When a government is on the brink of losing power, the signs are unmistakable:
- Desperate Slogans: Constant declarations like “We will never leave power” reveal insecurity, not strength.
- Frequent Meetings with Chiefs, Musicians, and Civil Society: These gatherings become more about optics than genuine engagement, signaling a crumbling grip on authority.
- Erratic Rallies: Pop-up rallies, swayed by public sentiment, show a leadership scrambling to stay relevant.
- Spending Sprees: Lavish spending to buy off opposition members signals a regime’s fear of losing control.
- Rallies Packed with Musicians: When the crowd is filled with entertainers rather than supporters, it’s a clear sign of diminishing influence.
- Public Intimidation: Coercion replaces dialogue as the government turns to fear to maintain power.
- Police Brutality: Heavy-handed suppression of dissent becomes the norm, exposing a leadership afraid of losing its mandate.
- Censorship: Silencing the public’s voice only accelerates the erosion of support.
- Mysterious Disappearances and Deaths of Opposition Figures: These tactics reflect a regime clinging to power through fear and violence.
- Arrogance and Hubris: Leaders become disconnected from reality, convinced that they are invincible.
- Political Arrests: Targeting opponents through the justice system is a last-ditch effort to weaken resistance.
When you witness these signs, know that the fall of that government is not just imminent—it’s inevitable.
