The greatest mistake we will make, however, is to let Acting President Jonathan think that he alone can set the agenda for the new political order. Apart from the fact that the satanic forces that rail against him will not let him do anything progressive, we are mindful of the fact the status quo is the culmination of the efforts of gallant Nigerians in the last three months.
Can Jonathan explain to Nigerians why he has not visited the president since November 23, 2009? They say there is honour and respect among thieves, I say not in Nigeria! Yar’Adua’s unceremonious departure from Nigeria and from his duty has further exposed the bankruptcy of Nigeria’s ruling elite.
When you have the chief law officer of the country coming up with this kind of puerile logic, it is easy to understand why the current political logjam cannot be resolved through reason and dialogue.
“The trouble with Nigeria has become the subject of our small talk in much the same way as the weather is for the English. There is a great danger in consigning a life-and-death issue to the daily routine of small talk. No one can do much about the weather: we must accept and live with or under it. But national bad habits are a different matter; we resign ourselves to them at our own peril.”
Gani was a national hero and patriot whose contributions to human rights, rule of law, good governance, and democracy, will forever be remembered. In a country reputed for corruption, opportunism, gross malfeasance, and self-seeking public service, Gani remained focused and consistent on his message of social justice and commitment to the downtrodden.
