How to win in politics
Maybe going to prison isn't so bad afterall
In my country, we go to prison first and then become President- Nelson Mandela
Readers guidance advised:
If you're not up to the mental age of enduring “strong confam shege”, please click on the back button of your phone and keep being resilient.
However, if you believe you are, then read on.
Are you fed up with the shege you've experienced as a result of the corruption of our leaders?
Are you tired of the tag “Nigerian” when you're on a trip abroad?
Are you tired of bribing police officers with sunbaked smiles?
Are you tired of buying fuel for 1k per liter?
How about battling with the choking price of foodstuffs?
Well, look no further. Below are some tips to change your present situation.
Step one
Oppose the government and speak truth to power.
Step two
Be prepared to face the consequences, even if it means going to prison. Now I know what you're thinking but hear me out. History has shown us that many heroes have walked through the deep dark tunnel before they saw the light.
Walk with me.
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Fela Anikulapo Kuti was imprisoned in 1984 for speaking truth to power.He was released and he created a Grammy-nominated masterpiece, "Beasts of No Nation which is still very much recognized till today.
Professor Wole Soyinka
Professor Wole Soyinka(Fela Kuti’s cousin), spent 22 months in solitary confinement during the civil war, only to emerge to write a critically acclaimed book, "The Man Died.”
Beautiful, isn't it?
Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo was imprisoned in 1995 for allegedly organizing a coup against Abacha. In October 1998, He was released and ran for a president and won against his opponent Chief Olu Falae under the PDP political party. (People's Democratic party) He even won an award(LI Prize for Freedom 1997) which was collected by his wife- Stella Obasanjo when he was still in prison.
Olabisi Ajala
Not many people are aware of this Nigerian who probably even started the Guinness world record breaker trend. Ajala visited about 87 countries, with a Scooter Vespa motorcycle in six years and met leaders and presidents and important personalities.He was arrested and sentenced to a jail term for forgery, grand theft and worthless cheque which he denied. Though his life was a Nollywood movie kind of life, Ebenezer Obey sang about his traveling achievements before his fame died.
Oh ye aspiring,Guinness world breakers!
This could be your case oh, what do you think?
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid, only to become the first black President of South Africa and a global symbol of freedom and reconciliation.
Jerry Rawlings
Jerry Rawlings was the savior of Ghana but before that, in 1979, he was arrested by the military.Rawlings was publicly sentenced to death in a General court. However, he still became president and later implemented a much wider "house-cleaning exercise" involving the killings and abduction of over 300 Ghanaians.
Loro kan (in one sentence): He's the reason you travel to Ghana for vacation.
Exceptions to the rule:
MKO Abiola
Moshood Abiola was a businessman who won the inconclusive election. He declared himself the president and was detained for four years, largely in solitary confinement on the condition that he denies his mandate. He died unexpectedly, shortly after the death of General Abacha, on the day that he was due to be released. There are a lot of places, buildings and a day(June 12) to celebrate him.
This exception however teaches that maybe it's not so bad to die for your country. True yeah?
Dey play.
Step Three
Use your experiences to fuel your passion and creativity, and do something extraordinary. Who knows, you fit become our next president.
However, If you have tried it and symptoms of “it didn't work”persists, please seek the nearest abefele or police station around you to continue your saga. It is important to note that you are entirely on your own.