GOV OKOROCHA’S CONTINUITY TOUR
On a
close and painstaking study, you will observe that the April 26 and May 6, 2011
gubernatorial polls in Imo State are synonymous to the just concluded April 11
and April 25, 2015 elections, respectively. Those of 2011, which inculcates
both the main and supplementary polls, were when Chief Rochas Okorocha was
elected as the Governor of Imo State for the first term. Same fate repeated
itself when Gov Okorocha contested for a second term in office having worked
assiduously and meritoriously during his first term.
According to the Governor, declaring his both elections as
‘inconclusive’ signify that he is unique thus ought to be tagged as ‘a thing of
divinity’. I quite agree with the Governor, but I must also let him realize
that such scenario didn’t just signify that he is a ’unique’ individual, but
that God wanted to use the medium to send him a very crucial message he
couldn’t have gotten from any person, not even his darling wife – Her
Excellency. And, I’m quite sure the Governor got the message in question as
planned or sent by the Almighty.
It is no longer news that Gov Owelle Rochas Okorocha, OON has assumed
duty for his second term in office. Suffice it to say; Imolites are no longer
concerned or bothered with who would be the next Governor in the state as it
was the talk of the day barely few weeks ago, rather they are currently
preoccupied with ‘what would be the way forward’. And that is the essence of
this piece.
I must state unequivocally without any favour, that, Governor Okorocha
has succeeded in rescuing Imo Sate in line with his administration slogan
‘Rescue Mission’. Right now, Owelle ought not to be overwhelmed by the
unquantifiable accomplishments recorded by his government during his first term
in office; rather, he should be focused on how to actualize all his
electioneering campaign promises.
He made it clear during the electioneering era that, his second term
would be concerned with human capital development as well as stomach
infrastructure, which he tagged ‘Factory-factory-factory, Job-job-job’. Gov
Okorocha must note that the expectations of Imolites are very high, especially
considering or taking reference from his remarkable cum dogged efforts and
achievements during his first term; hence he is expected to be very careful,
observant and vigilant.
If he must live up to the expectation, he ought to commence with
vigorous prayers. He shouldn’t only pray for himself or ask God to direct/guide
him, he should also engage Imolites in their entirety in the said prayers. He
ought to enjoin Imolites to continually remember him (the Governor) in their
respective prayer devotions. Secondly, he should never make attempt to betray
his conscience. Let’s ride on!
For Governor Okorocha’s
forthcoming achievement to exceed that of his first term, he must acknowledge
that it begins with the kind of personalities that will make up his inborn
cabinet. Therefore, I urge him to go back to the drawing board for sober
reflection so that he wouldn’t make mistakes. If he intends to reengage those
who were in his cabinet during his first administration, then he must ask
himself in what way the persons in question have contributed positively towards
the first term accomplishments. On the other hand, if he wishes to employ
different faces, he must also consider their respective backgrounds or
credibility; social, professional, and political wise.
This time, Imolites are only interested in pragmatic approach toward
actualizing the anticipated dividend of democracy, not speeches or mere oral
utterances, which are peculiar to Nigerian leadership. In other words, they
can’t accept excuses from anyone. The overwhelming love Imolites had developed
in Gov Okorocha’s person is expected to be magnified at this time.
Gov Okorocha’s continuity tour, which he embarked upon on the 29th
of May, 2015 is expected to arrive at the appropriate destination; else,
uncalled critics would have something to celebrate for. Chief Rochas Okorocha has
gone so far in this journey; hence he cannot afford to fail at this point. For
this to hold, he must beware of sycophancy, and he should endeavour to detest
hypocrisy with extreme passion.
At this juncture, I urge every
Imolite who thinks good of this state to come together, so that, Imo would be
greater just as the amiable governor desires. The critics mustn’t hesitate to
tender constructive criticism when necessary; whilst, the supporters on their
parts, must endeavour to steer clear from praise singing or presentation of
eulogies when it is not called for. I solicit for anything that would be
wholesome toward the growth of the Eastern Heartland at large.
Most importantly, we must note that as we expect a lot from the
government, so does the government expect from us. It is high time we realized
that it is a two-way thing; of course, leadership and followership are
interwoven.
So, as Gov Okorocha is prepared to holistically consolidate his Rescue
Mission accomplishments, silver and gold I have none, but I could wish him
success all the way. I’ve earlier advised his Excellency to change his slogan
from ‘Rescue Mission’ to something that is related to his incoming thrive since
he has succeeded in rescuing Imolites. Think about it!
COMR
FRED D.N NWAOZOR
(The Media Ambassador)
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frednwaozor@gmail.com
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