Why-i-critize-those-who-celebrate-ibori
September 7, 2020 | News
WHY I CRITICIZE THOSE WHO CELEBRATE IBORI
There is need for the Nigerian society to end the celebration of convicted high-profile public thieves. Otherwise, posterity will not forgive our generations concerned, for the harm and ripple-effects caused by our actions today.
It is appalling, a very sad thing, that the Nigerian society has degenerated to the point where it sees everything wrong with a man who is caught stealing a fowl or a goat, and we are ready to burn that man alive on the streets. But the same Nigerian society does not see anything wrong in another man who has stolen our collective wealth and has caused a lot of hardship and abject poverty for all.
The usual complaint has always been, why is Zik Gbemre always criticizing former Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori? But the real question and concern should be: Are we as a country, persistently ‘encouraging’ the coming generations to continue with the deplorable ways’ things are presently in Nigeria? This should become a serious cause for concern for all because, if we continue to celebrate and sing praises of convicted thieves like Ibori, it means we are endorsing the coming generations to steal public funds meant for the development that would benefit all, and at the end of the day, they too will be celebrated and praised.
I will not be surprised if Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, who was on December 6, 2019, found guilty of N7.65 billion fraud and was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, will one day be celebrated by his people whom would say: “na only him don steal before? Make dem forget the matter.”
Patriotism has died a natural death in Nigeria, and that is why majority of Nigerians see any person that is repeatedly criticizing the wrongs of certain politicians, as enemies. The usual statements are: “Zik Gbemre you too de worry Ibori, leave am.” “leave him alone. God will answer them, and be their only judge.” But the question is, do they think if we leave them to continue wrecking havoc on the Nigerian society, that the country will develop? More so, should we all fold our hands and watch as our society moral and standards are being dragged in the mud by some few individuals who are in power or connected to those in power, and whose only interests and gain in their bellies? God forbid! If we do not repeat ourselves on criticizing and exposing the evil activities and atrocities committed by these corrupt politicians, then it is us giving up and signing off for them to continue. Of what good would that bring to the country?
Zik Gbemre.
December 6, 2019
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes
There is need for the Nigerian society to end the celebration of convicted high-profile public thieves. Otherwise, posterity will not forgive our generations concerned, for the harm and ripple-effects caused by our actions today.
It is appalling, a very sad thing, that the Nigerian society has degenerated to the point where it sees everything wrong with a man who is caught stealing a fowl or a goat, and we are ready to burn that man alive on the streets. But the same Nigerian society does not see anything wrong in another man who has stolen our collective wealth and has caused a lot of hardship and abject poverty for all.
The usual complaint has always been, why is Zik Gbemre always criticizing former Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori? But the real question and concern should be: Are we as a country, persistently ‘encouraging’ the coming generations to continue with the deplorable ways’ things are presently in Nigeria? This should become a serious cause for concern for all because, if we continue to celebrate and sing praises of convicted thieves like Ibori, it means we are endorsing the coming generations to steal public funds meant for the development that would benefit all, and at the end of the day, they too will be celebrated and praised.
I will not be surprised if Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, who was on December 6, 2019, found guilty of N7.65 billion fraud and was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, will one day be celebrated by his people whom would say: “na only him don steal before? Make dem forget the matter.”
Patriotism has died a natural death in Nigeria, and that is why majority of Nigerians see any person that is repeatedly criticizing the wrongs of certain politicians, as enemies. The usual statements are: “Zik Gbemre you too de worry Ibori, leave am.” “leave him alone. God will answer them, and be their only judge.” But the question is, do they think if we leave them to continue wrecking havoc on the Nigerian society, that the country will develop? More so, should we all fold our hands and watch as our society moral and standards are being dragged in the mud by some few individuals who are in power or connected to those in power, and whose only interests and gain in their bellies? God forbid! If we do not repeat ourselves on criticizing and exposing the evil activities and atrocities committed by these corrupt politicians, then it is us giving up and signing off for them to continue. Of what good would that bring to the country?
Zik Gbemre.
December 6, 2019
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes