Notable singer Brymo has said Nigeria should begin to seriously consider the possibility of an Igbo president, arguing that the country needs to move past historical divisions and embrace national reconciliation.

In a recent interview, Brymo stated that Nigerians should “let go of the past” and work toward a more inclusive political system.

His comments are particularly notable given that he previously faced backlash during the 2023 election period over statements that were widely interpreted as being against an Igbo presidency.

However, the singer expressed concern that ongoing insecurity in the South-East could pose challenges to the push for an Igbo presidency.

He suggested that insecurity has become a political factor that may be used by different groups across regions as leverage in negotiations and broader power dynamics.

He said …

“I think it is high time for Igbo presidency. It is time for Nigeria to start considering Igbo presidency. Let’s let go of the past and reconcile our differences and unit as a nation.

“But how will we get there if the South-east is also slowly descending into chaos? Anytime any group in Nigeria wants presidency, they will start militancy. That is what is going on. If you want presidency, start kidnapping and insecurity.

“One of the reasons I like President Bola Tinubu is because he stopped Amotekun from taking off. He didn’t support it. Imagine if Yorubas have Amotekun active, South-eastern insecurity active, Boko Haram active, and South-south militants active, do we still have a country?”