By Uwode E. Josephine
Protest
is an expression of grievances by the populace over a perceived malnourished
governance style. It is a welcome development in any sane society.
However,
do majority of Nigerians really understand the business of governance? Why do
we make it seem like the current economic woes measured basically by
skyrocketing prices of goods and services, to mean a party affair?
For
instance, if the long agitated minimum wage upward review is implemented, how
many state actors are ready to fulfill their own side of the bargain especially
the certified unproductive and parasitic states that are 90% dependent on the
centre (federal) for survival?
I
ask again, since the inception of this government, has the robust federal
allocations to states stopped or suffered a decline? Why can’t we hold our governors,
constituent representatives (senators, rep members e.t.c) accountable that
happen to be the eye of the common man at the centre (federal)? It is a decentralized
system of government and not a one man show. Although the centre cannot be
exempted from this menace, the truth still remains that an average Nigerian is
corrupt. This draws the dichotomy between governance in developed societies and
third world nations like Nigeria, defined by “ideological and attitudinal transformation"
corruption perpetuated in that little office you occupy reflects at the centre
and capable of strangulating administrative progress at all tiers of governance.
No Nigerian is a saint. So protest and as well seek an attitudinal and
ideological reform.
What
is the sincerity of purpose of the consistent protest by the NLC that will
sure surprise Nigerians with a mid night broadcast with the usual
anthem "we are giving government a two week ultimatum and we believe in dialogue impotent strategy
employed over time , thereby suspending the protest and returning us all to
business as usual?
It
is very commendable to think the protest has been peaceful across some states
so far but for some unscrupulous elements that tend to instigate Nigerians
against a peaceful protest and hijack it to assume a festival of bloodshed like
the ENDSARS scenario are obviously
waiting to strike again.
Fellow
Nigerians be wise because all die nor be die and before you strike, check your
account balance because those you seek to agitate against have the financial
muscle to seek a safe haven overseas while the poor masses are left to bear the
brunt. If it is not a peaceful one, please steer clear. Remember, a sleeping
dog is better than a dead lion. In Naija, no hero in the grave.
Say
no to political Puppeting and shun the monstrous ambitions of some group of
unpatriotic sponsors and protest hijackers. Wishing Nigerians luck as they
embark on a peaceful protest with an anticipated palatable outcome.
Uwode
E. Josephine.
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