Henry Ayoola, former commissioner of Operation Safe Haven, presented a clear and measured perspective on the challenges confronting Nigeria. In a recent video posted by Channels Tv, He stated plainly that the real issue we are dealing with in Nigeria is power problem, it’s a power political problem. His remarks center on the idea that many of the visible tensions and conflicts are not isolated incidents, but rather symptoms of a deeper structural imbalance rooted in power dynamics. According to him, understanding this central issue is essential for any meaningful progress to occur.
Ayoola further explained that the situation in Nigeria reflects a broader global pattern, describing it as a local manifestation of a wider clash of civilizations. In his view, this framing is not meant to exaggerate circumstances, but to provide a lens through which persistent divisions and struggles can be better understood. By situating Nigeria’s challenges within this larger context, he emphasizes that the problem is layered and complex, requiring thoughtful interpretation rather than surface-level reactions or fragmented responses.
He concluded by stressing that without arriving at this fundamental understanding, efforts to address the situation will remain ineffective. He likened current approaches to cutting branches or plucking leaves instead of uprooting a tree, suggesting that actions taken so far have not addressed the core of the issue. His argument underscores the need for clarity in diagnosing the problem, as only then can solutions move beyond temporary relief toward resolving the underlying power political imbalance........…