Jonathan Nwokpor
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has sworn she will never stand up when the reintroduced national song, “Nigeria We Hail Thee,” is being sung.
Following the release of a widely shared video of her sitting down during the national anthem at an event, the socio-political activist has gained attention.
The video, which is currently circulating, shows BBO, the co-convener of BringBackOurGirls, crossing her legs as the song was being recited.
The majority of the attendees in the footage that ZINGTIE was able to view were amazed by Aisha’s display.
Aisha explained why she might never accept the new anthem in a different, widely shared video.
She mentioned the nation’s economic and security problems and said the National Assembly should have been focused on more important issues.
She said, “As far as I am concerned, there is no new and old national anthem, there is only one ‘Arise O Compatriot’ and that is what I know.
“If I am at any occasion I will stand up for the national anthem but if they start playing the ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ I will sit down and operate my phone.
“For me, that is an obnoxious law, the National Assembly Assembly has things they should focus on. If they are not ashamed of themselves, we citizens of the country are ashamed on their behalf.
“That is not what they should be focused on. Right now, we have companies that are leaving Nigeria, we are losing a lot, our GDP is going down, and there is no security of lives and properties.
“In the midst of all these, adults who are supposed to sit down in one place, said they want to take Nigeria back, saying Nigeria we hail thee. We have a national anthem”.
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Well, I agree with you to some extent. But first, as a citizen, do your duties, which includes respecting national symbols. We all crave and advocate for a better Nigeria.