I remember when a governor of a Niger Delta State was arrested in London for embezzlement of millions of Naira, there was a lot of outcry in the Country. However, what surprised me the most was that there were many people who were sympathetic towards the governor. This is a man who had allegedly stolen money from the poor getting sympathy from people who didn't stand to benefit in anyway from the stolen loot.
I tried to understand the reason for their sympathy and the only excuse that kept coming was that he was not the only one who was stealing money in the country. As if that was a good reason to steal money. After trying unsuccessfully to make my point, I gave up since it seemed I was talking to a brick wall.
Not long ago, there was a report that my country is becoming a failed state. Now the definition of a failed state is a subjective one and can be determined by people differently, but going by the fact that law and order is almost totally broken down, kidnappings are up (something that was unheard of in the past), massive mismanagement of government funds, lack of basic infrastructure most notably electricity etc. Now, it is still possible to make a case that Nigeria is not becoming a failed state but I was so surprised when the Speaker of the House of Representatives said that there was a case of bribery in Canada a couple of years ago so by that fact, Nigeria was not a failed state.
How can Nigerians be this numb to their responsibilities. The Speaker didn't even try to talk about the positive things that they have done since they came into power over 2 years ago. Why do we keep looking into other peoples shortcomings and justify ours.
Until the crazy ideology is cleansed from our mentality, I don't see how this country would make any meaningful development. This country is in dire need of honest and credible leaders who can tackle our enormous problem not jokers are are willing to point fingers at the slightest chance
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