The last time I checked, I was of
the opinion that sometimes an inquiry might be rational but inconsequential.
This very one, which is spontaneous, is undoubtedly rational and consequential
owing to the fact that it came at the apt moment. Naturally, I’m not the
inquisitive type but in a critical situation of this kind, I often consider it
necessary to do otherwise.
Prior to his nomination for a
ministerial position in 2008 during the reign of the Late Umaru Musa Yar’dua,
the name ‘Capt Emmanuel Iheanacho’ was relatively unknown in the Nigeria’s
political terrain. Thereafter on 6th of April 2010, he was appointed
as the Interior Minister under the Goodluck Jonathan led administration; though
he was later suspended for a reason best known to the President, probably
political reasons. It was when he was the Minister of Interior that he made his
dream to govern Imo State known to Imolites and Nigerians at large.
He was really popular within that short while. His popularity might not
be unconnected to the melodrama displayed by the then Imo State House of
Assembly, perhaps by the effort of the state government ably led by Chief Ikedi
Ohakim. The said legislators were looking for a means to recall him as the
Interior Minister - a targeted punch that was traceable to the Minister’s
intention to govern Imo State, thus they moved a vote of no-confidence against
the gentleman. In their unanimous resolution, they enjoined the sitting President
to urgently adhere to their outcry.
In regard to the baseless and uncalled agitation, I published a piece
entitled, ‘The Imo Assembly and their Makosa dance’. Though the outcry, which
lacked merit, was regarded as a trivial issue by the petitioned President – Dr
Jonathan, but the group succeeded in overheating the polity. Contrary to their
intention, rather than demoting his personality, they ended up making him more
popular.
It was during the said era that I picked interest in his person, thus as
a researcher I thought it wise to ascertain the reason his interest to govern
Imo State was making other politicians panic. That was when I discovered the
uniqueness he possesses as a Nigerian politician; since then, I’ve been taking
cognizance of his footsteps when it calls for public outings.
You would recall that immediately after
the Imo gubernatorial polls, I did a piece on him entitled, ‘Iheanacho: refined
politician from Imo State’ as published by the Sun Newspaper dated Wednesday
May 13, 2015. In that piece which was occasioned by how the man in question
conducted himself throughout the electioneering era, I made it clear that the
mindset of an average Nigerian politician was preoccupied with deceit, insensitivity
and arrogance, but that didn’t imply that there were no exemplary ones in their
midst. Needless to say; amid the gangsters lies a saint.
I went further to state categorically and succinctly that as a citizen
of Imo State and one who resides in the state, I’ve taken my time to study most
of the politicians from the state and lately I came to a conclusion that Capt
Iheanacho was one of the few politicians who were truly exemplary or worthy of
emulation.
Candidly, I never intended to sound personal but I wish to seize this
golden opportunity to state that people like Capt Iheanacho are not meant to be
found in a political oblivion; they are meant at all times to contribute
actively towards restructuring the Nigerian state in its entirety, especially
at this moment the country is damn in need of respectable, distinguished and
well experienced individuals.
This very piece was informed by the fact that the Imo, specifically
Emekuku, born politician is currently relatively scarce in the Nigeria’s polity
and the scenario is deeply telling on my person likewise any other stakeholder
who comprehends the essence of statesmanship in nation building.
Capt Iheanacho whom I invariably refer to as an astute politician and
industrialist ought to acknowledge that those who love him are not in any way
enjoying his absence. Someone like him doesn’t need to be accustomed to a
particular political party, although it pays for any politician to be an ardent
member and supporter of a certain party; hence, we expect him to participate
actively towards ushering good governance to the electorate irrespective of the
political party at the helm of affairs.
In view of this assertion, I plead with the Owelle Rochas Okorocha led
administration to extend its tentacles to such statesmen as Capt Iheanacho.
Even the Mohammadu Buhari led administration isn’t left out in this plea. Let the
respective governments be participatory to enable other well meaning citizens
key into the system with the sole aim of ensuring that the overall Imolites or
Nigerians as the case may be, are duly rescued or toward ushering in the awaited
change respectively.
To other politicians; I challenge you to work towards making a good name
rather than tussling over wealth or trivial issues. We must note that, unlike
before, an average Nigerian citizen is now politically aware, thus can’t be
deceived again by any politician parading himself as a saint when he knows
within him that he’s nothing but a gangster. Mind you; no gender is exempted in
this regard.
To say the least; Capt Emmanuel Iheanacho is unarguably a fascinatingly
quintessential Nigeria’s ego. I must confess; I don’t know about his personal
life but his public life is indeed near-perfect, hence worthy of emulation. I
truly love his person, and he knows; the society really needs him, and he knows
too. Someone ought to please tell him that I’m not enjoying the silence. Think
about it!
Comr Fred Doc
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