Armed Robbers....Pls Ceasefire

[dem]

I used to think that giving time, civilian democracy would stabilise and things would begin to correct themselves.

I know the military had stolen less and cost less (because there was less of them in goffment) than the civilians now. That was one of the pluses with our khaki boys (the other being some infrastructural dev. done with dispatch) But I thought that with time, civilians would begin to right themselves, begin to normalise.

But now, I don't know again. Well, maybe there's still time sha. Maybe a lot more time is required...

[valteena]

Originally Posted by VOR

“I want to appeal to the men of the underworld to suspend their actions and operations in the interim because of our foreign visitors currently in the state,” he said. “Then they can resume thereafter, because there is nowhere in the world where robbers and robberies could be stopped from their work.” He then called on his colleagues to support his call on the armed bandits to soft-pedal because the situation is becoming worrisome.

“If foreigners witness the robbers’ attacks at this point, it would send a bad signal to other nations,” he said.


Police wake up

Reacting to Mr. Odugbesan’s call, the Speaker, Tunji Egbetokun, called on the police leadership to intensify efforts in ensuring that security is maintained in the state.

“I want to use the opportunity to call on the police to intensify efforts in checkmating criminals. They should please not relent in the efforts,” he said.

:(after the laughter came the tears.). Whatever did Nigerians do to deserve this lots for God's sake. There I was thinking how far down can we fall when we are on the ground already, that we need fear no more fall. But alas we can still fall further under down/ground. The fear continues I guess.

[Kenn]

Originally Posted by dem

I used to think that giving time, civilian democracy would stabilise and things would begin to correct themselves.

I know the military had stolen less and cost less (because there was less of them in goffment) than the civilians now. That was one of the pluses with our khaki boys (the other being some infrastructural dev. done with dispatch) But I thought that with time, civilians would begin to right themselves, begin to normalise.

But now, I don't know again. Well, maybe there's still time sha. Maybe a lot more time is required...

Dem,

Military rule is no alternative to democracy, not even a bad one - like the ‘democracy’ we have in Nigeria today. The alternative to the ‘bad democracy’ is true democracy. No one is going to give it to us on a platter of gold. The people will need to fight for it every inch of the way, no matter how long it takes. It’s a process, not an event; so, it may take a longer time than some of us think. Yet, what matters is that a critical number are consistently fighting that fight to install good and accountable government.

As for the matter of cost of military rule versus democracy, that is a slippery slope. We could as well go for a monarchy or one-man rule since that would be infinitely cheaper than military rule. Besides, why should we consider cost only in relation to the number of office holders? Why can’t we also see it in the extent to which state resources are illegally shared out amongst governing cliques? After all, military regimes have always used civilians to perpetuate their rule; so, where’s the difference?

It’s really not about the cost. It’s about whether or not a system is delivering good and accountable government for the people. Under military rule, the chances for this are foreclosed by the very nature of military rule. Under any form of democracy, the chances are always there, if the people are prepared to fight for and insist on it as enjoined by the Constitution under which they are all governed.

So, don’t get frazzled by the excesses and outright brigandage of those running the show in Nigeria now. Simply continue to do your bit to install true democracy.


CHEERS!



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[skanbroy]

To think these are the bunch of "nonentities" that Gbenga Daniel has to deal with....what a shame!

[Ewuro]

Originally Posted by dem

I used to think that giving time, civilian democracy would stabilise and things would begin to correct themselves.

I know the military had stolen less and cost less (because there was less of them in goffment) than the civilians now. That was one of the pluses with our khaki boys (the other being some infrastructural dev. done with dispatch) But I thought that with time, civilians would begin to right themselves, begin to normalise.

But now, I don't know again. Well, maybe there's still time sha. Maybe a lot more time is required...

dem,
What we have here is a by-product of the Nigerian military mentality. The Nigerian had conditioned him/her self to authoritarian rule. Most of us were born into it and we know no other way.
It has become a norm for a soldier to horsewhip the ordinary citizen. It is readily accepted for a policeman to arrest a citizen and detain him without recourse to the law.
Even the rich and the powerful still ensure that their security details are police or military men having paid the IG.
Our military slave mentality is compounded by the abacha constitution which allows politicians to get away with murders.
Until the basis of our democracy is renegotiated through a convocation of a sovereign national conference there is no way forward.
It has become clear to me that unless we follow the carefully considred wisdom of the sage Enahoro, which the late Ajasin and Adesanya endorsed, and people like Soyinka, late Gani, Beko and Falana canvassed, the natural alternative is the prediction by the US and many others, disintegration.

[emj]

Originally Posted by dem

I used to think that giving time, civilian democracy would stabilise and things would begin to correct themselves.

I know the military had stolen less and cost less (because there was less of them in goffment) than the civilians now. That was one of the pluses with our khaki boys (the other being some infrastructural dev. done with dispatch) But I thought that with time, civilians would begin to right themselves, begin to normalise.

But now, I don't know again. Well, maybe there's still time sha. Maybe a lot more time is required...

Back in dem military days....we didnt experience this much wastefulness like u said. This civilian regime is the worst thus far....i dont see anything normalizing with this lot..brood of vipers..


Hmm....cant begin to imagine how much has been claimed as wages and allowances by this lot? They've virtually destroyed all they met...the economy is near stagnancy, and the lot of the people no better.
It's like inviting locusts to come and invade a flourishing farm...and this type eats all and even attack the soil...virtually consuming all the malus tiwo tiwo...all the cows, horns and all

What's most annoying is that you now have the so called intellectuals/educated people in politics/higher offices....they aint any different from the illiterates and near illiterates...no integrity...drat.

[tonsoyo]

Originally Posted by Janjaweed

Lo ba tan! {case closed}

This is a funny thread, but yours is subtly the funniest to me, because I perfectly understand where you are comig from. If words fail KENN na I'm be sey the situation is extremely critical. Case should be closed!

[N.A.R.]

Originally Posted by Kenn

Chei! Words fail me….

When Kenn is at a loss for words. The matter don "she kona". Dat is the end of the story. I too, have nothing to say. Laff, cry?

[Dapxin]

Originally Posted by tonsoyo

This is a funny thread, but yours is subtly the funniest to me, because I perfectly understand where you are comig from. If words fail KENN na I'm be sey the situation is extremely critical. Case should be closed!

would this actually be funny, say on a hollywood or bollywood movie ?

[dem]

Originally Posted by Kenn

Dem,

Military rule is no alternative to democracy,

Kenn, Ewuro

But that was what I was saying...

Even though, in my opinion, miltary goffment costs less overall and they can build stuff without much arguement as to where State capital go dey, etc, our current and preferred mode of democracy is tasking man's patience. But patient we must be.

[Eja]

This should cause severe introspection within all who are capable of recognising the near super-natural imbecility that must be the normal state-of-mind of the person who is begging armed robbers for amnesty on behalf of Ogun State people.

How is it that such people are still running things and how difficult could it be to devise strategies for their dumping?

People, all that is needed is will, perseverance, and cooperation.

[emj]

Originally Posted by Eja

This should cause severe introspection within all who are capable of recognising the near super-natural imbecility that must be the normal state-of-mind of the person who is begging armed robbers for amnesty on behalf of Ogun State people.

How is it that such people are still running things and how difficult could it be to devise strategies for their dumping?

People, all that is needed is will, perseverance, and cooperation.

Siddon dia dey blow grammar...will, perseverance and cooperation

[agbonizuanghwe]

Armed robbers or anyone answering to that description and their representatives are a major stakeholder group and should not be excluded from contributing to major State programmes that stands every citizen in good stead and provides unsurpassed opportunity to make good impressions and to build international linkages. More parents will stand to have millionnaire football playing children who will serve as fail safe for their comfortable retirement and a social safety net for members of the extended family

Because we have learnt do nothing but fail, we have also failed to develop a contact database for this group of our electorate who are almost singularly responsible for getting us elected. We therefore had to resort to the media for communicating with our friends.

Why should that generate this much derision?

[VOR]

Originally Posted by skanbroy

To think these are the bunch of "nonentities" that Gbenga Daniel has to deal with....what a shame!

Err.......oga, if you do your research, you'll find out that the legislator who wants to beg armed robbers is part of the G11 (the group supporting gbenga daniel) whilst Egbetokun, the one asking the police not to relent in efforts to tackle armed robbery in the State is part of the G15 (the group opposing daniel)
So in a way you are right.....Odugbesan is one of the nonentities imposed by daniel supporting daniel in the house

[Eja]

Originally Posted by emj

Siddon dia dey blow grammar...will, perseverance and cooperation

My dear Countess, on behalf of myself, I would like to thank you for recognising my stupendous prowess in the dispersal of multi-pronged dynamic delivery elements formulated for usage in linguistics (AKA words).

Please be aware that I am also available for hire.

[VOR]

I guess these guys mean business o! chei!!