MILITARY INTERVENTION, NOT THE WAY

Ramadan in Islam requires moments of constant communication with God contrary to is happenings in Egypt as its populace engage in mass rallies in a quest to define democracy in Egyptian parlance.

Democracy as defined by a western honcho Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, for the people and by the people.

It is recalled that Egyptians yielded to the Arab spring (as triggered from Tunisia) and massed up at the Tahrir Square amidst chants of “One people, one Nation, One destiny” purposed to oust their then leader Hossni Mubarack. Following which an election was held and the Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi emerged as Egypt’s leader.

Barely a year on, Egyptians reassembled at the Tahrir Square, called for the resignation of President Morsi amidst a barrage of accusations i.e. the exclusion of other interested groups from governance, corruption, etc (a yardstick if used would have exited many black African leaders longest) and he has since been toppled by the Military and placed under House arrest.

An avenue once for Unity and common purpose (Tahrir Square) has now been taken over by anti Morsi proponents. In effect, pro – Morsi funs have also initiated counter protest aimed for the reinstatement of President Morsi as the legitimate elected leader of Egypt – a delayed call. 

Populace revolution with which Hossni Mubarack was ousted seems the modus adopted by Egyptians to remove governments the citizenry are peaked in patience; impliedly, President Morsi came to power following such means and so may have to exit similarly- the law of karma at work.

With the onset of the Arab spring, governments including Muarmar Ghadafi, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali have been ousted by a populace revolt however, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad remains under siege with rebels combating government troops, following which the spring shall reach other oppressive regimes.

The CIA and other Western intelligence agencies’ role in the actuation of the spring remains a mystery referencing their history. 

Democracy may seem a simple practice to many nations however, it’s not so to many others. An enlightened society on democratic practice and associated tenets is assuring.

Egyptian military’s willingness to topple governments to prompt populace satisfaction poses a greater threat to democracy. The military have no business in politics although many have argued that the military is the last line to champion public morality. With this practice, selfish politicians and orators in a quest for greed shall highlight what divides a nation contrary to what unites them, a factor that shall trigger revolts.

Whoever, emerges as Egypt’s next leader, shall have a herculean task to unite the polarized nation and perpetually preach to inculcate into the citizenry ideals of democracy prime of which is constitutional periodic elections. Arbitrary calls for change and subsequent removal of in governments is suicidal to democracy and development.

As lesson worth a note, black African leaders, must learn that the tendency for populace revolt is possible. In effect, the restraint of its citizenry should not be taken for granted.

~ atiemo