Politics of ‘Ghosts’ and Collateral Damage (1)
Politics of 'Ghosts' and Collateral Damage (1) By M.B.O Owolowo Following the recent tragic Kano bombing, I have been in a sombre and reflective mood. I have been wondering how such atrocious incidents have become commonplace in our environment, when did our polity become so accustomed to these peculiar tragedies. If one has a heart, one cannot but feel or imagine the pain of those who have been directly affected by these dastardly acts. Inadvertently, we shouldn't wait till we are directly affected before we are vociferous about the declining situation and possible engagement strategies. Some have resorted to prayers, though helpful, but I believe this calamity has gone beyond that. Some other people are comforted by the fact that the bombings have been concentrated in certain parts of the North. To a few of those who reason like this, they say 'these people' can continue to kill 'themselves' and damage 'their region', as long as it doesn't ...