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Egypt: A Changed Course

Crying foul over the evil that men do; this has become the culture of the day. The world is glued to the demeaning situations in Egypt. I applaud situation and support the course the Egyptians have taken. Nevertheless, I am taken aback by the recent developments waving around the fight for freedom. Misconstrued agenda have now been hoisted and radically becoming the main focus of demand.

The biggest flaw in this demonstration is the infiltration of some political figures (opposition members) to take advantage of the struggle to advance their own course. It appears some protestors do not know exactly what they want but rather are dancing to the tunes played by some politicians. This in my view empowers the government to negotiate for its existence because the struggle has now become a political game rather than for a just course.

I fear that the voice of the Egyptian protesters will be overshadowed by the voice of opposition politicians. I am downhearted because it is the same politicians who are pulling the strings for the ignorant citizen.

The world has now become a place for celebrating self-seeking individuals, especially politicians. I believe society must focus on achieving good for the masses.

The disenfranchised Egyptians must choose their stand and separate their course from the course of  opportunist politicians.

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The African Uprising

FERNY NARH

The African is always left in the dark whiles decisions pertaining to his or her well being are taken by unknown forces. We are then forced to accept because the interest of our leaders has already been secured. I feel no less for my fellow Africans because I am also a victim of the unjustifiable rule or governance we are experiencing these days. Many at times I think and ask why this transpires in this era and I am not made better by this because less and less will my efforts be when I strive for the best.

Recent developments, I think, are a must because the ordinary citizen must realize the politician in whose arms he has devoted his well being. African leaders have for a long time taken Africans for granted and have rather improved their well being and assets. This has been the situation for a long time and it took the courage of just one individual to tell the masses that their lives were being toiled with by these politicians.

I stand to salute this great hero because I do believe in equality and justice for all and this is exactly what the young man proved. I foresee a day when Africa will rise and demand for her fair share of the national cake and the Tunisian uprising has turned the clock towards that direction, and when that day comes, I believe nothing will stop the masses.

This is an opportunity for the governments of African states to be responsive to the aspirations of the African, yet I see no sign of that. They rather put in forces to halt the voices of the masses. Egyptians have spelt out their plight but the best Mr. Mubarak can do is to put bans on protests and gatherings. This can’t stop them from crying out; it won’t keep them from shouting. The dawn of African revolution is about to begin and I advice African leaders to pay heed to the cries of the citizens because we are the voice of God.

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