Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has sparked discussions with his bold statement that the Southeast has, in essence, disconnected from Nigeria.
In light of a newly emerging terrorist group, Lakurawa, taking root in the Northwest, Sowore pointed to signs of a deeper separation within the nation.
He highlighted a breakdown in the justice system in the Southeast, revealing that many High Courts in the region are no longer in operation, with the Court of Appeals in cities like Nnewi, Enugu, and Awka relocating to other areas.
In a recent post on X, Sowore expressed his concern, noting that the Appeal Court’s website predominantly features updates only on the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), suggesting a narrowing focus and a growing divide between the Southeast and the rest of Nigeria.
“The depth of Nigeria’s ongoing deterioration has not been figured out by its people. The Northwest just added a deadly terrorist group to its cocktail.
“The South Eastern part of Nigeria has practically left Nigeria, as we speak, several Federal High Courts have stopped working, @PoliceNG stations, commands and divisions have closed down, and today, the Court of Appeals divisions in Nnewi, Enugu, and Awka have relocated elsewhere.
“If you go to the (outdated) website of the Court of Appeal, the only case they highlighted on the front page is the case against Nnamdi Kanu,” he wrote.