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Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Nobody: 11:54am On Dec 20, 2012
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by vanstanzy(m): 11:55am On Dec 20, 2012
musKeeto: LEADERS or POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS? undecided
The last leader we had was erm....

E don tay since Naija experience leadership last. No be only u wey no fit remember, me too.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by KINGwax(m): 11:56am On Dec 20, 2012
First, d question needs to b rephrased to:
Why do the masses rejoice wen some leaders die?
Cos i dnt think they rejoiced wen M.K.O died, ojukwu. only d ignorant rejoiced at yar adua's time. I dnt think anyone will rejoice if okorocha shld die(God forbid though), or wldav rejoiced if fashola had died during his first term, or if donald duke durin his term. It all voils down to something. Na the masses knw dt one o because some pple no evn pray ,ake abacha die. Ok?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Nobody: 12:05pm On Dec 20, 2012
somebody should please tell our leaders that one private jet = over 500 grad average annual salary(over 1,000,000/annum)
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by ypzilanti: 12:06pm On Dec 20, 2012
That Nigerians generally celebrate when our present crop of RULERS die is an indication that the dehumanization policy of government is really working.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by ektbear: 12:12pm On Dec 20, 2012
I still do not understand what Patrick Yakowa did in relatively short tenure as governor of Kaduna State for the most southern posters on this forum to be rejoicing at his death.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by calaway: 12:14pm On Dec 20, 2012
helpmeohgod: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies, Starting From Abacha Era?


Pls can someone explain the cause of jubilation in Nigeria whenever a leader dies? It was on record that when former president Murtala Muhammed died in the 60's it mourning and sadness to the extent that Dimka the coup plotter killer was aprehended, and killed. But that was the last Nigerians will ever mourn the death of a leader genuinely.
When president Abacha died, majority was seen in the street drinking and dancing, and now with the death of Yakowa and Azazi, even in these site people are making funj of their death.
In Ghana, the former president's death brought tears. To Ghananians and even to Nigerians, and in America, a citizen's death is a calamity not to talk of the president's death.
Someone please explain the reason behind this Nigerian attitude

It all depends on the leaders in question. When Awolowo, AZikiwe,... etc died Nigerians mourned. But if you are thinking of SANI ABACHA. Indeed Nigerian celebrated because they felt relief and release from the grip of an absolute DICTATOR who had ambitions to make Nigeria his empire while the entire nation watched in helplessness.

There appeared to be celebration when Umaru YarAdua was eventually declared dead not because Nigerians did not love him but because a group of people had held the NIgeria State, Nigerians to ransom They were countless demonstrations by Nigerian to see that the constitution is respected and the then VP assumes office in the absence of his boss but a group was able to swim against they tide and desires of Nigerians creating anger and tension in many Nigerians using the secrecy around the disposition of the late Yaradua as a smoke screen to insult Nigeria and its constitution. So when the truth eventually emerged many Nigerians where felt relief and so they celebrated the release.

In the case of Patrick Yakowa(RIP) just as the over 1000 people killed on september 11 2007 in the USA the celebrations in Kano and Kaduna are better seen as Happiness over the fall of an unbeliever non-muslim who's position as a natural leader over their affairs comes totally rejected.

Generally most people in the southern, north central(middlebelt) parts of Nigeria are very patient people who will smile while suffering and so will take all rubbish and express happiness when freed. But will never wish evil on fellow people, in contrast the situation in the far north is intolerant and Violently disposed to securing the advantage for themselves by any means they donot have the moral restraint to draw the line especially when it has to do with religious or regional interest and so will celebrate the deaths of an innocent.

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Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by agnesefe: 12:19pm On Dec 20, 2012
@op
Similar thoughts race through my mind a few years back before the train of extremism and politically motivated murders robbed the headlines of anything healthy or sensible.

In response, several answers come to mind-chief, is the erosion of faith and trust in the system- political, judicial and economic. The absence of remediation and avenues to obtain redress or to effect a change in the status quo, probably has contributed to this fatalistic approach to the reading of life and the interpretations of death.

Even at the best of times, there has long been a budded trait in the condition of the Nigerian and his interaction with his space-neighbors, colleagues, distant compatriots etc. That condition has been described in many places as a cold disconnect with anything not remotely within the domain of the Nigerian. It has to be a close relative before any measure of empathy or sympathy can be wrunged from a Nigerian; a personal estimation of proximity to some lost or promised benefit/opportunity before some concern can be exacted; a cold searing butcher before his humanity is jolted. Some have attributed this to the absence of a clearly defined mission statement and community, others as a consequence of the unearned wealth, which immediately followed a civil strife, with still unanswered questions.

The various juntas did very little to remind the Nigerian of his humanity. Rather, a cocktail of Bar-Beach executions, summary abductions and imprisonments, the impacts of extreme decrees- retroactive and the unsaid- and, a well-nourished culture of corruption, materialism and exhibitionism- all have helped in no small way to the general condition.

Many here will remember the cement armada inspired kidnappings, the infamous execution of those youths, under a retroactive drug offence decree- unprecedented in the history of Nigeria, the endless bloody coups and assassinations, state sponsored killer squads, extreme economic policies, the incursions by the Maitasinine sects and, the rise of a veto wielding hegemony and political class-the list is endless, and all these are in the recent past.

Any hopes to recovering our humanity? Yes; it certainly will begin with the individual and a new social orientation-ironically, the only organ or cell that can propel that change is the family.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by DANILSA(m): 12:30pm On Dec 20, 2012
Okiki_Oluwa: because these leaders were not loved by their people. As for Abacha, I think he was a cruel. That's why people celebrated his death. 'Dunno for Yakowa & Azazi's own.
BECAUSE HIS NOT A MUSLIM AND HIS FROM KADUNA SOUTH. AZAZI ADUNNO?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by kunletech: 12:31pm On Dec 20, 2012
Not all Nigeria leaders people celebrate, some leaders. Not all people celebrate thier death, but some people.
Some leaders (Rulers) in Nigeria are like a pest in a farm that was contivated by a poor farmer. The poor farmer has no power or enough ability to control the pest, and the pest is busy damaging the poor man's crops, if the pest die accidentially without the hand of the farmer, what do you expect from the farmer? obviously, is celebration and jubilation.
So, some of our rulers are pest to our dear contry Nigeria, causing destruction to our economics
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by caesaraba(m): 12:35pm On Dec 20, 2012
Isn't the answer obvious?

P.s: Office holders (not leaders).
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by claremont(m): 12:35pm On Dec 20, 2012
kulyie: The answer to your question is in the bible.: when the wicked perish the people shout for joy,when d great die,the people mourn.can u compare the leaders in america and the leaders in nigeria.why wont nigerians rejoice.they are rejoicing because death has eliminated one of nigeria's many problems.they are worthless people so its worth celebrating.
Exactly! grin
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by vanstanzy(m): 12:35pm On Dec 20, 2012
dederocs: Because they deserve to die...you know how many people their corruption and bad policies have frustrated to death?...death to all the whole corrupt leaders-petroleum minister,farouq all the criminal state governors etc.


Bros, calm down na people parents u dey talk sooo. Their reward will come to them when its time. Just a quick question, ARE U A MUSLIM? grin grin grin grin grin Cos all this death to this, death to that, na only muslims dey yarn like so.
No offence intended!
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by SamAfrik(m): 12:51pm On Dec 20, 2012
I think there is a wide disconnection btw leaders & masses. Most leaders do not seem to know d responsibilities on them, so rather than helping d masses they see themselves as 'big men' & rather keep stealing money inorder to maintain their 'class'.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Reptyle(m): 12:53pm On Dec 20, 2012
helpmeohgod: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies, Starting From Abacha Era?


Pls can someone explain the cause of jubilation in Nigeria whenever a leader dies? It was on record that when former president Murtala Muhammed died in the 60's it mourning and sadness to the extent that Dimka the coup plotter killer was aprehended, and killed. But that was the last Nigerians will ever mourn the death of a leader genuinely.
When president Abacha died, majority was seen in the street drinking and dancing, and now with the death of Yakowa and Azazi, even in these site people are making funj of their death.
In Ghana, the former president's death brought tears. To Ghananians and even to Nigerians, and in America, a citizen's death is a calamity not to talk of the president's death.
Someone please explain the reason behind this Nigerian attitude

I guess we only reciprocate the quantum of value THEY place on OUR lives. We can only give as much love as we get.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by lekanolas: 1:28pm On Dec 20, 2012
BAYELSA CRASH: Aliyu lampoons those rejoicing over former gov’s death

http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/bayelsa-crash-aliyu-lampoons-those-rejoicing-over-former-govs-death/
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by ujukala: 1:30pm On Dec 20, 2012
'Most Nigerians' and you know why!
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by juman(m): 1:30pm On Dec 20, 2012
Because the "leaders" are ogbeni LAGATA. grin
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by abbey2kool: 1:40pm On Dec 20, 2012
When bad leaders Die not all leaders, at least one of our enemy don go
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by iykak47: 2:48pm On Dec 20, 2012
duality: the honest answer is that; Nigerians always blame others for their woes. (leader or not)

some Nigerians think their political leaders are their problems so when they die, they are happy. unfortunately, their problems are still not solved and then they blame the current political leader.
the cycle goes on and on and on and may not end until nigerians realize that the problem, is that Nigerian who has refused to do the right thing and not any one man political leader.

the death of yakowa is not going to solve the problems of kaduna state or change the lives of those happy because he is dead.

this is the honest truth.
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Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Mhudi: 3:00pm On Dec 20, 2012
We in Kaduna state, most especially people from the southern part of the state are grieving and morning over the death of Patrick Yakowa (RIP) for his selflessness, humility, simplicity, experience, maturity, fairness, competence etc. He meant so much to us and we will forever miss him; his death was a big blow to us cause he was a great asset to us. If anyone rejoices over the death of either Yakowa or Azazi just because they were leaders, then, I will only say, may The almight God forvive them.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Okijajuju1(m): 3:32pm On Dec 20, 2012
Donsammi: HOW?

See the way those Muslim youths were celebrating the death of Yakowa?! Thats how.. Same way they celebrated the death of Abacha.. Nigerians see most of their leaders as the cause of their problems and subconciously wish death on them..
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by DrAY1(m): 4:38pm On Dec 20, 2012
If there no do good If there die people will be very happy.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by mctons: 5:14pm On Dec 20, 2012
stephenponti: Because they makes the majority of the population economically disadvantaged, by syphoning funds meant for public utilities economic empowerment, and better living condition. Instead any body go Sidon ontop my blessing make the person Kuku kpeme.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. OUR LEADERS ARE CORRUPT HOMO-SAPIENS EVER TO LEAD OUR IMPOVERISHED CITIZENS USING THE NATURALLY ENDOWED GIFT (OIL PROCEEDS)
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by helpmeohgod(m): 5:34pm On Dec 20, 2012
LEADER, RULERS, POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS,-; The voice of the people is the voice of God.: Listen to them and CHANGE your ways.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Eziachi: 7:02pm On Dec 20, 2012
helpmeohgod: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies, Starting From Abacha Era?


Pls can someone explain the cause of jubilation in Nigeria whenever a leader dies? It was on record that when former president Murtala Muhammed died in the 60's it mourning and sadness to the extent that Dimka the coup plotter killer was aprehended, and killed. But that was the last Nigerians will ever mourn the death of a leader genuinely.
When president Abacha died, majority was seen in the street drinking and dancing, and now with the death of Yakowa and Azazi, even in these site people are making funj of their death.
In Ghana, the former president's death brought tears. To Ghananians and even to Nigerians, and in America, a citizen's death is a calamity not to talk of the president's death.
Someone please explain the reason behind this Nigerian attitude
Trust me, Murtala wasn't there enough to earn his death time jubilation from Nigerians, mind you they did actually jubilate in Langtang.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Eziachi: 7:06pm On Dec 20, 2012
Mhudi: We in Kaduna state, most especially people from the southern part of the state are grieving and morning over the death of Patrick Yakowa (RIP) for his selflessness, humility, simplicity, experience, maturity, fairness, competence etc. He meant so much to us and we will forever miss him; his death was a big blow to us cause he was a great asset to us. If anyone rejoices over the death of either Yakowa or Azazi just because they were leaders, then, I will only say, may The almight God forvive them.
Don't you think that the overly used of the word "US" is the reason the other side were rejoicing, because as far as they are concern, he is your asset and opposite of what he is to you?
How did he got the millions of votes to win if he just for you? Just asking.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by calaway: 8:07pm On Dec 20, 2012
Eziachi:
Don't you think that the overly used of the word "US" is the reason the other side were rejoicing, because as far as they are concern, he is your asset and opposite of what he is to you?
How did he got the millions of votes to win if he just for you? Just asking.

If poster had not used the word "US" would you not think that the entire Kd was agog with jubilation. It is imperative he makse the distinction for ignorants to fully understand the situation. Be informed that when you are a Christian in the midst of Hausa Muslims you are assured not one of them but rather infidels which are reservedly tolerated only to a certain extent
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by simdam500(m): 9:19pm On Dec 20, 2012
Not wenever a leader dies, it wen a particular dies. And it because, there existence is an hinderance to soo pple. While there departure is an "OPEN HEAVEN"
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by sammyjay3(m): 9:27pm On Dec 20, 2012
The main reason is because another problem is gone
Re: Why Do Nigerians Celebrate Whenever A Leader Dies ? by Ardedaryor(m): 10:43pm On Dec 20, 2012
Why wnt nigerian rejoice wen GOd don answer prayers?

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