14/10/2026
NIGERIA WILL NEVÈR GET BEŤŦER UNLESS THIS IS FIXED!
What happens in the comments section on social media is exactly how average Nigerians react and handle issues regarding the growth of this country.
Instead of commenting logically, we put aside facts and relevant questions and comment based on the following..
1. Emotional Attachment : Many people become emotionally attached to their favourite celebrities, musicians, pastors, politicians, footballers, or influencers. When someone criticises their favourite, they may feel personally attacked and rush to defend them without considering whether the criticism is valid.
2. Tribal and Ethnic Loyalty: Some Nigerians allow ethnic identity to influence their opinions. They may defend someone simply because that person belongs to their ethnic group, even when the person is clearly wrong.
3. Political Loyalty: Political supporters sometimes defend their preferred politicians regardless of their actions. Instead of judging an issue based on facts, they judge it based on who is involved.
4. Celebrity Worship: Some fans believe their favourite celebrities can do no wrong. When their idols make mistakes, they make excuses for them, while condemning other celebrities for similar behaviour.
5. Social Media Fan Wars: On platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X, people compete to prove that their favourites are better than others. These arguments can become personal, turning ordinary discussions into online battles.
6. Confirmation Bias: People tend to accept information that supports what they already believe and reject information that challenges it.
For example, if a person's favourite pastor makes a mistake, they might say, "Everybody makes mistakes." But when another pastor makes the same mistake, they might say, "That person is not God sent."
This is an example of a psychological tendency known as confirmation bias, sometimes combined with double standards.
7. The Desire for Attention and Engagement : Some people deliberately defend their favourites or attack their rivals to attract likes, comments, followers, and shares. Controversial comments can generate more engagement than balanced opinions.
Nigerians, learn to separate your favourites from the facts. You can love a celebrity, support a politician, admire a pastor, or follow an influencer without defending everything they do.
Don't allow your favourite to determine your sense of right and wrong. Support people when they do what is right, and correct them when they are wrong. Truth should be greater than loyalty.
I am Vin Pat
