Obi's case:A National and Southeast Project

By Christian Akpunonu

The saying may soon manifest as the truth that every disappointment is likely a blessing in disguise. Although the above statement is not an aphorism, yet it applies oftentimes. Experience, and revelation knowledge shows that,any change in position is accompanied by if not commensurate status change,but,at least an obvious deviation from status quo antebellum.In the Biblical account, the Patriarch Abraham was depicted,not only as a righteous man,but,one whose obedience was credited as righteousness.At the behest of the Almighty God , Abraham took a bold stride to change from his native home town to the place the Spirit of God led him Excuse the biblical allusions in the spirit of religious tolerance.

The abrupt quitting from the Peoples Democratic Party's primary election and the final exit from the mega party in all, are clear manifestations of the direction of the unseen hands of the final arbiter of life,the Godhead.

It was a volatile decision that triggered up a whirlwind of the impending political revolution.The youths as whole, regardless of either religious or ethnic sentiment are geared towards one page.The major drive is this need to change the narratives of the power stronghold as the exclusive preserve of the cabalistic and mafioso clique of power dispensers.This time around is to say,no, enough is enough.The destiny of Nigeria should be in the hands of the Nigerians, especially the youths supposedly, the future hope of tomorrow.

Besides, the burgeoning national consciousness among the youths in particular,the victim of the inequity is the Southeast.The youths of this nation for once made an indelible historical impact with the End-SARS protests And, the outcome of the presidential party primaries of the two mega parties namely the ruling APC and the PDP serves just one purpose of being a political eye opener to all and sundry.This is another opportunity for the youths of Nigeria to prove their mettle.

It was an impolite way of institutionalizing sleaze, treachery, injustice and brazen inequity in the national scheme of things.It simply and bluntly states with impunity too,that, the Southeast of Nigeria is not in the picture as the major national political stakeholders.

 Interestingly,the message being sent to you and I is simple,the inconsequential nature of the electorates and the supremacy of the power . Obviously, money answers all questions.Must our conscience be bought by money always? We can resist the devil,to it flee.Let us get this disgusting bum fluffy pancakes for the people to regain freedom.

In disguise, the antics of money bag politicking took the centre stage to press forward preponderance of the stereotype political pendulum.They know and determine where the pendulum swings and who the cap fits.The feeling of the electorate and the youths remain inconsequential.The Hausa-Fulani oligarchy continues to reign supreme.They will set and detect the pace.

The forgoing insinuates thus; the time is now for the youths to change the narratives.Also, the time is now for the people of the Southeast to make a political statement.Similarly,those engrossed in the virtues of patriotism viz-a-vis national consciousness should be repudiate evil trends.They need to show that,any rejected one does not reject oneself. Doing so,is madness and irrevocable submission to perpetual subjugation and intimidation.The Hausa-Fulani oppression is bound to be sustained.

If the national consciousness is not directed towards the deserving radical step as the prevailing socio-political circumstances entails,then,the country teeters on brinks of disintegration ipso facto. This implies that the national unity is imposed not imbibed.

Any attempt to cover up or down play this arrant injustice is not only too dangerous for the national health, but quite inimical to the collective psyches of the citizens.

However, it's not enough to simply decry evil and let it abate.The worst sin against the tenets of criminal justice is complacency.Although,procrastination is an accomplice, being equally a thief of time--an idle man's apology, it's of the same sin,but inaction is the next enemy of equity and great Energizer of injustice.Of course, keeping mute and inactive all the time, extends suffering and  fans the ambers of injustice like nothing else.

Nigerians especially, the youths and Southeast should rise up to this challenge.Say no to the usual nonsense, condemn evil through the power of voting. If our votes count, let's do the needful,resolved to put an end to impunity, financial rascality and brazen injustice.It is turn of the southeast to produce the next President, respecting affirmative actions like federal character, quota system and adjustments to suite our peculiarities .The candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi is the best candidate among others.So,let part leanings countless, because,a new normal is possible.

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