Inequality in Nigeria

The elite in Nigeria are united and so can always use whatever they have to make room for themselves.  The poor will use what they have as well: religion, ethnicity, tribalism, hatred, among others, for jungle justice against one another.

The rich manipulate the law and ensure that it favours them no matter what it takes. If a rich man steals, it is called looting or, better still, corruption. But if a poor man steals, it is called robbery. We have a failed system of government and failed leaders.

They always have a way of making up no matter how dirty they fight in the public. When the time to expolit the masses arrives, they close ranks. In short, we actually have two ethnic groups: the elites and the masses.

Still, the small 90 per cent commoners would not learn. They so much hate one another using religion and ethnicity as the divider. Where the members of the 10 per cent would cover the crimes of their members, the 90 per cent would lynch their members for stealing condiments.

Where is the place of logical reasoning and deep thinking?

The problem is not in our tongues, tribes or the colour of our skin. The problem is actually in our leaders, our system of government, our various institutions and our ways of life.  The masses, one day, will definitely unite to fight their common oppressors and the looters of their commonwealth. But WHEN?

Bamidele Williams

OAU,

Ile-Ife, Osun State.