I think it’s important with what’s happening in Nigeria to establish that we are embarking upon a generational turn over that has no space nor regard for the colonial ways of the past. And yes, as much as people say that it’s an in house problem, the harsh reality is that all of
the problems in & between west African nations have been structurally created & nurtured by the west. For this reason, it is counterproductive to ask the same western nations who thrive as well as benefit (through neo & modern colonialism), from the state of disenfranchisement
that Nigeria & several other African territories are currently in.
Corruption is a response to wealth hoarding, which is a byproduct of the same colonial tactics used by the west against Nigeria & other African territories. Hoarding wealth & the seizure of power was literally
Corruption is a response to wealth hoarding, which is a byproduct of the same colonial tactics used by the west against Nigeria & other African territories. Hoarding wealth & the seizure of power was literally
taught to us as a survival technique & whilst it doesn’t excuse nor dilute the ferocity of their actions, it is a survival mechanism by the Nigerian governance to hoard great amounts of wealth.
It’s the mentality of ‘if I do not always stay on top, then one day I’ll be at the bottom’. This dichotomous we vs they syndrome born from colonial tactics.
But the question now remains, not only of the task of breaking down the old & current systems that are no longer serving,
But the question now remains, not only of the task of breaking down the old & current systems that are no longer serving,
but rather what does the rebuilding process appear to be? What is the aftermath of new governance completely separate from colonial rule? In its place, it’s important to have these conversations about what will be built.
How a stabilised Africa will rise from the ruins of the former. Lest, we find ourselves in the same position with a new African appearing, yet western centred governance. If it’s going to end with SARS, it’s going to have to end for real.
It’s almost illogical to imagine that the after effects of colonialism & slavery have been able to be so long lasting & still as detrimental. This is LITERAL insanity. There is absolutely no way a country with the abundance of Nigeria should even be experiencing this.
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