The Attitude Of “moving On” Is Destroying Nigeria

It’s okay, it’s okay, move on, let's not dwell on the issue.”

That single sentence has destroyed more lives, more dreams, and more nations than war ever could. It’s a phrase that ends accountability before it begins. The idea that peace is more important than justice, that silence is maturity, and confrontation is chaos.

From childhood, many Nigerians are raised to “let it go.” When a child is wronged, parents say, “don’t talk too much, just move on.” When someone is cheated in business, they’re told, “leave it for God.” When leaders steal public funds, people say, “it has happened, let’s move on.” But every time we “move on,” we move backward.

We have built a culture that rewards silence and punishes truth. A culture where seeking justice is seen as being troublesome and unpatriotic, and demanding accountability is labeled “wishing your country bad.” The result? A society where wrongdoers know they will never face consequences because the people will “move on.”

This attitude has seeped into every institution, every core of the nation - from politics to religion to family life. We forgive too easily, not because we are kind, but because we are tired. We want quick emotional relief rather than lasting change. We confuse peace with avoidance, and we "progress" with forgetting.

Real healing does not come from pretending nothing happened. Real unity cannot grow on unaddressed wounds. For a nation to heal, it must first face the truth, not bury it under the carpet of “let’s move on.”

Until Nigerians learn to confront injustice, demand accountability, and refuse to “move on” from what truly matters, the cycle will never end. The same corruption, the same impunity, the same tragedies will continue to repeat, because we have refused to pause and demand justice.

As for me, I will continue to confront the truth and enlighten the public

We have to discuss the real issues