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Some time ago, @phoenix_agenda honoured me by asking me to write the foreword for his book, #TheCattleRearerChronicles.
The book has been published. The foreword is summarised in the thread below. bit.ly/2GqzvkQ
Please buy, and read this book.
The book has been published. The foreword is summarised in the thread below. bit.ly/2GqzvkQ
Please buy, and read this book.
The very purpose of having elections, is to prevent the rise of tyranny.
It's no accident that during the American Constitutional Convention, it was agreed that putting safety valves to allow the people pass judgement on their leaders was the best way to preserve the system.
It's no accident that during the American Constitutional Convention, it was agreed that putting safety valves to allow the people pass judgement on their leaders was the best way to preserve the system.
The discontent seeping through Europe at the time would cause bloody revolutions two decades later.
The American founding fathers knew that the failure of King George III to grant his subjects audience triggered their War of Independence.
The American founding fathers knew that the failure of King George III to grant his subjects audience triggered their War of Independence.
They believed that with periodic renewals of mandates, the political system would always fear a reproach of the electorate and govern to serve the people, or suffer their wrath.
When elections draw near, it is crucial that the electorate be informed in a dispassionate manner, about the words, thoughts and deeds of those it has to choose between to govern.
Only an informed electorate can make informed decisions that serve its interests, and provide for the peace, prosperity and perpetuity of the people.
As the elections draw closer, it is critical that we examine the last three years of our existence as a country.
As the elections draw closer, it is critical that we examine the last three years of our existence as a country.
Nigerians must engage in a dispassionate analysis of our existence and ask the truly important questions;
“Am I richer today than I was 4 years ago?”
“Am I freer today in expressing my opinion, worshipping my god and dissenting from government’s view?”
“Am I more secure?”
“Am I richer today than I was 4 years ago?”
“Am I freer today in expressing my opinion, worshipping my god and dissenting from government’s view?”
“Am I more secure?”
These questions aren't just beer parlour talk or market women’s discussions.
These questions drive at the core of the responsibilities to provide and protect those under its authority.
#TheCattleRearerChronicles is written at a timely moment in #Nigeria’s history.
These questions drive at the core of the responsibilities to provide and protect those under its authority.
#TheCattleRearerChronicles is written at a timely moment in #Nigeria’s history.
#TheCattleRearerChronicles tackles those questions above using facts and figures to cut away the ash and trash thrown in our faces.
Its direct approach pulls no punches and takes no prisoners.
Its direct approach pulls no punches and takes no prisoners.
A simple and concise approach is used to explaining and answering the question, “We are where, now?” In economy, judiciary, governance and so much more, the author tells a story of a defining snapshot in our history.
This brief read is worth the time invested.
This brief read is worth the time invested.
Regardless of your political leanings, it is crucial to have a hard view of our politicians and the issues.
We must ask hard questions and be ready for tough answers. A rosy viewed approach does no one any good. It will be a failure to future generations to do otherwise.
We must ask hard questions and be ready for tough answers. A rosy viewed approach does no one any good. It will be a failure to future generations to do otherwise.
