It is pertinent to have an understanding of what social contract entails. A contract between persons in a pre-political or pre-social condition specifying the terms upon which they are prepared to enter a society or submit to a political authority.
The pathetic experiences and ill treatments natives were subjected to during the colonial days, spurred the need for a contract between the inhabitants of the present day Nigeria state to come together and fight against the whites imperialist. Therefore, the Nigerian state can unapologetically be said to have been founded based on a contract in which all federating nations gave up their sovereignty in order to live under a common authority which in turn will make provisions for the people’s welfare, security of lives and properties, as well as providing a level playing field for the diverse nationalities.
Fortunately, the liberation struggle against the white overlords was successfully achieved, thus giving Nigerians the opportunity to decide their own affairs.
Today, Nigeria is fifty nine years old, yet, Nigeria eludes Nigerians.
Nigerians aspire to be Nigerians. Nigerians want a sense of belonging to Nigeria. Nigerians despise Nigerians because Nigerians come from different parts of Nigeria. Nigerians killed Nigerians for and against Nigeria in the struggle to break Nigeria and keep Nigeria one, all at the same time. In spite of the foregoing, Nigerians still struggle for one Nigeria.
We tried the parliamentary system. The experiment failed. Then came the Khaki boys who introduced a short-lived unitary system which like it predecessor, failed.
Then came the civil war that almost tore the young nation apart. This was arguably the most horrendous period in the history of the nation.
Now, we are in the reign of theoretical democracy which has so far, failed like it numerous predecessors.
Our country is been governed with impunity, we are as rich in cash and resources as we are poor in competent leadership. This seems to be biblically prophetic: it become easier for the head of a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for an rich Nigeria to pay its way into the much-needed state of political sanity.
Fifty nine years from independence, Nigeria is still a struggling nation in all ramifications. The country is still a haven of mediocrity, from White supremacy to slavery from our indigenous leaders. Nothing has changed in particular. We demanded change, now we are in the shackle of self-slavery.
At fifty nine years, the country is still a struggling nation where injustice, corrupt practices and all other social vices are norms.
At fifty nine, Nigeria remains stagnant, sick, a hell on earth and unpleasant to behold.
At fifty nine, core values of democracy and fundamental human rights remains subservient to injustice.
Therefore, celebrating Nigeria at fifty nine is same as celebrating an individual at fifty with no achievement.
Nigeria is a failed British contraption that requires restructuring, hence, revolution that will bring about dissolution of the federating nations is inevitable.
– Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday
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