Identity politics is a common feature of Nigeria's politics, however, in recent times, it has become very extreme. This is not good for democracy.
In the words of Amy Chua: "some tribes are sources of joy and salvation; some are hideous product of hate mongering by opportunistic power seekers. Once people belong to group, their identities can become oddly bound with it...,they will penalise outsiders, they will sacrifice, and even kill and die for their groups".
Read our blog regularly as we continue with our message of truth and freedom. Today, the world is united in speaking out about the things that are very essential for our collective future- Peace, Social Justice, Equal opportunity and Sustainability.
We must be united to confront the many complex problems facing our society. There must be a 'shared value and shared objective-to lift ordinary people out of poverty'; not extremism. Read More- New Book
Uche Okeke
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