BBC scored an own goal last week by running a story about a restaurant in Nigeria, that served human flesh. There was no such restaurant and they did damage to the reputation on many Nigerians. They have since posted an apology:”

This week has been abuzz with speculations in the UK politics, after a bruising results for all but the Conservative party in the mainland. Labour slumped to its worst defeat in almost 30 years in last week’s election finishing ninety-nine seats behind the Conservatives, with 26 fewer MPs than even former Labour Prime Minister, Gordon Brown managed in 2010. The labour party was left bewildered by their dismal showing and the leader of Labour, Ed Miliband, did the most honourable thing, he resigned.

This week, there was a story doing the rounds that Wole Soyinka had made derogatory remarks about Igbo people, that he said: that they “tend to put their votes where their stomachs take them” and suffer “from incurable money-mindedness” during his lecture at Harvard. All hell broke loose and the poor man was pilloried by readers of the story, a few people were cautious of the source and the content of the story but many threw insults and such language used, it would not be polite to repeat it in polite company

It is good to talk and also, talk can often be cheap. So what can we do to ensure that words are transmuted into action? I mentioned in the last couple of weeks that Nigerians have to have a conversation about tribalism in particular, the hostilities between tribes and long held views that affects the way we see each other and how it stops us from moving forward as one people. In all together forward on April 12, 2015, I made mention of the South South, East and North divide and in particular, what the Oba of Lagos said, as well as Rochas Okorocha to the gathering of Igbo heads in Owerri.

I have watched the goings-on of the general elections and have noted what transpired and I thank God for His Mercies.

GEJ will be leaving the Presidency come March 29 and GMB will step in. What goes for him are his trustworthiness and his integrity. It is on that we believe he would do what he promises to do for his countrymen and women.

Is there something emotionally wrong with us Nigerians that while we had just about shifted our political trajectory some are now hell-bent in throwing the proverbial baby out with the bath water? Nigerians, we need to talk and clear the air or we run the risk of deepening the long held resentments and hatred for one another. The last couple of days as you will see below, shows that it is obvious that time has come for that conversation

The last couple of days has been a roller coaster ride. And what a ride it was! It was a heart stopping highs and deepening lows with an exhausting and exhilarating finish. From start to finish, many of us were glued to the screens and other social media for updates.

By now, it is becoming clear which way the political climate will be for the next five years. Whatever the decision, I pray that there will be calm and acceptance. We hold in our hands the power to shape Nigeria, no matter what our opinions and political affiliation is, we have to strive whatever the majority decision to contribute to nation building.

Violence and politics seem to go hand in hand, at least in Nigeria, it does. People have come to expect mayhem and disorder in the run up to any election and the youths are paid to carry out these dastardly activities by the politicians.

It was a relief not to write about Nigeria and its brand of politics last week. It felt so much better not to be embroiled in the dark arts of its politics. Then the lady had to speak and here we are again. They often say it’s not over until the fat lady sings that does not seem to be the case, as this lady wants to go on and on. I really do not want to rehash old grounds, but when the fragrant lady took to the rostrum and she incites the crowd to stone anyone who does not vote for her husband.