Standing and dancing kokoma on M.K.O Abiola’s grave

FOR me, it was not a particularly exciting day watching the events that played out at the launch of the book (autobiography) “on Journey of Service” written by former military President, Ibrahim Babangida. For me, everyone at that event had a disgraceful dance on Abiola’s grave. And it is so sad. It almost brought tears out of my eyes. I remember travelling to the United States then after the annulment and with what was going on then: the protests, the mindless killing and arrogance by the military authority, a Nigerian suggested that we should seek asylum. My response to him was shocking when I rejected the idea. I told him that I will rather be held up at Murtala Airport than be a refuge when the son of God has set me free. Halleluyah!!! Congratulations Nigerians as the truth we all know eventually came from the horse’s mouth yesterday, accepting responsibility for this misstep as he calls it. However, the truth is that the annulment was about his safety, loyalty to friends, protection of an interest he was aware of and a bargain for a safe landing and retirement. One of the hallmarks of a true leader is to die for the cause he believes in. That is why Mandela is the only African leader dead or alive that is celebrated in the world today. Any leader that chickens out at a critical time of a decision that favours the people he leads, is not a good leader. As a matter of fact, I think Prof Nwosu had many years ago in his book revealed that Abiola won the election. So, nothing new in accepting and declaring that Abiola won and taking full responsibility that it happened under his watch.

However, the buck-passing shows that he may not have been in full charge of most decisions taken by administration at his leave dancing on top of the water was only in response to the drummers under the water. Maybe if he had added “I AM SORRY” in his speech to the hearing of all Nigerians, the pain may be assuaged to some extent. I am sure if Abacha were to be alive, he probably would have denied all the allegations even if for face saving. We expect his loyalists to start firing from all cylinders any moment from now. Welcome to moment of denials, accusations and counter-accusations and more revelations. We go read and hear tire.

Listening to all speeches, it was all about him and people he promoted their political career or made rich and or rehabilitated. The politicians and business persons were falling on top of one another to praise sing and make impressions, trying to outdo one another and dancing palongo and kokoma on the grave of M.K.O Abiola. Sadly, no one spoke for Nigeria, Abiola and his family and businesses and all those that lost their lives, businesses and property. Those who should speak for Nigeria did praise singing while others clapped and laughed away, everyone feeling good. Would that election have been annulled if the candidate of the NRC had won? The winners were all rejoicing yesterday while the losers have gone and gone forever. Ha! What happens to our conscience? The various speakers tried to communicate the goods of IBB, but unfortunately, what IBB is known for is June 12 annulment (and may be SAP). The goods have been forgotten by average Nigeria except for those that profited from it. I am not sure we really moved on as Prof Osibajo said, we simply accepted and resigned to fate. Many are still hurting. Since 1993, Nigeria has never been one Nigeria and may never be. June 12 kickstarted the politics of ethnic loyalty as most Nigerians do not feel protected anymore under the Presidency of anyone not from their region or religion

It is to your tent O! Israel. No wonder the furore over the Muslim/Muslim ticket in 2023. Then, the N17bn raised or pledged for a Presidential Library when the initiator has the capacity to fund the project. A senator donated or pledged N250m. Hmmmm!!! I ask if all the needs of his people like hunger, unemployment, children being out of school, decaying school infrastructure, lack of teachers and learning materials, bad roads, insecurity, etc. have all been met. Methinks that N17bn is huge and could do something if not for Nigeria and the entire North, but for children and women in Niger State. Last word, I hope political thugs and other young people who are always engaged to disrupt elections will learn from the event of yesterday that the enemies of yester years are now friends today. Tomorrow they will gather where their children are marrying one another