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Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by 175(m): 7:33am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Democracy is the government of people, by the people and for the people. It is the most common form of the government in this world. In democracy, the opposition has a great role to play. . . . . ."Do you want Nigeria to be a one-party state? Do you know that one of the major reasons why the PDP failed in its 16 years in power was because for 14 of those 16 years they had no real opposition? Why do you want that to happen again?. . ." these are the exact words of Meiji a NairaLander to Nngenekwenu. . . . The role of opposition is crucial to democracy and speaks directly to Africa`s future. Opposition plays varying roles in parliament, on behalf of their constituency, within policy, policy development and accounting for project implementation. . . . Some keys roles of opposition parties: . . To hold governments accountable ; they serve as watchdogs ensuring government functions within the confines of the law, exposing the likes of corruption, nepotism, and the abuse of power. They pursue justice upon any deviation from the law or constitution by government. To serve as a credible alternative to the ruling government; this function is crucial because competition is healthy in ensuring better service delivery and preventing complacency by the sitting government. . . To promote and stimulate debates in parliament; often after elections a quiet season descends, with the winning party and politicians resurfacing in the build-up to the next election. Opposition is in a privileged position to call for debate and media attention on key issues being debated in parliament. The opposition can further push for a national conversation while enhancing a culture of democratic discourse. It is opposition that can foster national debate and strengthen policy. . . To be a training ground for future leaders ; youth leagues groom young people on the values and principles of the party and leadership. Shadow cabinets are also a great platform for parties to teach members on ministerial and other government positions. . . . A NairaLander, HeavenShield in affirmation to Meiji said and I quote . . ." God bless you my brother..You are the only person that have prompted me to comment since I have been reading comments for 3 days now. Please can you repeat it again and again? More than half of political followers are always thinking like retrogressives not progressives. Why do want an opposition party to die? How will the government be put on their toes if the willy wailers are not wailing, comeon. Let us in the social media not kill opposition. Lets think like young progressives not like old progressives. . ." . . The unnecessary villifying of PDP and all other opposition parties quest to rise again should be highly discouraged. The dangers of a dominant and very powerful one party experiment can not be over-emphasied. Nigeria just halted that process few months back. . .let's not slide back again encourage the opposition to thrive before your darling APC turns to a monster. The APC can only do well If the opposition is vibrant. . .however when there's no competition, the Nation suffers just like we had it in the last 16 years. . . . Plato has rightly said, “The punishment of wise man who refuse to take part in the affairs of the government, is to live under the government of unwise men.”. . A prosperous Nigeria should be everyone's dream whether from the opposition or not! Thank You! 175 07-09-15 1 Like |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by Demdem(m): 7:39am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Opposition makes democracy stronger and should be encouraged by all sane minds. However, we have identified a curse party which will be much more detrimental to our democracy than building it and that is the PDP. . This cursed party and their minions must die. The new face of our opposition (National) should be Kowa party (APGA cant fit that role since they are very myopic). Kowa should brace up for this challenge especially knowing fully well that the PDP is dying with each passing day. 3 Likes |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by omowolewa: 7:43am On Sep 07, 2015 |
The issue here is that our two large political parties are yet to understand their role. The ruling party still behaves like the opposition while the opposition is yet to find his feet on the soil of Nigrian democrazy. 1 Like |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by 175(m): 7:46am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Demdem: What If the youths take over the PDP as it is being mulled at the moment? |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by Demdem(m): 7:56am On Sep 07, 2015 |
175: There are youths everywhere so youths taking over PDP wont help the situation. The Psyche of the PDP has founded by the founding fathers is the problem which is "I chop, u chop, Ffuck Nigeria." The more reason why this hopeless party has to die. I understand that some players of this cursed party has moved elsewhere but am yet to see another party with this same useless psyche. I will advise these youths of urs to take over KOWA. Already, remnants of the killer party in the SW are already talking about creating a new party from the dying PDP. Again let me reinstate that am aint part of those that think that the solution of this country lies only exclusively with the youths. We need a blend of both youths and the aged (Experience). 3 Likes |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by 175(m): 8:04am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Demdem: Taking over a party that have no structures or National spread, is not going to be easy as you think, time is of the essence. The ruling party must not be given the luxury to become too powerful just like PDP in the last 16 years. Even If PDP dies, don't you think it will only be the name? |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by Demdem(m): 8:13am On Sep 07, 2015 |
175: |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by 175(m): 9:02am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Demdem, you debate very well and your counter points are articulate. . .kudos! I kinda buy your line of reasoning. . .but why is the other side of you is so so toxic . . To be honest I've really enjoyed our very first peaceful conversation here on NairaLand. Better days ahead! . . God bless Nigeria! |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by Demdem(m): 9:05am On Sep 07, 2015 |
175: I only play toxic when i see fools trying to play smart. it nauseates me. I enjoy so many conversations here on NL. check my records. |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by ArodewilliamsT: 9:17am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Demdem: you are looking for a mushroom Yoruba party to play opposition to your terrorist party? The mor.on in you is greater than you. |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by after1: 9:22am On Sep 07, 2015 |
ArodewilliamsT: Shut up Amadi Collins the rapist and kidnapper. 1 Like |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by ArodewilliamsT: 9:25am On Sep 07, 2015 |
after1: next
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Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by Demdem(m): 9:40am On Sep 07, 2015 |
ArodewilliamsT: as usual, all issues to be viewed from his myopic tribal lens. Utter rubbish. |
Re: Vibrant Opposition: Enough Of The Mockeries From The APC by 175(m): 7:19pm On Sep 07, 2015 |
ArodeWilliams no cursing here pls. . .me no want ooo |
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