OpEd: Philosophy Of “Emi” (Lokan) And Political Corruption In Nigeria By Austin Aneke | Sahara Reporters
Tinubu’s iniquitous outburst of Emi exposed the underlying philosophy of selfishness that guide the greed of the average Nigerian politician. This means that the philosophical basis of political corruption in Nigeria is “Emi” Lokan, which reflects the extreme psychological egotism of Nigerian politicians. Their behaviour is entrenched in Emi, Me, I, My, Self or selfishness, rather than Ours, Us, We, or Selflessness.
Corruption in Nigeria is largely personified in its politicians and senior civil servants. There is an attitude of collective greed among them and selfishness motivates their ambition to be president, motivates their ambition to be governor, senator or even councillor. They are all adherents of Emi philosophy.
“Emi” centred Nigerian politicians have serious vested interests. They are driven by vanity. They are vicious, lack a sense of humanity and operate on a tangent that puts them in parallel lines with moral actions. They have no good reputation or honour to protect, and the religious foundations under which they operate are suspect. They are beneath animals as even some animals tend to act benevolently.