Opinion: A Lot of Us Are Thieves
One good thing about opinions is that everyone has the right to hold theirs. Here's my own opinion about Nigerian politicians and even generally about the average Nigerian who has refused to see anything wrong in politicians stealing while in government. here's my opinion, what's yours?
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I have a simple hypothesis on our attitude towards our thieving leaders: We are not timid, a lot of us are just thieves. We are not bothered with the ills of governance because deep down in our hearts we would have done worse were we in their shoes. A lot of us actually do wish we have access to what they have access to. We contribute money to fund their electioneering campaigns even when we know the remuneration attached to the post is just a fraction of the investment required to win elections. When they get elected or appointed we contribute money to do congratulatory ads. Then we start chasing them with proposals. We relocate to Abuja. We know they steal but we all look away, hoping and wishing that our time will come one day soon. That's who we are. That's what we are.
That's why we will keep defending a Saraki instead of encouraging him to defend himself. That's why the senate will want to amend the laws of the land just to ensure they are not prosecuted when found stealing. There's a Saraki in many of us and that's why we won't fight. That's why we are where we are.
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Opinion: A Lot of Us Are Thieves
I have a simple hypothesis on our attitude towards our thieving leaders: We are not timid, a lot of us are just thieves. We are not bothered with the ills of governance because deep down in our hearts we would have done worse were we in their shoes. A lot of us actually do wish we have access to what they have access to. We contribute money to fund their electioneering campaigns even when we know the remuneration attached to the post is just a fraction of the investment required to win elections. When they get elected or appointed we contribute money to do congratulatory ads. Then we start chasing them with proposals. We relocate to Abuja. We know they steal but we all look away, hoping and wishing that our time will come one day soon. That's who we are. That's what we are.
That's why we will keep defending a Saraki instead of encouraging him to defend himself. That's why the senate will want to amend the laws of the land just to ensure they are not prosecuted when found stealing. There's a Saraki in many of us and that's why we won't fight. That's why we are where we are.
Opinion: A Lot of Us Are Thieves
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Reviewed by Teyus
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True words. Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteInteresting points. In my own opinion, I think we Nigerians are aware of our inherent muddle and shortcomings. We all want a better Nigeria, but where do we go from here?
ReplyDeleteI sat on a bus yesterday on my way from Abuja to Lagos and the couple who sat behind me had dropped at Akure. So naturally I saw it as an opportunity to fold their arm rest and stretch my legs on the already unoccupied seat. Only for me to be woken up by one Igbo Man and hes brother seconds later telling me to stand up. (Apparently the Driver carried them for extra cash-Why am I not surprised?) I stood up and went back to my seat and saw a third Igbo man seating on my seat!!(By the way I don't do tribalism bu, If i ever become the president of this country, I'm shipping Igbo people to congo. ) He said he didn' see anybody on that seat , even after showing my ticket. He was quite adamant and really becoming obnoxious and annoying until i threatened to make trouble for the driver.
In a way I can't blame him because he was probably taught these things by hes parents or exposed to that kind of street wisdom and orientation while growing up. The sad thing is the next generation coming out of his loins will carry on the same legacy.
God help us.