North-South Divide: A Cycle Of Violence & Silence

EKEWA Olu paints a stark picture of Nigeria’s fragile unity, highlighting recurring tensions between the North and South. From incidents of mob killings over alleged blasphemy to violent reprisals in the South, he argues that the cycle of aggression and appeasement deepens mistrust.

According to him, the North enforces its own laws with brutal consequences, while the South responds with temporary outrage before returning to silence. This dynamic, he suggests, exposes a nation trapped in recurring conflict, where one side asserts dominance and the other fails to learn from the pattern.

The piece warns that unless Nigeria confronts these divisions honestly, the cycle will continue to define its existence.