A FOREMOST NIGER DELTA ACTIVIST, CHIEF INKO BRIGHTSTAR, POPULARLY KNOWN AS “WHOKNOWS TOMORROW,” CALLS ON BAYELSANS TO STOP DEPENDING ON POLITICIANS FOR SURVIVAL AND BE SELF-INDEPENDENT TO CHALLENGE BA

A FOREMOST NIGER DELTA ACTIVIST, CHIEF INKO BRIGHTSTAR, POPULARLY KNOWN AS “WHOKNOWS TOMORROW,” CALLS ON BAYELSANS TO STOP DEPENDING ON POLITICIANS FOR SURVIVAL AND BE SELF-INDEPENDENT TO CHALLENGE BAD GOVERNANCErnrnrnA prominent Niger Delta activist, Chief Inko Brightstar, widely known as Whoknows Tomorrow, has raised serious concerns over the political climate in Bayelsa State, urging citizens to break free from overdependence on politicians and embrace self-reliance as a pathway to accountability and development.rnrnSpeaking on the state of governance and public attitude in Bayelsa, Chief Inko lamented that politics has become deeply entrenched in everyday life, to the extent that the actions of political elites are rarely questioned. According to him, regardless of how flawed decisions may be, there is always a group of loyalists willing to defend and applaud such actions for personal benefit.rnrnHe described this trend as dangerous, noting that many individuals have reduced themselves to “praise singers,” prioritizing political loyalty over the collective good of the state.

This, he said, has significantly weakened the culture of accountability and enabled poor governance to thrive unchecked.rnrnChief Inko further decried the growing pattern of intimidation faced by critics of government policies. He stated that individuals who dare to speak out against bad governance are often subjected to harassment, arrests, and, in some cases, imprisonment.

This atmosphere of fear, discourages citizens from expressing dissenting views and holding leaders accountable.rnrnThe activist emphasized that such a system makes rapid development difficult to achieve. He warned that a society where people are accustomed to poverty and quick to attack voices advocating for change cannot experience meaningful progress.rnrnHighlighting another critical issue, Chief Inko pointed out that a significant portion of the population believes their survival depends solely on political connections and appointments.

He explained that this dependency has created a cycle of loyalty, where beneficiaries of the system become unwilling to question or challenge it.rnrnHe, however, stressed that true progress in Bayelsa State will only be possible when there is a fundamental shift in mindset. According to him, citizens must embrace independence, demand accountability, and recognize their collective responsibility in shaping the future of the state.rnrnChief Inko concluded by calling on Bayelsans to rise above political dependency, build sustainable means of livelihood, and develop the courage to challenge bad governance without fear.rnrn“Only a self-reliant people can truly demand accountability,” he stated, adding that independence remains the key to breaking the cycle of poor leadership and underdevelopment in the state.