Political Nationalism in Nigeria

Nigeria, the Giant of Africa, can boast of her salient Political Nationalists. They are sometimes called “Freed mites”. Mcwslotsgame

 Most of our children in Schools are constantly reminded of their heroic deeds. But their evil deeds are often neglected. In fact, this article will argue that they all had an Ethnicity Syndrome, through the Repartition policy of the British. Multislots Unfortunately, Nigeria now suffers the consequences and effects of this ethnicity syndrome on her political Nationalists. Premiersport However, to further buttress and pitch clarity to the point we are driving at, it is paramount to give a concise analysis of the very concept of Ethnicity Syndrome. Biocelebslife

Ethnicity Syndrome metaphorically refers to a disease diagnosed to those whose actions and judgments are influenced by the feeling of belonging to a particular group. These kind of people often take their group or tribe as an authority, and also claim that their group is the best amongst others. bigjackpot777

 Their actions and judgments are often influenced by this feeling. Thus, in this sense, we can say they have an ethnicity syndrome. Given this backdrop, it is expedient to delve into the main course of this article. spinwheel77

Ethnicity (or tribalism) first reared its head during the Second World War this war reduced the leadership efficiency of the Colonial Masters in Nigeria, which in turn led to a period of great famine, inequality, insecurity, and so on. Mlivescore

As a result of this, several groups were formed to cater for the needs of their members. Such groups includes; The Elba Society (1918), The Union of Jibe Young Men(1923), The Yoruba Union(1924), The Ibibio State Union, and so on. 1livefootball

 As a result of a poor economy, low security, unemployment, and so on, these ethnic groups began to compete against each other in a socio-economic competition. Each ethnic group will fight other ethnic groups, to ensure it caters for the need of its own members. Oddsmatch

Furthermore, the split in the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM), which was triggered by an ethnicity rift between Nigeria’s political Nationalists (Ikoli, Wallow, Akins Anya and NnamdiAzikwe), also aided the issue of ethnicity in the country. 1livescoresports

In anger, NnamdiAzikwe led his Igbo supporters out of the group, and Obafemi Awolowo did same. At this point Movement had an ethnicity syndrome, thus leading to the collapse of the movement. 1virtualsports.

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