Maverick singer Olawale Olofooro, popularly known as Brymo, has called for Nigeria to begin considering an Igbo president, urging citizens to move past historical divisions and embrace national reconciliation.
Brymo made the remarks during a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, where he said the country should give serious thought to an Igbo presidency as part of efforts to foster unity and inclusiveness.
“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,” he said.
The singer, who faced criticism during the 2023 presidential election campaign over comments perceived as opposing an Igbo presidency, said the nation must now focus on healing old wounds.
However, Brymo expressed concern over the security situation in the South-East, warning that growing instability in the region could undermine efforts to achieve such political aspirations.
According to him, some groups across the country have historically used insecurity and militancy as tools for political bargaining.
“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 said.
Brymo also commended President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the President prevented the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, from evolving into a separatist movement.
“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?” he added.
The singer’s comments come amid ongoing debates over power rotation and calls for greater political inclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
