“Nigeria’s Leaders Always Try to Please the North” – Comedian Seyi Law Opens Up on Political Bias

Popular Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, widely known as Seyi Law, has sparked a fresh political conversation with his recent appearance on Teju Babyface’s Deep Dive podcast.

In a refreshingly candid session, Seyi Law dropped some heavy political observations, alleging that most of Nigeria’s past presidents have operated with a mindset geared toward pleasing the North, while assuming the South is more “liberal” and accommodating.

"A lot of our previous presidents have always worked to placate the North," he said, referencing how former President Goodluck Jonathan navigated his administration.

Seyi Law, who supported Jonathan during the 2014 elections, admitted that while the administration was plagued with corruption, Jonathan’s approach to fighting corruption through technology was a step in the right direction — even if poorly executed.

“There was a lot of corruption under Jonathan, but he tried to fight it with tech, not just grammar.”

He, however, criticized the former president for playing politics at the expense of bold leadership, accusing him of compromising national strength to win regional approval.

“When Jonathan should’ve shown he was the president, he chose to play politics — trying to please one region because we always assume the other region will understand. That mindset is annoying,” Seyi added.

💭 OPINION: A Bitter Truth or a One-Sided Narrative?

Seyi Law’s bold claims are not just a reflection of personal sentiment, but a mirror to a broader frustration shared by many Nigerians — especially young, politically aware citizens who are tired of regional favoritism and weak governance.

While the “placate the North” narrative is often debated, there’s no denying that regional politics have deeply shaped national decisions, sometimes to the detriment of unity and fairness.

But should the blame be laid entirely at the feet of past presidents? Or is this a systemic issue rooted in Nigeria’s federal structure, political culture, and electoral dynamics?

🗣️ What Nigerians Are Saying

Nigerians online have begun weighing in on Seyi Law’s take:

“Finally someone is saying the quiet part out loud.”
“It’s always about the North, South just dey look.”
“Bro, you’re a comedian, not a political analyst. Focus!”
“Truth be told, Jonathan tried, but his political fear weakened him.”

📌 A Wake-Up Call for 2027?

As the nation eyes the next general elections, conversations like these will only grow louder. Seyi Law’s comments might just be the kick Nigerians need to reflect more critically on leadership choices — not based on tribe, but on competence, courage, and fairness.

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