OPINION
By Anthony Ororho
*Prince Harry and Megan being received at the airport by some Nigerian officials
Some call it Diplomacy but I like to call it International Relations (IR). At the Cambridge A level, it is called International Government and Politics.
Back to International Relations – In IR, we make use of the “Non zero sum game.” It is defined as a “Situation where one decision maker’s gain (or loss) does not necessarily result in the other decision makers’ loss (or gain). In other words, where the winnings and losses of all players do not add up to zero and everyone can gain: a win-win game.”
I choose to see it this way because:
1. Megan Marckle used the opportunity, to connect with her roots
2. Prince Harry was able to connect with his pet project. It is very good Public Relations for Harry and Megan.
3. Whether King Charles III Likes it or not, the visit will further enforce or strengthen the Anglo-Nigerian friendship and brotherhood. Take for instance, the fact that Megan is partly Nigerian. Right now, the crux of the matter, is that the British Crown has finally become brothers-in-law with a one time colony, Nigeria. This means that Harry and Megan’s children, are part of England and part of Nigeria.
In times past, Chief Nana of Itsekiri married the daughters of Urhobo men. This made it easier for him to do good business along the Ethiope River undisturbed.
Reading through the pages of the Daily Mail, one finds out that the Reporting, Editorials and Opinions, tend to portray especially, Megan, as one of the “three witches of Macbeth,” whose wicked prophecy, led to Macbeth’s murderous thoughts, that culminated in his murdering his cousin Duncan.
The British readership and social media trolls have not helped matters either. Majority of the British who comment on social media daily, have called Megan all sorts of unprintable names, others out of racist inclinations have labeled her serpent.
It is high time, the Anglo-Nigerian relationship be improved especially, along economic lines. This visit has provided Harry, the opportunity to see, first hand what Nigeria is like. He should therefore, think of encouraging the British government, to help Nigeria, get off the grips of thieving politicians and terrorists, so that the tourism industry can thrive once more.
I see this, as a win-win for both countries.
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