NIGERIA’S 1ST REVOLUTION

Corruption as it seems today governs Nigeria,impunity rules,lawlessness is the law and sit-down look is the practice with constant complain without action to remedy the situation.

Revolution in this context is not necessarily about killing the actors like the president,governors,senators,ministers,godfather and what have you, it is rather about making Nigeria ungovernable for the corruption that governs and about making the state unusable for impunity irrespective of the public office or officer.

Nigeria's 1st revolution is about mobilizing Nigerians to simply act against turning Nigeria to a failed nation, and acting against lawlessness and impunity with an effective protest for change.

The Historic Right to Peaceful Protest

Public protest is deeply rooted in Nigeria’s political culture. There have been countless times in the past - even in the recent past - when public demonstrations of support for a cause, or opposition to a policy or government, have changed the course of history. We all know about the mother of Africa, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Magreth Ekpo and late Hajiya Gambo whom all achieved great change in their time with effective protest.

In more recent time, we have the memory of the late people’s president, Chief Gani Fawehinmi whose legacy shall remain till eternity. ‘People power' can be a potent political force, whether at a national or at a state level; whether to do with political causes or single issues; whether in support of striking workers or bereaved group, or in opposition to an international issue, or the violation of citizens right. When people have nothing else to fight with, it is often their solidarity with each other - to stand together and be counted across communities and even across states which proves to be their most powerful weapon.

What protest can do

Protests generate media coverage for issues, while also expressing your position to the target of your protest. However, there are going to be times when you can’t resolve the situation amicably, and a protest is an important tool to help get our message out.

Also, be aware that protests do not directly change government policy, only political pressure can do that. The aim of building a movement is to create political pressure, and we don’t need a million people to do that. We need to shake the political support base of the policymakers, and that requires a strategic plan that shows an understanding of the cause beyond what most people are capable of.

For as long as it lasts, we still live in a democracy. Make the most of it.

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Some part of Nigeria are already experiencing the revolution. As a matter of fact, that part is currently as ungovernable as threatened by their leaders; while others are enjoying relative peace.

Those who wish to engage in revolution in this dispensation are enjoined to start from their rooms and end it in front of their doors. Many us want want something else, not selfish revolutions sought by those who forgot that power is transient.

Public nuisance will be 'sectional' and will be dealt with 'accordingly.' Revolt in your rooms! . Nuff said!

Revolutions, public protests , call it what name you want is a veritable tool to effect change in government policy as you rightly said.

But such protests will have to stem from genuine and sincere interest of the people, to effect change in areas they all agreed to be problematic.

When it is evident and crystal clear that such efforts are but smoke screens by some people to either "pull-him down", witch hunt or discredit a govt, or govt official for obvious reasons, such "SUPPOSED" revolutions or protests will not fly.

Lets be properly guided!!!

You have rightly spoken Greg.

bilms: You have rightly spoken Greg.

Unfortunately in Nigeria, protests have had political colorations in recent times.
And untill we find a balance between what the people want and serving the greed of some disgruntled politicians, we will continue in the doldrum we find ourselves.

What do you mean political?