Holding our leaders accountable

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Its deeply rooted already in the system. I'm from somewhere else but our politicians have been doing the same since the time I learn about putting them in position.

If we could just replace them with just new every time we see faults, we would have done it every week. There is just no way of doing it unless we really show them a punishment worth frightening that they will avoid committing mistakes.

[Mia Chloe]

Aside from tribalism being a huge hindrance in the growth of our economy I think religion has now started to play a part in it as well.
In most society or gatherings, you’ll see some Muslims constantly disagreeing with someone not because they are wrong but because that idea or opinion is coming from someone who is not a believer of their religion, and this too is a factor for slow economic growth.

This is true too that part of the reason why I also mentioned previously that religion is also a problem in this country. Religion and tribalism of so much eaten the into the system to the extent that sometimes people even mistake some certain tribes for religions for example some uneducated people with tell you that hausa people are Muslims forgeting that there's a difference between Islam and the hausas.

These problem have to be fixed too. It's not only about saying one Nigeria one people. It's also about implementing it too.

[Rruchi man]

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Aside from our leaders, we also need to hold and demand accountability from ourselves. It becomes very easy in our country for us to blame the government, which we all know is terrible and bad, but on an individual level, you get to find out that some people are as bad as the government they claim is terrible, and for that purpose, the lack of complete accountability.

We should practice the same accountability as we want our government to.

[Proty]

The level of corruption in Nigeria dey very high so if dey talk about holding leaders accountable for there actions e dey very hard because majority no even know there right.so if dey say they won protest u go see some citizen go dey support this politicians and at the end the protest no go get head.untill the citizens are united and how come to a decision that enough is enough thats the only way most of this nonsense will end.

[Axcel777]

Aside from tribalism being a huge hindrance in the growth of our economy I think religion has now started to play a part in it as well.
In most society or gatherings, you’ll see some Muslims constantly disagreeing with someone not because they are wrong but because that idea or opinion is coming from someone who is not a believer of their religion, and this too is a factor for slow economic growth.

This is true too that part of the reason why I also mentioned previously that religion is also a problem in this country. Religion and tribalism of so much eaten the into the system to the extent that sometimes people even mistake some certain tribes for religions for example some uneducated people with tell you that hausa people are Muslims forgeting that there's a difference between Islam and the hausas.

These problem have to be fixed too. It's not only about saying one Nigeria one people. It's also about implementing it too.

It is true that people have their own unique way of perceiving things, which is based on the environment, their past and information they are given. In real life, I have observed that numerous challenges happen not in terms of a scarcity of resources but due to their utilisation and distribution. If something is not well then you must know that there is no solution but sometimes the solution is hidden or shielded by certain people or certain practises that are never easy to alter. Some of us may not achieve a mindset to transform everything as we leap, but it is possible to start with the immediate environment. Where insisting on getting it right and nobody really knows the answer, people change things through questioning, debate and comparatively often finding constructive ways of getting it done. This is not about knowing is more than the other or being superior in the political aspect, but of making things right with the willingness and dedication to work for it.

[Chidzosh99]

Most are times Nigerians are good when it comes to complaining and procrastinating the problems that they are facing in the country without proffering solutions to the issues at hand, one thing that I have been able to learn and come to agreement in life is that nothing happens with out a propelling Force behind it.

The development that we are seeing in Europe and in the Americas did not just come like that but it came as a result of people's efforts and advocacy,we as citizens has failed in our role by holding our leaders to account for what they are doing with the mandate that the citizens have given them by way of elections, we must leave this present level that we are  and stand up for our right by holding our leaders accountable in their duty to providing the basic amenities and creating the right environment for Nigerians to life a good life of their dreams

There is one thing to hold the government accountable and another is the government to actually see fault in what they have been doing and change their ways. I personally believe that the government do not care if the citizens are even alive or not, this can of course be seen in the way they run the country and handle matters. May God help us all

[memehunter]

I personally believe that the government do not care if the citizens are even alive or not, this can of course be seen in the way they run the country and handle matters. May God help us all

Although I am not from your country, today I came across a post depicting your rapidly declining economy. I am quoting it,

One of the things responsible for the falling GDP is devaluation of naira. But no devaluation since naira got to 1800 to a dollar in many months ago which is now more than a year ago. So why the GDP still falling. I was surprised with what I saw two days ago. I was unable to post about it until today.

Nigeria GDP:

In 2014: $568.57 billion
In 2015: $492.44 billion
In 2016: $404.65 billion
In 2017: $375.75 billion
In 2019: $474.55 billion
In 2021: $441.63 billion
In 2023: $363.82 billion
In 2024: $199.72 billion
In 2025: $194.96 billion

I think we have more exports now and naira value is not falling like before. Why the declining GDP.

Considering this I do not think your assumptions are wrong.

[Joshikinz]

Most are times Nigerians are good when it comes to complaining and procrastinating the problems that they are facing in the country without proffering solutions to the issues at hand, one thing that I have been able to learn and come to agreement in life is that nothing happens with out a propelling Force behind it.

The development that we are seeing in Europe and in the Americas did not just come like that but it came as a result of people's efforts and advocacy,we as citizens has failed in our role by holding our leaders to account for what they are doing with the mandate that the citizens have given them by way of elections, we must leave this present level that we are  and stand up for our right by holding our leaders accountable in their duty to providing the basic amenities and creating the right environment for Nigerians to life a good life of their dreams

The so called custodians of the law who claim to hold us in their heart are rather killing us small small with the policies they implement and even the way they run the whole governmental processes, do you know the numbers of people that have died as a result of poverty and bad government. The government isn't even concerned about our welfare in any way. Anyways while the government is to be blamed, the citizens should also step up and learn skills be it digital, soft skills etc which they can use to better their lives because the government has nothing good in stall for us

[Chilwell]

The thing is that if some group of people come out to talk against the current doings of the government, some people will still be paid to oppose them knowing fully well that what the government are doing is not right.

So all of these contributes towards the apathy we see when it comes to citizens talking or organizing a movement against the wrong doings of the government or government negligence towards their roles in society or the country as a whole.

Citizens also contribute to the problems we are facing in the country, because they prioritize their personal gains over the well being of the country, because based on what you said, I have also witnessed it. Some groups of people will stand up to protest against bad government, while some will be defending the government despite knowing the truth due to bribery.

All these are the causes of government negligence because a lot of people support them despite doing the wrong thing. If all citizens come together, collaborate and protect against government negligence and also highlight government wrong doings. The law makers will put the complaint into consideration and they must take action against the government whether they like it or not. The government may be forced to step down, or it will be force to listen to the cries of the citizens. And this will held a positive result, because the country will be provided with social amenities, healthcare Infrastructure and other essential services.

[Joeboy]

Most are times Nigerians are good when it comes to complaining and procrastinating the problems that they are facing in the country without proffering solutions to the issues at hand, one thing that I have been able to learn and come to agreement in life is that nothing happens with out a propelling Force behind it.

The development that we are seeing in Europe and in the Americas did not just come like that but it came as a result of people's efforts and advocacy,we as citizens has failed in our role by holding our leaders to account for what they are doing with the mandate that the citizens have given them by way of elections, we must leave this present level that we are  and stand up for our right by holding our leaders accountable in their duty to providing the basic amenities and creating the right environment for Nigerians to life a good life of their dreams

The so called custodians of the law who claim to hold us in their heart are rather killing us small small with the policies they implement and even the way they run the whole governmental processes, do you know the numbers of people that have died as a result of poverty and bad government. The government isn't even concerned about our welfare in any way. Anyways while the government is to be blamed, the citizens should also step up and learn skills be it digital, soft skills etc which they can use to better their lives because the government has nothing good in stall for us

I concur. Learning a skill be it an handwork, or even a digital skill like programming, graphic design, affiliate marketing etc and also soft skills like public speaking etc, is pivotal considering the way the economy is going presently. Personally speaking even if we hold our leaders for every mishaps in the country, there would not still be a difference we may still even remain in that condition we are, unless something is done to personally make a difference. This act of making a difference can be reflected in our ability to learn a new skill be it a handwork or an online skills.

[Stuart]

Most are times Nigerians are good when it comes to complaining and procrastinating the problems that they are facing in the country without proffering solutions to the issues at hand, one thing that I have been able to learn and come to agreement in life is that nothing happens with out a propelling Force behind it.

The development that we are seeing in Europe and in the Americas did not just come like that but it came as a result of people's efforts and advocacy,we as citizens has failed in our role by holding our leaders to account for what they are doing with the mandate that the citizens have given them by way of elections, we must leave this present level that we are  and stand up for our right by holding our leaders accountable in their duty to providing the basic amenities and creating the right environment for Nigerians to life a good life of their dreams

There is a saying that goes this way When the foundation is broken, what can the righteous do?
The whole problem Nigeria is facing today is a result of the beginning of the Nigerian independence. It has even been on my own, my turn all through selfishness. Those who had a part of making good for everyone, they never sat long on the seat of rulership, or rather still, they were not regarded as men, but women.

On the stand for truth in a meeting discussion, everyone is one, at the end of the meeting, then there goes people with different selfish interest. To spoil and expose the meeting discussion to the opponents. Funny enough, is there supposed to be opponent when it comes to the development of one's country?

The rulers and leaders have eaten so deep the citizens into corruption, that there is no turning back from corruption in Nigeria. If a presidential campaigner will say It's my turn what do you expect?

[Agbe]

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You're right the current condition that our leaders have put us into it's better that we look inward and take our destinies into our hands by trying to acquire skills be it a digital skill or something that we can do with our hands so that we can add value to our life's because our government is not concerned about what happens to her citizens that is why they give no hear to the plight of the people that gives them constitutional mandates of becoming leaders in the society, we should have one thing that we are doing to changing our present economic conditions while we continue to pressure and hold our leaders accountable in doing the right thing which is to make sure that government stands up to it responsibility of providing the basic amenities for her citizens and managing our economy well

[DragonF]

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Aside from our leaders, we also need to hold and demand accountability from ourselves. It becomes very easy in our country for us to blame the government, which we all know is terrible and bad, but on an individual level, you get to find out that some people are as bad as the government they claim is terrible, and for that purpose, the lack of complete accountability.

We should practice the same accountability as we want our government to.

The issue is not the people, but the government. Most of the individuals you see not been accountable is as a result of the bad governance. The truth is that when the government is not accountable to the people, the people will see their station as a means of survival, making accountability difficult.

Consider a country where the economy is failing and the people are suffering; if the cost of transportation exceeds the workers' income, the workers will have to improvise, and if this is the case, they will almost certainly be involved in some shady deals that jeopardize their credibility. 

[Axcel777]

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Aside from our leaders, we also need to hold and demand accountability from ourselves. It becomes very easy in our country for us to blame the government, which we all know is terrible and bad, but on an individual level, you get to find out that some people are as bad as the government they claim is terrible, and for that purpose, the lack of complete accountability.

We should practice the same accountability as we want our government to.

The issue is not the people, but the government. Most of the individuals you see not been accountable is as a result of the bad governance. The truth is that when the government is not accountable to the people, the people will see their station as a means of survival, making accountability difficult.

Consider a country where the economy is failing and the people are suffering; if the cost of transportation exceeds the workers' income, the workers will have to improvise, and if this is the case, they will almost certainly be involved in some shady deals that jeopardize their credibility.

I am not surprised many people force themselves to take a short cut especially when their expenses fail to meet their necessities. But if all claim the user arrived at a desperate measure thereby using it as an apology for wrong deeds then gradually all human dignity may be eroded. I think you were or are even in a rather tight position, but it is in such conditions that people’s character emerges. What I am not speaking of is having the glory of being a hero, but of having some limits, however slim, to what one is willing to do. If all you can do is to stay real and wholesome while society is harsh and cruel, then, believe me, that itself is a rebellion. Because sometimes the great occurrence is located in a couple of choices, which is right even when it is so much easier to be wrong.

[Wiwo]

First of all, have you traveled to those European countries and lived there for at least 10 years to understand their system of governance I believe your answer will be no because based on your analysis you seem to lack theoretical bases to make your statement therefore you still belong to the class of those that stereotypes and comparing Naija economy to that of US or UK is wrong considering the years US and UK have been independent and how many years naija independent have been.

Nonetheless, let's hope that the pest of development right now will continue and Nigeria be able to arrive at a class where we also be called developed countries.

That time we can at least hold our leaders to account for whatever has been entrusted into their hands.