Aliu Adedigba

Aliu Adedigba Researcher

18/10/2024

My Watch: Volumes 1, 2 & 3 is not just a political memoir—it is a journey into the heart of Nigerian history, told by one of its most influential leaders, Olusegun Obasanjo. Through these three powerful volumes, Obasanjo offers readers a rare glimpse into his life of service, courage, and unyielding dedication to his country.

From the roots of Owu history to the turbulent years of colonial Nigeria, from the heat of civil war to the challenges of democratic leadership, Obasanjo’s personal experiences mirror the struggles and triumphs of the Nigerian nation.

This is a story of duty and destiny. Obasanjo takes readers through pivotal moments of Nigeria’s political landscape, revealing the intense weight of leadership, the complex dynamics of power, and the sacrifices made in the name of progress. In My Watch, you will find an account of a leader’s inner thoughts as he navigates critical national transitions—from military ruler to the first peaceful civilian handover of power.

The memoir is not just historical—it’s personal, reflective, and deeply emotional.

For readers, these volumes offer invaluable insights into leadership, perseverance, and patriotism. They provide a front-row seat to Nigeria’s defining moments, seen through the eyes of a man who has shaped its course. By reading My Watch, you don’t just learn about Obasanjo—you understand Nigeria in a way few books can offer.
Get ready to be inspired, to challenge your own understanding of leadership, and to appreciate the complexities of a nation that continues to evolve.

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17/10/2024

Guardians of the Status Quo: Why Nigeria’s Elite Resist
Political and Economic Restructuring

In Nigeria, the resistance to political and economic restructuring by certain powerful classes can be directly understood through the lens of this statement by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson in the book Why Nations Fail: “Those who benefit from the status quo are wealthy and well organized, and can effectively fight major changes that will take away their economic privileges and political power.”

The status quo in Nigeria has long favoured an elite class—politicians, business magnates, and influential figures who have built their wealth and power within the existing system. This system, characterized by uneven distribution of resources, centralized governance, and monopolistic control over key sectors of the economy, benefits those who have access to political power. These individuals often enjoy immense economic advantages, such as access to lucrative government contracts, control of natural resources like oil, and the ability to influence policies in their favour.

Political and economic restructuring, which would redistribute power and resources more equitably across the country, poses a direct threat to their entrenched privileges. Decentralizing power, for example, would mean that states and regions could have more autonomy in managing their own resources and political affairs, reducing the dominance of the federal structure that currently centralizes wealth and decision-making in the hands of a few. This threatens the current power brokers who thrive on maintaining control over a centralized system.

Moreover, economic reforms aimed at diversifying wealth, breaking monopolies, or increasing transparency would undermine the economic dominance of this elite class. Many of these reforms would disrupt their control over sectors such as oil, banking, or construction, which have been lucrative under the current system. This class, being wealthy and well-organized, has the resources to push back effectively against any reforms that could jeopardize their position.

They use their influence in the media, judiciary, and political circles to resist restructuring efforts, portraying such changes as destabilizing or unnecessary. In doing so, they protect their own interests while maintaining a system that favours their continued dominance. The lack of restructuring therefore isn’t just about maintaining the status quo, but also about safeguarding the privileges and power of a few at the expense of broader national development.

What the measures the majority can take to achieve political and economic restructuring?

17/10/2024

Ifá vs Chatgpt

I know the new trend now is IFÁ vs Google but I will like to take the challenge a step further

IFÁ vs CHATGPT

Any oníṣeṣe should come out to proof Ifá has more knowledge than Chatgpt....

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