Identity politics thrive in Nigeria. Sadly, it doesn’t look like this will change anytime soon. A lot of calculations are being made for 2019/2023.
It’s almost certain the President in 2019 will come from the north.
It’s almost certain the President in 2019 will come from the north.
If someone new (from the north) comes in 2019, he’ll want to do his/her own 2 terms.
People in the south also want one of their own to be president. If Buhari fails in 2019, the south will have to wait 12 years to produce a President.
People in the south also want one of their own to be president. If Buhari fails in 2019, the south will have to wait 12 years to produce a President.
A question the south will ask themselves in 2019 is, “why do we have to wait for 12 years? We’ve already waited 4 years”
For the south, Buhari presents the surest chance of having a go in 2023.
For the south, Buhari presents the surest chance of having a go in 2023.
It’s all identity politics, one of our own.
