I must say that I am quite surprised at the way in which Nigerians so virulently attacked the Libyan leader. Let it not be mistaken - I do not regard Gaddafi as someone whose comments have to be taken very seriously. He is the archetypal megalomaniac ruler who has outlived his usefulness to his people (the kind which by the way Africa never seems to fail to produce). What amazes me about our riposte is that my countrymen and women came out so forcefully in support of the unity of our country,… Continue