The present report of uncensored hooliganism and thuggery that is on in Rivers State at the moment is uncalled for and condemnable.
It will be recalled that, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) slated today, 19th of March for the re-run elections into the Senate and House of Representatives in Rivers State.
This is in fulfilment of the court verdict that ordered for a re-run within 90 of delivering its judgement.
Though the history of elections in Nigeria has always come with a certain degree of criminality, which are always ascribed to the 'shortsighted youths'.
The today Rivers election is not a different. My submission is that, youths are always engaged in this heinous crime to humanity.
Few days ago, we read it that close to 1,000 sons and daughters of the rich and the mighty were employed through the back down by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Shouldn't these guys with juicy background and political vested interest be used in this kind of situation? But the answer is hell no.
These so-called politicians will inoculate their children and wards from violence but use shallow thought youths to achieve their selfish goals.
At most, these miscreants receive N5,000 for the job which might lead to their arrest or even death.
But because of greed, or say poverty they always indulge in this risky adventures. It is with disdain that I reacted to some people arrested earlier today.
I will be happy if Wike's or Amaechi's children are arrested for electoral violence, not because I don't like them but because they benefit from this process directly.
They should be able to defend it with their lives but the reverse is the case! Boohoo!!!
It is high time we the youths woke up from our slumber and fight for our rights. This politicians will only use you and dump you, if someone meant well for you, the same will not send you to journey of no return.
What is working presently in our country? No light, bad economy, almost everything is in disarray..... Shouldn't we sit down and ruminate cum pounder over all these???
May God open the eyes of Nigerian youths! Amen
Say no to thuggery.
-PFB
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