According to the report from the Sun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome emphasized the need for fundamental changes to address the underlying issues plaguing the Nigerian state.
Using a car analogy, Ozekhome argued that the focus should be on fixing the “knocked engine” of the nation rather than superficial changes.
He pointed out the dangers of religious intolerance and the varying levels of political engagement among different ethnic groups, highlighting the need for unity and collective action.
Ozekhome also raised questions about the reasons behind the lack of protests against President Buhari during his eight-year term and the absence of the Igbo community in recent demonstrations.
According to Mike Ozekhome, “We have been discussing this for a very long time. And the way forward is fundamental. And political elites must agree. Let me tell you, if you are driving a car, and the car has a knocked engine, is it not the engine you look at? Do you need to start panel beating the car? Spraying the car with new paints, buying new tyres, will that car move?
I’m saying that the engine of the Nigerian state is knocked, are you seeing religious intolerance, why we did not protest against Tinubu, why we did not demonstrate against Buhari for eight years he was there, why did the Igbos quietly excuse from this last protest? Because they said they would be targeted! Why are some ethnic groups more involved than others? It’s at the heart of what we’re talking.”….Vìêw–Morê