Popular Nigerian writer Solomon Buchi has vowed never to obtain Nigerian passports for his children, a declaration that has sparked a wave of controversy and debate online.
In a tweet that has ignited strong reactions on social media, Solomon Buchi stated his children would be British citizens by birth, and he would not apply for Nigerian passports for them.
He emphasized that the decision to acquire Nigerian citizenship would be left to his children once they reach the age of 18.
The writer’s stance seems to stems from his dissatisfaction with the Nigerian government and the current state of the country.
He argued that patriotism is only possible when citizens can feel pride in their government. Solomon Buchi went on to address critics who questioned his patriotism.
In his words;
“My children will be British citizens by birth, and I’m not getting them a Nigerian passport/citizenship until they turn 18 and can decide if they want to get a Nigerian passport.
If you think I’m not patriotic, use that your patriotism to buy you a bag of rice for 10K.”
@koshinspiration advised: “Please go ahead. No problem. They may have British passports, but they can never be British. Go and check that well. The Britons know themselves, and when the push comes to the shove, they will be told by the real Britons…😁”
@josh_uglyasf said: “The people who will come here to drag you for this, most of them desire to have this too for their kids and would not even want their kids to visit Nigeria let alone have pp but let’s do social media shenanigans”
@Desmuyee wrote: “Be calming down, sir..No matter where you go, remember the road that leads you home.”
@Bigstan1477 added: “My 3 kids are Americans! I see nothing wrong in this decision. I love your idea.”
@nuelnazzy opined: “That doesn’t still guarantee they will end up doing better in life than people birthed and rised in Nigeria. Just let them have friends in Naija Sha in case.”
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