I decided to lend my thoughts on Nigerian political process, for the sole reason that I'm a Nigerian. I have heard stories of the greatness the country once epitomed but never have I witnessed it.
When will Nigeria be great? Is it even possible? Martin Luther had a dream and even in his demise he had compatriots working to see it actualized. Where is the Nigerian dream? Where is the clear cut vision placed before people of what is achievable.
Arise o compatriots,
Nigerian call obey...
After singing this anthem for ages, I want to know who is calling and what am I to obey.
The major epidemic we seem not to have a solution for is leadership. This is a country made of people that teamed up to defeat Ebola. In a matter of weeks we were declared Ebola free. We achieved this laudable goal because everyone was involved though some lives were lost, their death is remembered with patriotism and importantly it was not in vain.
Why can't we unite and flush out defective leaders. Nigeria is our common identity and when we keep hiding under tribal differences we keep ensnaring ourselves to an epidemic more dangerous than Ebola but which we treat as a friendly companion.
If you will not agree to be driven by a driver you feel is unqualified just because you want to live long, why then must you choose an unfit leader just because he/she is from your tribe. Let capable hands be put in positions of leadership without regard for tribe, age or sex.
The solutions are so simple let's not complicate it. You are Nigerian, you should be concerned about your image.
The happenings surrounding the grasp of power is not new, but perhaps this particular season it calls for a keener look.
I don't want to delve into the heavily debated issues in the polity, but the elections are here again. As you exercise your right to choose a leader, let it be based on nothing else than on merit. No sentiments please.
Our greatness can emerge but we need builders, reformers that will work and sound a clear call of action. Collectively we can destroy the hazard of bad leaders.
Vote without bias.
God bless Nigeria
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