₦airaland Forum

Twenty Five years of unbroken democracy, how has Nigerians fared?

I remember all the events that preceded May 29, 1999. There was excitement everywhere that at last the military was exiting the political stage in the annals of our history but today a lot of people will tell you that things are not in any way better, especially in these last few years!

The question is, Where were you and how old were you in 1999?

Is this the democracy you hoped for?

Are we there yet?

Just exiting secondary school. Having participated in the June 12 political uprisings to ensure MKO Abiola reclaim his mandate, it is sad to see the present disaster on seat who claimed to be a progressive today bastardizing this nation in manner reminiscent of the inglorious Buhari’s military govt of 1984-85.

SuperEagles:
Everybody can lie any how you like but we know igbos did not fight for June 12. Only some Northerners n Yoruba fought for June 12.

Below is the list of pioneer signatories in the formation of NADECO back then for your information. Show us where Tinubu name featured first before I answer how Igbos fought for June-12.

I was in secondary school and thought the military was gone for good.

They only left power, they did not leave control.

Racoon:
Just exiting secondary school. Having participated in the June 12 political uprisings to ensure MKO Abiola reclaim his mandate, it is sad to see the present disaster on seat who claimed to be a progressive today bastardizing this nation in manner reminiscent of the inglorious Buhari’s military govt of 1984-85.

Must you always be partisan?

What is unprogressive about a government that has allowed anyone, including yourself, to vent their frustration without any reprisal or consequences?

Does progressive mean government policies will favour everyone?

That your preferred candidate was defeated by a political superior is not the end of progressive politics?

I was in 100level in the university.

Nigeria hasn't gotten better though. From frying pan to fire, to hell fire to abyss of hell and it keeps going....

On this very day back in ´´99 a lot of us came out on the streets to celebrate the inauguration of Gen Obassanjo as president and the return to democracy. We were very young, impressionable university students back then but 25 years later, I am thoroughly disillusioned with the direction the country has been going since then. No need for long epistles

I am here to read lies from kids who will claim where they are not in 1999

I watched this broadcast live.....on ITV Benin
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I was home alone..Dad and mom had gone to work.......

StOla:
Must you always be partisan?

What is unprogressive about a government that has allowed anyone, including yourself, to vent their frustration without any reprisal or consequences?

Does progressive mean government policies will favour everyone?

That your preferred candidate was defeated by a political superior is not the end of progressive politics?

God bless u

I was in Primary School.

Then When I returned back from School, I used to Buy N10 beans, N10 rice and N10 Kpomor to eat as Afternoon food.

Now eating N1000 meal looks like eating Biscuits and Pure water.

Boarding school. Jss3 getting brainwashed by education

Efuaye:
Twenty Five years of unbroken democracy, how has Nigerians fared?

I remember all the events that preceded May 29, 1999. There was excitement everywhere that at last the military was exiting the political stage in the annals of our history but today a lot of people will tell you that things are not in any way better, especially in these last few years!

The question is, Where were you and how old were you in 1999?

Is this the democracy you hoped for?

Are we there yet?

U say wetin
Naija don cast joooor

The year I got admission...lots of hope and excitement filled the air. Took a luxurious bus from Onitsha to ABA and then from Aba to Calabar via Crosslines bus.

25 years after, nothing positive have changed in the country, the country keep retrogressing. I have stopped praying for a better Nigeria and now praying for myself and loved ones.

Nnewi, Anambra State. I can remember 1998 December local government elections. My Dad was DPO, CPS Nnewi. Armed robbery and assassination was order of the day. The good shepherd School. Primary 3

Without fear of contradiction, I can proudly say that democracy hasn't worked in Nigeria. Unfortunately, there's no better alternative!

Primary school.

Na that year 80% of nairalanders papa and mama just dey knack the knack wey brought about there existence

I was struggling to get my voters card.. I keep pushing the inec staff keep denying me says am under age... I was 15 at that time but am very smart then.... I even add 10 years to age but they refuse..

At the right place

Efuaye:
Twenty Five years of unbroken democracy, how has Nigerians fared?

I remember all the events that preceded May 29, 1999. There was excitement everywhere that at last the military was exiting the political stage in the annals of our history but today a lot of people will tell you that things are not in any way better, especially in these last few years!

The question is, Where were you and how old were you in 1999?

Is this the democracy you hoped for?

Are we there yet?

I voted in 1999, not underage voting.

I was in 200l in the university then.

Has things changed?

Yes.

For the better? Partially yes.

For the best? Capital NO.

Any room for improvement? Yes.

I was right there at eagle square watching the handover ceremonies

I wasn't even yet to be born


I am 2003 born

Was in SS 2

I was grabbing and running with it. I'm tired of seeing people depleting my resources because of immense hunger in the land!!! You're here asking ridiculous question.

I Was With Saidaboj

Obasanjo did so well. He virtually paid off Nigeria’s external debts.
The telecom revolution created so many jobs directly and indirectly. Many people began to sell phones and accessories; many people began to sell recharge cards, etc.

Suddenly a new middle class emerged. Suddenly middle class Nigerians could afford to buy brand new cars which wasn’t the case before.

In just 9 years of APC, these evil people wiped off the middle class that emerged under Obasanjo. Today no public officer can afford to buy a brand new car with their income except the person is stealing

Was on the mountain interceding for the country 😏

I was in Kano then though school in Zaria,I travel from Kano to Zaria 120 naira but today it is something else.then no bandits,no Boko haram.life was peaceful and cool

Making sure my son gets to school early. He was six then

He is now a father of three at 31