Problem of Bad Leadership in Africa - Exploitation, Corruption and Dominat Like most advanced nations, Africans have struggled for a constructive political system that aims at providing total freedom from condemnation and imperialism. However, in spite of the energetic and curious agenda directed towards total liberation of the continent from decadence and impoverishment; it is evidenced that the people of Africa are still undergoing or witnessing various kinds of economic and socio-political crises that arise from bad governance which upon time had jeopardized sustainable development in the region. Besides, in the history of the world advanced nations, Africa has been relegated to the background. At present, the continent is described as a ‘third world nation’ or perhaps she is referred to as ‘developing nation’, though; not on the basis of racial discrimination, but on the structure of her political, economic and technical circumstances. This position is premised on the ground that the people lack modern medical and health facilities. Among other problems identified include: non-challant attitude of government toward the development of science and technology, poor funding of researches, high rate of poverty, diseases and illiteracy, political instability, bad road network, inter-tribal and religious conflict, shortage of skilled personnel in certain key areas, corruption and so on. It cannot be overemphasized that change is imperative in African politics. It could be observed that in Nigeria for example, things have been getting worse in our economy and politics. Therefore, this demand for change is such which has to do with the attitude of those in government rather than the political policies implemented. In my view, policies are invented by the people to govern their lives, but when it becomes harsh, it should be resisted by the masses through public polls and peaceful demonstration. Over two decades, it has become a critical puzzle for everyone to reflect on why development in the region is only minute. Here, it could be stressed that the structure of African politics and most political parties have given much room for those in government to have economic advantage at the expense of those they governed. In Nigeria for example, we can easily point to those who have stolen the country’s wealth and went away unpunished. Also witnessed in recent time was the case of electoral fraud, rigging, assault and political upheaval. Besides, at the heart of the above crisis is certain economic policies introduced by the government to sustain their domination and exploitation. The divide between the rich and poor could be clearly seen and this has fueled the violent revolution in the Niger-Delta region. The most outrageous event is one taken by the government in their economy policies such as deregulation, privatization, commercialization etc. In other words, the government sells vital key economic sectors to themselves through the harsh economic policies of capitalism
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 05:47:38 +0000
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