I have come to understand that most government deviates from there constitutional duties as a government and goes at it pleases then without being questioned because the citizens at time do not know the primary purpose of government in every country, to start i will be pleased to outline some primary duties enshrined in the constitution.
Below are some of the primary purpose of every government. At first I will mention protection of lifes and properties of citizens, Provision of employment opportunities and so on. All this and many I didn't mention are all duties recognised constitutionally which most governments choose to deviate from because of their own reasons.
The Nigeria government is among the governments that don't understand their primary duties. Those aspiring to power in Nigeria don't have the country at heart, they want power just to be able to steal public funds and enrich themselves and their household.
The current government of Nigeria has been unable to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. for the years and few months spent in office Nigerians have been killed like flies by boko Haram, bandits and unknown gunmen, while we have a government that sworn an oat to protect the lives and properties of its citizens.
Also, they are about to wrap up their four years in office, yet no Job opportunities have been provided for the citizens. They want to return to office next year, and some foolish Nigerians are busy taking bags of rice in exchange of their vote next year. what a tragic cycle that keep the country trapped in the same problem year after year.
I will also add that a vast majority of the citizens do not know the duties and responsibilities of the government. This is majorly due to illiteracy and ignorance, that is why it is very easy for these people to be manipulated with cash rewards and other items.
The political leaders of these affected countries understand the weaknesses of the electorates and are using it against them. They understand that the citizens (except for few) cannot ask for accountability on things they do not know are supposed to be provided for them by the government. After every four years, they play with the psychology of the people again and again.
The country needs more activists and brave patriotic citizens that will consistently call out these governments when they are doing the wrong things. There needs to be a group which will serve as watchdogs to curtail the excesses of those in power.