That is the basis of free speech and political debate. Boko Haram and Cattle Grazing are viewed as Northern problems, while oil theft, pollution and gas flaring are viewed as problems of the South-South. This type of impunity is almost always justified by what I call the creed of the wicked. The traditional power balance that means executive authority is tempered by the legislature and the judiciary has to remain sacrosanct. It would not be possible if the police and the anti-corruption authorities operated entirely independently of the political system.

Source: The Guardian February 18, 2020 03:45 UTC