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Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, insists that former President Muhammadu Buhari should be blamed for the preference by his successor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to appoint persons from his ethnic Yoruba language group into key positions of government.

Ozekhome, who delivered an address at a symposium on human rights organised by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) held in Abuja on Wednesday, claimed that the Buhari-led istration polarised Nigerians along ethnic and religious lines.

The rights activist noted that it was not surprising that such a trajectory is being followed by President Tinubu, since it was tolerated by gullible Nigerians when Buhari was at the helm.

“When I hear today the northerners complain that Tinubu has ‘Yorubanised’ Nigeria, with so many Yorubas in the highest places in Nigeria, it’s true they are making a point. But the question I would ask is: where were you when Buhari, for eight years, literally ‘northernised’ every position in Nigeria? You were either a northerner or a Muslim,” he said.

“I cried, I cried, I wrote and wrote. I wrote tons of articles. One of the 50 books which I presented on my 67th birthday was titled: ‘How Buhari Mismanaged Nigeria.’ Some people called it ‘na we we,’ this is our man, and even if he is riding roughshod over all of us, it doesn’t matter.

“Hear no evil, see no evil because he is our man. Even if it is not benefitting us, the fact that he is our man is sufficient. Once it is no longer our man, we must also take up arms. No country grows like that.”

At the event, themed “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equality, and Dignity for All,” he warned those in positions of authority against compromising the unity of Nigerians for granted on the altar of the pursuit of tribalism, ethnicity, and sectionalism.

He described the 1999 constitution as amended as flawed, adding that there is a need for a new constitution with inputs from Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic and religious differences, on the way forward for the country.

“We need to redefine ourselves, not the present system where thieves are rewarded with doctorate degrees,” he said.

The Commission’s Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, emphasized that this year’s theme presents a significant opportunity, drawing attention to the complexity of human rights linked to the multicultural and multi-ethnic composition of over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages spoken in Nigeria.

He remarked that recurring ethnic and religious conflicts have threatened Nigeria’s national unity and stability, noting that the diversity of Nigeria’s population offers both challenges and opportunities for cultural exchange and understanding, which can promote national unity and cooperation.

According to him, the one-day symposium, held on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, consequently offers a singular opportunity to acquire knowledge and reinforce ties with other stakeholders to promote “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equality, and Dignity for All.”

Additionally, he mentioned that the occasion signifies the official swearing-in of IHRC’s new officials: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’Aji MFR, who was appointed IHRC Special Advisor on Intergovernmental Affairs for the Africa Region, with Chief John Paul Ochemba serving as IHRC Advisor on Special Monitoring Mission Nigeria, and Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma as IHRC Commissioner in Nigeria, all of whose appointments were duly approved by the IHRC Secretary-General, Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik.

https://guardian.ng/news/blame-buhari-for-yorubanisation-of-tinubus-govt-ozekhome-tells-nigerians/

Interesting the type of comment public figures make in open air.

Something is fundamentally wrong with the Nigerian space

As a Rivers State son



If I speak from the bottom of my heart how much I hate a particular tribe una go call am hate speech bcuz I spoke the truth of how I feel



And how much I wish I’ve the power to wipe off their entire generation and existence within a second like I mean every word I write here and I swear to Almighty God




But I no go talk am before una say na hate speech

Bad Precedence

AqualinaXYZ:
As a Rivers State son



If I speak from the bottom of my heart how much I hate a particular tribe una go call am hate speech bcuz I spoke the truth of how I feel



And how much I wish I’ve the power to wipe off their entire generation and existence within a second like I mean every word I write here and I swear to Almighty God




But I no go talk am before una say na hate speech

Your hate will only hurt you not the tribe.
As some Elders say, "Hate dey stop progess", try cleanse your heart make you fit make am.

If you think tribalist are only thugs & agberos from that region, you better get your head examined.

You heard the hypocrites b4 election talk about southern unity ? For them Southern unity is grabbing & snatching power & use the heads of other southerner to claim political sophisticatiion

After grabbing the next thing you hear is " go back to your villages"

The people from that side have proved that free education as provided to them by Awolowo does not equate to intelligence, wisdom or sophisticatiion.

How can a region that claims to be sophisticated & accomodating eleviate & see parapoism, tribalism & thuggery as competence and as a way of life.

The most miserable discovery is that even the so called educated Professor from this region are hyping stark illiterates & thugs ing them into political offices.

There is Nairalander here who proclaimed that this creatures are the most tribalistic group in Nigeria and every one can see it.

The Northern protectorate isn't equal to the Southwest region.

Buhari revolved his cabinet around the three regions of Northern Nigeria comprising 19 States and then the Southwest.

The only common denominator between Tinubu and Buhari is the exclusion and marginalization of Eastern Nigeria.

Buhari placed northerners… east central west..

Tinubu has tribalism embedded in him.. a true Yoruba ronu ..

You people keep making excuses for this tribal he goat.

Reason why Kemi abandoned the fool.. and the German President would have read the news today..
… guess you all thinking what going on his mind .. now..

Tinubu is fooling himself.. walahi..

Your blood reject you .. na me full German blood .. son of Odin .. go reason with you.

He’s here to get deal for German.. Berger and rest that Tinubu booted

God bless sensible Nigerians

The Yoruba government must go

Trying so hard to defend rubbish. They all love to appoint their boy boy that will always be a yesman.

Atleast Yoruba Muslims on Nairaland won’t say we are making up claims,it’s really true that tinubu is Yorubanizing all positions in Nigeria

Those miscreants whose souls & brains were snatched and grabbed by a drug Lord said our respected noble neigbour from the East PO is the cause of ethnic division in Nigeria

Ozekhome, who delivered an address at a symposium on human rights organised by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) held in Abuja on Wednesday, claimed that the Buhari-led istration polarised Nigerians along ethnic and religious lines.

It started with GEJ

Frigga13:
Buhari placed northerners… east central west..

Tinubu has tribalism embedded in him.. a true Yoruba ronu ..

You people keep making excuses for this tribal he goat.

Reason why Kemi abandoned the fool.. and the German President would have read the news today..
… guess you all thinking what going on his mind .. now..

Tinubu is fooling himself.. walahi..

Your blood reject you .. na me full German blood .. son of Odin .. go reason with you.

He’s here to get deal for German.. Berger and rest that Tinubu booted

God bless sensible Nigerians

The Yoruba government must go

Op*nu!

You go wail tire. Fulanis got the juiciest positions under Buhari.

Tinubu goes nowhere

Blame the Niger coup plotters instead..

Most of the coup plotters were the President's security team, the head of the coup was the head of his Presidential Guard

His Excellency is simply not taking chances with Federal Character

Aguiyi Ironsi was killed by Danjuma his scribe and the head of his personal security.

Gowon was overthrown with the help of Joseph Garba the head of Federal Guards who also announced the coup.

Buhari was overthrown by Babagida his Chief of Staff.

Coups are generally from within.

galserv:
It started with GEJ

Show evidence

We didn't say peem then because we makan makan

Makan makan is not a YORUBA word.

Haba, helinues, Yoruba people have rejected you totally. This attachment syndrome you exhibit, shows fear of the unknown.

Go get a LIFE!!

helinues:


We didn't say peem then because we makan makan

AfonjaEmir:
Makan makan is not a YORUBA word.

Haba, helinues, Yoruba people have rejected you totally. This attachment syndrome you exhibit, shows fear of the inknown.

Go get a LIFE!!

What radarada is this one talking about?

YORUBA have dumped you .and rejected you totally

helinues:


What radarada is this one talking about?

AfonjaEmir:
YORUBA have dumped you .and rejected you totally

Hahaha

Makan makan ni'oye n kan. Meaning chieftaincy title is turn by turn.

You see say you need to get a meaningful life devoid of trolling me senselessly all the time

I Can’t still believed Nigeria allowed Buhari a Chadian immigrant to rule. Someone who appointed chadians/Niger republic into Nigeria key positions. This man ships our oil to other neighboring countries and pocketing the proceeds.
None of the criminals he employed were arrested up until today. None

Edygrin:

Show evidence

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/745731/yoruba-marginalization-elders-met-jonathan

helinues:


Hahaha

Makan makan ni'oye n kan. Meaning chieftaincy title is turn by turn.

You see say you need to get a meaningful life devoid of trolling me senselessly all the time

Dis man. You are always ing tribalism, sectionalism, bigotry, nepotism, corruption, ethno_religous supremacy, failures since 2015

Why do you like terrorists, evil, wickedness, imbalance & inequality ?

lol
Sometime I just don't understand these hues and cries because out of more than 1000 slots,he just placed Yorubas in less than 60 and in critical positions that can help in his government being a success.
Through history and till date,Yorubas have proven to be the best s.
I can cite verifiable now and then examples.
Should he go and bring people from outside when he has good hands around him?
As we speak,the highest number of people still holding govt positions are the Hausa/Fulani people even in a Yoruba man govt.
It was not like that when Buhari was there.
Are people saying that he should not put Yorubas in those positions just because he is a Yoruba man?

During that evil buhari,there was a time almost the entire federal govt petroleum and maritime agencies, NNPC ptdf DPR PPPMC PPPRA NPA NIMASA were all headed by northerners!!!! It meant that whenever they were together,they as well be communicating in Hausa!


Banzas abbokis

galserv:
It started with GEJ

How?

Buhari started it, Tinubu came and continued without giving a fuccck on whose ox is gored. Unless a different political party takes over, the cycle will continue

Justiceleague1:
During that evil buhari,there was a time almost the entire federal govt petroleum and maritime agencies, NNPC ptdf DPR PPPMC PPPRA NPA NIMASA were all headed by northerners!!!! It meant that whenever they were together,they as well be communicating in Hausa!


Banzas abbokis

They still hold the aces in most of these govt agencies,Tinubu just put a couple of his people there.

Justiceleague1:

How?

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/745731/yoruba-marginalization-elders-met-jonathan

MadamExcellency:
The Northern protectorate isn't equal to the Southwest region.

Buhari revolved his cabinet around the three regions of Northern Nigeria comprising 19 States and then the Southwest.

The only common denominator between Tinubu and Buhari is the exclusion and marginalization of Eastern Nigeria.

So spot on!