



Why did the thief forfeit $500k dollars as at early 90's?

Why is he no longer travelling to America?


Yeye dey smell.

Confused slowpoke. Biafra today, Leferedum tomorrow, Presidency on Monday morning

Igbos want Biafra.
Keep your presidency we don't need it.

Let me leave this here:


I know of so many politicians who have been talking and preparing to 2023 that are no more.

When it comes to an Igbo man becoming president, one ignoramus will write:

The way forward for us is obviously not ethnic politics, which has held us down for years. As I said in my previous article, ‘We.must renounce our tribal identities; I’m Nigerian Not Igbo’, we must begin to erode ‘’tribal identities’’ and to build the ‘’Nigerian identity’’ to make progress as one country.

But if it the turn of the Hausa/Fulani man or Yoruba to be president it will be "change"

Nigeria can’t really do without igbos ...

OPPPS:

The same Tinubu that was still in US in 2018?
All these little Pikin sef?
You should be more concerned about Abia state, where the Gov is using una life to play Table Tennis at Isolation centre

Lolz....tell dem o
The sm tinubu dts not in govt and has no form of immunity, yet can still visit d same america any day anytime.

Even d 'Atikulate' one had to enter america under d immunity covering of d then senate president bukola saraki's as his aid/personal assistance

These sheedren sha, you like dragging d load heavier than ur capacity!

Macphenson:



God forbid. A Chicago drug Baron and bullion van thief to rule this country?


Never.

It's just been good BAT himself has realised he is chasing a pipe dream.

You have mouth to speak ill of who has never been convicted of any crime. It shows the type of upbringing u ave, u are a wasted sperm, what do I know sef? Ipob miscreant

Yebosola:





You have mouth to speak ill of who has never been convicted of any crime. It shows the type of upbringing u ave, u are a wasted sperm, what do I know sef? Ipob miscreant

I am speaking against a well known drug Baron, and a bullion van thief.

Crime is crime is crime.

Macphenson:



God forbid. A Chicago drug Baron and bullion van thief to rule this country?


Never.

It's just been good BAT himself has realised he is chasing a pipe dream.

Do you have any proof as regard those words of yours?

Macphenson:



I am speaking against a well known drug Baron, and a bullion van thief.

Crime is crime is crime.

Lolz,
If dem ask u to come forward and defend ur claims now in a court of law, me and u know say na to ......

Fred Nwabufo is a useless Afonja. Ndigbo aren't deceived by all these afonjas using Ibo names to shine.

Afonja. Tufiakwa.

Strangebuttrue:
ethnicity and religion apart, the most qualified candidate is Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Indeed. Tinubu is by far the best candidate to be the President of Nigeria in 2023. His ambition is only causing rancour because of how special he is as a leader, politician and administrator.

If Tinubu were a Jonathan, Shagari or Yar Adau then everyone, especially those who do not mean Nigeria well, will go home and sleep knowing fhey are about to gain a President they can defy, frustrate and render impotent.

Those most afraid of a Tinubu Presidency are Igbos, ever hateful of Yorubas and afraid Tinubu is an Awolowo who will reform Nigeria and the Northern privileged class who want professors to continue bowing to them and bringing them bales of money for their harem lifesyles and spoilt brat kids.

Tinubu is a man of idea and vision. He was the only one of our political leaders proferring solutions for our economic health and survival during the corona virus lockdown period. We did not hear zilch from Atiku, Obi, Bode George, Kwanwaso, Ken Nnamani or noisemakers like Fayose, FFK, or any other.

Nigerians, go figure. Wise people know why they fear Tinubu. It is the same fear traditional hoe and cutlass farmers have for a mechanised farmer with his tractors and modern methods thay know will do far better than they can and achieve unbelievable results they do not have the intellect, specialiat skills/knowledge or talent to achieve.

richie240:

Lolz,
If dem ask u to come forward and defend ur claims now in a court of law, me and u know say na to ......

Well, I am not a coward Like your kind.

Let me also cure your ignorance and myopicness a little



https://www.nairaland.com/236662/ex-governor-bola-tinubu-drug

https://www.nairaland.com/1948215/tinubu-wife-drug-lords-d


http://nepabox.com/story/el-rufai-can-not-running-mate-drug-baron/

http://saharareporters.com/2009/02/18/bola-tinubus-heroin-tainted-assets-forfeiture-judgement

When you are done with this dose, let me know so I can supply you more.

Tinubu is a common criminal

Tinibu is a common criminal , there's nothing special about a Chicago drug Baron. He is supposed to be next to El Chapo's cell.

Stop insulting Nigeria and Nigerians by saying a Chicago drug Baron is the best candidate for president.

We have better options.

Macphenson:



I am speaking against a well known drug Baron, and a bullion van thief.

Crime is crime is crime.

Macphenson:

Well, I am not a coward Like your kind.
Let me also cure your ignorance and myopicness a little

https://www.nairaland.com/236662/ex-governor-bola-tinubu-drug
https://www.nairaland.com/1948215/tinubu-wife-drug-lords-d
http://nepabox.com/story/el-rufai-can-not-running-mate-drug-baron/
http://saharareporters.com/2009/02/18/bola-tinubus-heroin-tainted-assets-forfeiture-judgement

When you are done with this dose, let me know so I can supply you more.

Tinubu is a common criminal

You have not answered my question, nwannem!
1. Tinubu's name whose matter you (plur.) so love to sing has not ever bn indicted nor convicted of all these slanders/libel u are very quick to do.

2. Tinubu has not been in any elective position in this country since 2007, and as such enjoys no immunity of any sort. He was in america in 2018 and very free to enter any country of his choice in ds world without any form of fear of arrest

Even ur presidential candidate- d 'atikulate one' was smuggled into america under d immunity covering of d then senate president bukola saraki's as his aid/personal assistance.

Now back to my question:
if u r are sued for libel, can u defend ur assertions, or will u refer them to d 'nairaland posts', 'sahara reporters' and 'Nepabox. com' articles as ur source(s) bearing in mind dt he has NEVER bn indicted nor convicted of the crime u allude to him?
Dassol!

Strangebuttrue:
ethnicity and religion apart, the most qualified candidate is Bola Ahmed Tinubu

You mean an alleged drug dealer is the best you can pick in yorubaland?

richie240:



You have not answered my question, nwannem!
1. Tinubu's name whose matter you (plur.) so love to sing has not ever bn indicted nor convicted of all these slanders/libel u are very quick to do.

2. Tinubu has not been in any elective position in this country since 2007, and as such enjoys no immunity of any sort. He was in america in 2018 and very free to enter any country of his choice in ds world without any form of fear of arrest

Even ur presidential candidate- d 'atikulate' one had to enter america under d immunity covering of d then senate president bukola saraki's as his aid/personal assistance.

Now back to my question:
if u r are sued for libel, can u defend ur assertions, or will u refer them to d 'nairaland posts', 'sahara reporters' and 'Nepabox. com' articles as ur source(s) bearing in mind dt he has NEVER bn indicted nor convicted of the crime u allude to him?
Dassol!

I told you let him go.ahead and Sue for.libel, that will be a very interesting case.

Pleaseeee, I beg him to. I will so much love it. Make I use him make money die.


Nonsense and ingredients.

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Fred Nwabufo is a useless Afonja. Ndigbo aren't deceived by all these afonjas using Ibo names to shine.

Afonja. Tufiakwa.

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