Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Real Enemy of Nigeria: Understanding the Divide-and-Rule Strategy


Nigeria has been independent for over 60 years, yet the same tactic has been used against us, and many still do not see it.

We must understand something: Nigeria has one real enemy—the devil—and he has been using a particular set of people as instruments to carry out his agenda. Even these people are also victims, because one day, they will regret the role they played. This is why it is crucial for us to live with integrity, justice, and faithfulness, staying true to God’s ways no matter the pressures around us.

Nigeria has three major ethnic groups: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa. Historically, these tribes lived as brothers until the arrival of Usman Dan Fodio.

He conquered the northern region and became part of it. Today, his followers are the group many now refer to as “the Northerners.” But let it be clear: the people causing the problems in Nigeria are not our Hausa brothers — it is this ideological group that came through conquest and embedded themselves into the system.

Over time, they took over political power and most key national institutions. They strategically took control of everything that could be used to challenge or expose them.

Once they succeeded physically, they introduced a psychological strategy — a weapon more destructive than military power: Divide and Rule.

They know that power cannot stand unless the majority supports it. So they searched for a method to maintain control, and they found it by dividing Nigerians emotionally and mentally.

Their greatest fear is unity.

They know that if two major tribes agree, their dominance will collapse. So instead of fighting all Nigerians at once, they used a simple strategy:

👉 Turn brothers into enemies.

They successfully pitched Igbo against Yoruba.

While these two tribes fight each other online and offline, the real enemy sits comfortably in power.

They gained the loyalty of many Northerners by influencing their identity and mindset. Many believe they share a common cause with this group—but they don’t. This group has no true friends, not even the North. Their loyalty is to their ideology alone. This is why Nigerians, let’s embrace accountability, ensuring that our actions, choices, and allegiances are rooted in truth and justice rather than manipulation.


Let me make this clearer:

When Nnamdi Kanu was arrested and it was time to sentence him, they intentionally used a Yoruba judge.

Not because Yoruba are loyal to them — but because, at the moment, they appear to be in alignment. The goal was simple:

👉 Turn Igbo against Yoruba emotionally.

This tactic has been used repeatedly since independence.

If Nigerians understand this pattern, we will realize that we do not need to fight each other — we need to unite against the system that thrives through our division.

Imagine what would happen if the Yoruba and Igbo stood together, with the true Hausa — not the ideologues — and demanded accountability. This will lead everyone to take responsibility for their actions, helping to make Nigeria a better place.

That unity is what the system fears.

So they invest in hatred, tribal tension, misinformation, and emotional manipulation — because a united Nigeria would break their power permanently.

May God give us wisdom, discernment, and unity.

As Nigerians, we should learn to treat ourselves well and show love to everyone.


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