Politics as a Necessary Evil

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Yes, nowadays, I see politics as a necessary evil.

Even when people complain that a government is failing and demand change, those who campaign to replace it often end up repeating the same practices—or doing even worse.

Political godfatherism is real and difficult to avoid. If you do not belong to the system, no matter how good your plans are or how honest your intentions may be, powerful interests will work against you.

The political system also promotes power-sharing arrangements such as federal character and regional balance. For example, if a president comes from the North, it is often expected that the next leader must come from the South or another region—sometimes regardless of performance. This is the reality of our politics. If you cannot align with it, you are pushed aside.

Because of these realities, trying to change the system from within becomes extremely difficult. That is why I describe politics as a necessary evil—something no one can completely escape, no matter how clean or well-intentioned they are.

Yohanna Sunday Atiku 

Criminologist and Security Expert,

Interested in Studying Staged Crimes.

26 January, 2026.

Demographic Pressure and Insecurity in Nigeria: A Shared Responsibility.

Insecurity in Nigeria cannot be explained by a single cause or blamed on one group alone. Parents, religious leaders, and government institutions all play interconnected roles in shaping society.

When families raise children without care, guidance, or basic support, those children become vulnerable to negative influences.

At the same time, it is unrealistic to expect families to succeed on their own in an environment of poverty, unemployment, and weak social systems.

When families fail, the responsibility should not end there. The state is expected to intervene through quality education, social welfare, security, and economic opportunities.

Unfortunately, when government institutions are weakened by corruption, poor planning, greed, conversion of public fund to private use, and neglect, large numbers of young people are left stranded.

In such gaps, frustration grows, and survival instincts take over, revenge manifest, making crime and violence more attractive options.

When both family structures and state systems collapse, extremist ideologies often step in to fill the vacuum.

Some religious or ideological actors exploit hunger, ignorance, and anger by offering identity or material support in exchange for loyalty and violence.

Until parents take responsibility for proper upbringing, religious leaders promote teachings that value peace and human dignity, and governments provide effective governance and social protection, insecurity will continue to thrive. Sustainable security can only emerge when all three are addressed together.

This means that blaming parents, government, or religious institutions alone for insecurity in Nigeria is unfair and does not reflect the full reality of the problem.

Yohanna Sunday Atiku 

Criminologist and Security Expert,

23 January 2026.

OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ALL LIM SONS AND DAUGHTERS

This is to formally inform all Lim sons and daughters that Lim Forum is a community platform for everyone, whether residing in the village or in the city.

This notice follows several inquiries from members of the Lim community regarding how to contact Lim Forum for birthday celebrations, congratulatory messages, and similar personal events.

Please consider this message as the official and final clarification on the matter.

 Inclusiveness 

Lim Forum welcomes everyone, including non-indigenes of Lim. However, while we are inclusive, not all birthday or goodwill posts will be approved for publication on the Lim Forum platforms.

 Content We Do NOT Accept

1. Blurry or poor-quality photos Birthday or celebratory pictures that are unclear, or of low quality will not be posted.

2. Indecent or inappropriate pictures: As a platform that promotes good morals and values, we do not accept indecent images, including half-naked or suggestive photos.

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Signed:

Yohanna Sunday Atiku

Criminologist & Security Expert

Sole Administrator, Lim Forum.

Peace Advocate.