Once at a time in the Nation of various ethnic groups and individuals, thoughts, behaviors, and perspectives toward winning a league of change in the community of oneness in order to construct the nation to live in are something else to consider. War ebbs and flows, but the land is still ours. The current generation will eventually pass away and be replaced by a new one that will introduce the new system that is required for the development of the land. The level of expectation among Nigerians is quite high, and each person’s internal bitterness resembles a nuclear explosion. Indeed, change is always happening.
Everything that could happen during the approaching election is speculative, thus nothing is certain. My question is, Can this suffering generate a new atmosphere and new government from the people’s decisions? The current state of Nigeria is truly depressing, and the populace is in anguish. It is impossible to study Nigeria’s political system. No text can explain the Nigerian form of government. We go about our daily lives trying to do things, but the government acts as a barrier and a burden on its people. Every citizen in the nation wants change, a system that will work for them and provide them a chance to grow. Below is a brief historical overview of His Excellency Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, which is when this transition actually began.
The change agitation and protest occurred during the years 2014 and 2015 in historical terms.
Nigeria under Jonathan’s leadership rebased its GDP for the first time in more than a decade, surpassing South Africa and Egypt to become the largest economy in Africa. While in service, the Jonathan government accumulated about US$454 billion in oil earnings. The Abuja-Kaduna railway, the Lagos-Ibadan railway, and high-speed rail projects were all conceptualized during the Jonathan administration and built under its watch.
Many federal roads in the nation, including the Lagos-Benin expressway, the Abuja-Lokoja expressway, the Enugu-Abakiliki expressway, the Onitsha-Owerri highway, and the majority of the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, have been built and made more beautiful. [Reference needed] In order to relieve pressure on the original Niger Bridge, which was finished in December 1965, development is also underway on a second Niger Bridge between Onitsha and Asaba. building airports all around the nation. The South-East part of the nation now has direct access to the outside world for the first time since independence thanks to the expansion of the Akanu Ibiam Airport in Enugu into an international airport.
But what actually transpired to cause the populace to fervently agitate and demonstrate against the Goodluck Jonathan administration?
The core issue is corruption.
$2 billion arms sale is the main point
The majority of reviews about Jonathan’s administration have been negative. The Jonathan administration, according to The Economist, “allowed politicians and their associates to fill their pockets with impunity,” allowing corruption to flourish. With 3.98 trillion (US$20 billion) being missing and 398 billion ($2 billion) of military funding allegedly distributed among high-ranking personnel, large quantities of money have been utilized unlawfully numerous times. According to Wikipedia allegations from 2006, Nigeria’s anti-crime organization, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has indicted Jonathan’s wife, Patience Jonathan, for money laundering (EFCC). According to reports, the Muhammadu Buhari administration has been battling corruption that was practiced under Jonathan since May 2015.
Several former Jonathan political office holders and appointees, as well as party members, have been detained on various corruption-related accusations. Some are believed to have repaid some of the money they stole, including former finance minister Nenadi Usman. The alleged offenses have not, however, led to any of these officials’ convictions. It is yet unknown if Jonathan, who is thought to have either orchestrated or approved of the misconduct, would be detained.
The study of history’s primary and secondary sources has made many issues easier to tackle. The new government was installed as a result of these political upheavals, and Nigerians as a whole voted to elect a new administration in order to improve the country. Right now, everyone is rejecting the change they voted for because of its character. The system’s controllers orchestrated the transformation and distributed it to the populace. Yes, we voted for change, but what’s actually in the box is different.
Vote change (New Nigeria)
In summary, until there is a shift in the house of Executives, Legislative, and Judicial, this country will never change. Always exercise judgment when casting your ballots in order to improve this country. Grab your PVC and alter the climate in Nigeria. Right now, everything is up for debate, so always take care of your health to maintain a sound mind when casting your vote. Vote for changes that can be seen rather than changes that are hidden. till February 25th, 2023. God bless, Nigeria.
