Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has accused the Nigerian political class of “desperately” trying to divert attention from the hardships faced by Nigerians by reintroducing the old national anthem, “Nigeria we hail thee.”
Idam argued that only a small fraction of Nigerians, particularly those who have “our common resources in their back pocket,” can sing the old anthem.
This accusation comes following a report by DAILY POST on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.
The old national anthem, “Nigeria we hail thee,” has been reintroduced with the assent of President Bola Tinubu, prompting mixed reactions from the public. This decision comes at a time when many Nigerians are facing significant economic hardships.
In an interview with DAILY POST, activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam shared his thoughts on the matter:
“The New-Old National Anthem, My Take.
“Inasmuch as the lyrics of the new-old anthem sound more patriotic and Indigenous, I strongly feel that the political class is desperately searching for means to distract common Nigerians, who are worst hit by the economic hardship in the country, from demanding good governance.
“I will only ‘hail thee’ when the naira stops ailing and our oil blocks are recovered from private wells.
“Those who have reasons to sing ‘Nigeria we hail thee’ are those who have our common resources in their back pocket.
“Of course, Akpabio and his 10th Assembly members can ‘hail thee,’ and all those who have our oil blocks in their farms can also ‘hail thee.’
“It’s about time we shun hypocrisy and get real with issues. The National Anthem is the least of Nigeria’s problems. So, why the buzz about the anthem?”
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