"In Politics being deceieved is no excuse"-LESZEK KOLAKOWSKI
In most dangerous times especially when the political order seems imperilled, our only hope is to learn from it. If we forget history and if we're not careful, we will neglect it for another.
Most of the power of the authoritarian is freely given. We are still learning from this government that came to power by manipulating simple human emotions like fear, violence and management of real, fake and questionable terrorism; surpressing rivals, opposition, manipulating to introduce a one -party state.
History can familiarise and it can warn. We need to examine history to consider the proper responses to it.
The country now finds itself in a prolonged period of uncertainty, unimaginable circumstances. There is a threat to end democracy. We must remember that when elections end tyranny begins.
Democracy remains the only hope for man. We must demand true decentrealisation, multiparty system, independent legislature, independent electoral body and a thriving opposition to help check tyranny. Now is a good time to do so.
We must beware of 'vain hope' and resist the manipulations of politicians of 'eternity and inevitability' to destroy our collective future. According to Timothy Snyder; "Tyrants seek the hook on which to hang you, try not to have hooks"-
I have strongly suggested people should vote regional political parties in future to help check sycophancy and tyranny and help facilitate decentralisation. 'Participatory obedience is a political tragedy'.
"When we take an active interest in the matters of doubtful relevance at moments that are chosen by tyrants and spooks, we participate in the demolition of our own political order'- Timothy Snyder
It's worthy to note that Afenifere and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have all raised their voices for decentralisation and democracy.
Now is the time to renew our commitment to liberty.
Uche Okeke
