Maverick singer Olawale Olofooro, popularly known as Brymo, says it is time for Nigeria to seriously consider an Igbo presidency.
Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the singer said Nigerians need to “let go of the past” and embrace reconciliation across ethnic lines. Brymo, who faced backlash during the 2023 presidential campaign for opposing Igbo presidency, said unity should now take priority.
However, he warned that rising insecurity in the South-east could stand in the way. According to him, some groups in Nigeria have weaponized insecurity as a bargaining tool whenever they push for political power.
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Brymo also commended President Bola Tinubu for preventing the South-west security outfit Amotekun from evolving into a separatist movement. He argued that allowing multiple regional security groups to operate unchecked would worsen national stability.
“If the South-east keeps descending into chaos, how will we get there? Anytime any group in Nigeria wants presidency, they start militancy. That is what is going on. If you want presidency, start kidnapping and insecurity,” he said.
He added, “Imagine if Yorubas have Amotekun active, South-eastern insecurity active, Boko Haram active, and South-south militants active. Do we still have a country?”
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