Articles by Priye Torulagha (PH.D., MHR)

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The Destruction of Odi: Political and Psychological Implications

By Priye S. Torulagha (Ph.D.)

The political and psychological implications of the destruction of Odi town in Bayelsa State are many and far reaching.

First, the devastating attack simply confirms and solidifies the feelings throughout the oil-producing areas that Nigeria does not care and has no interest in protecting the human rights of the citizens. Its primary interest is petroleum, no more no less.

Ivory Coast and Bakassi: Symptoms of colonially
perpetuated territorial problems in Africa

By Priye S. Torulagha (Ph.D.)

The rebellion in the Ivory Coast (Cote d Ivoire) and the Bakassi imbroglio reinforces the argument that Africa continues to suffer from colonialism. In the Ivory Coast, a section of the military, led by elements from the North are rebelling against political and economic discrimination and
marginalization of the North by the South which has dominated the country since supposed political independence.

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