Unveiled: Nigeria’s Hidden Bias Against the Eastern Region
A Tale of Two Justices
In Nigeria, a stark reality persists for those hailing from the old Eastern Region—whether from the South-South, often viewed by the ruling oligarchs as a "conquered" territory, or the South-East, defiantly deemed "never to be conquered." To the powers that be, you are simply a Biafran. The sooner this truth dawns, the better.
Consider a recent incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on August 5, 2025. A sacred cow of Nigeria’s elite acted with impunity, holding an entire flight hostage. Government appointees flooded social media with the tired refrain, “to err is human,” excusing the powerful.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) swiftly suspended the flight’s captain and pilot, shielding their identities. Could this secrecy hide their Biafran heritage?
Disparity in Discipline
Wasiu Ayinde, a Yoruba Fuji musician, faced no immediate sanctions for his misconduct. Only after public outcry and intervention by Festus Keyamo did the NCAA impose a six-month flight ban on Ayinde for disrupting a commercial flight and violating aviation protocols. Yet, tribal government officials conveniently excluded the pilot and captain from their chorus of “to forgive is divine,” revealing deep-seated bias.
Contrast this with Comfort Emmanson, a woman from the old Eastern Region. She was swiftly detained, assaulted, and publicly humiliated—her privacy violated with images published online—following allegations of violent conduct. Branded guilty without due process, she was sent to Kirikiri prison and banned for life from flying.
Whose Justice Prevails?
Assuming Emmanson was guilty, which is worse: her alleged unruly behavior or Ayinde’s act of obstructing a commercial aircraft? Ayinde’s actions posed a far greater threat to public safety, yet he initially received leniency—a mere slap on the wrist—while Emmanson faced immediate, harsh repercussions.
Why does justice in Nigeria seem to favor one group over another? The answer lies in a system that treats Easterners as second-class citizens.
This disparity raises a critical question: why does Nigeria’s justice system appear so selective? The message is clear: as long as you remain under this union, you will always be treated as second-class.
The Case for Biafra
The emergence of Biafra is not just a desire; it is a necessity for survival, dignity, and true freedom. Ignoring this truth means accepting a system that perpetually marginalizes you. If you choose to stay silent, you forfeit the right to complain about Nigeria’s injustices.
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