let me start straightout by saying two things: i have nothing against Mr. Babangida, and I have everything against Mr. Alao Akala. For the one thing, it takes guts to remain relevant in the world after over 17 years and if any celebrity can do that, (keep trying Whitney) then i must commend them. So every respect to the evil genius, and to be honest, i don't really know why they all call you that.
As you must expect, i read with the same amount of angst and irritation, the comments ascribed to Mr. Babangida (i shall call him IBB like everyone else, going forward) and the first thing that came to my mind was the classic "off with his head!!" sentiment. IBB is credited with saying that Nigerian Youths are 'useless' and cannot govern hence the need for him to return to power. Now, two things. I read the interview as reported on SaharaReporters website and for the love of me didn't quite see where he said that in those exact words. secondly, the interview was conducted in hausa and as we all know... thanks to the fact that we speak both mother-tongues and english language pretty well (that doesn't include you bilikisu)... almost every word used in a certain nigerian language can have more than one possible meaning when translated into the English language. and so, unlike other people who were quick to jump on the bandwagon and begin the rain of curses on him and his generation, i did some research to view other comments on the internet and then realised that all hausa speaking people insist that upon listening to the full interview, that is not and can not be what he said when interpreted into english. suffice to say that during political campaign and activity, it is normal to smear the opponenets image and intentionally twist his words to generate controversy that makes people settle for anything else but him, but that is the very trait that leaves the nigerian youth unprepared for power. you cannot take things at surface value and tell me you are ready to lead others. you cannot fail to research and establish facts before you go off erupting a volcano of righteous indignation and tell me that today's youth (who were weaned on africa magic and other trivial time wasting habits) is ready to take control of political power.
And so in some way, the man is right. whether like Ghadaffi, he chooses to speak the unpopular truth in an even more unpopular manner, when you read the reactions of people on facebook who just read the headlines and jump into a tirade of vulgarity, you can't help but shake your head and admit that the youth around us just do not have the characteristics of say, an Obama. So yes, everyone get angry, but direct it into positive action and prove IBB wrong.
I must also quickly add that the one thing i detest more than say, Alao Akala, must be a manipulative press. It is often said that the press guards the hearts of the citizenry, and that this trust must remain uncompromisable. enough said, SaharaReporters et al, take note and preserve the little credibility you have built up over the years.
And so i open the papers today, after all the brouhaha on IBB, and find that miscreants are defacing Alao Akala's campaign billboards in Oyo State. To start with, how that even became news in the first place, defeats me and ultimately, vindicates my dislike for the man who cannot even complete an interview without: 1. constantly grunting/breathing heavily like a pig, 2. wearing a frown on his face, 3. speaking english that a primary school child in lagos would blush at, and then 4. failing to answer the questions altogether at the end of the day. I always watch him with interest whenever i see his fat bulk on television attending some naming ceremony or wedding or other completely irrelevant event all around town. Of all the governors, he's the one that i cannot even feign any justification for his being elected into that position. not even one good reason. i'm constantly grateful that no global journalist has dared to interview him and beam it to the world, cos if that ever happens i'd just shred my passport and happily move on to togo as a refugee. So, yes, good luck to bad rubbish on the defacement of his billboards...besides, its not like the billboards are national monuments or anything, so who cares really? (with all the things going on that I should be angry about, why do i feel like my aggression too is misplaced?)
On to other news, i have a drunkard neighbour...and he displayed again yesterday. I must tell you about him tomorrow, i'm too upset about Alao Akala to say anymore.
later peeps.
As you must expect, i read with the same amount of angst and irritation, the comments ascribed to Mr. Babangida (i shall call him IBB like everyone else, going forward) and the first thing that came to my mind was the classic "off with his head!!" sentiment. IBB is credited with saying that Nigerian Youths are 'useless' and cannot govern hence the need for him to return to power. Now, two things. I read the interview as reported on SaharaReporters website and for the love of me didn't quite see where he said that in those exact words. secondly, the interview was conducted in hausa and as we all know... thanks to the fact that we speak both mother-tongues and english language pretty well (that doesn't include you bilikisu)... almost every word used in a certain nigerian language can have more than one possible meaning when translated into the English language. and so, unlike other people who were quick to jump on the bandwagon and begin the rain of curses on him and his generation, i did some research to view other comments on the internet and then realised that all hausa speaking people insist that upon listening to the full interview, that is not and can not be what he said when interpreted into english. suffice to say that during political campaign and activity, it is normal to smear the opponenets image and intentionally twist his words to generate controversy that makes people settle for anything else but him, but that is the very trait that leaves the nigerian youth unprepared for power. you cannot take things at surface value and tell me you are ready to lead others. you cannot fail to research and establish facts before you go off erupting a volcano of righteous indignation and tell me that today's youth (who were weaned on africa magic and other trivial time wasting habits) is ready to take control of political power.
And so in some way, the man is right. whether like Ghadaffi, he chooses to speak the unpopular truth in an even more unpopular manner, when you read the reactions of people on facebook who just read the headlines and jump into a tirade of vulgarity, you can't help but shake your head and admit that the youth around us just do not have the characteristics of say, an Obama. So yes, everyone get angry, but direct it into positive action and prove IBB wrong.
I must also quickly add that the one thing i detest more than say, Alao Akala, must be a manipulative press. It is often said that the press guards the hearts of the citizenry, and that this trust must remain uncompromisable. enough said, SaharaReporters et al, take note and preserve the little credibility you have built up over the years.
And so i open the papers today, after all the brouhaha on IBB, and find that miscreants are defacing Alao Akala's campaign billboards in Oyo State. To start with, how that even became news in the first place, defeats me and ultimately, vindicates my dislike for the man who cannot even complete an interview without: 1. constantly grunting/breathing heavily like a pig, 2. wearing a frown on his face, 3. speaking english that a primary school child in lagos would blush at, and then 4. failing to answer the questions altogether at the end of the day. I always watch him with interest whenever i see his fat bulk on television attending some naming ceremony or wedding or other completely irrelevant event all around town. Of all the governors, he's the one that i cannot even feign any justification for his being elected into that position. not even one good reason. i'm constantly grateful that no global journalist has dared to interview him and beam it to the world, cos if that ever happens i'd just shred my passport and happily move on to togo as a refugee. So, yes, good luck to bad rubbish on the defacement of his billboards...besides, its not like the billboards are national monuments or anything, so who cares really? (with all the things going on that I should be angry about, why do i feel like my aggression too is misplaced?)
On to other news, i have a drunkard neighbour...and he displayed again yesterday. I must tell you about him tomorrow, i'm too upset about Alao Akala to say anymore.
later peeps.
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Nigerians just cant stand the guy. Remember, he is a principal party to the current state of the nation.
I take offence on Whitney's behalf though. At least she refused to stay down... that must count for something.
LWKMD @ governor bleaching cream aka owambe!
Lovely write up! Keep it coming.