It is
no longer news that the mindset of an average Nigerian politician is
preoccupied with deceit, insensitivity, and arrogance. But this does not imply
that there are no exemplary ones in their midst. Suffice to say; amid the
gangsters, lies a Saint.
As a citizen of Imo State and
one who is resident in the state, I’ve taken my precious time to study most of
the politicians in the state in question and lately I came up with a conclusion
that, Capt Emmanuel Iheanacho is one of the few politicians who are truly
exemplary or worthy of emulation. You would recall that Capt Iheanacho was one
of the governorship contestants in the just concluded gubernatorial polls in
Imo State, in which he emerged as the third best, following Chief Owelle Rochas
Okorocha – the seating governor and Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha – the present Deputy
Speaker of the Federal House of Reps who occupied the first and second
positions respectively.
Capt Iheanacho is one of the few
politicians that have succeeded in proving to my person that Nigeria still have
leaders with integrity or leaders that think more of the people than their
personal interest. Throughout his electioneering activity in Imo State – the
Eastern Heartland, to the best of my knowledge, there was no time he displayed
any form of insensitivity, calumny, antagonism, or inconsequential bickering.
As long as the said era lasted, he was only mindful of his manifesto or his
proposed agenda if he eventually become the governor of the state, unlike the
other politicians who were busy condemning the accomplishments of the past and
present leadership of the state.
Above all, Capt Iheanacho was at no time involved in any indecent or
unguided conduct. He was extremely conscious of every bit of his utterances.
Even during the election, he conducted himself like a statesman and seasoned
politician. Suffice to say; in him, lies a true, genuine and sensitive leader.
This singular fact has made me to develop an unalloyed passion for his
person. I pray one day, he would be at the helm of affairs in Imo State; but
for this to be actualized, he ought to endeavour to support governor Okorocha’s
administration, so that, at the long run the governor will willingly and
wholeheartedly handover to him.
I’m using this avenue to appeal to other politicians in Imo State, and
Nigeria at large to emulate such idiosyncrasy. Anyone who truly intends to lead
any society must be prepared to showcase characters that his/her prospective
subjects would be pleased with. You cannot tell people in your dirty appearance
that you intend to make their wears look stainless. It’s a paradox. In other
words, we must endeavour to be conscious of what we say or do at all times
regardless of the circumstance.
It is high time our teeming politicians started thinking differently.
They ought to note that presently, the electorate are both socially and
politically aware of whatever that is happening around them unlike before.
Prior to this moment, on the average, an ordinary Nigerian citizen pays less
concern over issues relating to politics or political events.
Thus, I challenge every Nigerian politician to wake up from his or her
respective slumber. They shouldn’t be informed that politics in Nigeria is no
longer what it used to be. Apparently, it is no longer business as usual. Right
now, for an aspirant to win the heart of the electorate, he/she must
distinguish him/herself as well as live up to the expectation. Currently, even
a ‘moron’ in the country acknowledges the real meaning of ‘good governance’ or
‘dividend of democracy’
It is needless to state that, this is exactly the time for rethink or
total turnaround as the case might be. For some of us whose consciences seem
dead, this time you must embrace remorse for your own good. There are no two
ways about it. The choice is yours. So, as we await another four precious
years, I put it up to you that you have enough time frame to become a better as
well as a vision-oriented politician.
Based on the topic before us, I candidly suggest
to the amiable Captain who I have seen as a great leader, to form an alliance
with Gov Rochas Okorocha if he truly intend to lead Imo State someday. Please Sir,
think about it!
COMR
FRED DOC NWAOZOR
(The Media Ambassador)
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frednwaozor@gmail.com
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