Nigeria, July 4 -- One should not be defeated in hoping that there is hope for Nigeria. That is why critical writers should continue to write to critique government steps and missteps, actions and inactions. For the same reason, advocates for good governance should continue to advocate for transparency and accountability in government circle. Also, human rights activists should carry on with their activism. When hope is completely lost, writing, advocacy, activism would be of no use.

Similarly, politicians should continue their politicking. What politicians do or choose not to do cannot always be adjudged to be wrong. In other words, politicking does not always connote evil or derogatory act. It entirely connotes evil and derogatory act ...