We are not the leaders of Tomorrow

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3 years ago
Topics: Nigeria, Politics, Endsars, Youths, Enough, ...

When the ultimate goal of most youths in a country is to leave the country, then something is definitely wrong. When education is no longer seen as something important, then the foundation of the country need to be checked.

Yesterday was the Local government election in various states in the nation Nigeria. But it was Sad to see the same set of youths (myself included) stay indoors instead of exhibiting their civil right. These same youths that "Sorosoke" (Spoke out) during the Endsars protest.

In case you haven't heard about the Endsars protest. It's a nationwide protest orchestrated by the frustrated youths in the country. It topped the trend table worldwide (Twitter) and even earned an emoji of its own. The Youths took to the street to show their displeasure.

Though it led to the loss of lives and properties across the country, it was seen by many as a taste of what the angry youths can do. They've had enough, they've been pushed to a corner so they have no option than to fight back. It lasted for days and so many people tagged it the beginning of a new dawn in the country.

Youth at the Lekki Tollgate during the #Endsars protest. Photo credit: unsplash.com

Maybe expecting them (youths) to contest in the Election is asking too much of them, but one would expect these youths who were outspoken about their desire for changes in the country a few months back to at least come out in masses to vote for the representatives of their local governments.

I had a lengthy conversation with some friends today and we talked about the election. Each of us talked about the reasons why we didn't go out to vote. What I could gather from what everyone is that. People are tired of voting for the better evil. The candidates each year are ones known to be corrupt and deceitful. The citizens know this well but do decide to go for one that seems less terrible. But even the presumed "less terrible" do end up becoming extremely terrible. This makes one wonder if voting the other wouldn't have been as bad as this after all.

What about the ones we trusted?. We saw them as a "Messiah". The voice of the people. The one who has arrived to break us free from the shackles of the tormentor. But we were left with regrets and disappointment because they weren't different from the previous. It only looked like the snake change its skin.

Any opposition or Criticism is taken as rebellion. Any voice of the masses is blocked from speaking as can be seen in the case of the Twitter ban which has for long been a medium of speaking out for the citizens. Though the government said a few days back that there was/is no ban on the usage of bird air. But you and I know the truth.

This isn't some sort of public shaming. I love my country and pray for it to be better.

We are just tired of being on the sideline.

We are tired of being called leaders of Tomorrow, we want to be leaders of today.

We are tired of unfulfilled promises.

We are tired of praying for a sudden miracle.

We are tired of hunting for jobs that aren't available.

We are tired of watching while all future is being gambled with.

Above all, we are tired of being called leaders of Tomorrow, we want to be leaders of today.

I'm not giving up on the country yet. I believe we can rise again. I hope the coming presidential election will birth some positives. Not everyone will be opportune to leave the country. Moreover, nowhere on planet earth can be like home. We believe this nation can rise again. And together we will.

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Endsars protest, knew learning for me

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3 years ago

That's right! Youth, go and show what you can do to help! You don't have to wait for tomorrow to make a difference. If ypu know you can help, then take action.

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3 years ago

i agree for being called leaders of tomorrow only created anxiety. let us do what we want now and not wait for tomorrow. let us be free

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3 years ago

We all are fed up with the norms of leaders trying to get our votes and not doing their exact jobs and it is very frustrating seeing these so-called youths talk about what they would do when in office. The dirt is everywhere... We need to do better.

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3 years ago

Look ! Who will take hold of the country if youth has aims to go abroad? The old who will live merely 65 years or so. There is problem in this point. We should stay in our country and try to better everything individually. Our country needs us

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3 years ago

It's the same issue we face. During campaign period, we all hear sweet talks and beautiful promises. They seem to be the right one but when they are already elected, they are eaten by the system. Their vision and mission is gone. Who will not get tired of that? It's the same all over.

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3 years ago

It's so painful. Vain promises Every election year. May God save us all.

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3 years ago

In this generation we really need to be a leader. A good one. For the betterment of our nation. :)

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3 years ago

You have spoken the mind of all the entire Nigerian youth,i wished we all can see this especially our government. Nice one bro

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3 years ago

Thanks brother. I hope and pray the change start with us.

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3 years ago

The endsars try trend through different social medias. Many youths came out to fight but yet , the wicked government we have were killing their own citizens. What a wicked politicians!!! What a great devil's we have as leaders!!!

I was unable to go out to vote just because, they have elected the very person that suite them. People are just going for going sake. Nigerian politicians have awesome wicked tactics of bringing the one who they do not like. If he or she is leading, they don't mind of taking the person's life.

So, people running to other countries is the best. There is no future leader anywhere because the old hands are not ready to leave seat for the youths. They are ready to take the seat to hell.

Truth been told, we shall be great again only if the old hands perish and new once emerge.

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3 years ago

Hmmm. You've spoken well sir. You have

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3 years ago

"we are tired of being called leaders of Tomorrow, we want to be leaders of today."

Reading your side made me realized that your country truly will have an amazing leaders in the future, or even now. I pray for your country's betterment.

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3 years ago

Thanks a lot Sequoia 🙏

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3 years ago

I'm praying for your country HappyBoy. I know your country in the future will become a better country with a good leaders. You're stand as a leader HappyBoy...💪❤️

God bless you HappyBoy and take care always.. 🙏

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3 years ago

Amen...God bless you too JRamona.

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3 years ago

Thank you HappyBoy...❤️

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3 years ago

Amen...God bless you too JRamona.

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3 years ago

Quite a strong piece

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3 years ago

This is what our country also need. A leader of today. Praying for you country's amelioration.🙏

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3 years ago

Thanks Yzza ... May God help us all

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3 years ago

You talk like a good leader of today.. And can be a leader of tomorrow .. This happens in other countries too not just in Nigeria.. I really hope that the young leaders can lead the country well in the future..

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3 years ago

Everyone know the leaders are corrupt but in every election they decide these people again because they have a lot of money. They invest this money on election and then due to corruption they got it again And agree with your point we are not a leader of tomorrow because our instructions not want to make us a leader . They want we bacame slave Everytime.

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3 years ago

Exactly! But we have to fight for our right. If we don't fight our children will blame us in future

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3 years ago

Its a pity we have not been able to lay hold of what God has destined for us through bad leadership. However, one thing is sure, this will pass and our roles will be given to us, the youths. We ought to first take part in politics before our leadership role can be arrested.

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3 years ago

Right!. Our country is blessed with so many things. We shouldn't be where we are today

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3 years ago

That word doesn't work in our nation we have been singing we are the leaders of tomorrow since when I was a kid and our leaders fail to leave the podium for us

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3 years ago

You're right. When is the future they are talking about going to happen?. Maybe when we are 70 we will take over.

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3 years ago

I love that part when you say "we're of being called leader of tommorow we want to be leader of today" as a teenager I get encouraged on that part. And want to fight for my right more.

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3 years ago

May God help us all to triumph

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3 years ago