CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION: "Right on top of the agenda in group discussions, nationwide, is the need for economic emancipation through the ballot box. This calls to mi..."

THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

Right on top of the agenda in group discussions, nationwide, is the need for economic emancipation through the ballot box. This calls to mind a lamentation I issued in the January 23, 1983 edition of Sunday Concord. Titled “Contry go beta gives way to contry har’o,” it is laden with humour, yet thought-provoking as it examined the effects of the inflation imposed by the Shagari administration.

As we march back to the polling stations to choose a President in the next three days, let us resolve to select a leader who will command the right presence of mind to free the masses from bondage.

Vote wisely!

CARTOON CORNER

Quebec, Canada’s most populous city, after Ontario has had a long bitter struggle for political sovereignty. The province which is blessed with abundance of resources has had several shots at freedom from Canada.

Today’s cartoon, published by one of the Daily Times titles in the early 1980s shows the struggles of Quebec at that time. As you get amused over this cartoon, take a deeper look. Do the masses of Nigeria not look like Quebec against the towering giants that have held us bound for decades?

Now is the time for emancipation. Go for it at the polls!

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE SPOILERS IN OUR MIDST

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE SPOILERS IN OUR MIDST: "While responding to a question from the presenter, yesterday, at the Investments Café (LTV 8 / DSTV 129), as part of a four-man panel exam..."

THE SPOILERS IN OUR MIDST

While responding to a question from the presenter, yesterday, at the Investments Café (LTV 8 / DSTV 129), as part of a four-man panel examining the economic importance of credible elections, I stated that the current bombing in some areas of the country are the handi-work of some fifth columnists operating in the manner of dogs in the manger. The moderator interjected humorously; “You mean spoilers?). It immediately reminded me of an article I did in the Sunday Concord titled The honourable babas in 1004 flats.

Please read the article and make up your mind not to be part of the spoilers in the nation.

CARTOON CORNER

Sometime in the 1980s, Nigerian streets were flooded with an occupation force of beggars from neighbouring countries. Today’s cartoon shows one instance of the mannerisms of some of the beggars who deployed force against their targets.

As we return to the polling booths to cast our votes, let us be determined never to be reduced to street beggars in foreign lands. The opportunity is ours now. Vote wisely.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE ELECTIONS: IGNORE THE THREATS

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE ELECTIONS: IGNORE THE THREATS: "As we progress with the elections, it is important to encourage every eligible voter to defy the threats of the forces of darkness who are..."

THE ELECTIONS: IGNORE THE THREATS

As we progress with the elections, it is important to encourage every eligible voter to defy the threats of the forces of darkness who are busy trying to divert attention with one bombing episode after the other.

Today’s post examines the genesis of this terrorism which began with the yet-unredressed bombing of Mr. Delegiwa in 1986. And because Dele Giwa’s murder has remained unredressed, it has led to the current domino effect of nation-wide terrorism.

The best we can do for ourselves as patriots is to troop out to the polling booths and vote in our choice candidates who will strive to restore law and order. INEC might not have gotten their acts totally together, but from indications around the country so far, we have no other choice than to cooperate fully every way.

CARTOON CORNER

1982 was declared the International Year for Sanctions against the Apartheid Regime. In today’s cartoon published by one of the Daily Times titles in January, 1982, Namibia is seen in a state of despair, unable to believe that apartheid would ever come to an end.

Well, just as apartheid finally came to an end, and freedom came to Southern Africa, I address you today, if you are a Nigerian, asking whether this election will bring us any good. The light is right at the end of the tunnel. Look out, and you will see it.

JOIN ME LIVE AT 3.00 PM TODAY (LTV Channel 8 / DSTV Channel 129)

At 3.00pm today, God willing, I will be addressing the Effects of a Credible Election on the Nigerian Economy. Please tune in to Investments Café, LTV Channel 8 / DSTV Channel 129. The programme is live. Let us join hands and rebuild Nigeria.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: NIGERIAN POLITICS: CARTOON CORNER

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: NIGERIAN POLITICS: CARTOON CORNER: "LOOKING BACK Nigeria is never lacking in ideas. The nation also, at every time, parades a crop of intellectuals who continue to proffer o..."