– Reno Omokri tackles Ezekwesili for backing Aisha Yesufu on national anthem

Recall that the former Minister had backed activist Aisha Yesufu for refusing to recite the old national anthem. Yesufu who refused to stand up during the rendition of the old national anthem at an event, said Nigeria we hail the 'NotMyNationalAnthem.' Reacting, Ezekwesili backed Yesufu for her stance despite the backlash that trailed the activist action.

I think it is misguided and a relic of the colonial mentality that makes us subject to imperialism. I agree with Oby that the replaced anthem is better, in my opinion, than the new one. 'Nevertheless, I am a patriotic Nigerian.

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