There seems to be a method to the madness that is Nigerian politics, often employing the divide-and-rule strategy. This technique proves highly effective, with politicians utilizing it and their foot soldiers (aka minions) executing it skillfully. Of course, dividing a people requires targeting the 'weakest links,' which, unfortunately, are not in short supply.

In my previous newsletter, I acknowledged Nigerian politicians' remarkable ability to undermine the nation's fragile unity using this tool. At that time, Hilda Bassey had achieved a record-breaking milestone, and Nigerians from all walks of life came together to show their support.

Here's what I said, "Under the changing climatic conditions, they stood. They danced, cheered, chanted, and feasted. They all shared in the unity that has continued to be tested. For 100 hours, she cooked, and Nigerians watched on. It didn't matter who she was at that point, support poured in uninhibited.

"That fabric of unity only starts to deteriorate when some self-indulgent politicians chip at it during their election leagues (they are leagues, and the game's an extreme sport). They use that unity as a base point of attack."

That fabric of unity is under serious test, even beyond the election period when this strategy is commonly employed. It comes as no surprise, as divisive narratives persistently emerge as a distraction from the most important conversations necessary to benefit all Nigerians...to read more ... https://fourthgaze.substack.com/p/ethnic-tension-their-minions-are