It’s High Time For Nigeria To Consider Igbo Presidency – Brymo

Maverick Nigerian singer Brymo has said that the time has come for Nigeria to seriously consider producing a president from the Igbo ethnic group.

Brymo, who faced criticism during the 2023 presidential election campaign over comments many considered anti-Igbo, said Nigerians should move beyond past divisions and embrace reconciliation.

According to him, national unity can only be strengthened if the country is willing to address historical differences and give all regions a sense of belonging.

Speaking during a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the singer said, “I think it is high time for Igbo presidency. It is time for Nigeria to start considering Igbo presidency. Let’s let go of the past and reconcile our differences and unit as a nation.”

However, Brymo expressed concern about the security situation in the South-East, warning that insecurity could affect the chances of achieving an Igbo presidency.

He claimed that some groups across the country have often used insecurity and militancy as political bargaining tools.

He said, “But how will we get there if the South-east is also slowly descending into chaos? Anytime any group in Nigeria wants presidency, they will start militancy. That is what is going on. If you want presidency, start kidnapping and insecurity.”

Brymo also praised President Bola Tinubu, stating that he prevented the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, from becoming a separatist movement.

He said, “One of the reasons I like President Bola Tinubu is because he stopped Amotekun from taking off. He didn’t support it. Imagine if Yorubas have Amotekun active, South-eastern insecurity active, Boko Haram active, and South-south militants active, do we still have a country?”