I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people that assume stuff or those who judge others based on perceptions. However I have also come to agree that when lies are said often enough, they begin to sound like truths. So I think it's best I use this medium to clear the issue of “campaigns” and “support” now.While many of my colleagues, friends and family members campaigned for the PDP, APC and various candidates during the last elections (and I cannot emphasize enough that it is their RIGHT to do so), I never campaigned for Buhari or any other politician.
ALL those saying that I did should do everything within their power to “THINK”. I know thinking can be a very difficult task for some but trust me, it can be a painless and enlightening process. THINK of when I ever “CAMPAIGNED” for BUHARI!!.. Indeed I personally HOPED that he would win the election and perhaps that was evident in my “body language” and I am happy he won. But I did not campaign for him.
Nigeria
was in a bad place by the end of the last administration and it was
only a matter of time before we would have suffered the plights of
Brazil and Venezuela. Truth of the matter is that I would have voted
ANYONE that could speak 2 words of English against GEJ and that's
strictly based on the amount of greed and selfishness we witnessed from
members of his administration in the 6 years that he sat on the rock.
They put us in this Septic tank we are in right now.....well, that and
the oil price downfall amongst other things.
I
have said it numerous times that I am not a politician hence I try not
to dabble in politics. However I think a few people interpret crying out
against injustice by the one as campaign for the other. When the Late
FELA KUTI and BOB MARLEY cried out against the injustices in their days,
were they being partisan? Of course not. They were just being HUMAN!
I
am forever grateful to God for blessing me with a flourishing career, a
beautiful family, food on my table and small change in my pocket.
However I see too many people everyday who have not been so lucky to
travel and see the way things are outside Nigeria/Africa. I have seen
how GOVERNMENT can influence and affect the lives of the downtrodden
positively. I am still patient, praying and hoping that PMB can turn
Nigeria’s economy around and help strengthen Nigeria’s social justice
system. Not so I can cheer him and be vindicated that I was right and
some were wrong, but so my friends, family members and well-wishers who
haven’t been favored as others can have renewed hope in our country
Nigeria and the brotherhood we have enjoyed in this generation. Even the
United States went through a tough recession in 2008 and with some
patience they have been able to turn that around.
So
long story short, did I campaign for PMB? NO! Do I support and PRAY
that his administration should succeed and improve the life of the
common man, increase security, food, jobs, infrastructure, quality of
education, healthcare and every other area that will make Nigerians
proud wherever they may find themselves? YES!!
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