Osun election: Banditry in Nigeria affecting our democracy – Osita Okechukwu
An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday said banditry in Nigeria is one of the major tragedies bedevilling liberal democracy. Okechukwu, who was reacting to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, said the political consequences of banditry were tragically manifested in the loss of innocent lives in the build-up to […] Osun election: Banditry in…
All Progressives Congress chieftain, Osita Okechukwu, has highlighted banditry in Nigeria as a major tragedy that undermines liberal democracy. His comments came in the wake of the Osun State governorship election, where he pointed out the tragic consequences of banditry, including the loss of innocent lives. Okechukwu's statement, which detailed various aspects of banditry such as hate speech, rule of law violations, and delayed court judgments, suggests that the issue is well known and has significant economic implications.
He emphasized that while the loss of life is mourned, the more pressing concern should be tackling the pervasive problem of banditry in Nigeria. To prevent such incidents in the upcoming 2027 general elections, Okechukwu urges Nigerians to address the 'banditry in all of us', encompassing hate speech, political intolerance, and erosion of democratic ethics.
He questioned whether the intra-tribe manifestations of banditry in Osun State, a region historically free from religious divisions, challenge the notion that Nigeria requires restructuring based on geopolitical lines. Okechukwu urged a deep introspection ahead of the 2027 elections, urging citizens to prioritize human life, the rule of law, peaceful political competition, and electoral integrity.
His call for introspection aims to wean Nigerians away from banditry in all its forms, ensuring the interests of humanity and the nation take precedence over individual, partisan, and sectional interests.
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