By Adekola Afolabi
An Akure-based public affairs commentator and former presidential aspirant, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has expressed worry over the situation of things in Nigeria 59 years after independence.
Ikubese, a Convener of “YesWeFit” revolutionary movement, revealed that it is unfortunate that the country has not blossomed 59 years after gaining Independence, saying those who should feed and nurture the country grow have milked it dry.
According to him, no meaningful progress and development has been made in the critical sectors of the economy in the country.
In his poetic-form message to commemorate Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary, the chieftain of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) explained that he looked at the country, shook his head and shed tears because of the terrible situation of things in the country.
He added that those who genuinely desire to make sacrifices and grow Nigeria high have been ridiculed and confined to the Gulag.
The public affairs commentator, however, expressed confidence that the country would be great again if the leaders could do the right things.
He said, “How happy can a nation be, in commemoration of her independence?
“59 years ago, you were ‘liberated’ from colonial rule and became an independent nation, governed by your children. Have you blossomed, this 59 years? Have those who should feed you and nurture you grow not milked you dry?
“Have those who genuinely desire to make sacrifices and grow you high not been ridiculed and confined to the Gulag? I look at you and shake my head, tears on my lids.
“What manner of a mother gives birth to children, the Privileged of whom seek to suffocate her? Yet, a few of your Offsprings remain…so infinitesimally few, who have vowed not to partake of the King’s meal, until the day of your second liberation.
“On this endangered few, I hing my hope and wish you ‘Happy Independence Day,” he said.
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