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Its been a week

What is happening in Africa? I hear all this talk about changing the continent and what the people in power must do to effect change. Many plans have been hatched around the world to remove this "poor" continent out of its poverty. They wont work.

What am I talking about? Well I am talking about the actions of each individual to effect change. I have met a number of Africans complain and comment about how this continent is doomed because of our leaders, how some change must happen and watnot. But I ask what are you doing to effect change? the response, what can I do? well my answer- something.

Today, I proffer my humble opinion as we cannot expect the politicians to do it. Imagine if you are put in charge of a bank, and there is no door to it, no audit of funds and refills of cash every day. Would you fix the bank to become more secure? Truthfully most wouldnt as they would just steal what is there. That is African governance.

Here are just some of my suggestions;
1. Register to vote- cos the only way you can effect change is if you empower oneself.
2. Vote - your power as a voter can tell the politicians what to do.
3. Vote wisely- If your main concern is governance, how can you choose a thief, failed banker or businessman to lead you. The credentials of a politician must move from tribal affiliations to the character of the man and the depth of his ability.
4. Change how you live- do not expect national change to occur if you cannot change yourself. If you believe your leader is a tyrant, you should not be a bully at home or work.
5. Live your Ideals- one must live life with the value system they expect others to be judged by. one cannot expect hardwork from others if we do not work ourselves.
6. Look after those weaker than ourselves. We who have been gifted with strength in any field of life must focus on not just using that strength for our own benefit, but also the benefit of others. This is not communism, but Humanism. - I think Bernie Maddof can attest to this= greed doesn't pay.

Nuff Said

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