Right deprivation, liberal hypocrisy and inaction in Nigeria

‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’ an iconic quote from the book, A tale of two cities. It relates to all I am to discuss except my tale isn’t of two cities; rather a tale of two different groups of people; the public and civil servants. The years 2015-2022 […]

‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’ an iconic quote from the book, A tale of two cities. It relates to all I am to discuss except my tale isn’t of two cities; rather a tale of two different groups of people; the public and civil servants.

The years 2015-2022 appear to be the most devastating and traumatising  years in the history of the Nigerian nation. From kidnapping, corruption, killings, and even education deprivation, Nigerians have seen a lot. And yet the silence and inaction is getting worse. This same silence and inaction has led to the death of thousands of innocent Nigerians.

In the last seven years, our right to education, right to live, right to freedom of movement, right to freedom of conscience, thoughts and religion, right to freedom of expression and press, right to acquisition of properties, right to dignity of human persons have been compromised.

So many attacks, and yet the silence is on. Who are they? Who are their organisers and financiers?  What is the silence for? When will the perpetrators be punished and the victims get justice?  When will  the students get a chance to finish their  education, without disruption and life-threatening attacks?

I hope Nigerians will not match their shoe lace twice. They should  try as much as possible to help the country by choosing the right leader. The next wrong choice of leadership could lead to an irreversible destruction to the country which was built by our forefathers with so much effort and hardship.

 

Khairat Usman wrote via [email protected]