The ExpressRays: General

The General's Purge 2 (Continuation)

<p dir="ltr">That the Federal Government is probing past and present public officers is no longer a news. Recently the presidency made it clear on its stand on total overhauling of the country. As a reaffirmation, President Buhari was very well understood when he said he won't spare even former President Jonathan in his fight against corruption. One would be making a big mistake to take such a statement lightly. However, as the General's Purge continues to raid the country, interesting events opened up to Nigerians within the week following the arrest and detention of Oliseh Metuh. Although granted bail on the condition of 600 million, one would wonder on the fairness of the severe fight against corruption. With the two incidences within the week, the General's Purge creates some rhetoric questions. Why should Metuh appear in handcuffs before the court? Why such condition for bail? If the Presidency would dare to bring to book Jonathan, what about other past leaders? </p>
<p dir="ltr">By superficial interpretation, the General's Purge is a social sanitization on the country. However caution should be taken in the purging exercise to avoid prejudice and bias. If the Presidency wants to probe, then it must not have any tribal or political undertone affiliation. Purging should be without sentiment or reservations and free from personal relationships. That is the only way to ensure fairness to all. Therefore the media, civil societies, human rights group and others should serve as umpires as more new phases of the General's Purge unfolds. </p>
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The General's Purge 2 (Continuation)

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The General's Purge

<p dir="ltr">Change they say, is the only thing constant. The history of Nigeria has witnessed it's own episodes of political and social changes as a nation. Particularly in the political setting which happens to be the most interesting scene of the change episodes of a 55 year old nation. Stories have unfolded and told, governments have emerged and transited. Of all the change story,  none was as interesting as the change of 29th May, 2015. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The emergence of a new political dispensation under the umbrella of <br>
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria is historic. For the first time, power transited from incumbency to the opposition. With  slogans of "change"  ranting the air, the Buhari's Administration set in a new motion. Yes of course it set in change because change is the only thing constant. So it is a change that a General took over from a civilian. But striking as the changes occur, is the ongoing " General's Purge" in the country. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Before his inauguration as the president, General Buhari made it clear on his stand on corruption. It was a distinct red light to all corrupt office holders. On assuming the office, the purge started. A strict implementation of the law on corrupt public servants more than has ever happened in Nigeria. Corrupt officials were brought to face the law. Of interesting of all is the Arms Deal Probe, ranging from list of all the benefactors of "Dasuki Gate". </p>
<p dir="ltr">For whatever reason people may say concerning the probing of public fund and officials, the General's purge has instilled an extent of fear in government officials at different sectors. Nigeria is driving back to sanity. At least that's one change that is obvious. <br>
So when next you think of the APC "Change"  slogan, think of the "General's Purge" </p>
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The General's Purge

Change they say, is the only thing constant. The history of Nigeria has witnessed it's own episodes of political and social changes as a...