Just observing a trend, under military governments, soldiers have become rich. Under democracy, the wealth has gone to civilians. Corruption is always a coincidence...
OK, steal the money. But please do some work! Use your position, influence & brain to move the country forward. At least make sure the company making the road to your hometown after you've pocketed 60% of the funds, actually does a great job.
@ Mike: Fair enough, almost. In my book, don't even dare pocked 60% of the funds. My fear is one day people will rise again, and innocent me will belong on the wrong side of the chasm.
And when you try to stop it, you are "too known" Africa!
ReplyDeleteKwame, sometimes they even kill you!
ReplyDeleteThat's why we are where we are.
ReplyDeleteOK, steal the money. But please do some work! Use your position, influence & brain to move the country forward.
ReplyDeleteAt least make sure the company making the road to your hometown after you've pocketed 60% of the funds, actually does a great job.
@ Kwame M-B: True that!
ReplyDelete@ Mike: Fair enough, almost. In my book, don't even dare pocked 60% of the funds. My fear is one day people will rise again, and innocent me will belong on the wrong side of the chasm.