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bellomukhtar@icloud.com “A Man Who Is Made A Prince By The Favour Of The People Must Work To Retain Their Friendship; And This Is Easy For Him Because The People Ask Only Not To Be Oppressed.” -Niccolo Machiavelli I wrote this piece some time ago but for obvious reasons thought I should re-publish it for the attention of us the governed and those who are supposed to govern us. The President and Commander In Chief; most especially.
As a nonpartisan individual with limited expertise in political analysis, it is evident that our abstention from participating in the recent protests alongside other Nigerians may have consequential ramifications unless rectified both politically and socially. Our decision is not entirely commendable.
Let us be clear, the reason for the widespread anger is hyperinflation, which has made the prices of goods, especially food, skyrocket. With an unprecedented inflation ratio of 34.19 in June, driven by a more than 40 percent food inflation, the country is reeling as people find it difficult to feed.
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