"Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide; in the strife of truth and falsehood, for the good or the evil side". James Russel Lowell, 1819-91.
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Expectedly the President's declaration of emergency has provoked harsh criticism from the usual opposition groups – particularly the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN. As someone born and bred in progressive politics, I had spent all my life in the same camp as the progressives – even if, lately, the Awoists and progressives have started to resemble, increasingly, like the conservatives they want to replace at the centre.
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Now, there is more hype than real performance from the standpoint of progressive agenda. A new leadership is in place – and that perhaps explains the difference in orientation. Still, on the major issues, I had gone along with them – until now.
On Boko Haram, the ACN has been offering distractions instead of helping to solve the problem.