Oby Ezekwesili, Former Minister Rejects New National Anthem, Vows to Sing Old Version
Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, a prominent Nigerian activist and former Minister of Education, has taken a firm stand against the newly confirmed national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.” In a recent post on her X account, Ezekwesili announced her decision to continue singing the previous national anthem, “Arise, O compatriots.”
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Ezekwesili’s declaration follows President Bola Tinubu’s confirmation of “Nigeria, we hail thee” as the new national anthem during a joint sitting of the National Assembly. This change has ignited a nationwide debate, drawing a spectrum of reactions from the public.
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In her post, Ezekwesili emphatically stated, “Let it be known to all and sundry that I, Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili will whenever asked to sing the Nigerian National Anthem sing: ‘Arise, O compatriots.’” She continued, “This is my own National Anthem and let it be known that no one can suppress my right to dissent an obnoxious ‘law’ that is repugnant to all that is of good conscience in Nigeria. Whatever else is #NotMyNationalAnthem.”
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