Reality TV star Tersee Waya, popularly known as Kiddwaya, suggests that Nigeria may have been more developed if British colonial rule had continued for another 10 to 15 years.
Kiddwaya made the claim in a recent social media post, arguing that Nigeria’s independence in 1960 may have come too early.
Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960 and became a republic in 1963 after severing its remaining constitutional ties with the British Crown.
He said …
“Unpopular opinion. The British should have stayed in Nigeria for 10/15 more years. You go see better development.”
His position generated mixed reactions online. Some Nigerians agreed that a longer transition period might have provided more time to strengthen the country’s institutions and prepare its leaders for self-government.
Others rejected the argument, saying continued colonial rule would likely have prolonged the exploitation of Nigeria’s resources rather than prioritising the country’s development.
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