Continued from Nigeria: Redefining nationhoodIn addition, there are lingering concerns within some ethnic nationalities about the perceived inequity that flows, in their view, from the current governance structure of the country. The greatest casualty is our development and, in turn, the future of Nigeria and coming generations of Nigerians. Undoubtedly, therefore, a fourth wave of redefinition of the Nigerian nationhood is long overdue andthe need for it has now assumed an exceptional urgency. A comparative review of the previous three waves of redefinition of nationhood show, very clearly, that only the second wave had a positive impact on Nigeria, her development and her peoples. In Nigeria, parties need to accept that their relevance goes beyond electoral participation alone.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 27, 2019 02:37 UTC