Nigeria: Nigeria Must Dismantle Ethnic, Religious Fault Lines to Grow - Oshiomhole, Others
[Daily Trust] Former Governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerians to dismantle ethnic and religious fault lines, saying such divisions undermine accountability, justice and national development.
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has called for dismantling ethnic and religious divisions in Nigeria to foster political accountability and national development. Speaking at the 7th National Discourse of The Companion, Oshiomhole argued that ethnicity and religion have no role in a democratic system and can be exploited by politicians to evade responsibility and distract citizens from governance failures.
He emphasized that ethnic politics is dysfunctional and should not determine leadership or political choices, noting that genuine religious teachings promote peace and responsibility, not violence or intimidation. Oshiomhole stressed that Nigerians could unite against common challenges, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds, and urged the younger generation to focus on dismantling these fault lines for sustainable development.
He called for a fairer society that provides opportunities and employment for all Nigerians, regardless of their background, and suggested viewing Nigeria's diversity as an asset rather than a source of division.
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