ENDSARS PROTEST: A CRY AGAINST COLONIALISM IN DEMOCRACY

-

  


EndSARS protest was an exceptional movement and unprecedented in the history of Nigeria. It was a display of human limitation to torture and injustice. The protest manifested the popular saying If you cross my limit, I will also cross your limit and you will know my level of limit. Truly, the protest was an expression of lingering and long standing ‘societal absurdity which was long overdue. The intimidation of youth by their so-called friends had pushed them to the streets to fearlessly speak for their right. 

The protest as it sounds is a cry to stop the Special Anti–Robbery Squad (SARS) - a fragment of the Nigerian police responsible for crime prevention. It is noteworthy to state that the protest was not against institution, or rather the unit, but a bellow to stop the evil perpetrations and propositions of individuals all in the name of SARS. The endSARS protest lasted days, against all odds of curfew and intimidation. Also, thanks to private organisations and individuals who stood firm by the protesters to recognize and rebuild the broken walls of Nigeria.      

       

Source: Thisdaylive
   

The endSARS protest was a reflection of our failed public security. Substituting Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) for SAR tagged an old wine in a new wineskin, no wonder it was buried before its birth. People revolted not just for selfish interest, but because SWAT is a mirror of the former, regardless of change in outlook, objectives, outfits and other refurbishments, the wine still remains the same and history will surely repeat itself. It will be risky going through the peril of protest without positive results or even worse.  

Protest is inevitable in human race and should never be regarded as coup or a plan to snatch power. It is a grievance for change, clamour for right against wrong, a cry for transformation, a call to order and a complete norm of democracy. It is not a moment to display supremacy or power once it is peaceful and harmonious. It is regretful that hoodlums hijacked the protest and frustrated selfless efforts and sacrifice of peaceful and progressive protesters.  

Praying, hoping, wishing, mourning and fasting for a better Nigeria is as working towards a better self. It is not magic but a desired and deliberate demonstration of truth, democracy, inclusiveness, accountability, integrity and selflessness.


Rise up to build a better Nigeria.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Principles of Good Urban Governance

-
Image
Governance can be described as how individual, institution and organization manage operations and smooth running of their activities. It is a concept which explains the allocation and usage of economic, social, physical, and financial resources in the promotion of the interest of their organisation.   Governance is often associated with politics and government which is popularly referred to as “urban governance”. Urban governance is the ‘political’ system of allocating public resources and general administration of cities. It entails resources allocation, provision of basic amenities, smooth running, people management, decision making among others. The state of urban governance determines people’s satisfaction and impression which can be good or bad; effective and ineffective, authoritative or inclusive. Good, effective or progressive governance is the ideal status or requirement for every government. Good urban governance is the quality of governance considered “normative and ...
Read more

Progressive Policing: Moving from Singular to Plural

-
Image
Introduction In the late 19th century, plural policing gained popularity among scholars, social researchers, and private security institutions. It is a social movement for progressive change in public security and criminal justice, aimed at increasing citizen betterment and legal advancement. Progressiveness is hence measured by level of integrity; inclusiveness; democracy, transparency, accountability, involvement and fairness.  Police was coined from the Greek work "politeria" with primary responsibilities to protect lives and properties, prevent crime and maintain peace in the society. Unfortunately, they have misplaced priorities, dragged their reputation in the mud and given preference to their forbidden fruits - corruption, bribery, nepotism, inequity, and perversion. The realities of the identified traits in our society today, justifies the need for a practical approach in public security - a demand for greater accountability and equity.  Plural Policing It is a plural...
Read more

Environmental Protection

-
 Warm Reminder!!! Oftentimes man forget the source of their sustenance -the cloth we wear, air we breathe, food we eat, water we drink, route for transportation among others are all gotten from a source called Environment Remember, a river that forgets its source will surely dry up. Any individual, people or generation who treats and forget the limitedness of environment will reap the fruit of negligence and ignorance Uncoordinated development, Indiscriminate disposal, undue excavation, exploitation of resources, depleting earth cover, pollution, deforestation etc are environmental misbehaviours people must desist.  Let's wake up to nurture the environment, protect the irreplaceable resources and secure the livability of generations following  Please comment and share to promote environmental sustainability
Read more