LAGOS, Nigeria, February 27 - Which way Nigeria?
1./ In 2023 elections have still not evolved to the point where we dispassionately vote competence because we want a better society.
Aren’t we tired of being citizens of a country which despite having a surfeit of super talents,
1./ In 2023 elections have still not evolved to the point where we dispassionately vote competence because we want a better society.
Aren’t we tired of being citizens of a country which despite having a surfeit of super talents,
2./ natural resources, and highly intelligent people are treated like pariahs by the international community because our country remains underdeveloped for no reason other than poor leadership choices?
When will we collectively choose leaders who don’t come with enough baggage
When will we collectively choose leaders who don’t come with enough baggage
3./ to sink the Titanic?
Leaders who will be deliberate about working for our collective good? Who will be committed to making the green passport a desirable document?
When will enough be enough? And we will decide to dispassionately elect leaders
Leaders who will be deliberate about working for our collective good? Who will be committed to making the green passport a desirable document?
When will enough be enough? And we will decide to dispassionately elect leaders
4./ who will drive us to the place where we can be?
I gave 3 different people rides on my way to my polling unit on Saturday.
An older woman; perhaps in her 60’s but determined to find her polling unit & vote for a dream that she hoped is still POssible.
I gave 3 different people rides on my way to my polling unit on Saturday.
An older woman; perhaps in her 60’s but determined to find her polling unit & vote for a dream that she hoped is still POssible.
5./ A young man, not older than 23, with his big Afro & intelligent eyes. He had walked from around Igbo-Efon and was tired & grateful to be out of the sun for a bit. He was full of excitement. He believes it’s POssible.
Then there was the 3rd passenger. An INEC community rep.
Then there was the 3rd passenger. An INEC community rep.
6./ He helped me find my polling unit just because.
#Nigeriadecides2023 was supposed to be the turning point. Unfortunately, in addition to a system that’s rigged against the independent choice of its citizens, we also battle with citizens who boast of their chains.
#Nigeriadecides2023 was supposed to be the turning point. Unfortunately, in addition to a system that’s rigged against the independent choice of its citizens, we also battle with citizens who boast of their chains.
7./ Citizens who cannot imagine a Nigeria that doesn’t run on the wheels and lubricants of patronage.
It’s disheartening.
The toughest part is that the dreams of a new generation of Nigerians might turn to dust.
It’s disheartening.
The toughest part is that the dreams of a new generation of Nigerians might turn to dust.
8./ Worse still is the dimming of the light in the eyes as they begin to understand that their parents fought the same battles until it wore them out.
I pray this battle doesn’t wear out another generation of Nigerians.
I pray this battle doesn’t wear out another generation of Nigerians.
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