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Why would anyone want to stay in power for 41 years refusing to leave office by opening fire on protesters? Innocent Civilians have the right to vote in their leader, but does ones voice truly count in Africa. We are undoubtedly far from democracy and worst still a better positioning on the global map. How can the youths assist?
Lindsey
The answer is simple, African leaders suffer from Sit-Tight Syndrome(STS), just check the history of leadership in Africa since independence & u'll see that only a FEW haven't been bitten by the bug that spreads this disease.
The method that some African countries are adopting to enforce their rights...PUBLIC PROTESTS, seem to be paying off: Egypt is a leading example, Libya, Algeria are following suit, & I hope someday, Zimbabweans too, will wake up from their slumber.
Friday at 6:14pm · Like · 1 person
Augustine
Power intoxicates. African strong men heard Obama when he visited Ghana, he did mention that we dont need strong men but strong institutions. From Tunisia to Egypt and Libya through Cameroun , Uganda and Sudan, the new wave of democracy is sweeping the bad spirit of dictatorship away.Its a new dawn in these countries.
Friday at 7:04pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
In as much as Colonel Ghadaffi is an eccentric nutter, and I want him removed. The US should also advise their best friend with one of the worst Human Right record in the world, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to give up monarchy. I hate d hypocrisy of d United states. They protect brutality when they want to in against d Palestinians and against d women of Saudi Arabia. Despite d talk of democracy by d US, they display a flagrant disregard for d intellect of pipo outside US. Free Libya, free Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and then free GAZA (PALESTINE)!
Saturday at 7:18pm ·
Ama @Kingzley good point but until the masses come under one voice crying out for change am afraid those in power to effect change would ignore n devote their resources to those pressing areas of need. It took Libya good 41years to realize they were backward in terms of governance. The same Ghadaffi was a good reference for African leaders who believe they have to be strong men n ignoring the importance of building a strong Institution, system n governance which involves respect for those who elected you into power.
Saturday at 7:37pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla' Spot on, dats why I said earlier in ur post dat African leaders are Africa's shame. They are a disgrace to politicians d world over, of which they are no part of. African leaders are PHONEYticians.
Saturday at 7:40pm ·
Ama Change will not be initiated by America as they have their own issues to deal with n not very perfect. However, those who have being marred from past dictatorship, poverty, stagnancy and held captive in all ramifications need to understand they have a problem. Then only can one begin to map out strategies on how to get back their right and territory. I find Ghadaffi,s tenor, behaviour, antics very similar to King Saul in the bible. It makes the holy bible so real, and true to say events are not based on fiction.
Saturday at 7:45pm · Like · 1 person
Roseline
Ghadaffi sits in office for 41yrs?who is to be blamed??? the civilians or the economy itself,well unfortunately you can not separate the civilians from the economy, its obvious that there is a circular system of rule in Libya, if Ghadaffi has sat in office uptill now without anything being done, then i must say that the enthusiasm to remove him from office is great! but the timing is wrong, it is now that the people have the boldness to riot against their leader,because they have seen what had happened in Egypt,where were the people of Libya for the past 41years!!!they sat in silence all this while,who have been the people voting for the past 41yrs???ghosts!very funny,do the people expect that Ghadaffi would easily dust his feets and just leave the office without a fight??the people had left him in office for the past 41yrs comfortably without doing anything about it,why is now that they have decided to initiate a change?of course ghadaffi had thought that the people where fully satisfied with his system of rule,and yet did nothing to change so the people constantly voted for him,the future of Libya lies in the voice of the people,and yet the people of Libya have the guts to say that he his wicked,greedy,when they had given an open arms to captivity!for the heart of man is wicked,who can know it?we should not blame ghadaffi only for his actions,but the people of libya as well because they have been in active participation in whatever problems they are facing now,all these are rooted up with the sole decision of keeping him in office for 41yrs,the youths can only help if their votes are not corrupted with money!but a flawless voting system which only God can handle.
Yesterday at 5:17pm · Like · 1 person
Ama
@ Roseline remarkably true. It reminds one of the Israelites who were held captive for significant 430 years, of course their behavior put them into captivity. It Is shocking even when it was time for them to get out of captivity some wanted to stay. When they were finally out of captivity, just minor problems would trigger complaints and a small prayer for reinstatement of the previous status quo. That is human beings for you our wants and needs are insatiable. We are still finding it difficult to understand the difference between having a need and want. It is this obvious fact that has led to greed, killing, lack of morals and devilishly shallow behavior. It is no wonder why the networks were revealing the fact Ghadaffi had promised his supporters a handsome package and more to come. Some will prefer to satisfy an immediate need without complete assessment of the cost of the forgone alternative. This is elementary economics, which has practical underlinings. However, most choose to ignore. I ask, where do we go from there. This is a complicated problem which, has plagued different parts of the world. A feasible philosophy which institutions, organisations and Individuals, have totally ignored. I find any decision you take today will always have a forgone alternative. What is the cost of that forgone alternative, if giving the chance to reverse a long-standing decision to keep voting in the same Man into power for 41 years would you do the same thing taking back the hands of time by 41years? That is the problem. The same reason why people are still suffering and it is no rocket science you pay for a wrong decision. However, it is only fools who do not learn from past mistakes, striving daily in an opposite direction altogether different from the path which waged high-cost implications in the first place.
Yesterday at 6:04pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
@ Roseline/ Dont blame the Libyan people for leaving Colonel Ghadafi in power for 41 yrs, he ruled with an iron fist and he is the most unpredictable person I ever saw. He keeps even the US guessing. U (Roseline) would never start a revolution against someone like colonel Ghadafi. Lets be honest here, a tragedy is only a tragedy unless its close. Libyans were emboldened by what they saw in Egypt, its not as if they weren't tired of the tyrant. The question is not will Colonel Ghadafi be toppled? But how much damage will Colonel Ghadafi and his elite forces (tribal force) who are well trained inflict on Libya and her people. Colonel Ghadafi and his family have no where to go, so he's prepared to fight to d death. Lastly Roseline, why didnt u blame Nigerians for re electing Obasanjo? There are no elections in Africa, its just formality.
Yesterday at 6:43pm ·
Roseline
Kinzley first of all,has any president in nigeria ruled for 41yrs in office???who elected and voted obsanjo out???what kind of economy do we have in nigeria??? if the Egyptians had no problems,would the libyans have rioted??? you say that Ghadafi has no where to go what a flimsy excuse!and that on the other hand is impossible, what has ghadafi been doing for the past 41yrs then if he had no where to go to,if i may ask you are you a libyian or a nigerian,have you been to libya before to experience for yourself how ghadafi ruled,we read the newspapers and swallow both hook,line and sinker,you think is everything you hear and read that is true!go to libya and experience things for yourself before you come here and tell me he ruled with an iron fist!you say that he rules with an iron fist and the people shut their mouths for 41yrs without any complains till now,they were using the egyptians as a form of salvation to their captivity,thinking that that is the easy way out,the tragedy you talk of was brought upon the libyans by themselves,and am very sure that right now some of the libyans would be contemplating why they had started the riot in the first place!
Yesterday at 7:26pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
@ Roseline/ Am afraid we are getting our wires crossed here, let me clarify two things u misinterpreted. That he ruled with an iron fist and that Colonel Ghadafi has got no where to go. In no way am i a devil's advocate or holding brief forColonel Ghadafi.
Now, when a leader rules with an iron fist. The people of that country stand in awe of him. Because they are intimidated with torture and death. How do u expect anyone to question a dictator without thinking of death? Come on, lets be considerate. Those people werent happy seeing him rule for 41 years.
Secondly, that I said he has got no where to go means he knows he wont be accepted anywhere and he wud fight to keep his position. I didnt say he shud remain in power.
Am Nigerian, and have been to the most dangerous place which is Gaza. If u want to see suffering take a trip to Gaza at ur own risk, thats if the Jews will allow you in. What surprises me most about you people talking about freedom is you avoid the Issue of Gaza.
As for who elected Obasanjo for 2nd term, nobody. The election was fraud. Show the Libyans example by standing up to Nigerian crooked politicians and police first. Before blaming the Libyan people for keeping him there. I reckon you would never do that, because you are talking from either an airconditioning room or office.
Lastly, d one question I want you to answer with honesty is CAN U START AN UPRISING AGAINST OBASANJO, TALK MORE OF TYRANT LIKE COLONEL GHADAFI?
Yesterday at 8:04pm ·
Roseline
"laughing my ass off." lmao!! so I don't understand what ruling with an iron fist means or he has no where to go....there was absolutely nothing to misinterpret in what you had stated above, I clearly read and understood, and its obvious that you are comparing the rule of government in Nigeria with libya,and gaza,if you think they are the same then whats the point of the arguement , you yourself know that Nigeria would never have allowed Obsanjo to rule for 41yrs!
Yesterday at 8:18pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
Lol...Nigeria would have not allowed Obasanjo to rule for 41 years? Would you have stopped him, is d question u avoided once again. And how come u were around when IBB and Abacha clung to power and we didnt see Nigerians starting an up rising? The only one that happen was just for one or two days which was in 1991. Don't compare Nigerians, with the Arabs. Nigerians are cowards...now, I meant that in a nice way.
Yesterday at 8:34pm ·
Roseline
I asked you a question which you didn't answer,has there been any president in Nigeria who ruled for 41yrs??? I personally only can not dictate the ruling system of Nigeria,and that alone requires the votes of millions of Nigerians,that is why there is a voting system which has always not been corrupt in the past years,until the rain of obsanjo!
Yesterday at 8:43pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
Hahahahaha! Voting system? Please dont make me laugh off my skin. You are obviously new or haven't been to Nigeria. Lmao! Come to Nigeria and face reality, and then you will know that candidates are forced on Nigerians and the winner is known even before going to the polls without Nigerians making a noise about. Unless, am the one who lives in a different Nigeria from yours.
And to answer your question, no. No Nigerian leader has ruled for 41 years, and if anyone wishes to do that, there's nothing U, ME or anyone can do about it. Now, can you please answer my question so we can stop going back?
Yesterday at 8:55pm ·
Roseline
I answered your question already, read my previous comment properly!
Yesterday at 8:57pm ·
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
Well, I fail to see where u did. Anyway, if u say so. Nice chatting with u dear, I enjoyed your company. Have pleasant dreams and sleep among angels.
Yesterday at 9:09pm ·
Ama
@Roseline and Kingzley thanks for your contributions. I agree with Kingzley that Africa as a continent is corrupt. Who is responsible? What can be done to remove the mark of Slavery from Africa and getting well positioned on a global Map. I believe we are all responsible for the problem in Africa. We need to examine our conscience as human beings, what do we do on a daily basis that has led us into captivity. It is very straightforward. The Libyans voted in a tyrant to rule them for 41 years, nobody wants to die and people love their lives. A situation were I can save my life and my family totally ignoring the outer shell called "Society". So many have practiced complacency for years. It is no-longer working. Hence, the uprising and conflict in Egypt. The Libyans have seen this worked for Egypt. Therefore let us seize the opportunity and make hay while the sun shines and follow our Egyptian brothers to get out of slavery. No Man is above the law and with time those who have contributed significantly to the decadence in Africa will pay for it in due time. Coming back to your question Kingzley on who can match up to Obasanjo? It is very simple of course GOD but he uses human beings like you and I. Obasanjo is not above the law as a matter of fact if he was such a great Man or a dictator why did he not avoid going into prison in the first place. This is a period where so many events are unpredictable and many more to come. He who laughs last laughs best and those who have been stripped bare by poverty without their volition would laugh so hard later. Africa would not continue this way and so many strong men would be stripped off their ammunitions and ranks in whatever society they belong.
14 hours ago · Like · 1 person
Kingzley 'Sleekkilla'
@ Ama/ Very true, God is d greatest. They saw that fact in General Abacha's case, thats what even saved Obasanjo's life.
13 hours ago ·
Ama
We have exhausted all the possible angles looking at another hot matter on Queen Ama's Food For Thought. Thank you so much to all my contributors, Roseline, Kingzley, Augustine and Lindsey. This would not be possible without you all. Well going back to the house I am sure you have learnt so much from this weekends subject matter. Food for thought on the list is Freedom, Growth, Unity and Progress in Africa at all cost but with the support of the youth. It is unbelievable Libya, Tunisia and Egypt have found the cure to "Sit Tight Syndrome", Who is Responsible? See you all same time next week.
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