The CJ Factor

I wrote this article in June last year. I don't know why I never bothered to share it publicly but I feel that this is as good a time as any for the young Nigerian to read this. Enjoy!  2015 is almost upon us, the year when the future of the greatest black nation on the planet will be decided for better or for the much dreaded worst, which most major players on the nation's political scene don't seem too eager to avert. Today on the streets of Nigeria, the common notion is that this is a country either on the brink of war or a great divide. This is despite the thin, very thin efforts of the current administration to alleviate these fears at a time like this. Most educated Nigerians, especially the youth harbour a great deal of fear over what the next year or so holds for the 100 year old entity, Nigeria. I think the current circumstances couldn't come at a worse time because a centenary is an appropriate time for a nation that was united to form one household...

Let me start by saying that I am at a point in my life as a citizen, actor and critic of the Nigerian Case where I cannot help but feel pity for some of us who have allowed themselves to be the voice of disunity, irrationality, violence, fanaticism, hate and downright stupidity. At a time when Nigeria needs as many reasonable men as she can manage, a  lot of us have failed her. Today started off with a protest following a rumor which of course turned out to be true. While I cannot stick my neck out in defense of anybody, I have to say that the sheer lack of reasoning that greeted the announcement of the postponement of elections, is a clear indication of all that is wrong with the country today. It is that stubborn refusal to entertain any view contrary to the ones we hold. But It is impossible for any group of people to move forward or even stick together if they absolutely refuse to UNDERSTAND one another. The reactions from some people in both camps makes one who is not convers...