The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday expressed concern over what he described as growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria.
Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians.
According to him, many political actors deliberately deepen divisions among citizens to gain political advantage and retain power.
Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, said the resultant atmosphere of distrust has weakened national unity and diverted attention from the real issues confronting the country.
He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.
“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.
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