In a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Nigerian singer Olawale Olofooro, widely known as Brymo, called for a shift in the country’s political landscape, advocating for an Igbo presidency. He emphasized that the time has come for Nigeria to move beyond historical grievances and work towards reconciliation.
Brymo, who faced criticism during the 2023 presidential campaign for his earlier stance against an Igbo leader, now believes that Nigerians must let go of past divisions to strengthen the nation. However, he cautioned that the growing insecurity in the South-East region could pose a significant obstacle to this vision. He noted that various groups across Nigeria have increasingly used violence and instability as bargaining chips for political power.
Interestingly, Brymo praised President Bola Tinubu for his role in curbing the activities of the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, suggesting that without such intervention, the group might have evolved into a separatist force. He drew a parallel, questioning how the country could remain intact if regional security outfits like Amotekun in the South-West, militants in the South-South, Boko Haram in the North-East, and other armed groups were all actively destabilizing the nation.
According to Brymo, the path to an Igbo presidency requires addressing these security challenges head-on. He argued that whenever a region pursues the presidency, it often resorts to militancy and kidnapping to press its demands. This cycle, he believes, must be broken for true national unity to take root.