WHO
EXACTLY IS DECEIVING IMOLITES?
The
last time I checked, most Imo people were really being deceived by a few
ruthless cum unscrupulous politicians in the state. The sign of deceit was not
unconnected to the awaited 2019 gubernatorial polls that would usher in an
interregnum, or a successor to the sitting governor in the person of Chief
Rochas Okorocha.
Each time I recall the aforementioned
scenario, I found myself weeping inwards owing to the fact that if care isn’t
taken, Imo may be taken aback come 2019; because if the needful is not done on
time, we might live to mourn after the said election; because if Imolites allow
it to flourish, I’m afraid, we may be filled with fathomless grief when we are
expected to celebrate. Needless to assert that the pathway might lead to an
unspeakable scene.
Deceit, particularly self-deceit,
remains one of the worst things that could happen to mankind. If you are being
deceived, hardly would you have the privilege to face reality; hence, before
the reality would dawn on you, it would be too late. One who is being deceived
is not unlike a television being manipulated with its remote. Same is applicable
to self-deceit. Self-deceit is the act of one not telling him/herself the
truth; the attitude of lying to yourself; and we are not unaware what that
implies. The implications are grievous.
Someone
who truly knows that he is not qualified for a particular position would go
ahead telling people that he remains the only qualified person to handle such
position if given the chance to do so. This is purely self-deceit. It is quite
different from someone who doesn’t know that he is not qualified for the post
in question. But whatever the case might be, deceit remains deceit, be it self-
or not.
This piece is informed by the need for
the teeming Imolites to realize the compelling need to be extremely careful.
The need to stay closer to history. When I say ‘history’, I meant the state’s
history. The need for them to desist from myopia; acknowledging that such sight
defect is very harmful. A myopic person does not see from afar; he cannot catch
the sight of a distant object. It suffices to say that a myopic individual is
in a pathetic condition, thus deserves reasonable sympathy from his/her teeming
friends and relatives.
Imolites need to shine their eyes as
much as possible; if possible, they ought to keep them broadly open at all times.
Many people by the corner are seeking for a slightest space to devour the good
people of the state; and if eventually given the chance, I’m afraid, this state
might be sold to interested buyers. Imo is not in any way for sale, so we
shouldn’t be deceived by anyone who poses as the messiah while in the real
sense, he is actually a monster.
First, we must not let the ongoing
zoning mantra becloud our sense of logic. Yes, zoning begets equity, and the
latter begets fairness. And no society can thrive if whatever that’s in vogue
is not fair to all concerned. But, zoning ought not to be the paramount factor
to consider when seeking for a suitable head that would succeed the current
governor; rather, we are bound to concentrate on competence, antecedents and
trustworthiness.
If peradventure someone from Imo East
Senatorial zone, or Imo North zone, emerges the next governor of the Eastern
Heartland come 2019, but turns out to be a mediocre person or a hypocrite, what
then would be the fate of the state? This is why we shouldn’t be laying
emphasis on the so-called zoning. I, personally, am not in any way against
zoning but we are expected to focus mainly on the rudimentary factors at such a
time like this.
Secondly, we shouldn’t attempt making a
mistake of adopting anyone to run for governorship position, simply because we
were promised heaven and earth. If anyone promised you whatever, as a wise or
discerning individual/group, you are meant to go extra mile in ascertaining
where actually the aspirant is coming from. And your findings should not stop
at that; you are equally required to ascertain what the person had been able to
achieve in the past while occupying one or two minor/lower positions.
Imo remains a state reckoned to be
adored owing to its uniqueness. Because, it is an entity made up of countless
well-learned, informed and widely travelled individuals. So, it would be a
shame for any member of the state to be cajoled into indulging in trivial
matters, thereby relegating meaningful issues to the background. We need to be
well tutored on the consequences of such action.
Hence, at this juncture, I urge us to
sit up towards understanding that not all that glitters is gold. In view of this,
we must be sober at all times and at all cost too. Imo is indeed too old and
wise to be drawn backward, so no space should be given for such uncalled agendum
to be actualized. We may not have the time to discuss this topic again, thus a
word is undoubtedly enough for the wise.
Above all, the political parties involved
must also do what is expected of them. Their respective leaderships must
jettison their selfish interests toward ensuring that only a qualified
candidate becomes the party’s flag bearer. A costly blunder could be deadly; we
must invariably take this fact into cognizance. Think about it!
Comrade FDN Nwaozor
Executive Director, Docfred Resource Clinic - Owerri
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