Nope, they don’t. Paying taxes is not optional in a democracy; tax evasion is a criminal offence under Nigerian law. Voting, on the other hand, is a right, not a legal obligation. You’re simply comparing apples and oranges here. I don’t understand how anyone can convincingly argue that someone like James Ibori for exmaple holds the moral high ground over someone like Pastor Adeboye simply because one votes and the other doesn’t. How does casting a ballot suddenly outweigh a person’s overall character, conduct, and contribution to society?
I never imagined I would be making this kind of plea.
My wife, Dasola, went in for a Caesarean Section to deliver our baby, but what should have been the happiest moment of our lives suddenly became a fight for survival.
She developed severe sepsis after surgery, leading to
Amaechi is a smart guy. He keeps hammering the ‘I won’t steal’ line in almost every interview, both directly and indirectly. My suspicion is that he thinks the anti-corruption branding that worked for Buhari will also work for him, but he is mistaken because Nigerians are a lot wiser now. Tell us how you plan to tackle inflation, insecurity, unemployment, power, education, etc. Explain the policies in very plain language, not just the moral credentials. The era of ‘trust me, I’m honest’ should be behind us.