Rivers state crisis, Tinubu, Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan and British colonialism. #nigeria

Mr. Dele Farotimi is a Nigerian lawyer, an acclaimed author and political activist. He is outspoken on the ills and evils that bedevil Nigeria; advocating for the rule of law, good governance and systemic reforms in the Nigerian state and its electoral system. In this episode, we discuss the state of emergency in Rivers state, the British colonialism of Nigeria, Tinubu’s ‘rulership’, Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi and a whole host of other issues. If you enjoyed this episode; please don’t forget to like the video, subscribe, share it and give me your feedback. EPISODE LINKS: Dele’s X: @DeleFarotimi Instagram: @delefarotimi YouTube: @delefarotimi2813 Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System: https://amzn.eu/d/bz1Jy7Q Do Not Die in Their War: https://amzn.eu/d/ajNUyNd Imperatives of the Nigerian Revolution: https://amzn.eu/d/2xnfob0 OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Discussing the crisis in Rivers state. 08:56 Natasha’s sexual allegations against Akpabio. 10:54 Dele’s thoughts on Tinubu. 13:36 Discussing the idea of Nigeria as a feudal state. 18:22 The veto given to the North by the British. 24:32 Indirect British Rule in Nigeria vs Direct Rule in India. 29:28 The role of agency/individual responsibility. 32:17 Why is the African leader corrupt? 36:41 Dele’s assessment of the last Presidential election. 45:40 Strategies to win. 53:32 The ‘weakness’ of Goodluck Jonathan vs strong institutions. 1:02:29 MKO Abiola and whether there are any similarities with Tinubu. 1:05:58 Why Yorubas do not ‘accept’ Obasanjo. 1:12:22 Dele’s thoughts on the Civil War. 1:14:37 Two kinds of warriors. 1:18:40 What gives Dele hope about Nigeria. 1:21:04 Where his passion comes from? 1:22:31 What books should the Nigerian youth be reading? 1:25:22 His Pinned tweet Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uUO... SOCIAL: X: @NobleEyisi Instagram: @nobleeyisi Facebook: Noble Eyisi Support on PayPal: [email protected]