Revolution Wind is Blowing
The wave of pro-democracy that took place in the year 2010 and 2011 in Arabic countries commonly known as Arab spring swept whoever stood in its way. Such is the wave that has started building up in Africa. From experience, there is little you can do to avoid or stop it. Once the wind has started blowing, it has a way it assumes life of its own and the end thereof is catastrophic.
Nigeria opposition leaders are now demanding a re-vote following the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress as the winner of the hotly contested election in Africa’s most populous nation. Nigeria’s presidential election has been closely watched as the country is not only the continent’s largest economy but it is also one of the continent’s top oil producers. The vehement demand for re-vote and the coming together of all opposition leaders are just but drumbeats calling for justice in the face of outside forces infiltrating African countries’ electoral management systems and governance.
South Africa’s opposition leader Julius Malema is also calling for resignation of president Cyril Ramaphosa.Malema has given Ramaphosa till 20th march this year to resign failure to which he will bring the country into stand still through mass action.Malema is calling for Ramaphosa’s resignation due to failed economy and high cost of electricity. South Africa is facing tough political times, we could soon to witness the fall of Ramaphosa’s administration.
In Kenya, the fourteen days Ultimatum given by Kenya’s opposition leader Raial Odinga and his allies are soon coming to an end and nothing seems forthcoming from the government's side. The countdown is on and as the sun goes down every day, Kenyans are worried what will happen if the government will not meet Raila’s demands.
Looking at Raila's political history, he has always made real his threats and this will not be shocking anyway. President Ruto is dealing with someone who was allegedly involved in 1982 attempted coup, suffered the fight for multiparty democracy, fought for electoral justice for years, had a ‘’nusu mkate’’ government with president Kibaki, sworn himself as the people’s president and finally had a handshake with president Uhuru Kenyatta with undisclosed goodies.
As President Ruto and his deputy dare Raila, they should be reminded of the person they are dealing with.Nevertheless we are waiting to see whether the ‘’son of au mamu’’ and ‘’Mimi sio Uhuru’’ threats will contain Raila’s quest for low cost of living, electoral justice and removal of heavy taxation.
The countdown continues….Who shall stand?
