Divide and rule tatics is a very wicked instrument of manipulation employed by some people to fulfill their selfish intention in a manner of whipping up ethnic/religious sentiments in a desperate bid to breaking any form unity of purpose that exist amongst the people.

However, this instrument of manipulation is not limited to the political realm; prevalent in our place of work, religious houses and communities we live in.

Most pertinent to note is our political space, our political leaders have perfected the art of using this wicked tactic pitch us against each other so as to gain political advantage. For clearity, a politician in a state or community dominated by Muslim faithfuls will ensure he do everything humanly possible to pit those Muslims against the Christians and vise-versa by making them know their differences which were never a problem in the past, most especially when those fellows are gullibles who can't see beyond their noses. In a twinkle of an eye, people that have been living in peace and tranquility prior to that time will suddenly engage themselves in avoidable chaos and violence.

My Take: it is important for each and everyone of us to close ranks, eschew ethnoreligion sentiments, embrace peace and allow peace to reign supreme in our engagement with our neighbours. Even though our political beliefs may differ, we should always learn how to tolerate ourselves and no wicked politician(s) should becloud our senses of reasoning as we ushering a new year which climax with a General election.

We need rule of law.