I have been moved in recent days by the overwhelming support, courage, bravery and patriotism shown by ordinary Nigerians going out on the streets to demand for change. I commiserate with the families of those protesters whom I consider heroes of Nigeria that have been murdered in recent days by some trigger happy police officers. Their only 'crime' was exercising their democratic right to protest against perceived injustices.I really don't want to go on about the issues and arguments for or against fuel subsidy because they're well documented. I believe what is unfolding before our eyes are pent-up anger and frustrations for over 50 years of bad governance, social injustice and a blatant disregard for human life in Nigeria. For me there are only really two options left for us, it's either we galvanise this protest into a movement to start the complete reform of our country or we give up and go back to the old ways of complaining and doing nothing about our problems.
Nigerians should also resist the temptation to turn these largely peaceful protests into a tribal diatribe as I have read in some media. The underlying issues behind these protests are bigger than any tribe, individual, politician or geographic region. It's nothing to do with where the protest started or which region is doing more or less. We can only hope that these peaceful protests gain momentum which may galvanise more people and make it truly national.
The Nigeria Police needs to exercise restraint about the way and manner they're handling these protests which from what I read and watch are mostly peaceful. We hope the Police don't become the catalyst to turn this into something that no one wants to see. I pray that God will continue to protect all those that are legitimately making their voices heard back in Nigeria.
Nigeria is gradually being occupied by the forces of change to hopefully displace the pains and long suffering of decades.
God bless Nigeria!
Applauding and totally with you on this:
ReplyDelete"For me there are only really two options left for us, it's either we galvanise this protest into a movement to start the complete reform of our country or we give up and go back to the old ways of complaining and doing nothing about our problems."
Nigeria is indeed being occupied by the forces of change, but our country needs enough of the will of its people to take it to destination 'accomplished'.
Well done, bro. May your patriotism be abundantly rewarded with results beyond your wildest dreams.
Any policeman that doesn't want people to protest is not thinking right. This is because the government has never been good to them and they are one of the people that will suffer most from the subsidy removal, cos their wives won't be able to use the peanuts they get.
ReplyDeleteThey berra think straight and support protesters
@Adura, God bless you too, the strugle for a better Nigeria has only just begun.
ReplyDelete@ilola, you're right, the police should be for the people and support the protests rather than shooting at innocen them.
You hit the nail on the head. These protests are beyond subsidy removal. I hope things change this time.
ReplyDelete@Myne, we live in interesting times, change has got to happen sooner rather than later.
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