ChiemezieMadu
Personal views on society, culture, politics, policy, church, religion and people

Were Osinbajo’s hands really tied?
A conspicuous twitter handle goes by the name 'Osinbajo's Tied Hands'. Although hilarious, it perfectly summarizes many Nigerians' grouse with the vice president, a man accused of being a firm accomplice of the woeful performance of the Buhari administration. But in...
How?: the most important question in the run-up to 2023
So far, I am yet to see any presidential aspirant who has clearly articulated his plans for the country. Most of them brag about their personal capabilities and qualifications, but none explicates how he intends to solve the country's problems. A few like Peter Obi...
On zoning: different classes of ‘zoners’ in Nigeria
Whenever the issue of zoning of the presidency comes up on TV, social media, or in private discussions, I have observed four groups of Nigerians who comment on the issue. First are those who decline commenting on the issue. They refuse to make their opinions known, at...
Soludo: solution or problem?
Call me a pessimist but I think Soludo has started poorly (I'm tempted to say abysmally). Prior to his inauguration, Anambra was relatively peaceful. Exactly three weeks later, Anambra has become the flashpoint of insecurity in the South-East, recording at least 2...
The partiality called FIFA
Everything about football administration and governance in the world is skewed to favor the Europeans. If you're looking for a clear example of neo-imperialism, look no further, football has all the answers. From its name (which is French) to its Presidents (a...
Poverty: lack of money or lack of mind?
At the end of the Nigerian civil war in 1970, a vicious policy ensured that all monies owned by the Igbos and lodged in Nigerian banks were forfeited and that the owners were given a flat sum of 20 pounds per person. That policy in effect abolished social...
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