CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: INTOLERANCE IN POLITICS

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: INTOLERANCE IN POLITICS: "The he-goat is generally acclaimed to be lacking in decorum, so much that he even engages his mother in love making. Twenty-eight years ag..."

INTOLERANCE IN POLITICS

The he-goat is generally acclaimed to be lacking in decorum, so much that he even engages his mother in love making. Twenty-eight years ago, I discovered that the behavior of the average Nigerian is akin to that of the he-goat. I painted my discovery in a humour-laden article titled Nwamkpi’s ordeal – never again. That article was a foreboding on the likely re-emergence of the military into our lives, judging by the way politicians were going about their business. The article was published on October 9 (within two weeks of the return of the Shehu Shagari administration). Less than three months after, the military resurfaced.

IMPORT FOR THE MOMENT

It is my prayer and hope that the coming elections will sound the final death nail to the nuances of our evil politicians with decisive votes for the conscience of the nation. I am, however, worried over the current intolerance at electioneering grounds. INEC can bring up the best formula aimed at realizing our hopes, but the politicians do not seem to be ready for a clean game. Do you know any of them? Please do your best to speak to them. Let us remind them that the wind of change all over Africa is anchored at our borders, waiting for what we make of this great opportunity.

TODAY’S CARTOON

In the early 1980s, the economy of Tanzania dropped so appallingly that the Government banned the use of cars by ministers. They were only entitled to the use of bicycles. My cartoon mockery of that development is our focus today.

Let us resolve to give Africa a new face. Together we can make it. Now is the time to decide.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE.

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: JOAN OF ARC: THE PRIZE OF PATRIOTISM

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: JOAN OF ARC: THE PRIZE OF PATRIOTISM: "The hallway of history is littered with the blood stains of characters executed for sticking to their respective causes. Some of these cas..."

JOAN OF ARC: THE PRIZE OF PATRIOTISM

The hallway of history is littered with the blood stains of characters executed for sticking to their respective causes. Some of these cases are examined today in retrospect, with emphasis on the extraordinary example of Joan of Arc. This was a French military heroine who led the French to victory in battles. Read the full account of this woman who was finally burnt alive at the stake.

CARTOON CORNER

Francois Mitterrand was President of France between 1981 and 1995. While campaigning for his first term, Mitterrand made a sing-song of his preparedness to be fair to Africa. In fact, the election of this great socialist to power brought much excitement especially within Francophone Africa. However, when he became President, the French policy towards Africa took another turn with general disillusionment. It was this state of affairs that prompted today’s cartoon published in the Daily Times in 1981.

NIGERIA’S ELECTIONS: WATCH THEIR PROMISES

It is important to warn again that we weigh every utterance of the various candidates jostling for the masses’ votes. Let us seriously consider their intentions and look at their pedigree before risking our votes. Once we have decided, we shall all be bound by our wisdom or error of judgment. Now is the time to decide wisely.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE.

PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON: COURAGE PERSONIFIED

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States. Although only educated by his wife, he is recorded as one of the most outstanding leaders in history. please read on and discover for yourself.

CARTOON CORNER

Micias Nguema; pioneer president of Equitorial Guinea, was one the worst African leaders recorded in history. He was however rewarded with a court trial and subsequent execution in the eleventh year of his reign after being toppled by Theodora Mbasogo on August 3, 1979. Today, I serve you a cartoon caricature of the overthrow published in one of the Daily Times titles

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD: "On Saturday, July 5, 1980, some notable intellectuals converged at the auditorium of the US International Communications Agency, Ibadan, t..."

THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD

On Saturday, July 5, 1980, some notable intellectuals converged at the auditorium of the US International Communications Agency, Ibadan, to discuss a burning issue thrown in their laps by Nigerian Writers Club in commemoration of their second anniversary. Among the discussants where Peter Ajayi, then managing Director of Daily Sketch; Bode Sowande, ex-soldier-turned academician and Dr. Femi Osofisan, another academician.

Today’s post is a report of that symposium done in my capacity as the then Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Writers Club. No moment can be more auspicious to revisit the crucial issues raised at that symposium than now, especially with the recurrent traits of satanic leaders all over Africa.

COUNT DOWN TO THE ELECTIONS: 15 DAYS TO GO

Democracy is not a destination; it is a process. Every victory is validated by its process, and the process must be confined to the Law.

As we advance towards the General Elections, it is your duty to stand up now and be ready to be counted among the progressives.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CARTOON CORNER

President Ronald Reagan made some efforts at arms reduction during his tenure, but he made sure that a disproportional percentage of the nation’s budget went in for defence. That policy is reflected in today’s cartoon published in the Daily Times in 1981.

Enjoy your weekend.