Bestselling Author, Chimamanda Adichie, says the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), sometimes acts in a manner that seems as if engaging with Nigerians is beneath him.
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She wrote, “The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has long been ineffectual, with a kind of willful indifference. Under his leadership, insecurity has worsened; there is the sense that Nigeria could very well burn to the ground while the president remains malevolently aloof. The President himself has often telegraphed a contemptuous self-righteousness, as though engaging fully with Nigerians is beneath him.”
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The writer added that she had relatives that were victims of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
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She said the nasty experiences of many Nigerians in the hands of the now-disbanded police unit led to the widespread anger.
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The author stated that rather than take the protests seriously, Buhari began by issuing a weak speech.
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Adichie wrote, “In the first week of the protests, the President sent out a tweet and then gave a flaccid speech about ending SARS. The inspector general of police has announced that SARS has been scrapped, but the government has announced the dissolution of SARS a few times in the past, starting in 2017.
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“Because Nigerians are so accustomed to the two-faced nature of their governments, to promises destroyed even before being made, it is unsurprising that the protesters distrust the government and are demanding clear actions rather than words.”
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She described the attack on protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday as an unforgivable crime, adding that she was surprised that a state could carry out such an attack against its own people.
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"malevolently aloof" is apt. The guy no just send us. Somebody that was voted by the masses o. This is a pure case of "use and dump".
ReplyDeleteI just weak.
A true leader before his speech, would have observe some minutes silence for the repose of the souls of Nigerians killed in cold blood. After then, sympathize with the bereaved families and panel of inquiry created to look into the shootings even though we know it's state sponsored. Compensation set out to various families affected, those killed might be the bread winner in some homes.
ReplyDeleteAll these he failed to do and was talking about trader moni and all what not. The government have murdered sleep and if care isn't taken, this may blow into a full revolution.
Ah please! When we needed you to speak up alot you were quiet I don't even know what people like in this woman.
ReplyDeleteIs speaking up time barred? One can speak up at anytime, it is never too late. We must not all speak up at the same time.
DeleteNo it's not barred! And no you can't just speak up at anytime you feel like!!! What are you speaking up for? Don't even get me started it's like going to war when the war has done alot of damages what are you fighting for? They will be quick to talk about other countries when they are in trouble except their own what kind of fuckery is that? are you guys okay? Chimanmada or whatever they call her is a know force speaking up now it's like she's being compelled to speak for speaking sake!
DeleteSome of these people have their personal issues and struggles, let us take it easy on them, they are human. This lady just buried her father.
DeleteNo, that's unkind to say. First of all, this year has been hard and many people are going through untold mental stress you may not know of. Secondly, Chimamanda just recently buried her father and has been in mourning..she was very close to him as is evident in her writings. Thirdly, she is a renowned writer and her speaking up is never a tweet or fb post, she usually writes..For instance, she responded with 2 lenghty articles and writing takes time to put together, edit, pass it through your manager and agency, then submit to the appropriate publication, then the publication (New York Times) will pass it through their own editors and choose the date to publish it, given the queue of articles they already have. So what you think is 'late' may be something she's been working on for a while. Pls let's be kind.
DeleteI'm tired of big grammar and statements,I want a positive change
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely correct.
ReplyDeleteAptly said.
ReplyDeleteUna president big pass una.
“The President himself has often telegraphed a contemptuous self-righteousness, as though engaging fully with Nigerians is beneath him” describes Buhari to the core. Always acting like he isn’t here to serve us, I blame Nigerians for voting this animal into office.
ReplyDeleteThe earlier you wake up to the reality that he didn't come to serve Nigerians the better. You won't be disappointed when you don't have any expectations.
DeleteFrom the beginning sef,not now
ReplyDeleteHmmmm
ReplyDeleteSigh.
The govt knows what they are. But the ppl voted for that frail man, frail of brain and frail of body. Never vote another frail old man to lead you ever again.
ReplyDeleteSadly a handful old men who are closer to their graves than the air they breathe are clinging to power, brutally killing the youths and destroying a country for the youths!
ReplyDeleteDeadbeat and irresponsible leaders. The torment of hell awaits you all.