The world is watching the headlines about Nigeria. History is also warning us about the horrific torture and pain that come from Autocracy. We must be mindful of the people spreading propaganda and misinformation, to please their pay masters. The headlines are there for everyone to see.
The truth is that the same politicians would be the first to switch camps. Ofcourse we respect individual democratic rights, but we must not loose sight of the big picture. As I mentioned in my last blog entry, i prefer the restructuring of the current political structure to one -in a- lifetime Igbo Presidency. I have been digging deep to ascertain if we have a better option. Restructuring is the best option.
Ordinary people are limited by their immediate enviroment, Their search is always for 'short-cuts', so they become victims of the political merchants who are only interested in what they will gain. Those people are different from you and I. They have been around for too long, just for their families, friends and associates, so they will not just give up on beautiful opportunities. We are really learning from them. To them 'weilding power' is very essential.
The bottom line is, in the words of Felix Dennis; "the lure of wealth and the determination to acquire it remain a shinning constant in the world of ambitious men and women". It's as simple as that. This is why you must be one of those who think different in choosing the people to give authority over our lives.
We have been seeking to find out why democracy is not working for Nigeria and what can be done about it. Read our blog posts regularly and leave comments that will help improve our search.
Uche Okeke.
What is democracy? Why is it not working for Nigeria?
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