It is so unfortunate that some people play the blame game and act as if they are Almighty and know it all. They are quick to criticise and highlight the faults of others. What do we call these kinds of people? They believe they are the only ones who know best and can do everything perfectly. To them, others do not matter. Even when they find themselves in similar situations and make mistakes, they become defensive and look for flimsy excuses to justify their actions. The funny thing is that they do not even care to admit that they were ever wrong.
Not all people who call the name of God truly serve God.
This is not to pass judgment. I remember during the era of our past president, Goodluck Jonathan. Many people were seen on the streets protesting when fuel was around 84 naira per litre. A lot of notable men of God came out in large numbers to campaign against such a ruling, and some even called it demonic, claiming it was meant to kill the people.
But the irony today is that the same fuel is now about 1500 naira, yet those so-called protesters have refused to speak or say anything. It is obvious that they are benefiting from it. It is such a shameful act. But let’s assume that they were wrong at that time; at least they should have voiced their opinions now, one way or another. But what do we see? Nothing. It is truly shameful.
Politics of tribe and bigotry
I strongly dislike it when people tie politics to tribe. It is very sad. You see people saying, “Because he is from my tribe, I will support him,” even when it is clear that the person is not capable and does not deserve the position. It is true that we all want someone we can relate to in power, but that should not make us give authority to someone who is incompetent and lacks empathy.
Some people do not care whether others are surviving, as long as they can have everything to themselves. They are never concerned about the well-being of others.
Why is it difficult for some people to allow others to lead?
It is a shame that many politicians have turned politics and government positions into their birthright. They believe they can do and undo, with no one to question them. There is a saying in my locality, in Yoruba: “Oba to je ti ile toro, ara ilu ko le gba a; oba to je ti ilu le koko, awon ara ilu ko le gba e.” (A king who is unfair at home will not be accepted by the people, and a king who is harsh to the people will also not be accepted).)
No matter the position we find ourselves in today, we must remember that we can not be there forever. Therefore, we should do our best to ensure we do not jeopardise the opportunity given to us or the trust people have placed in us.
Our president does not seem to care whether the citizens are surviving or not. All they seem to care about is re-election into office. I can not forget when he said that we are only going through a “baby step” of pain.
It is well with us in Africa. Sometimes I wonder who cursed us, or should I say, bewitched us like this? We have almost everything we need to be independent and prosperous, yet we live in abject poverty and penury. It is truly a shame.