For years, leaders of thought have tried to engage the younger generation on the need to take responsibility. Revolution begins in the mind of the individual & not necessary proven by the size or aggression of the mob. The display of discontent is never enough however cinematic.
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This is your part in the ensemble. We have collectively achieved the objective #EndSARs and the end goal #ReformPoliceNG is in gear (for this is a process), with legislative framework in place. You’re right that the pent up anger due to Govt’s negligence is beyond Police Impunity
Over the years I have mentioned severally that we are all that we have. There is no vertically collectivism with the Advocacy. Our roles have been cut out for us all. This is your own means of communicating your legitimate concern. Don’t let them miss the core message.
You are already showing the world your understanding of leadership. You can’t afford to become that which you condemn and criticize. If you have to bully, demonize or denigrate anyone to sell your idea, then it is not worth it at all. You can still make this end well.
There is nothing you are saying today that is not known by most & reinforced by others. A show of goodwill is essential at this point. Most of the demands are definitely going to take time. An innovative generation can monitor & shadow the implementation. Give them 60-90days.
The Advocacy played its part. My personal seeks no validation or reward. This I have always maintained. The hashtag is yours to keep & so is the movement. There are several others from where that came from, designed to build our nation by bridging institutional gaps.
The belligerence is unnecessary. The aggression can’t mask the insecurity. A New Nigeria is no doubt upon us but is this the picture in view? “The idea of a collectively held guilt at the level of the individual, as a legal or philosophical principle is dangerous.”
For years, the vulnerable in society were protected to the best of our ability on a national scale as a stop gap, while legislative framework were pursued via objective engagement without strings attached. We didn’t need to force anyone to comply nor inconvenience the populace.
Nigeria remains our country. We must protect her integrity regardless of who is President. There is a place for protest but NONE for weaponized Chaos. We must learn from history and take lessons from other countries stampeded into ruining their society with strange constructs.
We will forever need the wisdom of the old as combined with the energy of the youth to build our nation. This is better done with love, understanding and tolerance. We are all leaders. I have said this a million times. I’m No One. I serve the people as my contribution. I own nada
You need counsel. You need to get this together beyond the spectacle. Those who have died in this short period must not die in vain, lest all the efforts come to nought. You have done well and you can make this good. You are in my prayers. 🙏🏽
***The article was written on the 7th of February 2019. Not just this morning. 
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