Why Nigeria’s Elite Fear a United Citizenry More Than Corruption Protests

Have you noticed how every election drifts from policy debates to tribal and religious fights? That shift is no accident. Corruption scandals make headlines, but only a few scapegoats ever face justice. Those staged prosecutions don’t threaten the ruling class. Yet every Nigerian—from a trader in Kano to a graduate in Lagos—feels the same pain of fuel subsidy cuts, FX crises, and poor roads. We waste energy blaming each other instead of those in power. Real change begins when we unite across tribe and faith. Until then, divide-and-rule keeps our leaders safe and our problems unsolved.

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