Priscilla ediare
Abdul Mumuni Abiola, son of the late Basorun Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO), winner of the presidential election of June 12, 1993, talks in this interview about corruption and how the fight against it can last for generations.
How do you assess the federal government’s efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Nigerian federal government has been proactive enough to respond to relief in the spread of COVID-19. When cases began to arise, the president enacted THE COVID-19 2020 regulation through the powers granted to him through sections 2, 3 and four. Quarantine Law, which allowed to restrict the movement of others and the country, with stricter measures imposed on some states with higher instances of COVID-19, namely Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. It also deserves to be remembered that the maximum of the initial registered instances and index instances in the country were foreigners or persons who had been in contact with them, which led the federal government to close Nigerian airspace until further notice, thus avoiding further instances.
The federal government has also brought economic measures and stimulus for Americans and businesses to address the pandemic, such as direct distribution of food and money and the extension of fiscal reporting deadlines.
We also deserve to recall that WHO commended the federal government for its timely reaction to the first case of COVID-19 in the country and for classifying noncommunicable noncommunicable diseases as one of the most productive disease centres in Africa.
However, there has been a strong complaint from the federal government, i. e. the country’s most deficient demographic. Most of the idea that the government is doing little or nothing in terms of palliatives and incentives to keep the deficient masses feeding hand in hand at home. the government may have done more with the fact that around 107 Nigerian corporations and notable figures donated 25. 8 billion nairas to help the Nigerian federal government in the fight against COVID-19.
This sense of forgetfulness of the poor component can jeopardize a significant component of the federal government’s efforts, as others still left the era of containment to “shake” their daily bread.
My recommendation is not to update the pandemics; In Nigeria, there are two pandemics: poverty (hunger virus) and COVID-19; our reaction to this challenge must therefore be multidimensional.
It is 21 years in democracy, how has democratic governance behaved in Nigeria?
Democracy is about participation. The key is the proportion of electorates on Election Day compared to those with voters. There’s a saying that “people have the leaders they deserve. “That’s true to some extent. I think the more we interact in democracy, the more active our participation is and chances are we’ll see the dividends of our collective democracy. In 2023, I inspired all Nigerians of voting age to combine as their parents did 30 years ago. In doing so, Nigerians will once again decide on credible leaders to promote democracy in the country.
What do you think of the current government’s anti-corruption struggle?
It’s funny. Corruption in Nigeria is endemic, it is in each and every sector. Since 1993, we have contributed together directly or to create this nightmare in which we live today. Corruption is a war that would be fought for generations and I’m glad this war has really begun.
General Ishola Williams (Rtd), former president of Transparency International (IT), a Nigerian chapter, said that beyond the June 12 federal government statement as Democracy Day in the popularity of Chief Abiola, Chief OMK Abiola’s family circle can simply create a foundation to honor his struggles and teach other young people the ideals defended by Chief Abiola , how do you see it?
Wow, it’s a small world. I am referring to the same thing, I am referring to an organisation aimed at the evaluation of young people through sport. It is called MKO Abiola Centre for Youth and Sports in Africa. Feel free to explore the website mkoabiolacentre. org.
We and the vanquished leader MKO Abiola believe that the country’s prosperity lies with other young people. The MKO Abiola Centre for youth and sport development in Africa is a non-profit initiative with the hobby and duty to turn young people into leading adults and transformers who will have a positive effect in other sectors of our country through youth progression and sports commitment. I will inspire all Nigerians to assist in this initiative and register for me in building a foundation worthy of our other young people and the legacy of former MKO leader Abiola.
What do you think of the turmoil by force to move south in 2023?
I think the force deserves to be founded on the merits of the region of the country where you come from. Vanquished leader MKO Abiola said “circular ankles in circular holes. “May the most productive candidate win.
What do you think of the ninth Gbajabiamila House of Representatives during the following year?
First of all, I would like to congratulate the President of the House of Representatives and his members on their 365 days in office, it is proof that with the right direction, our democratic procedure would continue in a transparent and unstopned manner. an experienced legislator who is able to promote the nation’s agenda.
Priscilla Ediare Abdul Mumuni Abiola is the son of the late Basorun Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO), winner of the Array.
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