To some people, I am a spoilsport as far as the Buhari government is concerned. This is because they erroneously believe that, no matter what the government does, I will criticise it. Well, I’m not in the habit of criticising anyhow.
I am shocking them with my views on the whistle-blowing policy of the government.
I never knew anything could persuade our people to break their oaths of secrecy. Take the Yoruba, for instance, they so much believe in secrecy that if a man goes about spinning yarns, they call him a woman. My apologies to the womenfolk.
The Yoruba even have a saying – olofofo o gbegba ibi ope lo mo – a whistle-blower does not earn money, but is thanked for his efforts.
We even have a song for olofofo,
Olofofo yera
A fe soro awo
Olofofo yera
A fe soro awo
Ti o ba si ti baba ni
Nba fa lu e ya
Ti o ba si ti baba ni
Nba fa lu e ya, etc
The song is derisive of olofofo. In fact, the Yoruba as a race does not respect olofofo.
For instance, many detectives have found it difficult to trace criminals because the detectives are seen as olofofo.
We never knew ofofo would become a profitable venture. If we had known, we would have been more watchful of the goings on in our environments. Especially, amongst the haves.
I understand a whopping five percent is to be given to successful olofofos. For instance, if one could successfully report a hundred million naira and it is discovered, that person will become five million naira richer.
I believe with that kind of money ofofo could be studied as an art or a science. Whichever way it is, I believe it is a smart move by the government, especially in these days of recession.
I understand that legislation is being planned to take care of whistle-blowers. That means they will be fully protected by government.
If you are still afraid to inform government agencies of people keeping money from crime proceeds, please let me help you.
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