The nonviolent approaches of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi shared several key characteristics, which made their movements highly effective in achieving social and political change. Below are the primary characteristics of their nonviolent approaches: 1. Moral and Ethical Foundation Gandhi: Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha was rooted in the… Continue reading
I will not hesitate to say that a single individual, well-intentioned and focused, can ignite the kind of protest that brings about transformative results for an entire nation. A prime example of this is Mahatma Gandhi, who united the people of India into a single, cohesive force that ultimately led… Continue reading
SOME HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES When carrying out a protest, it is crucial to remember that whatever is destroyed in the process only sets the course of development back. True patriots and responsible citizens do not engage in destruction as a means to build. If individuals genuinely have the nation’s best interests… Continue reading
Creating Your World The most powerful form of protest that citizens can engage in is during the election season itself. This involves not only voting but actively participating in the discovery, nomination, and sponsorship of candidates with proven integrity and a track record of service. These candidates should be held… Continue reading
Moving Forward To break this cycle, we must begin by protesting against our own corrupt tendencies. We need to recognise that the problem lies not just in the actions of politicians but in our willingness to sell our support for short-term gains. It is only by rejecting this culture of… Continue reading
Vices: The Easy Tool for Dividing a Society In any society plagued by widespread vices, it becomes relatively easy for leaders to divide the populace. By polarising the ranks of citizens, a leader can maintain control, exploiting these divisions to prolong their hold on power. As long as the people… Continue reading
This chapter delves into two critical components of effective governance: the citizens and the leaders. It is often said that these two groups are at constant loggerheads, each blaming the other for the dire state of the nation. Citizens point fingers at corrupt leaders, while leaders decry the uncooperative nature… Continue reading
Elements of a Successful and Sustainable Protest 1. Representation of the Masses’ Needs For a protest to be deemed successful, whether in the immediate or long term, it must capture and reflect the genuine needs and desires of the general populace. A protest should not merely be a gathering of… Continue reading
In the recent protests of 2024 in Nigeria, it became apparent that the movement was neither enviable nor successful, largely due to the manner in which it was conducted and the nature of those who participated. However, it is crucial that we do not dismiss the entire effort; there were… Continue reading
Preamble This book serves as a follow-up to my previous work, The Game Changer for National Transformation, with the foreword penned by Ambassador Dr Yemi Farounbi. The book you are currently reading was partly inspired by an inner compulsion to address the growing demands for good leadership in Nigeria. Additionally,… Continue reading
