Annkio Briggs is the Convener of Niger Delta Self Determination Movement and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Agape Birthrights Organisation, an NGO advocating for environmental, developmental, political and human rights. ln this interview with OBIRE ONAKEMU, he speaks on the state of the nation and what Nigerians should do to make the 2023 general elections give birth to a better Nigeria where fairness and equity reign.
What would you say about the state of the nation and the build-up to the 2023 polls?
The state of the nation is deplorable. Nigeria, a country of six political zones, 36 states and 774 local government areas with estimated population of over 200 million people, is supposed to be a democratic society. The government, irrespective of political party, is expected to deliver dividends of democracy, in terms of development of infrastructure and human capital, provision of security of life and property, clean and livable environment, ensure equity, justice, fairness, peace and accountability. Sadly, since independence in 1960 the government, one after the other, has failed the people in these regards to the point that one wonders if there is any hope or reason to continue. The build up to the 2023 elections, in my opinion and analysis, started before 2015.
