There are many school of thought
in the discipline of Political Science which informs us about the best System
of Government in practice which ensure Good Governance and Economic Development
for instance Benthem Utopian, Green Anarchy and many argue that Socialism is
just like a chameleon pieces which change colors; but Marx believe it is the
best system that will wipe class struggle while others are in support of Capitalism
because it promote the wellbeing of the master; Aristotle classify Democracy as
a perverted form of government.
To me the best government is
Democracy because it gave sovereignty to the people and government drives their
power and authority from the constitution, it also provide transparency, guarantee
equality before the law, freedom to the communities, economic development and
above all vigilant society. Countries like USA, Britain, China, Malaysia and
others are vivid examples of a good Democratic state, but in case of Nigeria is
one step forward, three steps backward! What an irony? My interest in Democracy
is social responsibility of people which makes Democracy as an evolving
Democracy in Nigeria especially in Jos Plateau state.
A month ago there was bomb
explosion in Jos plateau state which climbs lives and properties of thousand
innocent people to which both Muslim and Christian are victim to the tragedy. The
elders and youth of Jos plateau state feels that the best way to protect themselves
against perpetrators is through vigilant groups societies in collaboration with
state police commissioner on which each street has its own vigilantes for
instances ‘Yan shanu’, ‘Gangare’, ‘U/Rukubu’ to cite but few. I most comfiest
that, the vigilant groups are doing a very good job because a night that is
made for sleep is use to protect and watch over their neighbor.
There used to be a loggerhead
between the National vigilant groups of Nigeria which were register nationwide
and the neighborhood watch of Jos north endorse by State Police Commissioner,
the former are well trained and oriented therefore felt that they are in best
position to protect their neighborhood. This created rivalry among the groups,
also the neighborhood watch became an avenue through revenge, embarrassment,
trickery and conflict among youth, so many factions vigilant groups arise in
quest of leadership which serve as a path to collect resources from
individuals, politicians and businessmen and be diverted into their pocket.
Urge the parties involved to
join hand and work together, also advising the neighborhood watch to negate putting
roadblock on main road, to be prudent in recruitment and proper orientation on
how to execute their duties to avoid clash of responsibilities between police and
vigilantes. The government should try
and support the group in all ramifications
Sadiq Ibrahim Ayuba
Aspiring leader.
