NAIJ.READERS REACT: SOLVING THE INSURGENCY MENACE, by Godswill Enyidede I have always said that Nigeria’s problem is very fundamental. There is a root or taproot to it which if we hit at it, Nigeria’s problem will have a real big shocker. First, let’s consider the following questions: why is it that Nigeria will only have peace if the president comes from a particular section of the country? Why is it that only a particular segment of the country thinks or believes they have the right to either rule or dictate who rules this country? Why is it that we must be made to play into the favor of a particular segment of this country if we must aim at a particular office, especially the number one office, in the country? Also why is it that threat, and even real dangers, to lives and properties in Nigeria will always come from a particular segment of the country? If Nigeria is one why do we have the scenario that raises the above questions? If Nigeria should be or remain one why do we have obvious situations that give rise to the above questions? It is obvious that the bombs are blasting all over the place because the president is not from a particular side of the country; and it is obvious that no other segment of the country will have the audacity to do so when the president comes from that other section of the country. So is Nigeria owned by that segment? Where then is the oneness? On what is this oneness based? What has been the use of democracy in the whole situation? Morality is not considered. Sanity is not considered. Sanctity of lives and value to properties are not even considered. The only consideration is selfish interest. I therefore strongly believe that we need to consider, first of all, whether or not we really have to continue with this “one” Nigeria. If we think we do, the real determinants would be the conditions under which we so do. If we put these conditions down and see that some people are not comfortable with them, or will sabotage them over time, then we go our separate ways, and, most likely, remain good neighbors. Those saying that the oneness of the country is not negotiable are, to say the least, being economical with the truth. With the situation on ground, it has to be negotiated. Our ears are tuned to the Conference, while they too should listen to us – the masses. Even if we make the center to be “less attractive”, even the “little attraction” will still attract some interests that could still lead to some little conflicts. These conflicts could still attract some little bomb blasts that will still take lives that are by no means little. Those throwing these bombs, and indeed their sponsors, either do not want others to belong to Nigeria, or unless at their own terms, but not at equal terms and rights. I believe that if we maintain a lose structure under the umbrella of one Nigeria, this same sector that considers itself very powerful might one day take up arms to try to subdue any side considered weak, if possible. Therefore why don’t we agree now that we cannot continue with this “one Nigeria” project, share our assets and go our separate ways? After all we were never one, and we never asked for nor agreed to this oneness. Instead it was imposed on us. This is the recipe to these senseless bomb blasts and killing of innocent citizens.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:20:01 +0000
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