For over a week now, Arewa has languished in darkness, yet the silence is deafening. No statement, no urgency, no collective outcry from our leaders, northern groups, or influential elders. This prolonged blackout isn’t just a power outage—it’s a glaring sign of our neglect, and it reflects a painful truth: we tend to care only about issues that personally affect us.
Imagine the outcry if this darkness covered Lagos or Abuja. Northern politicians would likely take to the airwaves, calling the Federal Government’s attention to the crisis. Yet when it affects our own region, we remain unbothered. Where are the voices of our leaders? Where is the action from our influential elders’ forums?
This silence raises tough questions. Do we hold ourselves accountable for the lack of essential services in the North? Do we only mobilize when the issue is at our doorstep? If we continue to stay silent, the message sent is clear: we are content with this darkness, both literal and metaphorical.
In Arewa, we deserve the same attention as any other region. The lack of electricity affects every aspect of life—businesses, schools, healthcare, and even the very spirit of community. It’s time for us to hold our leaders accountable, demand action, and, most importantly, not wait until the lights go out again to realize that we’ve been left in the dark for far too long.
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