Why Nigerian elites are united while the masses remain divided, by Muhammad Ahmad Yaya Misau In Nigeria, a blunt paradox exists, where the elites whether in politics, business, or other spheres of influence are strongly united, while the common citizens are extensively divided along ethnic, religious, and regional lines. Despite making up less than 5% of the population, the elites control the country’s wealth and political power with a level of coordination that contrasts sharply with the fragmentation among the majority. This phenomenon raises important questions about the structure of...