By Kali Gwegwe

The unusual long absence of President Musa Yar’Adua from office owing to his ill health has revealed how shallow the socio-political foundation of Nigeria lies. It has also abruptly unmasked the real enemies of the Nigerian nation. The actions and inactions of these anti-democratic elements have clearly turned Nigeria into a baobab tree standing on the edge of an erosion prone river.

Events following the official admission that President Yar’Adua was suffering from severe pericarditis and on admission at the King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia has pointed to one ominous reality: The multi-faceted leadership institution in Nigeria is unarguably not built on the pillars of justice, fair play, and the rule of law. As a result of this anomaly, tribal and religious sentiments now shape the opinions of government officials. Instead of nursing policies that will unite and improve the lives of the citizenry, public servants now take pride in pursuing parochial tribal agendas.

There is no gainsaying that the die hard attitude by some key government officials in ensuring that President Yar’Adua does not hand over power temporarily to Vice President Jonathan is clearly a narrow minded agenda, plotted to deny a southerner from assuming the political leadership of Nigeria at this time. It shows how treacherous and unconcerned some of us are about the survival of democracy and Nigeria as a country.

Not minding whatever unofficial power sharing arrangement between the north and south, one must not ignore the fact that issues are not supposed to dislodge substance in every society where justice and rule of law are celebrated. In a presidential system of government, the presidency is a 2 in 1 ticket shared by the president and the vice president. The prevailing issues as they relate to Yar’Adua’s long absence from office bothers mainly on the headship of the Nigerian presidency by natives of the northern belt of the country up till 2015. On the other hand, there is also the case of substance regarding the culture of a presidential system of government, which clearly prescribes the order of succession. ( Continues below….. )

This writer is of the opinion that whenever issues and substance clash like it has in the case of Yar’Adua’s ill health, common sense should be applied. It would however be necessary at this point to expose the fact that the office of the vice president is nothing more than a spare tyre in a presidential democracy? Jonathan had known this since when he served as deputy governor under Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha in Bayelsa State. Many persons believe a deputy governor or vice president should exercise equal powers with their principals. Jonathan does not think so and has chosen to pursue his beliefs about the tradition of political leadership in a presidential democracy. While some had excused him, others did not. This is mostly responsible for the very wrong picture several commentators have painted of Jonathan as a politician. They would quickly dismiss Jonathan as a lily livered man, not fit to hold a tasking public office. Would Nigerians sincerely prefer the Atiku/Obasanjo option, where the president and vice president were at each other’s throat all through their second term in office? Of course not!

Perhaps, one should also remind the few tribal zealots and other self-seeking Nigerians bent on ensuring that the vice president is not made an acting president even in the face of glaring constitutional necessity that Jonathan is not responsible for Yar’Adua’s ill health. He should therefore not be treated as if he plotted his boss’ predicament. More than that, the matter on ground is not about Goodluck Jonathan. It is all about justice, fair play, and rule of law. Let me recall that it was clearly as a result of glaring injustice in the sharing of oil and gas revenue that gave rise to militancy in the Niger Delta region. Like the Nigerian civil war, we are still counting the colossal loss.

Furthermore, Nigerians are eager to taste the fruits of good governance through rapid social and infrastructural development. Ghana and South Africa have all left Nigeria far behind in terms of democracy, economy, science, and technology. Continued denial of the vice president sufficient powers in the present circumstances may push Nigeria deeper down the ladder of developing nations.

It is necessary to remind the band of Nigerians that have placed their personal and tribal interests above national concerns that a day will come when questions would be asked regarding the inglorious roles they are playing today. Their children too would be reminded of the shameful roles played by their parents in attempting to warp the entity called Nigeria. ( Continues below….. )

Frankly, Nigeria will not lose anything if President Yar’Adua hands over power temporarily to Goodluck Jonathan. But Nigeria will definitely lose her poise and shape if Yar’Adua is coerced into pushing a dishonourable and illegal tribal agenda. In July 1985, President Roland Reagan of the United States temporarily handed over power to Vice President George Bush to enable him attend to his health. Also between 2002 and 2007, the junior Bush; as president of the United States also handed over power temporarily to Vice President Dick Cheney twice when he was to undergo medical procedure at Camp David- the presidential retreat in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. Presidential spokesperson, Tony Snow had told reporters then that, “Vice President Dick Cheney will serve as acting president until the president notifies authorities that he is ready to reassume his powers.” A fine example of a decent democratic culture- free of tribal and political sentiments. This is what Due Process and Rule of Law really mean.

Within the last four weeks, a number of shallow excuses have been advanced by the “Power Sharing” army, outlining the reasons why Goodluck Jonathan would not be given any opportunity of becoming the acting President of the federal republic of Nigeria. Chief among them is the charge that Jonathan is a political son of ex President Olusegun Obasanjo. I will not want to bother my readers with arguments about whether this charge is true or false. This is because; no part of the Nigerian constitution has barred any citizen from being a political son. Yar’Adua himself too is one of the many political sons of Obasanjo. More than that; it is not yet criminal for the political son of a former president to become an acting president in Nigeria. Let those that have personal and political problems with Chief Obasanjo settle same in the law courts and save Nigeria from disintegration. Nigeria is bigger than Obasanjo.

The Nigerian civil war of 1967 to 1970 was remotely a battle over the control of the oil wealth of the Niger Delta people. No doubt, the war would have been avoided if the spirit of justice and fair play were respected. The Ijaws were denied commensurate benefits from the sale of crude oil buried in their swamps. Consequent upon this, the late Major Isaac Adaka Boro decided to pull the Ijaws out of Nigeria on the 23rd day of February, 1966. It was a massive protest against the Ibo dominated Eastern Nigeria administration. On the other hand, the Ibos were emboldened by the oil wealth of the Niger Delta people to halt the ruthless and overbearing nature of the Hausas by seceding from Nigeria. In order to weaken the Biafra dream, Rivers and South Eastern States- the main oil producing areas were carved out of the Eastern Region on the 27th of May, 1967.

The present scenario in the country is getting quite close to detonating tribal bombs. However, the 2nd Nigerian civil war will be fought not over the control of Niger Delta oil. The bone of contention this time around would be political power. Let every true Nigerian pray that tribal zealots in and outside of government does not cut the rope that binds the numerous Nigerian tribes. It has been widely reported that the United States is afraid Nigeria may break up soon and has already put in place plans to face the challenges that such reality may throw up. Quite unfortunately for the Nigerian nation, her political and traditional leaders are oblivious of the negative implications of their parochial and self serving agendas.

Kali Gwegwe writes from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and can be reached at kali.gwegwe@nigerianfootballpost.com

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Comments:

Comment from: collenette [Visitor]

Thank you for your enlightening and brilliantly written views. I am an expatriate living in Lagos and have long been saddened by the obvious "Man's inhumanity to Man" that I've observed here. This country could and should be great, if it weren't for all the "if's" that surround the day to day existence.

Again, I appreciate your honest take on the situations that surround this countries woes. I wish all good things for Nigeria and hope beyond hope that the powers in charge will see the pain that is being inflicted upon their people!

Regards, Collenette

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 02:00

Comment from: Mr Timmy South Africa [Visitor]

This is the core truth of the matter and the only panasea to the nigerian present sickness.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 02:02

Comment from: Honesty [Visitor]

I Thank God somebody somewhere still remember what happen in 1966, I have never forgotten, becuase we are still feeling the pain. This time the whole Rivers State, bayelsa akwa Ibom and Cross River States will be ready to lay down their lives. Tell the political zealots to be ware

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 02:59

Comment from: NGBOR SARO JOSEPH NGBORACE [Visitor]

There are already six-existing countries created from the Six-Geo-Political-Zones. So the sooner the better.
Thank you all fellow Niger-Deltans.
I remains your Big-Bros "SARO" (New-York)

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 03:05

Comment from: kaycee sunshine [Visitor] · http://www.yahoo.com/

a brilliant write up but will those hawks get to read this? i wish they get to read this because the present political situation in the country is presently at a flash point. anything can trigger it and the cost, the effects and the implications will be tremendous. our ''leaders'' simply refused to do the right thing which they are aware of for only God knows reasons. it is unfortunate but i pray that God will deliver us from this situation.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 03:25

Comment from: Iyke Ezekwe [Visitor]

I commend you on this effort and also state that Nigerians need to read more of such direct and truthful write ups.

Regards, Iyke

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 03:29

Comment from: I AAbegye [Visitor] · http://http/ /www.yahoo.com/

A very fine article that should pierce the souls of these colourless and mindless tribal bigots parading themselves as politicians. It's my candid opinion that for those who still have faith in the Nigerian project, believes that Nigeria as a nation will not fail, but rather these individuals will definitely fail in their mischevious plans that will bring shame to them and their ilk. Prosterity will judge them harshly now and even in the future. We shall all celebrate their disgrace, like the Abachas and the IBB of old. Nigeria will survive, while they will perish. That is our prayers, and God is hearing us.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 04:17

Comment from: A Debo. [Visitor]

Very lnteresting write up.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 04:55

Comment from: A Debo. [Visitor]

Very lnteresting write up.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 04:58

Comment from: A Debo. [Visitor]

Very lnteresting write up.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:00

Comment from: nnamso mark [Visitor] · http://www.ymail.com

May God save us from Ourselves!

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:04

Comment from: George [Visitor] · http://stopcorruption-nigeria.com

Good article.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:06

Comment from: Valentine Anijah [Visitor]

Mr Kali, indeed your contribution is timely, and gladens my heart. Sometimes I wonder the
kind of people we have at the helm of fairs in this country draging the nation
back and forth. It's rather saddening that we don't have a good system in place. .
Nigeria will be good only if our leaders could imbibe the practice of rule of law.
I challenge the FEC to be bold enough like the Hon Min of Information Dora Akunyili to take a drastic step to address the lingering problem caused by the absence of Yaradua and his refusal to vacatethe office for his Vice President Jonathan, pending his arival and full recovery.
The cabals should not use the President's ill health as a platform to cause confus
ion. Once more, thank you for your constructive contribution.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:11

Comment from: shade olu [Visitor]

fine write up, how i wish our useless and selfish politician who call their self leaders will get to read this fine article, that will have be our joy but they are all blind and deaf that they can neither

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:41

Comment from: shade olu [Visitor]

fine write up, how i wish our useless and selfish politicians who call theirselves learders will get to read this fine article, that would have be our joy but they are all blind and deaf that they have eye but cannot see, hear they cannot hear.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:46

Comment from: Luckyfellow J. [Visitor]

We know that our leaders are corrupt and they have made our constitution useless because of their selfish, tribal and undemocratic sentiments. The Nigerian nation is due to secede so that every group will manage what ever naturally belongs to them.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:48

Comment from: Agu Owulu [Visitor]

Thanks a lot kali, You have succeeded in educating and informing me this morning. But like the other person said, would they read this article and even if they do, would this deter them from pursuing their selfish personal and tribal interests. MAY GOD SAVE THE UNFORTUNATE AND POOR MASSES.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 05:50

Comment from: S.O SANUSI [Visitor]

SURE, THAT'S THE BITTER FACT YOU'VE BUTTRESSED , KINDLY AND BOLDLY
TOO ADVISE ON THE WAY FORWARD. WE SHALL NEED INTELLIGENT SUGEST-
IONS, POSIBLY PREPARE FOR THE END INSTEAD OF FURTHER DECEPTION FROM
EVIL QUARTERS. IN SHOT NO NIGERIAN CAN BOAST OF CITIZENSHIP.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 06:35

Comment from: Adebola Karim-Mohammed [Visitor]

Thanks Kali and God bless you. I have always known there are many good Nigerians out there with no means of airing their views and grievances. I feel sorry for our present crop of leaders, if only they could see. I will like to share this quotation by Thomas Jefferson the third president of the United States and authour of the Declaration of Independence;

"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep for ever"

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 06:37

Comment from: iretomi ige michael [Visitor]

What an article! This great nation Nigeria is being run-down the drain by our leaders and it is a pity. The fact remains that: Our leaders put their selfish interest before the interest of Nigeria as a Nation. It as been like this for so long and am affraid: these may be the end of this country, NIGERIA.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 07:26

Comment from: kali [Member] · http://kali-gwegwe.blogspot.com

Brilliant write up. Pls continue to tell them (our leaders) the truth. One day, God will judge them all. Tanx. Ali Gogobiri

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 07:40

Comment from: LEGACY [Visitor]

God knows everything

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 07:54

Comment from: okey [Visitor]

The problems in Nigeria is so many,Tribal,Religious,Regional equals to Politics and will go a long way to come to an end,infact oil and water can never mix up together, as goat and sheep can never be same.In Nigeria all the writings are on the wall as in why what is happenig Nigeria is happening,THE BEST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO NIGERIA IS FOR NIGERIA TO BE DIVIDED, LET THE N O R T H GO THEIR WAY. The source of the Nigeria sickness is from the north and untill the oil is seperated from the water,long way to peace and justice in Nigeria

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 08:21

Comment from: Rabiu Yakub-Concern [Visitor]

Mr Kali,thanks a million for this wonderful write-up.I wish we have reasonable people like you in govt.You and I know this woundn't happen.Our most respected individuals that can change the cause of this nation positively have long been killed,threatened and in most cases sidelined through the activities of the thugs that follow the around.
We have to fight for ourselves,for our children and for the ones yet unborn.We've seen it happened before in other countries like Ukrain and one of the Asian country where the people protested for they believed.They came-out en-masse stayed together for days blocking the airport.It work for them,we can as while do same because no matter the amount of write-up without action it will not achieve the purpose such action is intended.
The Soyinkas' Falanas'Balarabi Musa's etc, protested in Abuja and Lagos,such protest can be targeted at a particular area that it affect these unrepentance politician and there cronies e.g Airport with local and foreign media coverage and stay until our views are respected and the change we long for is achieved.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 08:25

Comment from: Osa [Visitor]

What if there were to exist a natonal emergency, the nation is being invaded, who direct the affairs to ensure the safety of Nigerians? l am sure it is not an incapacited man in a coma. The constitution has never been functional from the get go. He has been in and out of the country numeruos times for treatment, and each case, the vice has been a stool pigeon in name only. The country do not need a letter from an incapacitaed individual, the constitution is the national Bible. Out of the country is out of office. What a shame that 1.5million people would stand still, and watch a handfull of nimble minded people hold their future in limbo. It is not suprising why a thief would loot the national treasury, and will walk away with impunity. The reason being the high level of uneducated, who do not realize the money stolen was theirs in the first place. Only mindless beast would subjugate millions to perpetual sevitude for self centeredness.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 10:01

Comment from: Bode Owolawi [Visitor] · http://citizen

If the foundation be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Nigeria is still surviving as a nation today owing to numerous prayer by truly Godly men around. Lets continue to pray as there is nothing too difficult for God to do. The God that took Isrealites from Egypt is still alive to take us from this Pharaos(Nigeria politicians) Very soon the ten plaques will continue to fall in their homes one after the other and that will sure mark the begining of turning of the captivity of this nation called Nigeria and we shall doubtedly return rejoicing bearing our freedom in our hands! And mark it! All these politicians will no more be found in Jesus precious name.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 10:57

Comment from: Mark Jeffrey [Visitor]

Certainly a good take, my brother. You have x-rayed the crux of the matter as we know it. I am sure these faceless self-seekers will read it. The sad point is, even if this piece appeals to their conscientious convictions, will it mean anything to them in practice? This is not the first time an occasion such as the present one would arise in Nigeria. How did we as a nation fare during those times? I dare say here that as far selfish and sectional interests remain pivotal in the Nigerian polity, Nigerian politics will never be practiced along the line of patriotism. Therefore the so called corporate existence of Nigeria does not make any sense to me. We do not have a nation. It’s high time we called a spade a spade. Let us have an outright split of the Nigerian nation and let the emerging nations go rebuilding and reconstructing their nations. The destruction and decay meted out on the Nigerian nation by our leaders is so enormous that I do not see any Nigerian leader under the Nigerian political circumstances capable of fixing. They can delay this to further elongate their selfish interests, but it will certainly come to pass someday.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 11:32

Comment from: tebhongodknowslove [Visitor]

Mr Kali ur article is timely.Less blames 2 our political elites who has placed their egocentric concerns and values more than the interest of the general populates of our great nation nigeria.They enjoy seeing the people of Niger Delta that contributes 90% of foreign earnings 2 suffer grossly.I'm optimistic that the Great Lord in Heaven will see us thru sooner than later.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 12:11

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

Mr kali,
u have done well by puting this msg for people to diggest. But let me reming u that, average Nigerian including u and me, are not suffering. we are very happy with our situations. we are too confortable with the sorry situation we are today. Hear this, God is even tired of our prayers. "Untill we do what we can do, God will not do what we can not do". How can few individuals in Nigeria holding 140,00000 million people to ramson and we keep watching them like a helpless child?
The solution is this, let the Niger deltas who are the only pressure group now in Nigeria should come out from their hide, let us join them to barricade all roads linking ABUJA, no entry , no exit. all senators should be chase away. let there be political unrest inthe country. The language this shameless leaders hear is ARMS STRUGGLE.
if u like write ten news paper every day, it has no effect, because it doesnt stop their salary, nor their movement. Untill we all stand up and take up this arms struggle, nothing will change.
Thank u.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:42

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

Mr kali,
u have done well by puting this msg for people to diggest. But let me reming u that, average Nigerian including u and me, are not suffering. we are very happy with our situations. we are too confortable with the sorry situation we are today. Hear this, God is even tired of our prayers. "Untill we do what we can do, God will not do what we can not do". How can few individuals in Nigeria holding 140,00000 million people to ramson and we keep watching them like a helpless child?
The solution is this, let the Niger deltas who are the only pressure group now in Nigeria should come out from their hide, let us join them to barricade all roads linking ABUJA, no entry , no exit. all senators should be chase away. let there be political unrest inthe country. The language this shameless leaders hear is ARMS STRUGGLE.
if u like write ten news paper every day, it has no effect, because it doesnt stop their salary, nor their movement. Untill we all stand up and take up this arms struggle, nothing will change.
Thank u.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:43

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

nigerians are not serious. the language our leaders hear is ARMS STRUGGLE. until that is in place, do not expect any meaningful change in Nigeria.
let that be a political unrest in the country.
thank u

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:45

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

nigerians are not serious. the language our leaders hear is ARMS STRUGGLE. until that is in place, do not expect any meaningful change in Nigeria.
let that be a political unrest in the country.
thank u

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:45

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

Nigerians let us come out and faight. the solution now is arms struggle. let us chase the leaders away. operation die now all the political leaders.
Otunba Goodluck joseph
London.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:53

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

Nigerians let us come out and faight. the solution now is arms struggle. let us chase the leaders away. operation die now all the political leaders.
Otunba Goodluck joseph
London.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:53

Comment from: otunba Goodluck joseph. [Visitor] · http://London

Nigerians let us come out and faight. the solution now is arms struggle. let us chase the leaders away. operation die now all the political leaders.
Otunba Goodluck joseph
London.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 13:54

Comment from: Tunde [Visitor]

what a touching article, I am fully agreed with every single word of your article. our so called leaders are rogs, bastards, oleaginous, self centered people. I believe that you will agree with me that, these leaders are just there for themselves only, they don't remember nigeria masses atall. so it is left for us as nigerians to protest heavil for days untill these bastards will listen to us. the whole world has become a global village, by doing so, the whole world will pay their attentions to our shameful leaders and they will be disgrace out of power.but we need to be ready to sacrifice. I pray that God will deliver us from our wicked leaders.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 14:51

Comment from: duvet cover [Visitor] · http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Just-Contempo

I hate tribal confilcts. And this keeps on happening everywhere. In africa is tribes. In the west its religion.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 19:02

Comment from: Bro Chukwuma Nwaogu [Visitor]

This is the Truth . ( We shall know the truth and the truth shall set us free.) The earlier our leaders start to do what is right without bias ,the better. Thanks for that wonderful piece.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 19:43

Comment from: Bro Chukwuma Nwaogu [Visitor] · http://Choba Portharcourt.

This is the Truth . ( We shall know the truth and the truth shall set us free.) The earlier our leaders start to do what is right without bias ,the better. Thanks for that wonderful piece.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 19:46

Comment from: Bro Chukwuma Nwaogu [Visitor] · http://Choba Portharcourt.

Psalm 22 v 28 ( For the kingdom is the Lord`s : and He is the governor among the Nations ) From the above ,God will not allow the selfish desires of every wick leader to come to pass in this country.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 20:00

Comment from: Edwin Ezenwa (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) [Visitor]

Thank you Mr. Kali Gwegwe for your insight and unbiased expose`of the ridiculous nature of the dirty politicking in Nigeria. Those of us living outside the shores of Nigeria are appaled and ashamed of Nigerian politic/politicians. I read recently that a life support machines have been installed in Aso Rock and in the home state of Mr. President. Bravo to the kitchen cabinet that have surrounded the president. One needs to be told why Nigeria continues to exist as an entity. Please do not get me wrong. I am a very patriotic Nigerian. However, in a nation where education, health cares services, electric power supply and other social infrastructures have sunk into oblivion while armed robbers who have now metamorphosed into kidnappers and are operating with brazen alacrity, one cannot but question the rational for the continued existence of what we call Nigeria. Nigeria is currently at the mercy of charlatans and pseudo-politicians. Thank God for the Dora Akunyili who according to one of the national dailies called on her fellow federal ministers to admit that the president is incapable of ruling the nation and should hand over to the Vice Preseident. Though her motion was reportedly was shouted down, we did at least hear of it. As they would say the present scenario is one hell of a litmus test for these so called politicians. In a country where tribal sentiments rather than strict observance and implimentation of the rule of law is the order of the day especially as in the present circumstance leaves much to be desired.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 22:51

Comment from: Shola Adewumi [Visitor]

In all its ramifications the words of elder state man late Olabisi Onabanjo would come to pass and that is to say Nigeria will soon go confederate. In my view this is the only way we can have meaningful development in the country. The Noetherners has said Southerners control the economic power of the country therefore they are going to control the political power which in turn they will use to gain the control of the economic power. This is evident in sitation of refinaries in the north and our military installations in the north. A word is enough for the wise.

Permalink 04/02/10 @ 23:31

Comment from: Olushow [Visitor]

Many thanks for your brilliant analysis of the hawks in the realm of power who are playing poltics with our cherished unity. Pls kindly assist to carry out a further study in all the geo-political zones on the way forward so as to avoid being left far behind by Ghana and South Africa. It is unfortunate that the self styled leaders of major tribes in the country are not adressing this object of tribal and reeligeous bigotry that is pulling the nation far away from progress.

Permalink 05/02/10 @ 03:04

Comment from: Dauda Mamudu [Visitor]

For me i want nigeria to disintegrate. Let the northerner go their way because they are too troublesome, violent and they are not creative.

Permalink 05/02/10 @ 06:39

Comment from: Jazzy [Visitor]

Ethnic bigotry continues to be Africa's Achille's heel. Nigeria remains a minnow in the committee of nations due to self-inflicted wounds directly related to ethinc bigotry. This problem was ignored by the British colonialists, and might yet lead to costly and unnecessary loss of lives and resources. Nigeria remains a nation because the Yoruba ethnic group does not believe in its ability to prosper independently without resources from other regions. I say this because this entity called Nigeria will continue to wobble along until the Yoruba decide to take up arms. This group is the largest one group that can stand up and call the bluff of the Hausa/Fulani. But until that happens, the untold hardship and visionless leadership will continue in Nigeria. Yoruba leaders however, have been reduced to bootlickers in the scheme of things. It will take a 1966-type pogrom directed at the Yoruba to light a fire in the Yoruba soul. I read with dismay today the Alaafin of Oyo giving a weak statement why Yoruba monarchs have not contributed to the Yaradua saga. We know why - they are lackeys of whoever can pay cash for their allegiance. As a Yoruba person, I feel comfortable to express this this view. Otunba Joseph has shown us the way to drive these 'crazy baldheads out of town......'

Permalink 06/02/10 @ 00:41

Comment from: ANITA [Visitor]

ITS VERY SADDENING.I CAN ONLY BUT PRAY FOR NIGERIA COS WE ARE REALY ON THE EDGE OF DISINTEGRATION

Permalink 08/02/10 @ 07:28

Comment from: Uwa Uhumuavbi [Visitor]

Many thanks kali. but lets face it, Nigeria is not a country. It is not a nation either. It is just a big sad joke. The leaders have no regards for the rule of law, no care or consideration for the people, and do not care whether the place is retrogressing or not. The only thread stiching that entity together is the oil money. Take that oil money away and you have the different nations / countries emerging from the currnent phantom. It is this money that attract most of the politicians. the corruption has been turned into an art form in all the various levels of govenment right from the federal to states and local govenrments. I read a piece in the Guardian Neswpapers yesterday Sunday, February 07, 2010 "We'll Go To Trenches Again, Says Agbekoya Chief". That is what the people need at every level of government. the least espectation from our so called leaders and managers is rationality, accountability and transparency. If they will not give this voluntarily, it MUST BE DEMANDED of them. BY FORCE IF NECESARY!!!

Permalink 08/02/10 @ 07:39

Comment from: ANITA [Visitor]

ITS VERY SADDENING.I CAN ONLY BUT PRAY FOR NIGERIA COS WE ARE REALY ON THE EDGE OF DISINTEGRATION

Permalink 08/02/10 @ 07:40

Comment from: Adebayo Adeniyi [Visitor]

We only hope that one day people's votes will count in this country so that people can elect their leaders through a credible vote. That will be the beginning of democracy in Nigeria. What we are doing now is child's play. We hope it does not cost us our hard-earned democracy

Those who, because of greed, are saying Yar'Adua is fit to rule, will reap the consequences of their actions when democracy is truncated. Let us continue to look at them deceive themselves.

Permalink 08/02/10 @ 16:28

Comment from: Uwa Uhumuavbi [Visitor]

Why is it that individuals in govennment are getting richer and the so called country is on her knees? Every sucessive administration out play previous ones in the game of deceit and gross misappropriation of public fund. HOW MUCH LONGER WILL THIS CONTINUE???

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Comment from: killam4good [Visitor] · http://www.yahoo.com

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