'What is Democracy' By Adesina Ogunlana

The enthusiasts of Democracy as a political mechanism in the human society say it is the best form of political systems.

There are so many other cracies known to men, and you all know them, or at least some of them. There is ‘Theo-cracy’. Simply put ,it is the rule of the gods. Or better put, the rule of the gods through some special people who have the unique ability or capacity to hear, even see and interact with the invisibles of heaven. Of course in this kind of indirect celestial rule, some form of “wuruwuru” can’t be avoided. Even the best type of priestly rule is not above suspicion and resentment. That was why the Israelites of old sacked Prophet Samuel.

Another well known ‘cracy; is kingocracy, less arcanely known as MONARCHY. Under this craze, society is governed by a Rex or Regina who claims that his lineage or bloodline is ordained by that most unknown of beings, popularly known among men as GOD. Of course this is another fat lie on God but then God, is used to persecution from his own creatures. So if a fool comes to the man created throne, the royal claim is that God in his infinite wisdom is the installer of the fool. Ditto for a murderer, rapist, sadist, tyrant, drunkard etc.

The ways of the Lord, one is assured, is actually beyond the ken of men. You are further told that opposing kings, (and even 419 self-seeking, money-mongering clerics these days) is opposing the ALMIGHTY himself.

There is yet another cracy. This one is called PLUTO-CRACY. This is the rule of the society by men of means. By means, I mean money, ‘kudi’, ‘ego’, ‘owo’, alias apekanuko, kunkushi. I do not mean African means a.k.a Juju. Perhaps this is the most honest of crazes. This rule of society by the rich, the so called men of timber and caliber. In truth and in deed, is it not men and women of means, the moneyed ones who rule in any society. And is it not reasonably so?

One rich man is the equal of a thousand, even million paupers or peasants. Money is the most popular language in the world. Without money you are a dunce. Without the Lord kunkushi, you are dead!

After trying so many cracies, men finally settled for DEMOCRACY claiming it is the best form of rule. They tout it to be the rule of men, for men by men. They say it is practical egalitarianism. They say it is devoid of mysticism. They say it avoids or breaks down hegemonistic rule. They say it ensures or promotes accountability.

In reality however, Democracy necessarily brings out the worst in men, because Democracy makes people JOSTLE for power. And when the competitive spirit is kindled in the breast of men, only very few will not act as beasts.

In the quest for power in Democracy, the bid to acquire or capture community power, men will do anything. By anything, I mean anything, no matter how vile. Treachery, corruption, mudslinging capsizing of values, destruction of friendship, soul sale to Satan etc are the hallmarks of democracy.

Thus if democracy is truly the best form of government among human beings, then it is crystal clear that human beings are very terrible indeed.