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E.E. Okpa, a Nigerian-American, is a Republican in the United States and a former mayoral candidate in TexasE.E. Okpa, a Nigerian-American, is a Republican in the United States and a former mayoral candidate in Texas. He talks to ALEXANDER OKERE about the unending controversies over restructuring, open grazing, insecurity and why he thinks Nigeria has no ‘political parties’

As a Nigerian in the Diaspora, what impression do you have about how the Nigerian government is handling rising insecurity in the country? After several outcries from Nigerians over the unwillingness of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , to speak to them on burning issues, he granted a press interview a few weeks ago. What is your assessment of his responses to the issues raised?

It is a matter of choice of expressions or use of words. I think the agitations for secession are a distraction which in the minds of those doing so gets them the attention. In a civilian administration whereby the rule of law ought to guide how to handle matters of disenfranchisement, taking to the streets to be destructive gives President Buhari the opportunity to be harsh or stern dealing with the situation. He wouldn’t want to see Nigeria disintegrate under his watch.

How much impact can this problem have on foreign direct investments for Nigeria as an important source of revenue for the country?

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