The move by some Nigerian based pro-democracy advocacy
groups to complain to the African Union concerning the move of President Pierre
Nkurunziza of Burundi to set aside the constitution and seek a third time in
office is timely and commendable. African lives are precious and should not be
wasted since security officers have started killing protesters. Sit tight heads
of state are found lurking in most African countries due to greed and naked
pursuit of power. We expect other concerned groups and individuals from other African countries
to ask AU to act without delay. Rwanda genocide is still fresh in our memories.