The future of democracy in Nigeria is on the line given the mistake of destiny-Invitation of the strong man. In the words of Sir Trevor brooking; "this could be hugely damaging to our long-term future".
There is urgent need for a constitutional settlement as the current political structure legitimises Authoritarian rule: Division(Factionalism), Exclusion, Exploitation, Discrimination, Violent Represion of Civil Liberties, Corruption, Poor Resource Management, Killings, Stagnation, Instability, Inequality, Incompetence, Sycophancy, etc.
Constitutional Settlement is one major solution to the dilemma of democracy in Nigeria. Constitutional Settlement is about Freedom, Equality, Safety And Security, Growth And Stability. It is about the 'will of the whole society'. Democracy is about the people to be involved in decisions that affect their own lives-their own future.
There is urgent need for a new leadership as the current leadership resists/rejects Constitutional Change. Government must be in the hands of those competent for the job, educated and well-equipped to rule not dictators, ethnic bigots seeking a return of the society to the primitive state- life in a state of nature: 'nasty, brutish, short'.
We must collectively say NO to endless manipulations-lies, propaganda, fake news, bribe, etc, to consolidate the status-quo. Instead of ignorance, misinformation due to greed has taken over. Those who sold their soul to profit are leading the campaign to commit ordinary people to greater ignorance. They are everywhere -media(TV, Radio, Print), Social Media, spreading lies to endorse their paymasters and attack anyone who disagree with them.
I think i have come to the end of this project, waiting for the next big thing. According to Atif Sheikh; "there will always be new things to learn; if you stay curious''. It's very imperative we listen to the 'wise words' of the great philosophers and great thinkers whose works inspired this project.
They said there are moments in life of great responsibility when you are given the opportunity to 'stand up and stand out'. This is one of such moments in history. Democracy needs well-informed citizenry willing to ask important questions about the future and put pressure on the power holders to change the way things are.
Naturally this will be resisted, it needs Education and a people's will power to say no to the way things are, change is not freely given. Education is the only solution to the dilemma of democracy all the philosophers say so. Today's new awareness and liberation technology makes the difference.
"Thank you Lord, God for all you have given us in this world, for its beauty and for all the good things we enjoy. I thank you most of all for loving me and for your promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Please help me to share these blessings with others-Amen".
It's very difficult to let go my football story, especially now that i have overcome my injury.
"There is no doubt that meaningful discussions are needed to ensure that large-scale progress takes place...., ultimately what we want to see, above all is a team performing well and winning matches, to help us remain in the top flight"-Sir Trevor Brooking[Fans Must Put Grievances Aside West Ham's Future Is On The Line; Evening Standard Thursday 29 March 2018].
We must demand freedom from a tiny minority who are united by the ruthless pursuit of self-interests and destructive passion- subordination. Join me on the next big thing. There is always the next big thing. Read More: http://www.theleadprojectfoundation.com/2018/03/nigerias-democracy-and-its-crisis_27.html
Uche Okeke is a Social Entrepreneur. He's The Founder of The LEAD Project Foundation-The Voice of the Poor['Truth And Freedom]
