Of Zoning, Popularity and Competence

I am pleased that the present members of Nigeria's House of Representatives have collectively refused to cower to the dictates of the powers that be in the country's politics.
Whether we want to admit it or not, the bane of Nigeria's development can be traced to the antics of this cabal; selfish individuals who benefit from the crises that bedevil the nation and its people.
I earnestly long for the day that the masses of this country will discard the divisive cloak of ethnicity, religion and nepotism, to stare truth in the face and say a permanent emphatic "NO!" to these oligarchic opportunists.

I pray that GEJ will rise to the occasion and write his name in gold by standing up to these folks ...
Just like the Reps did yesterday.

We need to do much more than sacrificing competence and popularity on the altar of zoning.
For me, zoning often leads to the enthronement of mediocrity and god fatherism.
Someone who is elected based on popularity is not necessarily immune to corruption
But he or she would ride out of that position on the basis of unpopularity
And no god father or god mother will stand to save him or her.
Let meritocracy take over from this madness of zoning and settling acolytes.

Another thing that needs to be said is that the time to prepare for winning the next elections is now.
Four years may look to long but it comes too fast especially when you are careless with time.
The people will not forgive let alone forget all forms of maladministration
Treat them right and you will be smiling at your opponents in four years time
We are wiser and will continue to be
God bless Nigeria!

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