Watching the fast turn of events in Kenya over the last few days has not been a surprise at all… although saddening and disappointing to say the least. While is it very sickening to watch the show and use of force by the military on behalf of the Kenyans state, I don’t expect any better from the kinds of governments we have in Africa anyways, so I will save my strength and ignore the barbarism, while saluting the courage of THE PEOPLE!
Within only a matter of days, Kenyans have demonstrated the change that can come when the people stand UNITED in their demand from their elected representatives. Within 24 hours, I watched President Ruto go from giving a national broadcast where he arguably referred to protesters as criminals to giving a speech acknowledging the rights of the people and yielding to their demands in suspending the controversial finance bill. Unfortunately for him, Kenyan people have realized how much power lies in their voice and are not saying #RutoMustGo
This courageous movement in Kenya has reiterated one fact; THE PEOPLE will always win. Politicians, leaders, policy makers must come to this realization, that no army on earth is able to quiet the voice of THE PEOPLE, when they stand United and determined. This statement is deeper than can be seen on the surface, but space will not allow me provide enough context. However, it must be said that Kenyans are well on their way to writing a new chapter for themselves, and time will tell what the aftermath will bring, but I pray the momentum remains.
Implications? Nigerian leaders must borrow a leaf from Kenya. It is insane that ordinary people can hardly afford basic food and living conditions while their elected leaders spend their money, recklessly, on lavish lifestyle and luxury cars and jets and mansions. Nigerians will not play dumb forever. There is a limit to how much a people can tolerate, and Nigeria is fast approaching the breaking point, unless something changes.
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Unfortunately I don't see this happening in Nigeria because of bigotry and poor thinking ability.
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