Scary movie! The Chief of Army Staff Mr. Buratai, thrilled Nigerians recently when he opined that some suspected military/civilian coup plotters are booming about town freestyle. Don 't worry, be happy! We have a special kind of democracy. Don 't we? Meanwhile, while would-be coup plotters are on loose-foot, the Nigerian army are chasing innocent Biafran women protesting for their human rights. I miss the late Reggae torch-bearer Bob Marley. He would already be chanting "... everyone is crying out for peace, no one is crying for justice. .. I dont need no peace. I need, equal right and justice ..." That is by the way. Is there any reason why the Presidency has not uttered a word about the possible military putsch? On the other hand, …show more content…
What should be done to checkmate this hovering ill on the runway? The Federal government should jump in and take control of the whole situation and bring the plot movers and shakers to justice without fearing any face. To start with, Aso Rock should tell Nigerians exactly what is going on. Dereliction of responsibilities and keeping Nigerians in the dark is old-school Machiavellian way of administration. It has no place in modern leadership dictionary. We need to be updated as to what is happening in our country if we are still practising democracy. As they say: democracy, is government of the people, by the people and for the people. It is scandalous that the Presidency has not said a word over this matter since it came to the limelight, while the UK and other international movers and shakers have blasted military incursion. Exactly what should be the meaning of Aso Rock silence? Is there a dirty trick to hide something - or, is it just the usual well-studied method of government hiding vital information from the citizens, could it be that Aso Rock dont believer Buratai, or the normal laziness to act which made this regime to use six months to appoint ministers? Whatever it is, the government 's lack of word and action on this matter is totally unacceptable. The earlier they act upon this very burning matter of state, the better for man and