Outright Abuse of Power!

1. 

When will it stop? The question reentered my head as i watched a long line of black cars made pass me on one lane. On the other lane, other vehicles formed two lines and were practically front to back fenders. This was in what could best be described simply as an avoidable traffic jam. Even cars on opposite lanes couldn't move forward. All cars had been grounded because the convoy of a Minister was driving by. 

This is old! My friend remarked in an obvious state of irritation. The man in Orange and black trouser kept his palm up, stopping drivers and riders alike.  

Aren't all mornings rush ours for parents going to work or driving their kids to school? I haven't even said anything about the stream of people going off to one destination or another for equally important engagements. Must people on 'Okada,' in taxis, private cars and ironically, official cars go through such delays? And for what? 

Stern faced officers in thick green, dark blue, light blue and black khaki and shiny boots were grouped here and there, holding a variety of gadgets and weapons and then telling people on foot to take another route. It took forever for the motorcade of the minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to disappear into the distance. 

I was reminded of an incident when a woman driving her kid home was forced off the road by a Governor's security escort, in addition to breaking her windshield and putting her through painful swings of the 'Koboko.' She had been too slow to make way in time for an elected Executive Public Officer's convoy to overtake. 

When is the abuse of power going to end? I mean, who do these people serve in principle? They certainly were not elected or appointed just so they can turn the rest of the masses into idiots. It beats me. But what do i know.