Bad leadership and corruption has eaten deep into the minds of African leaders. Corruption is a universal problem, even in the civilized world. Corruption is the worst nightmare that we have ever suffered as citizens for decades in Nigeria and most African nations. Bribery, corruption, power intoxication, dictatorship reigns supreme.
Past elections in my country explain how corrupted our leaders were in my country. Our government is fighting corruption but has the worst record of being corrupt themselves with the shelter of their immunity which, will not cover them forever.
A peaceful protest by the youths of Nigerians is their fundamental human right to try to change the narratives. To try to ask for basic amenities, to ensure equal distribution of resources across the entire region. To offer schools children hope, to offer graduates opportunities after their education, to improve the economy, to put an end to decades of corrupt practices by the politicians, to put an end to brutality and oppression against citizens by men in uniform.
It is only when you have the light in you that you can enlighten others. If our corrupt leaders failed to stick to the right principles by doing what they are appointed to do. Then it's about time young people stand up and show them a way forward. And it is also about the time the whole world hears about the marginalization of Nigerians citizens and youths by the corrupt government and their armed forces.
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10 comments:
Great post
@nassah thanks
Sadly the phrase 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely' is as true today (across the world) as it was when it was first expressed.
@Elephantchild you re right about power intoxication because great leaders create an inspiring vision of the future.
I have seen many countries experience the same thing about government officials committing acts of corruption.
In my country this is also the case. Hopefully, with this demonstration from the Nigerian people, the government will be more firm in its legal action against the corruptors.
Corruption is awful.
@Himawam young people now speaks out hopefully the message they send will be responded with hope.
@Margaret u re right not nice at all
Unchecked corruption destroys the nation.
That's right @nancy kind regards
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