Nigerians are fond of pointing to “our leaders” as the basis of all our country’s woes, but isn’t that passing the buck? These “our leaders” do not fall from the sky; they emerge from among us. So “we the people” bear the blame for the crop of leaders we have.

Furthermore, “our leaders”, who once were followers like us or “the masses”, like we usually say, bear the same DNA imprints as the rest of us. In other words, rather than look out for the good of the collective, “we  the people”put our pockets and stomachs first.

This explains why Africa is backwards; why Nigeria is still not the giant of Africa.

Need proof? Here’s @Mzseaun’s story.

Issa thread. Sew whatever you want at the end

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

I got friends and professors to donate mannequins and materials for training. But I needed permission from the Nig govt so, I emailed… pic.twitter.com/iSSh1vItk5

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

After IDP missions, i decided to volunteer in hospitals around the country. I wrote Sokoto and Kebbi health departments. Kebbi replied…

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

One Mr Shehu got in touch. He gave specifics on how to address the letter and send via DHL or UPS. pic.twitter.com/b3VlZfYnuN

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

Oh ! Here’s the letter pic.twitter.com/RFN8eNYVJh

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

It is on this same twitter dt I was accused of using IDP donations for personal use when in fact, for most part, I use my money for missions

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

I have done my part. God knows I’ve tried. I will not discourage anyone from trying but here is me preparing your mind

— Hypophyseal Fossa (@Mzseaun) November 6, 2017

We are finished!