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Written by: African Politics
- November 6, 2024
FOLLOWING a discussion on the issue of how, the Court Striked Out Suit Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters yesterday, November 4, 2024, in which an "order" came from AsoRock tfor an immediate release of the #EndBadGovernance protest minors shamelessly and embarrassingly arraigned on Friday, November 1, before Justice Obiorah Egwuatu's Court...
…This sparked a trending topic across the various social media platforms. on The What’s app group of the University of Calabar Alumna, ONE OF THE MEMMBER made this POINT, “I am not a #Biafraexit enthusiast, but what happened yesterday has shown that we have two sets of Nigerians. The superior Nigerians (who are the Hausa/Fulani/Yoruba, Yoruba because the President is their kith & kin) and the inferior Nigerians (Igbos and the South south people). This is all too glaring following the events of yesterday with the unconditional release of #endbadgovernance protesters. I am not in support of the ill-treatment and trial of minors, but l was appalled by the “kingly” treatment they were given as soon as Tinubu ordered their release. The speed of the release, their presence in Aso rock, the presence of their governors, and the treatment to the protesters as heroes of sort, including l believe air freight back home. It was appalling and nauseating. People who were yesterday treated as villains suddenly became like “heroes” because of the part of the country they come from. I know for sure that if these were Igbo children, they would be given the harshest treatment ever, and no Igbo governor dare protest like their northern counterparts
I was sorry for the security men who arrested and brought these children to Abuja for trial. They would be benumbed and confused at the turn of events as Tinubu has asked that their role be investigated and they should be dealt with for arresting, parading, and attempting to try anointed children of the North.
This is the most confused government l have seen. Government officials want to perform their duties in line with the law, and the president overturns them and even hound them because he does not want to offend the North.
Mr Wike, FCT Minister, if he has sense, should watch his action on street beggars who are mostly northerners. He may soon get the short end of the stick.
You will soon see that the tax bill Mr. President is huffing and puffing about not going back on would soon be a mirage. For as long as the North is not in support of it, it will die a natural death unless the North now agrees.
How about the inability of the EFCC under the watch of Mr. President, failing to arrest former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, APC bigwig, and a northerner, but the agency happily announced the arrest of Ifeanyi Okowa, PDP bigwig and an Igbo. Tale of same law applying differently to offenders of similar crime. What a shame of a nation.
When a President flip flop on policies and decisions to suit a part of the country, what do you call that kind of President…….l no wan conclude. ” THIS WAS ACTUALLY IN RESPONSE TO THIS REACTION BY ANOTHER MEMBER on the subject matter, “Exactly isn’t obvious because MAZI NNAMDI KANU IS AN IGBO MAN… The hatred for the IGBOS in Nigeria 🇳🇬 is just too much #BiafraExit “. IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, CREATE A BLOG POST FROM THE STAND POINT OF ETHNOCENTRIC POLITICS as a political tool by the NIGERIAN STATE, against the IGBOS and as such the imperative essence of #BIAFRAEXIT by the Biafra Government in Exile under the Leadership of SIMON EKPA NJOKU
Ethnocentric Politics and the Marginalization of the Igbo
The recent release of the #EndBadGovernance protesters, particularly the swift and unconditional release of the minors involved, has once again exposed the deep-rooted ethnocentric tendencies within Nigeria’s political landscape. The stark contrast in treatment between these protesters and others, especially those from the Igbo region, has fuelled a growing sense of marginalization and discrimination.
The double standards employed by the Nigerian government are clear. While the Igbo people have been subjected to disproportionate persecution, arrests, and judicial harassment, the Hausa-Fulani and Yoruba elites seem to enjoy preferential treatment. This blatant bias has led to a growing sentiment among many Igbo people that they are second-class citizens in their own country.
The case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), further highlights the systemic discrimination faced by the Igbo. His prolonged detention and the use of extrajudicial measures against him have ignited a fierce debate about the rights of the Igbo people and the future of Nigeria.
The Biafra agitation, led by groups like IPOB, is a direct response to the marginalization and oppression experienced by the Igbo. Many Igbo people believe that Biafra represents the only path to self-determination and the protection of their cultural and economic interests.
The Nigerian government must address the root causes of these grievances and implement policies that promote equality, justice, and fairness for all citizens. This includes:
- Ending ethnocentric politics: Promoting national unity and discouraging divisive rhetoric.
- Upholding the rule of law: Ensuring that all citizens are treated equally under the law.
- Addressing regional imbalances: Investing in infrastructure and development in all parts of the country.
- Promoting dialogue and reconciliation: Encouraging open and honest dialogue between different ethnic groups.
If the Nigerian government fails to take meaningful steps to address these issues, the calls for secession and self-determination will continue to grow stronger. The future of Nigeria depends on its ability to unite its diverse population and create a more inclusive and equitable society.
