Tribunal: Edo people
are behind Oshiomhole
By Johnny Bob, Delta State.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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•Oshiomhole
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I am overwhelmed by the numerous concern many good Nigerians
have showed towards me.The fact is that I feel if we are all
afraid to fight a just course, we might never be able to make
radical changes in Nigeria. History is punctuated by many
uncommon people, who had deep-seated feelings and concern
for their nation or people.I am not saying I am one.But I
believe in what I believe is right,no bigotry.
Such people were able to carry out radical changes or revolution
due to their doggedness towards their beliefs. I do not think
that this issue required religious colouration nor sentiment.If
one should decide to become a matyr for democracy, why not?
I do not see any heck in that!
Until we begin to take the genuine interest of the country
seriously and be patriotic as much as possible, Nigeria will
not get there.
Most young Nigerians like me have become wary of how the nation
is being misgoverned by the present generation.We daily lament
the growing unemployment,spiralling insecurity of lives and
properties, never-improving public utilities, monstrous corruption
that has not abated despite the selected so-called corruption
campaign by the present regime as well as the on-going undemocratic
democratisation in the country.Nigerians should not be surprised
if we decide to probe all the regimes that have been looting
the nation coffers since independence,freeze the accounts
of many an elite,we our generation must have assumed power.
I am not daunted by the numerous pleas asking me not to embark
on my unethical,unAfrican, and ungodly crusade to set my self
ablaze if Oshiomhole does not become the governor of Edo State.I
still stand by my words.I may only yeild to some advice from
some quarters, asking me to allow the triburnal to handle
the case.However, if the triburnal fails to declare Adms Oshomhole
the governor-elect of Edo State,I might still consider my
decision irrespective of concern pleas from Nigerians. I am
more convinced now more than ever before, that the outcome
of the just concluded election in Edo State would be won by
Adams Oshomhole.I knew Adams would be given the mandate.This
Edo people did not only voted for him,but did it massively
and overwhelmingly.
When the INEC REC was playing pranks with the result of the
election I knew he was out for mischief.He was held to ransome
by the same political robbers that have been robbing the people
mandate in Nigeria and Edo State. Like typical robbers they
forced the REC to declare a falsified result. Alas! they were
wrong this time round.The mandate had already been given.Edo
people are one of the most civilized people in Nigeria,we
cannot be fooled.PDP cannot rob us the way they have done
in other parts of the country. Not at all!
I salute the courage of Edo People who felt aggrieved as much
as I do,I admire the tenacity of purpose exuded by those protesting
the electoral robbery in Edo State,I doff my hat for the doggedness
of Adams and above all,I congratulate Oshiomhole for winning
the election. I encourage you not to surrender the mandate,even
if you are to be killed,we are solidly behind you.
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