THEN: Awolowo was (37), Akintola (36), Ahmadu Bello (36), Balewa (34) and Okotie-Eboh (27). Enahoro (27) led the struggle for independence after the death of Macaulay. Only Zik was 42 at the time.In 1966, the first coup was led by: Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and
countered by Murtala Mohammed (28), Theophilus Danjuma (28), Babangida (25), Nanven Garba (23), Sani Abacha (23), Shehu Musa Yaradua (23), and brought into power Gowon (32),
Ojukwu (33), Obasanjo (29), Buhari (24).Most of the
military administrators who governed the states under the successive military regimes, most of
whom are governors now, were under 30 years.
MT Mbu became foreign affairs minister at 23 and Pat Utomi became a presidential adviser at 27 and so on and so forth.
NOW: Why is it that this age
bracket is today still
sleeping in 3 seater chairs in their parents’ homes?
Why is it that this age bracket is today still collecting pocket money from their parents? Why is it that this age bracket is today still writing JAMB? Why is it that this age bracket is today still sagging
their trousers? Why is it that this age bracket is today still searching
for jobs? Why is it that this age bracket is today no
longer qualified to even be leaders of youth wings of
political parties? Why is it that this age bracket is today so docile? Why is it that this age bracket is today still incapable of feeding itself? Why is it
that this age bracket is today barred by law from
even aspiring to certain political offices?Why is it that this age bracket
is today incapacitated, unwilling, unable and incapable of asking question.
Sunday Sovie Lawrence wrote this from Lagos
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