THE ORIENTATION OUR YOUNGER GENERATION NEEDS TO PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS: Reflecting on Africa’s propensity for coups in the post-independence era, I sometimes felt that it could be traced to some extent, to the feelings of indispensability that was nurtured in cadets at this stage of our training. Time without number, the importance of our roles in shaping the future of our nations was impressed on the minds of young military officers. This was not done with any sinister motive, but certainly, the orientation we were given was capable of sowing seeds of the ‘messiah complex’ in some of the cadets that passed through the institution. Also of some significance I believe, were subconscious feelings of competitiveness among the officers. If former course mates could successfully execute a coup in their countries, who wanted to be caught lagging? General Adekunle. Hmmmm. Power is not given, it is taken. Dont wait to be called to assume responsibility for your generation. History wont be happy with you if you do nothing but complaining. Do it in your own little ways..... Nas
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:59:15 +0000
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