The government in every country differs. I have to admit there is no perfect government. As much as we admire many countries, there are still some things that citizens of that country clamor for, and a considerable level of change they desire.
Some governments have different standards. They simply enforce different laws when it comes to those in power and the big guns, while there seem to be another set of laws for the other citizens.
They find ways to absolve themselves of accusations and they look for ways to justify their actions, but once people from the “other” category does anything, which is less in comparison to what they did, they enforce “judgment”. To me, it seems there are personal laws and general laws. Everyone does what’s best in their own eyes. It is so disheartening and to make it worse, it is almost everywhere.
Leadership is about character. There will always be a bad sheep in any section, but the strength of the leader is known by the decisions he makes.
The endless desire for power is there too. The endless tussle for power. They leave a post only to go to another aspect of government. Most of our leaders are seeking relevance that is why they keep changing from one arm of government just to remain in power and yet they keep telling us The future is for the youth.
We are the government. Most of our leaders don’t understand what service means. We elect them there to serve us, yet they feel they are the one doing us favours. Everyone looks for laws that suit them and they follow blindly. We have resulted in being our own government.
We are the change we desire to see. We are the ones that can correct our country’s ills from the grassroots because what we have developed as a culture now is what we will grow with. When we eventually find ourselves in leadership positions tomorrow, the cycles will continue again based on the culture and mentality we have built over the years.
Be the change you want to see, and spread it in your area of influence. I know how hard it is to be the only one doing the right thing and being surrounded with those who are determined to make you think you are insane. Still, this is about your own character. You never know when it will be needed later on.
Happy “June 12” to every Nigerian. I still don't know if it is about celebration anyway.
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