IRONY OF A GREAT NATION!

Living in past glory; Nigeria has lost her greatness, she has failed many generations. A nation blessed with resources, talents, cultural values, diversity and true spirituality has now become worse than opposite of what it’s meant to be. We have elected selfish, greedy, evil and illiterate leaders, we follow them ignorantly, hypocritically, patiently and in fear.

In Nigeria, Human life is not valued, Human rights and dignity are not respected, No basic amenities of life; power supply, water, good road, security are all the things that we should enjoy as citizens, No tax system in place because even when you pay tax as abiding citizen it goes to one criminal’s pocket. Nigerian leaders are armed with pen to rob and steal from the common man. They speak Market English during campaign and suddenly begin to speak Grammar (Queens English) when they get into office. They forget the market woman and common man that stood for hours and days under the rain & sun to vote them into office. Money and Power is the heart desire of most Nigerian leaders. They kill and use people’s destiny to get what they want and maintain it. They sponsor their children in expensive schools abroad and cannot allow the common man’s child enjoy basic education in Nigeria. They steal what belongs to the people to invest in their own family and generation. Statistic have shown that the most expensive properties in Dubai, South Africa and many more countries are owned by affluent Nigerians especially the so called Nigerian leaders. They are criminals that get protected by security agents and bodyguards. A common local government chairman moves around with security men blowing siren everywhere causing public nuisance & disturbance. A police or even military officer can shoot you for not giving him N50 ($0.10) at check points, would you blame them? They can hardly feed their family nor pay bills after salary as earnings cannot pay bills. A man from the slums becomes a billionaire over night just because he has been elected by ignorant or hypocrite Nigerians, whom he later neglects.

The problem with we Nigerians is that we are either ignorant, patient, scared or hypocrites. As Nigerians, we belong to any of these categories. Because how can we keep recycling same set of evil and selfish leaders for decades. The same thing my parents and teachers told me when I was in Nursery is the same thing I tell my children after 30years; “Nigeria will get better, you are the leaders of tomorrow” all those hopeful unrealistic statement in Nigeria’s context. (Story for the gods). The same set of gray headed men are still the one ruling us for decades and we think Nigeria can ever get better? Impossible! The religious and cultural values that should have been our saving grace is even worse than the government itself. Not a discussion in this topic but so sad how we use religion to milk people who can barely have a decent meal while the religious leaders live an extravagant life and establish schools even the church members cannot afford. Yet when people complain, they send affliction on them and say is the wrought of God. “God is not a wicked God”. In the Name of religion they stand on pulpit to criminalize and discriminate minority groups using their messages to preach hate when they are suppose to use their influence and knowledge to reinstate sanity in the mind of those evil politicians, they act hypocritically for what they will get in return. “Discussion for next time”….

Nigeria needs to be reformed, else it can never get better. All those evil criminal leaders need to be flushed away and prosecuted. Only in Nigeria we celebrate a famous criminal and prosecute an innocent, hungry citizen. People are been discriminated and criminalized because they fall in love. Please how does this affect the economy of a nation? Instead of facing what affects the nation they are busy violating people’s rights. Yet the same set of lawmakers implementing the laws into the system are the one practicing what they fight against… “hypocrites”. They have same sex affairs and assault their children’s mates because they have the money to throw around and power to protect their image and act.

No one is ready to face the risk of doing what is right by telling these evil leaders of their wrong, no one is ready to sacrifice for next generation, only what they will eat today. “enough is enough”.  The nations we envy today were structured that way because of what previous generations have put in place for them and that’s the legacy they promote. Human rights and life is valued and respected in such countries. But our beloved Nigeria is the opposite, jungle justice, unlawful arrest, corruption, evil is the order of the day. They starve people, persecute innocent people and celebrate the criminals and perpetrators. They steal people’s destiny and generational benefits and give them p-nuts in return. Nigeria is so messed up that there are no constructive words to illustrate. There is no comprehensive way to express my grieve. An average Nigerian girl survive through sex work, even education, skills, innovation and talent cannot create opportunities if you don’t pay dues. You must settle or pay something in return before you get what you professionally earned.  We call the criminals the heroes. When one person decides to be good, they eliminate the person. The president spends millions every now and then flying abroad for medical care, yet he can’t use that same resources to establish equipped health facilities in Nigeria.

Current situation in Nigeria; No value for human life, No Human Rights, No Health insurance or equipped health facilities, No power supply, No food nor clean water, Bad road, insecurity, corruption and evil everywhere. The tribes and religion can barely stand each other. Ritualist have faces but can never be arrested, yet they murder people to make wealth.  Worst of all, presently we have a president too sick to rule, too greedy to resign and no one is answering our questions. Nigerians kill those they should defend and defend those they should kill and put behind bars. They travel abroad for parties and throw bundles of foreign currency around, lavish money on young “slay queens” around the world, build mansion and sleep in only one bed, Own 20 exotic cars in their garage and drive only one, own private jets and pay for space at the airport every hour the jet spends on ground. They will kill anyone that stands in their way for power and money. Everything is wrong with Nigeria right from foundation, Nigeria is not matured enough to be independent, Too large a country for one man to lead. Nigeria is at war with itself. Everything about Nigeria is corruption. no rule of  law, no reliable judicial system.

What an ironic situation… I tremble and cry for fear of the future of Nigeria!

Stop criminalizing, arresting, prosecuting and threatening people speaking out because we speak for the Voiceless and our Rights. We need REALISTIC CHANGE! We need a reformed nation, respect human rights system and value for life. We no longer want people older than Nigeria to rule. We want young, vibrant individuals with integrity and accountability to take over. Enough of the gambling  and recycling of power. Don’t push people to rebel, because if that happens we all lose. “As it is, that seem to be the only way Nigeria can get better”. Maybe through dialogue, understanding and willingness to make things better… “I doubt”. Prayer for Nigeria no longer work because we don’t focus and take the right action. Stop troubling God with prayers over Nigeria. The change begins with you. Do what is right, know your rights. Fight against injustice and corruption, stop being hypocritical, standup and unite, embrace positive and realistic change. Criminalize and prosecute the corrupt leaders and not innocent souls….