Nigeria, April 10 -- In Nigeria, truth is rarely evaluated on its own merit-it is judged by who says it and where they come from. Tribalism, religious bias, and political alignment have become the lenses through which we see everything, even injustice.

A recent case involving a female senator proved this yet again. Her defenders came from across the country, united by perceived fairness. Her critics? Mostly drawn from regions loyal to certain power blocs-more concerned with allegiance than truth. And let's be clear: most of these positions are political-either directly or indirectly.

Today, there's uproar over alleged lopsided appointments favouring the South. It is a legitimate concern. But where were these voices during the last admin...