WHAT IS A UNITY GOVERNMENT? ONLY AFRICA KNOWS
Two parties,
In a struggle for power.
By fair or foul means,
They both clamour for power.
In the end, one is pronounced winner,
The other cries foul
International observers
Harbour misgivings
Stuffed ballot boxes
Intimidation
Bribery
Corruption
Unlawful arrests and detentions
others in exile
living in fear of kangaroo courts and assassination.
Opposition supporters,
They take to the streets.
Heavy handed tactics,
Citizens brutalized
In the name of unauthorized demonstration.
Roadblocks mounted,
Strife ignited
Civil unrest roams the streets.
Martial law is imposed,
Curfews and other
Punitive measures in place.
Violence trolls the streets for days,
Dead bodies litter the ground
Adorned with bullet casings
And spent shells.
Civilians clothed in bruises
Cuts and broken bones.
Houses burnt down in unfettered rage.
Women and girls raped in the
Ensuing chaos,
A nation at war with itself
A nation trading punches with itself
Mayhem strides with pride
Amidst cries and helpless pleas.
All gunning for the crown
Power, the coveted throne.
A nation trying to make an aesthetic impression
A nation trying to embrace a democratic rendition.
Then comes a solution,
One that encompasses all parties.
In unity, you shall all govern,
In strides the unity government,
Amidst painted smiles and abrasive handshakes.
The so-called best solution to
An chronic African problem.
Power drunken leaders,
The days of the forever rulers,
The eternal leaders,
The till-death-do-us-part rulers.
Can unity exist in a sea of mistrust?
Can two unite when both feel aggrieved by the other?
What’s it with the African
And the desire to wield power by any means necessary?
Are we all capable of leading?
Can we not agree that one must lead for all to follow?
Everyone claims to be the messiah,
None the pariah,
Who really is the messiah?
Messiahs, aren’t they just selfish people
Gunning for the reigns of power?
What are power-sharing deals?
Does a unity government really exist?
Africa, what is a unity government?
Africa, a continent painted in colourful hues of unity governments.
In the African context, the winner takes all.Two rams cannot drink from they same pot, the will definitely lock horns....one must always propose only for the other to oppose....it's so sad bro
ReplyDeleteadjei agyei-baah
We must take steps to handle our challenges as independent countries; then a united government can materialise.
ReplyDeleteWell said. Everyone want to lead even when they re not capable of leading. Sometimes the best way to lead is to follow cos we cant all lead. There's bound to be conflict. Well done man!
ReplyDeleteagyei, i'm just loving your two rams theory...lol... question is, which of the two is willing to give in without bloodshed? time will tell. maybe someday, such a thing might honestly happen(emphasis on honestly)
ReplyDeletearmah, unity goverment, i still harbour fears about that ever honestly happenig in an african country but i'm open to honest surprises(emphasis on honest)..lol...
ReplyDeletedave, sometimes the best way to lead is to follow. some of our leaders would harbour misgivings about that very statement. sad part is, you are telling the truth. will african leaders ever wake up to the truth? million dollar question, time will tell....
ReplyDeleteGRREEEDD is dat best way to sum all dis up. trus me man 30yrs nt only in africa this piece will be relevant coz we are all to selfish and greedy...
ReplyDeletetoo know boy,love your name to bits...lol... i see where you're goin with this one.greed,jst a single word but it wreaks havoc in all spheres of human existence.30yrs eh?i pray de greedy ones will allow dis piece to see de broad light o day den cuz dat wud be something.thanks 4 coming bro,do turn up again...we'd love to hav u again...nice day..
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