By Ebi B Asain
President Tinubu is working, has been the popular refrain of his supporters. But the fact remains that the country is bleeding profusely. In the North, the Fulani foreign fighters and terrorists hired by Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto and El Rufai have overwhelmed the Northern elites, and the centre can no longer hold. Rather than contain the scurge, the religious menace, some have joined them to steamroll the country into submission, where Sharia will become the state religion and ancestral lands are seized willy-nilly.
However, streamrolling the country into submission will not be a cake walk, as everywhere is now primed to defend itself. Gradually, the Middle Belt will overcome its complacency and arm itself to the teeth. The Berom, Langtang, Idoma and Tiv are known as warriors who will finally have to face their nemesis. In the South West, Ometekun has not done as initially expected in containing the advancing Islamic terrorists, Jihadists and Banditerrorists. But the people are learning, and learning fast.
Down South-South and South-East, the people have been baptised by thunder and fire, and are ready to do the needful to stand their ground. We are told the invaders are around the mangrove forests waiting for the order to strike. But guess what, in the final analysis, the invaders will discover to their chagrin that their bravado will be reduced to nothing!
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Non-kinetic Dance of Azonto
By now, it’s an open secret that a game plan has been orchestrated. The enablers of the terrorists want to use kidnapping for ransom as the main source of funding for their jihad. Yes, kidnap and extort money from the Federal government, and secondly, force the government to pay the terrorists amnesty! This two-pronged offensive is to make sure there’s enough money to bankroll the jihad and make every Fulani from all over the world happy. Make the Sokoto Caliphate grin from ear to ear for actualising Dan Fodio’s dream.
Phew! What a plan! However, some are looking on the brighter side. This appears to be the moment every nationality in the diverse composition of Nigeria has been waiting for the opportunity to establish their own Republics. Since restructuring of the country is not possible, since state policing is not possible, let the regions resort to self-help to make their Republics become a reality. In essence, we must see the beauty of this non-kinetic dance of Deceit for what it really is. It’s a blessing in disguise. Trust me, many are waiting to be humbled.
