It’s high time for Nigeria to consider Igbo presidency – Brymo

Maverick singer Olawale Olofooro, known professionally as Brymo, has said it is high time for Nigeria to start considering Igbo presidency. 

Brymo, who was backlashed during the 2023 presidential campaign for his anti-Igbo presidency remarks, said it is time for Nigerians to “let go of the past” and embrace reconciliation. 

He, however, warned that insecurity in South-east might affect Igbo presidency, claiming that several groups in Nigeria have weaponised insecurity as a tool for political bargain. 

He praised President Bola Tinubu, claiming that he stopped the South-west security outfit, Amotekun, from spiralling into a separatist group. 

Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Brymo 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?”