In a recent interview with Channels Television, Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, highlighted the deep-seated ethnic and religious divisions that continue to plague Nigerian politics. Speaking candidly, Fayose expressed his concerns about how different ethnic groups react to political leadership in the country, pointing out the pervasive mistrust and suspicion that hinders national unity and development. ..Read Full Article
Fayose articulated his observations with a poignant analysis: “When an Hausa man is in power, they’ll say this is against the North. They’ll say they’re targeting Muslims. They’re targeting Fulanis. When a Yoruba man is there, they’ll say this is our turn, Oduduwa will not allow this. If an Igbo man is there, they’ll say you remember the Civil War, they want to carry Nigeria away.” His remarks underscore the complex and often contentious interplay of ethnic and regional loyalties in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The former governor’s comments come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with numerous challenges, including economic instability, insecurity, and social unrest.
In his interview, Fayose called for greater national unity and urged political leaders to rise above ethnic and religious divisions. “Our country is plagued by so many problems,” he said, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to build a more inclusive and cohesive nation
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