The story made headlines both locally and
internationally about the doggedness and resilience of the Edo people, but the
most profound of it all is the man in the centre of this historical election,
Adams Oshiomhole.
Despite the odds comrade Oshiomhole show us that he
is indeed a man with a lion’s heart ready to challenge the status quo and the
PDP Federal might. These happenings truly reflect that when good men go to
sleep then the people will bear the consequences of having mentally and morally
bankrupt men lead them. This victory is a clarion call to the sleeping giants
in Nigeria to rise up to the occasion and save their people from the shame
brought upon them by men who lack substance and character.
There is no doubt in my mind that with the triumph
of Oshiomhole, men of pedigree will emerge in our political space to take over
from these charlatans that parade themselves as political leaders in the
country. The political dynamics is fast changing in the land and i hope that
many of these so called untouchable politician will discern the mood of the
people and give up their cling to power else the new breed of politically
conscious Nigerians who now see and understand the inherent values of democracy
will push them out of power.
Democracy is the most feasible system of governance
that reflects the mood of a people; this is why the struggle for democracy in
the continent of Africa is every day gaining momentum. To this end, elections
such as the Edo experience will send a strong signal across the length and
breadth that the people can no longer be taken for granted.
As Gov. Oshiomhole settles down to led his people
for another second tenure, he must avoid distraction, put the people first in
his fiscal policy formulation for Edo state and above all, work assiduously to
ensure the further entrenchment to democratic culture in Edo so that when he
leaves office the people can better decide for themselves who can carry on the
mantle of leadership.
I strongly hold that the Edo experience is indeed
crucial to future elections in Nigeria, this is why we must salute the bravery
of Adams Oshiomhole and the attitude put up by the Edo people to ensure their
votes do count.
Yek keme
Dept of philosophy
University of Lagos
yekipedia.blogspot.com
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