A former Minister of Finance, Dr. Anthony Ani, believes that some of the federal government’s policies and practices have been catalyst to violent crimes and threats of disintegration in some parts of Nigeria over the years.
The former Finance minister said the time has come for Nigerians to tell the truth including unpleasant ones about the roles played by individuals, constituencies and communities in the crisis confronting the country. “Did they conduct careful analysis, as expected in public sector management, of the likely reactions and the potential impact of the reactions on the much- desired peace and unity?” the former finance Minister asked.