On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
Leadership Test Grounds: Account of How "YOUTHOCRACY Turns PUERILOCRACY" In Nigeria -Abioye Tosin Lawrence
A close examination reveals that there is no discernible difference between youthocracy and gerontocracy in Nigeria because the vast majority of young leaders prioritize their own interests even much more than the supposed older generation.
They lack the clear vision that many people thought they would have with the belief that "once they were freed , they've no business about the system, if distrupt we all find means how to settle the score.
Puerilocracy, a system characterized by immature or infantile decision-making. It is frequently linked to leaders who lack responsibility, maturity, or experience—exactly what Youthocracy has changed.
The fact that young leaders demanded youthocracy and received puerilocracy in exchange shows that the ideal of youth empowerment or leadership has deteriorated into something more problematic or ineffective. This occurred because of inexperience and impatience.
Young leaders are not mature enough or experienced enough to make wise choices. Young leaders in Nigeria, where political systems are complicated and full of obstacles, possess the zeal and vigor to bring about change, but their poor decision-making, which reflects immaturity, childishness, prevents them from having the political acumen and strategic thinking.
Over-reliance on ideals without workable solutions is another element that makes youthocracy turn into puerilocracy. Innovation and change are frequently emphasized by youth movements, which can be advantageous.
A youthocracy that lacks experience or judgment, however, may have a propensity to adopt idealistic but unworkable remedies that overlook more fundamental structural problems. Their attitude has changed to puerile decisions due to this lack of practical knowledge, with youthful leaders concentrating on shallow changes, short-term gains, or instant gratification.
Young leaders in Nigeria have transformed their agenda into a puerilocracy, where decisions are made for political or personal benefit rather than the long-term stability of the country, since they place more importance on winning favor than on making tough but essential decisions.
Youth movements have occasionally been exploited by more established or older political groups rather than empowering young people. In these situations, zeal has been used to further immature or self-serving goals, which may be a reflection of a puerilocratic society.
The youth-led movements' lack of unity and fragmentation, with multiple groups tugging in different directions, is no longer a covert goal. This lack of unity has resulted in an immature, fragmented political environment in a nation like Nigeria, where ethnic and regional divisions are important.
When warring factions within the youth movement make decisions that lack coherence and result in gridlock or an ineffectual system, youthocracy has become ineffective and has transformed into a puerilocracy.
Summary: Because youthful leaders or movements lack the maturity, experience, and practicality needed to properly manage the complexities of the system, youthocracy in Nigeria has evolved into puerilocracy.
Abioye Tosin Lawrence Writes, Campaigner, HATE-AGAINST-NIGERIA.
The term "PUERILOCRACY " was discovered by Abioye Tosin Lawrence and first published on Oriontimes Newspaper in Nigeria.
Nigerian need new protocol that will change bad democracy that rule.
ReplyDeleteMost expecially allow young to bring their own idea not old man rules.