Nigeria Should Consider an Igbo President – Brymo

Maverick singer Olawale Olofooro, who performs under the stage name Brymo, has called for Nigeria to seriously consider an Igbo president.

During the 2023 presidential campaign, Brymo faced backlash for his comments urging an Igbo presidency. He said Nigerians should “let go of the past” and pursue reconciliation.

However, he cautioned that insecurity in the South‑East could undermine an Igbo presidency, noting that various groups in Nigeria have weaponised insecurity for political gain.

The artist praised President Bola Tinubu, stating that Tinubu prevented the South‑West security force Amotekun from turning into a separatist movement.

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 unite 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,” he added.

“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?” Brymo concluded.