#MY POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE#
Many
who know me would have observed that I have been unusually silent about the Nigerian
political atmospheric events lately. Well, as true as it is, but I have actually
been abreast of issues as they continue to unfold, however, I chose to do the
work of my Father above all else...that is where the urgency lies.
Nevertheless, I let out in few words from the abundance of my heart what is my
wish for the political atmosphere of our great and blessed country for 2013.
It
is touching and equally saddening that just few days into the new year, the
gun-lurking and blood-thirsty evil men who have carved the ‘gun men’ identity for
themselves have already gone berserk as they have unrepentantly continued to carry
out their evil mandate of bloodshed, killing innocent and unharmed people they
perceived in their erratic and compromised opinion as enemies. We will never
cease to pray for peace in our land.
I
am encouraged at the ability of the Police Force to unravel the evil hands and
mastermind brains behind the serial killings of government law makers that had
rocked Kano. At last we got another confirmation that they were not Boko Haram orchestrated,
rather politically motivated. It is my wish in 2013 that the other hitherto unknown
faces who hide under the auspices of Boko Haram to perpetrate evil will be
exposed. At least, we shall perhaps be able to know the real Boko.
I
wish in 2013 that the loquacious “destructive” critics of the incumbent government
will (not necessarily quit their self-adopted jobs), but perhaps in the
interest of Nigerians whose interest they claim to be canvassing for, be more
involved in the government as it were. Oppositions are not necessarily enemies
of government, but in Nigeria, the definition of the opposition is that of ‘someone
whose hands is temporarily not accessible to the nation’s oil purse’ which the
incumbent loot at will anyway. And I hope “my uncle” and boss, Mallam El-rufai
and his retinue of “unhelpful” oppositions will have a change too this year. I
wish.
Talking
about El-rufai, I won’t be surprised if he does not like me and I think I should
know why. I am sure if he thinks deeply well and perhaps remembers, he would
know what I am talking about. Once I had written on a platform where I referred
to him as an intellectual noisemaker for always faulting the government and
never helping with constructive intellectual input via appropriate and
available channels, if not for the incumbent opposition government, atleast for
the sake of the masses whose cause he claims to be championing. (You can still google
and find that link should you be interested). Of course, I had mentioned on a
few persons too, so.
Agreed
and accepted 100%, I do not have his political pedigree (I am nobody), and
neither do I intend to compete or compare myself with his academically achieved
and politically attained class...But I also know that the man himself who
specializes and derives pleasure from being destructively critical of the incumbent
opposition government, he is equally not a good flair player. You cannot
conceal your true identity in the face of confronting criticism. We read
El-rufai’s tweets and we see how he reacts in the face of criticisms from
younger generation of Nigerians. Besides, he only shows on Facebook the tweets
that boost his repute. I will send him a copy of this article anyway...of course
he will never publish it on any of his social outreach media, but who cares. (But
I will definitely copy my friend and boss, Sam Nda-Isaiah, the Publisher of
Leadership Newspaper, and hopefully like he did in the past, he would allow
this see the light of online publication on his page.
Not
that I am a particular fan of this incumbent government; I neither supported nor
voted for him...but as concerned patriots (with almost equal access to social
media like others), we hit the nail on the head. When the man does well, we
give him thumbs up and continue to pray for him. Where he does badly, we call
his attention to it through whichever avenue available to us. For those who
know my stand on political issues, I do the truth without seeking the favour or
recognition of anyone. When Sanusi Lamido Sanusi went off track, we tracked him
into order. When Dame Patience Jonathan seemed to have “absconded” from office,
we spoke out and ultimately wished her well. Even my continued presidential choice
man, Gen. Buhari, whenever I find his stand ambiguous or compromising, I won’t
hesitate to voice out. And he still remains my choice for the President of
Nigeria should we for once bury sentiments and crave development borne on
dedication and integrity. This is all in spirit of fair play and the peace and
prosperity of Nigeria. Nigeria is bigger than individuals.
In
this New Year, I advise President Jonathan to forget the 2015 idea and concentrate
on betterment of the economic and social wellbeing of Nigeria. Let his media
aides learn to handle the presidency’s publicity with more wisdom and
intelligence or he should bring in more competent hands. Mr. President should
be aggressively committed to fighting corruption with zero tolerance. I think I
support his eagerness to break lose from the claws of political godfatherism and
be free from the political yoke of leaders past. Former President Obasanjo
should “occupy” his Ota Farms in Abeokuta and please allow we Nigerians to
elect our leaders, while praying God to chose for us. May the burdens of
political (and corrupt) godfatherism in Nigeria by broken!!!
I
wish for our judiciary to uphold dignity and honour and be just and fair with
unreserved equity in a polarised nation like ours. I also wish the law makers
promote people-oriented bills and pass laws in the interest of Nigeria and
Nigerians, and not those selfishly motivated laws that will enrich them, their
families and political empire.
I
wish to observe that it is not wrong for the government to call for prayers for
the sustainability of Nigeria, but also the government should realise that
faith goes with work, and faith without work is dead. So while we continue to pray,
the government must and should continue to work; provide jobs for the teeming
unemployed youthful population, provide security and enhance the overall social
wellbeing of Nigerians.
I
pray and wish that the 36 State Governors will grant more autonomy to their
Local Governments with regards to funds availability and utilisation. And to
the State Government owing its workers salaries of up to 5months, please I beg
you by God’s mercies, pay the innocent their salaries. The labourer is worthy
of his reward...please, pay workers’ wages.
We
pray that the waves of terrorism, the winds of kidnapping, the menace of
corruption (the 3 evils of this dispensation) will be swallowed up in 2013. And
may God preserve our leaders from calamities this year unlike they witnessed last
year. But I quickly add, “IF” they repent, it shall be well with them. But if
they remain wicked, the bible (Not I) says: “Say ye to the righteous, that it
shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the
wicked! It shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given
him” (Isaiah 3:10, 11). “But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither
shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before
God” (Ecclesiastes 8:13).
May
God bless Nigeria and Nigerians. One love.
(Dr.
Bukola Williams, http://drwilliamsbukola.blogspot.com/2012/12/about-dr-bukola-williams.html?spref=tw)
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