{"id":45711,"date":"2016-01-19T16:11:34","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T15:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=45711"},"modified":"2016-01-19T16:11:34","modified_gmt":"2016-01-19T15:11:34","slug":"activating-the-koboko-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/articles-opinions\/activating-the-koboko-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Activating The Koboko Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

By <\/span>Adekoya<\/span> Boladale<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from institutional leakages where <\/span>deliberate<\/span> non-<\/span>impleme<\/span>ntation<\/span> of <\/span>policies has continued to lead to porosity of public funds<\/span>;<\/span> braze greed of unpatriotic public servants <\/span>and <\/span>sheer lust to climb the ladder of societal superiority <\/span>are elements that have continued to rekindle the flames of corruption in Africa<\/span>. <\/span>
\nBeyond these elements however, one <\/span>behavioral attitude <\/span>which has continued to instill a desire for sharp practices, cov<\/span>etousness and outright fraud from generations to<\/span> generations is the unholy glorification of looters and elevation of individuals who have amassed unexplainable wealth <\/span>to the pinnacle of <\/span>Supreme Being<\/span> in our society.<\/span>
\nWe live in a shameful world; cruel and unfair;<\/span> a <\/span>world that neither encourages <\/span>hard work<\/span>, truthfulness nor reward perseverance and conten<\/span>tment. There is only one race across this type of world, who do not outperform each other in terms of development or outdo one another in the area of innovation or advancement, but simply earn a bragging right where the poles of wealthy Kinsmen are stuck side by side in a contest of wealth comparison. <\/span>
\nFew days ago, I was at a place in <\/span>Abuja<\/span> and while <\/span>jejely<\/span><\/i> <\/i>minding my own business, I overheard an argument between two friends. The man on my right (I later got to know) is a Kinsman of the immediate past 8 years Senate President of Nigeria and sixteen years Senator, David Mark, while the one on my left hails from <\/span>Kano<\/span> State. I was not privileged to the beginning of their discussion, but at the time my mind became consci<\/span>ous of their argument, the bone of contention was \u2018Who is the richer<\/span> between David Mark and <\/span>Rabiu<\/span> Kwankaso<\/span> (the erstwhile Governor of <\/span>Kano<\/span> State)<\/span>?\u2019 I watched painstakingly how two grown men who obviously have never had any encounter with either of the two individuals nearly engaged in a fist fight on a baseless point of argument. <\/span>
\nOur society does not only harbor corruption, it also encourages same and more than often pushes people into it. <\/span>
\nToday, President <\/span>Buhari<\/span> has renewed the long abandoned war against corruption, an exercise which revelations have left Nigerians gasping for breath and some cursing their maker for being partial in sharing opportunities. But while the battle against corruption reigns, the needed torch to effectively cleanse our country of <\/span>this cankerworm is to stop encouraging it. <\/span>
\nRotimi<\/span> Amaechi<\/span> was right when he said that “politicians continue to steal because the people have failed to learn the skill to stone.” An ordinary ward councilor is expected to use his office or \u2018chance\u2019 as they call it, to amass enough wealth for his generations yet unborn. God save you if you are a local council Chairman and you are seen taking public transport after office or still living in a rented apartment. <\/span>If you are not disowned by family members, neighbors and friends will easily conclude you are cursed.\u00a0 <\/span>
\nSome say it is a cultural deficiency brewed from our tradition of respect and idolization <\/span>of elders in our society,<\/span> but one question I keep asking <\/span>proponents <\/span>of such schools of thought is \u2018Of what use has this long held tradition <\/span>be to our development<\/span>?’<\/span>
\nFor Nigeria to truly change, it is beyond the <\/span>Buharis<\/span> of this world. Nigerians need to unlearn the ridiculous glorification of criminals and idolization of common thieves who we have bestowed with the most reverend titles our society has to offer. <\/span>The criteria for elevation of status in our society must go beyond mere luxuries and intimidating wealth. No man, no matter how highly placed deserves to be treated as a Supreme Lord. Respect must be earned on the <\/span>platter<\/span> of dignity, wisdom, truth and sincere humanity. And while we are at this, we should go a step further to learn the act of horsewhipping. <\/span>
\nThe Bible says in Proverbs 22:15 \u2018Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him\u2019. Same also is greed, corruption, and covetousness bound in the heart of politicians and public office holders, <\/span>and the only antidote that stands the test of time is the rod. <\/span>
\nNigeria will be better-off when we all equip ourselves with horsewhips at public functions and events, at court premises and hearing, and at media meetings and get-<\/span>togethers<\/span>. We can invoke the change we seek in the heart of our politicians when we show actions. <\/span>
\nJust close your eyes and imagine the beauty of seeing people whipping <\/span>Oli<\/span>sa<\/span> Metuh<\/span> as he leaves the court premises, imagine <\/span>Sambo<\/span> Dasuki<\/span> being lashed by friends and foes instead of adoring his devilish act. Imagine Raymond <\/span>Dokpesi<\/span> being made to stoop to receive his share <\/span>of \u2018don\u2019t<\/span> be greedy\u2019.<\/span> I<\/span>f disgracing and flogging commonsense into politicians will make Nigeria better, <\/span>then<\/span> that we must do. <\/span>
\nWhile we stand beside them, trigger-ready to swing back and forth our arms, let us adopt a uniform phrase in that sweaty moment. Something <\/span>like<\/span> \u2018Stop killing our country!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Boladale<\/span><\/i> is a public affairs analyst, political commentator. He is on twitter <\/span><\/i>@<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/a>adekoyabee<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/a> <\/u><\/i>, Facebook: <\/span><\/span>www.facebook.com<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/span>\/<\/span><\/u><\/span>adekoyab<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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