The rise of tribalism and religious sentiments in Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News

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Sir: We are stock in a nation where election processes have become a religious and tribalistic affair. Yes! We have a high number of illiterates in Nigeria but at the same time we also have quite a number of literates. Yet, it seems to me as though the so called “literates” have joined the ignorant wagon and are seen to act irrationally in the aspect of voting, as majority now vote based on religion and tribe rather than competence. This is not a good development at all. We are supposed to have grown past this stage, especially with the increasing level of literacy in the country. Where has Unity disappeared to? Where is our One Nigeria?

Judging from the outcome of the just concluded presidential elections and the campaign processes for the upcoming gubernatorial elections, it is very clear that these elections have been based on religious and tribal sentiments. People voting for individuals of same religion as if it is…



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