See Where Revolution That Will Consume Tinubu Government Over Hardship Will Start –Dele Farotimi
Northern Nigeria to Spark Revolution Against Tinubu Government – Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, has asserted that the current political and economic system in Nigeria is unsustainable and predicts that a revolution will emanate from Northern Nigeria, posing a significant challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a widely circulated social media interview, Farotimi stated that the backlash against the hardships caused by Tinubu’s government will not originate from Eastern Nigeria.
He explained that many Igbo people have become self-reliant, reducing their dependence on government support, which makes them more resilient to the prevailing economic difficulties.
Farotimi elaborated, “I predicted long ago that the revolution in Nigeria would begin in the North. Historically, the North has hindered our ability to unite against common adversities. However, with the current president being neither a northerner nor a devout Muslim, and as suffering becomes widespread, the Northern populace, particularly the common folk, will no longer endure this hardship. The tolerance they showed during Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure is waning.”
Farotimi emphasized that if the present situation persists, the Northern region will ignite the unrest that could topple the current government, not the East. “It may seem like nothing is imminent, but the system’s unsustainability guarantees that something will eventually give.”
He justified his perspective by noting, “It’s rare to find Igbo individuals seeking government jobs. Even university graduates often engage in trade and business, operating independently of government support. This self-reliance equips them better to handle the government’s ineffectiveness.”
Farotimi pointed out that the Igbo community has long adapted to governmental neglect, which now leaves them less affected by the current failures of the state. “The average Igbo person has always been prepared for governmental inefficacy, unlike other Nigerians who are now facing the brunt of it. Consequently, many Igbo are indifferent to the government’s plight.”
He further clarified, “This doesn’t apply to elites like Orji Uzor Kalu or Rochas Okorocha, who have benefited from political patronage and claim to represent Igbo interests. The average Igbo person, whether in Igbo land, Alaba International Market, or Ladipo, has always felt marginalized by the system, fueling sentiments akin to the Biafran spirit, even decades after the civil war.”
Farotimi concluded that the prevailing victim mentality among the Igbo underscores their detachment from the Nigerian state, contrasting sharply with the brewing discontent in the North, which could soon translate into a significant political upheaval.
