Lead us not into temptation, Nigeria - The frustrations of Brother Upright. P2

Did you read Part 1 ?

Part 2: A conspiracy?

When the National Conference was held in November 2014, I was hopeful that at last we were commencing the process of doing what we should have done all those years back. Somehow, five years down the line, the existence of a report of that conference is still a matter of speculation. The chances of implementation, if the report should be produced now, are virtually nonexistent.

Why did the colonial masters let us off so 'easily'? Was this an act of 'benevolence'? Callous as it sounds, it seems to me that a bloody rebellion against the colonial authority may have forced the Northern and Southern protectorates, to unite for a common goal, and thus to forge a true brotherhood, borne out of necessity, and mutual understanding of the unique strengths of the constituent groups.

Since 1960, rather than unite in every sense of the word, Nigeria has progressively divided along judicial, tribal and religious lines, producing more factions and boundaries - a nation that started out as three regions!

The misunderstanding that caused the civil war still smoulders, daily threatening Nigeria with a potential explosion. We consistently mull the idea of declaring a state of emergency on security and several other issues, but for now, it's all talk. Apparently, our leaders have some insight into our problems (which the average citizen doesn't) that makes them complacent in response. Or maybe they are just blind. Somehow, the man who would fight the injustice on the streets becomes incapacitated when he acquires actual political power to make even more significant difference.

Perhaps the looting of our national heritage by our leaders on assumption of office, is a reaction to the sudden realization of the desperation of the Nigerian situation. Perhaps they realize that they may need to abandon ship soon, and they need to stock up resources in that event.

Perhaps Nigeria doesn't even truly exist! Perhaps I am getting carried away with this fantasy.

All in all, something doesn't seem right with our country. And it is more serious than we portray.

It caused me to wonder, were we jinxed?