State of Origin: Okey Bakassi on why there is disunity in Nigeria

Veteran comedian, Okey Bakassi has advised the government on how to solve challenges plaguing the country.

According to him, the introduction of the state the origin in the country is one of the major challenges derailing Nigeria's progress.

He opines that the state of origin is a tool of division.

Speaking over the weekend in Lagos, Bakassi said Nigeria would be more united with the state of residence.

According to Bakassi: “If we want to strengthen the unity of this country, we should all advocate the abolition of ‘state of origin’ and emphasise ‘state of residence’.

“I don’t see why in 2023, we should be filling out a form and asking people for their ‘state of origin’ or ‘tribe’.

“Is it the tribe one belongs to that will determine how the person will function in office?

“I think what should be more important to anybody should be one’s state of residence. It does not contribute anything to national development.”

He called for the enactment of laws that would change the system.