'In US, it is racism, in Nigeria, it is marginalisation. Many of those who should know better see nothing wrong in marginalisation.'
of the colour of their skin since we all have the same complexion, but their political and social actions show where their sympathy lies.
They never wanted to leave South Africa until they were literally forced out some years ago in the wake of Nelson Mandela’s release from 27 years unlawful imprisonment after a kangaroo trial. In US, it is racism, in Nigeria, it is marginalisation. Many of those who should know better see nothing wrong in marginalisation.
This was why his election was annulled and they abandoned him to his fate while paying lip service to his cause. The judiciary burnt its fingers over June 12 as it abandoned its duty to unabashedly join the fray. Today, the blame of that dark era in the nation’s history has been heaped on it. This informed Abacha’s decision to probe the institution.
Uptil today, he has not revealed the identities of those people. There is still time for him to salve his conscience and put a close to his ignominious role in the June 12 saga by namimg them. Like Abiola, Floyd died. But June 12 did not die. Both men died fighting for their rights. Abiola died fighting for his mandate which was freely given to him by the Nigerian people.
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