When I see Nigerians that are tribalistic and bigoted, I fear and pity them at the same time.
We are supposed to come together and make Nigeria great again, however, we don't seem to get it.

Look at Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the president of Nigeria for 8 years, he is from Ogun state, but ask people of Ogun state, of what benefit is he to the people of the state?

Niger state has produced two heads of state, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdusalam Abubakar. I was privileged to serve in the state during my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), when I got to my place of primary assignment, I started crying, the first question I asked was this: "am I still in Nigeria?" The people said "yes." Niger state was so underdeveloped; I witnessed poverty and unspeakable suffering so much so that I think they were better off without a government.

Goodluck Jonathan is from Bayelsa state. A state with just 9 local governments, several people in that state don't have toilets, they don't have running water, no hospitals so much so that his wife had to travel to Germany each time she had a running nose. Even though he was in power for 5 years, they are still suffering.

Talk about the former minister of petroleum resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke, go check out what her village looks like, you will be shocked. If I continue, we will have an endless list.

Last month some universities in the United Kingdom did their graduation. I saw pictures of sons and daughters of those who have stolen our collective wealth on Facebook and Instagram. These are the people who are supposed to make our education sector solid, most of their children are citizens of foreign countries, they've abandoned this nation, the truth is they no longer care about us, their kids are not citizens of this country, their kids are no longer your tribesmen or kith and kin. They don't care about us. What are the benefits of being a Nigerian? We pay for almost everything, but we get no services. Our country is blessed, but we have selfish and greedy leaders.

Since last week, we keep hearing of theft of public funds, so much money that some former government officials people have embezzled. It is mindboggling! They now steal in billions and trillions, yet the masses are suffering.

I wonder what one person needs so much money for.

Even if you build a mansion, you can only sleep in one room, on one bed. In the end, we are all indebted to death. The highest you can get is befitting burial in an expensive casket. If you are a Muslim just a white wrapper. In the end, it is "vanity upon vanity."

The earlier you agree that the failure of leadership is a big part of our problem the better! No one can save us but ourselves. So I come back to the young suffering, unemployed and deprived citizens who are first to to step up to defend corruption, nepotism and theft of our commonwealth because someone accused is from their tribe, church, mosque or social circle or because they have been promised a token gift, well, now you know, your condition will not change regardless of whether the president, minister or governor comes from your village so long as he does care about anyone.

May this new government succeed! I am looking forward to seeing a better and rewarding future for Nigeria and Nigerians

Oguntade Lola

http://saharareporters.com/2015/07/31/dont-touch-my-tribesman-what-does-bigot-benefit-lola-oguntade

Fellow Nigerians, its time to wake up. These people we are fighting over do not deserve our pity @ the least. They are the same people that were/are hell-bent on destroying us. The day we emancipate ourselves from "our brother/our people" mentality, the day Nigeria ceases to be a backward nation.

Lalasticlala, you no go vex o! This is an important message to all. Thanks in advance

ok

INTROVERT:
ok

let me comment below u

if i'm allowed to rule this nation, i go first of all kill politicians frm age 25 and above, thenthis country will witness d development that has never happened anywhere in d world(Amen)

A Country That Has In It More Than 3 Countries, How Do You Expect Things To Rossy In It? As Long As We Are Nigerian The Problem Continues

#onenigeria

The earlier you agree that the failure of
leadership is a big part of our problem
the better! No one can save us but
ourselves. So I come back to the young
suffering, unemployed and deprived
citizens who are first to to step up to
defend corruption, nepotism and theft
of our commonwealth because
someone accused is from their tribe,
church, mosque or social circle or
because they have been promised a
token gift, well, now you know, your
condition will not change regardless of
whether the president, minister or
governor comes from your village so
long as he does care about anyone.

I have said it bfr that we must not thread the path of our forefathers. They made some unforgivable mistakes But it'll be a slap on us if we too fall victim of it... Let's love ourselves and fight for each other if not the pit that is ahead is as wide as anything one can imagine.
The other day, a freedom fighter set up a committee because of his own pocket only for another people to fight back. We should learn to love ourselves.
It is well oh


Note: Loving ourselves doesn't mean we should be shy from saying the truth, standing on the truth and going for the truth. loving ourselves doesn't mean we should be zombies!!!

The most Sensible thread this Buharist OP has produced Since Nairaland!

The wailers benefits nothing rather they get impoverished by their blood sucking brothers !!

PRYCE:
The most Sensible thread this Buharist OP has produced Since Nairaland!

chai! Na me u wash like this? The thunder wey go fire u still dey rehearse

This the only Saharareporters news that dia is not one seeking animosity.

Wow! Kudos.

All your post is just one sided, in support of the anti-corruption crusade.
Some day, the hunter might be the haunted

Good write-up! I wish both Southern/Northern Almajiris supporting corrupt leaders could have a re-think!

Why are you going around people's villages nah, what of your own village?

Midolian, dedicate dis to YourMain and see her dying for ur love.

Nonsense and partisan article. You listed past leaders and their villages how they are under developed. Guess you did not put mohammed buhari. Is he not a past leader ?go to his home town guess its like honkong or washington. What is diezani doing there? Guess she is a past leader. Your hatred for the past government will kill the author of this useless write up.

OREMUSSANCTUS:
Midolian, dedicate dis to YourMain and see her dying for ur love.

Yourmain are you there?


Still on #OneNigeria

Femolacaster:
Good write-up! I wish both Southern/Northern Almajiris supporting corrupt leaders could have a re-think!

is like, is only my brothers from south east and some of my brothers from south south, especially d saTANist that are crying for corrupt leaders, supporting and encouraging them to steal more.,

This is a lovely piece!

Onijagidijagan:

let me comment below u

if i'm allowed to rule this nation, i go first of all kill politicians frm age 25 and above, thenthis country will witness d development that has never happened anywhere in d world(Amen)

u v just shown u r a kid probably in ur teens. NL is for matured contributors

I never would be able to understand the rationale behind the 'dont touch my tribesman' mantra even when the accused is a known crook. The rubbish reached an embarassing peak within the last 5 years and I am tempted to believe what they say about Jonathan's lack of leadership skills causing a depressing division amongst Nigerian tribes.

OREMUSSANCTUS:
Midolian, dedicate dis to YourMain and see her dying for ur love.

You are such a trouble maker

midolian:


Yourmain are you there?


Still on #OneNigeria

Lol hi Midolian

midolian:

Yourmain are you there?

Still on #OneNigeria

Forgerrit, One Liegeria is dead and buried. Think #Oduarewanistan.

ArodewilliamsT:


Forgerrit, One Liegeria is dead and buried. Think #Oduarewanistan.

if you say so!

#incorrigibleTANoid

op, stop stalking people and their villages, thanks as you do so.

this is a security problem.

YourMain:


Lol hi Midolian

I see yeu, miLady!




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Let us all Say No to tribalism

tpiander:
op, stop stalking people and their villages, thanks as you do so.

this is a security problem.

lol..I didn't do the stalking. The original writer did. I am not the writer of the article.

true talk

I had decided to be on READ ONLY MODE since NL's politics board is competing seriously with the joke section in terms of inane comments by some pack of e-rascals..UNTIL these beautiful post by midolian the 'midax finger'..

I dont care whoever in charge of ANY portfolio in Nigeria...i repeat AGAIN..I dont bloody care!!! Even if the person is from Pluto..i just want accountability and commitment that's all!

saTANists over to you...

LouisVanGaal:
I had decided to be on READ ONLY MODE since NL's politics board is competing seriously with the joke section in terms of inane comments by some pack of e-rascals..UNTIL these beautiful post by midolian the 'midax finger'..

I dont care whoever in charge of ANY portfolio in Nigeria...i repeat AGAIN..I dont bloody care!!! Even if the person is from Pluto..i just want accountability and commitment that's all!

Thanks bro

Let's just go our separate ways...

It's best.

U DEY CRAZE.

SO HE SHOULD LIST ALL NIGERIAN LEADERS SINCE INDEPENDENCE SO AS TO PASS ACCROSS HIS POINT ABI.

MUMU LIKE YOU WITH SMALL BRAIN. TO YOU HIS ARTICLE IS WITCH HUNTING. HYPOCRITIC FOOL

Ebig22:
Nonsense and partisan article. You listed past leaders and their villages how they are under developed. Guess you did not put mohammed buhari. Is he not a past leader ?go to his home town guess its like honkong or washington. What is diezani doing there? Guess she is a past leader. Your hatred for the past government will kill the author of this useless write up.