Somewhere along the way, Nigerian politics stopped reflecting the values that built our communities.
Instead of rewarding competence and welcoming people willing to contribute, it has become increasingly defined by exclusion, identity, and connections.
Tonye argues that this isn't who we are.
Our culture has always been rooted in assimilation, acceptance, and bringing people into the fold based on shared purpose, not where they come from.
If we want better leadership, we may first need to rediscover the values that once united us.