Maybe it is me, but has anyone noticed the grave silence from all the other ethnic groups, including PRONACO, that have issues with the way things are in the country? It was exactly the same during the BIAFRA; all the other groups suddenly developed mutism; while others gave their tacit support to the murderous regimes in power at the time. Only one political party, Action Congress, has been consistent in their criticism of the actions of the government. The Nigerian press gave more space to the reported R. Kelly gig that took place in South Africa.
Hello Doc,
I think you have spoken very well again except for that section of your article which I have highlighted by underlining above.
In my opinion, AC does not represent the common man in Nigeria and are naught but a part of the litter of jackals in the Nigerian political landscape waiting to feast on the carcass; called Nigeria. Let us not be fooled by mere grandstanding and verbose gestures.
A lot of the Nigerian Press is controlled by AC stalwarts and have been a part of the "mutism" that you referred to - see what I mean!
As to the other suggestions, I gladly back them, but how do we reach out to those of the MEND who are truly steeped in the struggle to define the terms of our relationship with the thieving elites? I would hate to think my meagre income from cleaning toilets in a foreign land will simply create an avenue for someone to grow corpulent and negotiate a settlement with those whom we accuse of perfidy.
At the moment, I will say let the boys keep on sabotaging the oil pipelines that feeds and oil the greed of Abuja and our thieving elite. There is no greater bargaining chip and when these chips are down, as they most certainly will, then the FGN will come to the table with all humility and earnestness.
Presently, what we have is the arrogance that money drives all Nigerians, including the MEND fighters, otherwise they would not have offered the #50 billion bribe out of money that does not belong to them in the first instance!
Nigerian masses are down and desperate and those who are down need fear no fall and as the MEND fighters have proven desperate situation demands desperate solutions. The likes of PRONACO, NADECO, MASSOB et al are headed by people who have a stake in the present status quo and are largely insincere, so Nigerians do not need to look in that direction for solace or guidance.
Let our future leaders come from the creeks! Let the Nigerian salvation arise from the ravaged and despoiled lands of the Niger Delta.
We'll be better off for it.
