Adekoya Boladale is a political scientist and
scholar on good governance, a social
commentator and consultant on political and
intra governmental affairs. He is the
Convener, Advocacy for Better Leadership
(ABEL), Nigeria. Below is an interesting
article he wrote. He said Nigeria is run by
five people. 1. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma. 2.
Ibrahim Babangida, 3. Emir of Kano, 4.
Olusegun Obasanjo and 5. the Oil Mafias. Read
and tells us what you think...

Buhari: This Is Not The People's
Victory
Few years ago, one of my student
stood up in the middle of a lecture and
asked, 'Sir, who owns Nigeria?' I was
teaching a topic on colonialism and it
could have been easy for me to
answer, the British, but that would
have been appropriate if only we were
still under colonial rule. Its been
decades since we exchanged the union
jack for the green and white flag to
enjoy self-government. The question
though simple to a layman, is pregnant
with meanings.

First, this student having assessed the
society he lives in, have come to question the
principle of democracy, the mode of
governance and the political power play in the
process of winning election. He has come to
doubt the overblown theory of self
governance, independence and strength of an
elected political office holder. He sees an
illusion in democracy and as a world of make
believe, where twisted public perception
either true or false reign supreme. He sees
the people as a pawn, played and tossed by
some power brokers towards a selfish end.
Few days ago, Nigeria went to the poll in an
election that saw the incumbent President,
Goodluck Jonathan losing the race for a
return ticket to the opposition candidate,
General Muhammadu Buhari and in an
unprecedented reaction that shocked the
world, Mr. Jonathan conceded defeat saving
Nigeria, West Africa and by extension the
entire continent from going into flames.
With the emergence of General Buhari, the
word on the street of Nigeria now is victory.
The people seems to have found hope, placing
upscale level of trust on the war veteran to
make life better as soon as possible.

Indeed, the masses have cause to rejoice.
The government of President Jonathan
haven't had a direct bearing on the people on
the street. He has shown lackadaisical
attitude to the safety of the people,
especially those in the North East and only
woke up from slumber at a rather time too
late. His leadership ability also shows one who
isn't total in control of government, he shows
traits of indecisiveness, more than needed
patience, making the electorates get bored
of his government.

But while the people continue to rejoice over
what they termed 'Our votes, counts' it is
imperative to state without holding back that
the defeat of Goodluck Jonathan isn't the
victory of the electorates. Yes, the people
voted for a man of their choice but the
question of who/what made that man their
choice remains unanswered.

The need to have Mr. Jonathan out of Aso
Rock became heightened on 31st August 2013
when seven Governors of the Peoples
Democratic Party and the former Vice
President walked out of the party's
convention, hence forming the 'New PDP'. It
should be noted that even though the
opposition parties had already merged to
form the All Progressive Congress (APC) the
effect of an opposition party wasn't so
impactful until the New PDP joined it. For
those who understand a bit about Nigeria's
presidential power play, some of the key
factors that determine the making or
marring of any occupant of that position is
his relationship with the 'Five Pillars' of
Nigeria namely General Theophilus Danjuma,
Ibrahim Babangida, Emir of Kano, Olusegun
Obasanjo and the Oil Mafias. Unfortunately
for President Jonathan, all these individuals
stood against him.

Some may argue that the records of General
Buhari and his undoubted anti-corruption
stand gave him the edge against the
President but these individuals must ask
themselves if these records were not in public
domain when he contested and lost the
election three times?

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for
sixteen years has had the opportunity to
govern the country not because it is well
structured or so accepted but because the
real owners of the country still controls the
party. The moment these individuals lost their
proxy grip, the party became a shadow of
itself.

Democracy is about public perception, it is the
ability to sell yourself to the electorates and
make them believe in your plans but that's
where it starts and ends. The ability of the
people to understand, accept and believe in
this messages resides exclusively with some
set of individuals.

The March 28, 2015 presidential election
wasn't won in polling booths and through
ballot papers but at a round table meeting
where the best of wine and foods were
served.

General Muhammadu Buhari may seem to
represent the desire of the electorates but
that can only be proven with decisions he
makes within the first few months of his
administration.

This is a victory for democracy, it is a good
step for politics but it isn't a victory for the
people per say but rather a change of
garment for the 'Five Pillars'.
Adekoya Boladale wrote via
adekoyaboladale@ gmail.com . Please engage
on twitter @adekoyabee and Facebook
www.facebook.com /adekoyabee

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Ok

Jona don chill for the mata.
All these attention seekers una no go go relax, abi if na when baba never be born again democrate fear for let una dey talk?

Long thing.

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A scam called Nigeria