In response to the yearnings of my numerous fans down the years, this blog is built to feature installmental postings of scores of articles and cartoons from my stable as an analyst and cartoonist on local/international politics in the Times Group. It also parades some of my crowd-pulling humour writings in the famous "Concord Laff" column(the Sunday Concord. Please stay connected.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: KILLING THE "MUMU" IN US
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: KILLING THE "MUMU" IN US: "Today’s post, Killing the Mumu In Us, revisits my mockery of the bogus Ethical Revolution mounted by the ousted Shehu Shagari administrati..."
KILLING THE "MUMU" IN US
Today’s post, Killing the Mumu In Us, revisits my mockery of the bogus Ethical Revolution mounted by the ousted Shehu Shagari administration against the backdrop of the then newly established War Against Indiscipline (WAI) headed by Group captain Emeka Omerua under the Buhari regime.
Unlike the WAI campaign whose effects still linger in the consciousness of Nigerians, it is doubtful whether any Nigeria still remembers what the Ethical Revolution stood for.
As the various candidates speak from both sides of their mouth, screaming phony promises on the soap box, we must weigh each of them on the scale of equity. Let us weigh their promises against their past records.
We must agree to make our votes count.
CARTOON CORNER
In today’s cartoon, Libya is caricatured as a Polar Bear on territorial conquest. The cartoon was commissioned by Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, then Editor of Times International Magazine who later became Governor of Anambra State, for the magazine’s cover story on Muamar Gadaffi.
Again, the misfortune of Libyans in the cruel hands of Muamar Gadaffi should put us in check as we head for the polls.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF MORAL WEAKNESS (IV)
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF MORAL WEAKNESS (IV): "In the conclusion to the four-part series (The Prize of Fanaticism), I made a projection into 1983, likening it to a Pandora’s Box, partic..."
THE PRIZE OF MORAL WEAKNESS (IV)
In the conclusion to the four-part series (The Prize of Fanaticism), I made a projection into 1983, likening it to a Pandora’s Box, particularly for journalists whose pens had been badly stained with the vile contents of the brown envelope.
The story is scarcely different today. Lest than 25 days to the General Elections, the media is rife with genuine and cooked up reports of political activities nationwide jostling for space. This is even as political leaders are busy hindering opposition from campaigning within the homesteads of incumbents.
Zealots are hauling explosives into campaign grounds maiming and killing the innocent.
Once again, it is important to plead that we stop, ponder and act wisely. Fanaticism in whatever hue or colour will do us no good. Let us make our votes count.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE.
CARTOON CORNER
Leopold Senghor of Senegal was one of Africa’s most intelligent leaders of his time. On December 31, 1980, he made a mark by voluntarily retiring to give way to Abdou Diouf. The cartoon posted today was published in the Daily Times soon after he announced his retirement at peace time. Does someone know Gadaffi? Please tell him to take heed.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF F...
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF F...: "CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF FANATICISM (II): 'In the last post, I brought to you the first in the four-part series; The..."
THE PRIZE OF FANATICISM (III)
“Like Gadaffi of Libya, he was always accompanied by a retinue of fierce-looking security men, armed to the teeth. Jones was an enigma”
The above was part of my declaration in the third installment of The Prize of Fanaticism published in the March 7, 1982 edition of Sunday Concord which I serve you today. Jones committed suicide after compelling virtually all his followers, save for the few that managed to escape, to die through the forcible administration of potassium cyanide.
About a decade after that horrendous affair, Gadaffi is on the throes of political suicide, pursued like a mad man by his own people. But unlike Jim Jones, Gadaffi is miffed by his inability to command suicide, at this hour, over the masses he bestrode for over 40 tempestuous years.
As Nigerians head for the polls in April, the onus is on the electorate not to negotiate a Gadaffi with their precious ballots. Now is the time to screen all the candidates with a readiness to dump the opportunists at the polls. Let your vote count.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE
CARTOON CORNER
Today’s cartoon, published in the Daily Times in the early 1980s, is a mockery of the Federal Character syndrome.
Enjoy your day.
Monday, March 7, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF FANATICISM (II)
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PRIZE OF FANATICISM (II): "In the last post, I brought to you the first in the four-part series; The Prize of Fanaticism, mirroring the dogmatic spirit with which so..."
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