Gaddafi’s Libya was Africa’s Most Prosperous Democracy

Yet, Demography was a key player.. AA

By Garikai Chengu

Contrary to popular belief, Libya, which western media described as “Gaddafi’s military dictatorship”, was in actual fact one of the world’s most democratic States.

In 1977 the people of Libya proclaimed the Jamahiriya or “government of the popular masses by themselves and for themselves.” The Jamahiriya was a higher form of direct democracy with ‘the People as President.’ Traditional institutions of government were disbanded and abolished, and power belonged to the people directly through various committees and congresses.

The nation State of Libya was divided into several small communities that were essentially “mini-autonomous States” within a State. These autonomous States had control over their districts and could make a range of decisions including how to allocate oil revenue and budgetary funds. Within these mini autonomous States, the three main bodies of Libya’s democracy were Local Committees, People’s Congresses, and Executive Revolutionary Councils.

Libyan Chronicles..

Despite how many Arabs were sarcastic on Libyans across time.. Ironically; Libyans had experienced revolutionary anarchy for 40 years, started by leadership formation, and finished with fights not violence; they will the 1st Arabs to make sense..!!

Despite all the odds, Libyan will seriously lead their own political reforms; on the contrary to the current Arabic lib-service; those loudly shunt with no delivery..! Yes; demographics help, as well as resources, int’l support and enthusiastic elite.. It is time for Arabs to abandon the typical press releases from Tunisia, Sana’a, Cairo and Damascus, and listen to the new interpreters of the simple commons.. Those Freedom Fighters did not rise the “Arab Spring” banner; but offered fearless martyrs.. The True national legends are always drawn by Bullets and Bloods not Banners and Bullies..!!

Gaddafi'e Democracy..

The one from the Coco’s nest..!!

If Gaddafi speaks a smoother Arabic tongue accent, he would add lots of chaos to the deteriorate Arabic culture.. This amazing adolescent-alike leader had master over the years realities of political power..During the long years of his role, Almost 40 now; he speaks out what he likes, ignoring any protocols, logic, or common sense.. He twists all facts to serve his weird thinking.. He comes up with unprecedented actions, He always shocks the world, while no one capable to stop him.. Fortunately, he never tried to enhance his accent, nor arrogantly cared for.. Therefore, his influence still within the unprivileged 1.5 km2/15 million-capita country..