In a recent video on YouTube, Prophet Joshua Iginla has urged for a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria, warning that the nation cannot progress without addressing the underlying injustices that continue to divide its people. His message challenges the current political arrangement and calls for inclusivity in governance.
He criticized the selective attention given to regional resources, pointing out that while discussions about oil in the Niger Delta dominate national conversations, similar resources in other parts of the country are often ignored. This, he noted, reflects a lack of transparency and fairness in how national resources are managed.
Iginla stressed that the structure of Nigeria must be re-evaluated if unity and progress are to be achieved. He argued that only through equity and rotational leadership can Nigeria fulfill its promise of being one united nation. Highlighting the dominance of certain regions in national leadership, he questioned why the same opportunity could not be extended to other ethnic groups, particularly the Igbo.
As a Yoruba man himself, Iginla distanced himself from ethnic favoritism, stating that leadership should not be based on tribe but on merit and justice. He emphasized that without fairness, the idea of one Nigeria remains a mere slogan, disconnected from the lived reality of many citizens.
According to him, “Nobody is talking. But we can talk about the oil in the Niger Delta, yet we won’t talk about the one in that other place. The structure of Nigeria must change. Until we decide to be realistic—until we make up our minds and say, “Okay, Yoruba, you have ruled. Now, others should try their best.” If there is no justice, there is no one Nigeria. What are you saying? Is it only good for the Yoruba? It’s good for us, but not good for the Igbo? I know some people will not be able to talk, but I will talk. They talk—I’m a Yoruba man. What is wrong with an Igbo man ruling this country? I’m not a tribal bigot.”
