Nigerian singer Brymo has expressed support for the idea of a president emerging from the South-East, saying the country should begin to seriously consider giving the region an opportunity to lead.
The artiste, whose real name is Olawale Olofooro, made the remarks during a recent interview on Yanga FM Lagos, where he spoke about national unity, politics and the future of Nigeria.
Brymo, who faced criticism during the 2023 election period over comments many perceived as opposing an Igbo presidency, said he now believes the country should move beyond old divisions and work towards reconciliation among its various ethnic groups.
According to him, national progress can only be achieved when Nigerians are willing to forgive past disagreements and embrace inclusiveness.
The singer, however, raised concerns about the security situation in parts of the South-East, warning that persistent instability could complicate discussions about political leadership from the region.
He argued that insecurity has often been used by different groups across the country as a tool to gain political attention or strengthen negotiations for power.
Brymo noted that such developments could make it more difficult to build the level of trust and unity needed for national leadership conversations.
He also praised President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the President played a role in preventing regional security structures from evolving into movements that could threaten national unity.
Using the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, as an example, Brymo said Nigeria must be careful not to allow regional security initiatives to develop into platforms that encourage division or separatist tendencies.
The singer stressed the need for all parts of the country to work together in preserving national stability, adding that multiple security crises across different regions could pose serious challenges to the country’s unity.
Despite his concerns, Brymo maintained that the conversation around an Igbo presidency deserves serious consideration, insisting that Nigeria should focus on healing old wounds and building a more inclusive future for all citizens.