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What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Jsabigi1: 11:15am On Aug 04, 2023 |
The wave of Military Coups in Africa in recent years, particularly the French former Colonies is a call for concern. However, the most recent Coup in Niger Republic has waken the World up and, the ECOWAS is at the heart of a historical mistake that might be impossible to recover from. Threats to Niger to avert to Democratic governance after the Coup begs for the question of what exactly has Democracy offered us that is so valuable to defend. THE PACKAGE OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA Democracy is rooted on the motions of 1. Periodic elections to allow citizens voice and checks on Government. 2. Open Market policy 3. Human right 4. Accountability 5. Separation of power and, 6. Other numerous assertions. In Africa, the essence of Democracy is to open up the African society to allow for Mass harvest of natural resources and the sales of industrial goods from the West. To this end, Democracy in Africa does not include; 1. Electoral credibility as long as it satisfies the West. 2. The right to life as over 200 citizens could be murdered without government's condemnation. 3. Good governance 4. Economic prosperity for the poor. The right to quality healthcare 5. The right to quality education. 6. The right to human dignity 7. Developing the society. 8. The right against corruption. This is evident what we have seen and felt as Africans. So, why should we defend democracy with our Lives? 2 Likes |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Alchemy528: 11:16am On Aug 04, 2023 |
There are many more not mentioned self,,, 2 Likes |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Hoelujohn: 11:17am On Aug 04, 2023 |
Freedom of social media |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Christistruth03: 11:19am On Aug 04, 2023 |
You definitely didn't experience Gen Sani Abacha Many Social Media Bloggers would have gone Missing |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Xscape1993(m): 11:19am On Aug 04, 2023 |
If not that war is not good, war would have been the best solution to the current hardship that the evil party brought upon us... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by shortgun(m): 11:22am On Aug 04, 2023 |
Democracy will only work when the people we voted for are declared winners in elections. As long as people with questionable characters with corrupt money continues to buy their way into power against the will the people; citizens will always feel alienated which will ultimately breed resentment and rebellion. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 11:24am On Aug 04, 2023 |
Under the military you may not even have the opportunity to go on nairaland to vent your spleen and there's nothing you can do about it. You cannot vote them out of office if you get tired of them which you will eventually. On top of it all nothing will change soldiers are not the best economic managers. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by sarkinbauchi: 11:35am On Aug 04, 2023 |
All this Obidaftis and Obiidiots children asking foolish questions by comparing military and democracy because Peter Obi their master came 3rd Ask MKO Abiola, Maman Vatsa, Dele Giwa and Fela's children the meaning of military regime if that is what you want. Under a military regime, Peter Obi will be in Prison now for that Yes Daddy audio 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by advanceDNA: 11:35am On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: So as long as it democracy..the corruption and bad governance should continue.... What if the military removes one corrupt democratic leader for another one to come in...and not becos they want to take over?? Everybody will sit up...lol.....the judiciary and law makers that are supposed to be the check and balance for the executives are in the curruption bed with them....so u now blame the military for taking action?? 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 11:41am On Aug 04, 2023 |
advanceDNA: You can always vote out a corrupt leader and there are layers of check and balances. The damage to the system is minimal compared with a corrupt military leadership. We have seen it all over Africa, not a single military dictatorship has ever been able to turn around their country for the better. |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by advanceDNA: 11:47am On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: Read naaa..i ddnt say military would rule...read naa.... Vote out bad leaders after 8 years of irreparable damage?? Nigga be real naaaa... have u not seen the voting process?? Are we really voting...or the ruling class jut sits somehwere and chose who they want among them and use the electoral body to force him on us.... Havent u seen the calibre of leaders in this country....same set of recycled incompetent shiits with nothing to offer but embezzlement They all come in to make laws and policy that favour them and drain the massess..... |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Jsabigi1: 11:50am On Aug 04, 2023 |
You can always vote out a corrupt leader and there are layers of check and balances. The damage to the system is minimal compared with a corrupt military leadership. We have seen it all over Africa, not a single military dictatorship has ever been able to turn around their country for the better. You cannot always vote out a corrupt leader. We have had a first hand experience in Nigeria so, people should stop pointing us to what does not exist. |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Jsabigi1: 11:51am On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: You cannot always vote out a corrupt leader. We have had a first hand experience in Nigeria so, people should stop pointing us to what does not exist. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 11:53am On Aug 04, 2023 |
advanceDNA: If the military is not going to rule why would they take over the government? Take over and then hand over to your candidate? 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 11:54am On Aug 04, 2023 |
Jsabigi1: When was it in Nigeria that you couldn't vote out a corrupt leader? 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 11:56am On Aug 04, 2023 |
SureOdds101: Where should I send the money to? Your bank account? Bro, try and find a job. 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by AsomughaChuks05: 11:58am On Aug 04, 2023 |
The worst form of democracy is still better than the best form of military rule. 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by advanceDNA: 12:04pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: My candidate?? How did we get to my candidate..i tell u say i get candidate.... Conduct another election naa... abi u have not seen military hand over to democracy b4..?? If those that will be check and balance wint do their job...then let the military come and root them out 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by advanceDNA: 12:04pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: Lol... |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 12:09pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
advanceDNA: On whose mandate will the military be forcefully taking power from an elected government and then conduct another election so as to hand over to another person? It is absurd, illegal and a recipe for a serious crisis or war. 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by backtovillage: 12:18pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
sarkinbauchi:Or even execute the mf |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by MEEVEET: 12:21pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
Christistruth03:Didn't that happen under APC? Where press men and women not jailed? Missing till date? Just saying abacha never disobeyed court order for once 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by backtovillage: 12:22pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
Jsabigi1:Why should someone like you have access to internet if someone like me become coup leader. I am a Muslim with extreme view. I will become leader and tax you 50% cos no court or opposition will stand against me. Someone like Peter Obi would run away else he risk ____ 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:26pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
shortgun:nigeria doesn’t end in Igbo land The same obi that got 94% in d east got less that 10% in d north so what are u talking about? Obi only won in lagos n lost all in south west , obi won all in south east, he didn’t win all in south south, tried his best in north central n was lost in north west n north east So how did obi win? Obi wasn’t present in 3 out of 6 regions so how can he win? Tinubu was present in 5 out of 6 regions Tinubu won over 25% in 24 states Please list 24 states that obi had 25% Please let’s avoid insult n have reasonable discussion for once Don’t talk about tribunal cos obi didn’t mention it at d tribunal |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by backtovillage: 12:27pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
Jsabigi1:Why should someone like you have access to internet if someone like me become coup leader. I am a Muslim with extreme view. I will become leader and tax you 50% cos no court or opposition will stand against me. Someone like Peter Obi would run away else he risk ____ My Quran will b the new constitution. I shall destroy other religion. I shall give directive to all imam all round the world to have a rep in Nigeria. No more human right activist it would b soldier right activist. My soldiers comes first. I shall increase military spending to any amount I want. So think twice and use your head don't let hatred push you. Una talk say military and police collect 600billion in Igbo land abi . no prob 1 Like |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:29pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
sarkinbauchi:buhari got elected democratically n still shut down twitter, imagine what a military administrator would do? Many of them don’t even know d meaning of military administration, they think they can come online n insult a whole general n still n free They think they can organize protest anyhow under military |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:36pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
advanceDNA:Oga the worst of democracy is better than the best of military U can get killed for even making a pass at a soldier’s girlfriend See the Fulani u hate d most can b d military administrator of your state n he will give his people advantage over u If buhari as a democratically elected president can look away when Fulani herdsmen are misbehaving, don’t I think he will do more as a military dictator What they will do is that one a region take over through coup they will put all their children in d military so they will have other advantages over other regions Buhari regime should b a big lesson to u despite people checking him, in military regime they listen to order from above no matter how brutal it is Go n watch d interviews of al mustapha n sergeant rogers so u can know what u wish for yourself |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by advanceDNA: 12:37pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
ElSudani: Okayyyyyy..it is absurd and recipe for crises... But democratic leaders looting the masses present and future each round of 8 years wont be a recipe for serious crises ....... baba nothing will happen if military remove one corrupt leader and call for a new election....new democratic leaders will sit up... ..massess protested in egypt and removed a sitting president..he shot and killed his pple, riding on them with armoured tanks claiming mandate that he was elected...... the pple said they dont want him and he had to leave despite his stupíd mandate .. . and right now the people said they dont want the corrupt niger president with the help of the military...u are saying it will be a recipe for crises... there is already crises when a few people are eating away the resources of nation by hiding under democracy 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:40pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
backtovillage:many of them don’t even know d implications of military regime The same way hate for buhari pushed them into the hands of nnamdi kanu n ekpa is the same way hate for tinubu will push them Into something more brutal I can bet my life that the op n many supporting coup were not yet born during d days of abacha |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by ElSudani: 12:40pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
advanceDNA: There's no guarantee that any military installed civilian will not be corrupt. What happens then, another coup? |
Re: What Has Democracy Offered Us That We Must Have To Defend It? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:43pm On Aug 04, 2023 |
MEEVEET:let me give u simple analysis The way many of u come online n call tinubu derogatory names n even edit his pictures, do u think u can do that to a Major General? U think u a bloody civilian will insult a major general n still have peace? Read about dele giwa |
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