This Emi l’okan singsong will appear to fall flat in the face of the popular desire to re-affirm the culture of the people undeniably anchored on cherished values. Tinubu has conveniently substituted igbo l’okan for a personal self-seeking Emi ‘lokan bogey. Perhaps we must all begin to cultivate a sense of entitlement regarding issues or policies that are incidents of our citizenship. An Emi l’okan bogey has appeared on the horizon threatening an orderly panoply and frightening men of moderate means out of the way or out of contention. Igbo l’okan as a deep-seated conviction for order and fairness has been cavalierly substituted for Emi l’okan without compunction.

Source: The Guardian June 20, 2022 03:18 UTC