The average Nigerian will agree with me when i say politics
is a dirty game. Its not strange to see people adopting the style 'do or
die affair’ by past president (Olusegun Obasanjo) in politics. We'll come to
wonder if truly these people really want to serve us or serve themselves.
Political office holders are always begging for our votes
after a term in office without achievements. Their arguments are usually centered
on the time frame has been too small. We wish they had said this before we
voted them the first time. I find it appalling when people rejoice and sing
praises of these politicians when they reluctantly deliver a little fraction of
what they ought to do while in office. It’s embarrassing when people who have no achievement in any field
push us around because they've made name in politics and made more money from
governance.
Why can’t technocrats man important ministries, parastatals
and other sensitive positions in this country?
The nations problem looks like what these present league of
politicians cannot handle..
I have pondered and asked myself many times. Is this the best
we can get from our leaders? Can someone tell me these are the best brains we
have? Isn’t it crazy when we say corruption can't totally be wiped out?
Until each one of us starts seeing politics and governance as
a means of contributing to the society. Until politics is made unattractive to
those people who have intention of getting rich while occupying political
positions. This can be done by slashing cost of governance. It’s simple saying
it but what’s so difficult about reducing allowance and salaries of our leaders
by more than 70percent. We know they cant do this either
I don’t expect our present leaders to make any significant
contribution to better the lives of the people.. It’s up to you and I.
A SILENT REVOLUTION which doesn’t require guns, placards or
demonstration..
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