Both groups are weighed down by demons that demand urgent attention, yet finger-pointing has become a convenient distraction for them.
This moment of tension offers discerning Nigerians a rare chance to spread investments, development, and population more evenly across the federation.
Thankfully, prominent groups across the country, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Middle Belt Forum, and the Concerned Hausa Stakeholders, have strongly rejected the proposed law.
Yet, creating a new state could deepen divisions, foster competing interests and encourage governors to prioritise personal ambition over the collective advancement of the Igbo.
Long-suffering Nigerians gave a septuagenarian soldier a second chance to lead, only to be dealt the prior fate of divisive rhetoric and selectively applied policies.
This is not the time to shield rogue government agents or police officers.
Nigerians should reflect carefully on the implications of Obi potentially selecting Nasir el-Rufai as his running mate.
If the coalition truly seeks to offer Nigerians a credible alternative, it must draw a hard line against el-Rufai and his legacy of division and bigotry.
By the standards he once set, Bola Tinubu has failed, and continues to show a worrying lack of capacity, vision, and creativity he once demanded of his predecessors.
Nigerians are open to owning an Innoson but worry its products may be too pricey compared to foreign car brands.
