By Silas Ejiofoh
Nigeria should look for dynamic and a new crop of leaders that will take it out from the wood. Considering the level of decay and impunity in Nigeria. For someone like me, no matter how wobble it maybe. Nevertheless, in my mind, I do still have hope that Nigeria can be redeemed. Only, if we are sincere and prepared to put our acts together. Also, if we can chose a right leader. I am talking about new leaders in the likes of Prince Adewole Adebayo.
Irrespective of ethno-political and religious differences. Nigerians should support and vote for Prince Adewole in 2023 presidential election
From all indication, a new and safe-mode restart for Nigeria will be a leader like Prince Adebayo.
Prince Adewole ADEBAYO Esq, a humble prince from a royal home in Ondo state and his Social Democratic Party structure (SPD) will be the oasis as Nigeria continues to roam about in a political desert and lacks direction. From what we have seen so far, prince Adebayo is a humble, calm, empathetic, soft-spoken and a detriablised man.
He is well educated, he has focus, also the right internal and global connections, and enormous wealth of experience to draw from, and will help him lead the country. He has the mental alertness and intellectual capacity and capability. Moreover, his demeanour and grass root connection and humble begining in the presidential race has endeared him to the people of Nigeria. And this has catapulted him as a front runner in the current 2023 presidential race in Nigeria. We have also seen how he gives comprehensive answer to many difficult questions about all kinds of national issues, whether it is at a book launch or campaign trail or presentations or interactive programs, etc. Another important thing to note. Prince Adebayo does not belong to the category of tribal politics or ‘Nigeria polltics of godfatherism’. We have seen how these type of politicians struggle to go to presideny in Abuja. In order to take conspicious pictures with the president. And, to get the president’s permission before they can declare for 2023 elections. There are also other type of politicians that are PDP during the day, but also APC in the night. We also have other type of politicians that throw caution and morality to the winds to switch political party membership depending were the grass is greener. They only care about themselves and family. They do not care about the welfare of the people of Nigeria. In anycase, it is crucial and satisfying to see that, Prince Adewole has humbly shown us that his heart and allegiance lies with the people and tradition of our land as Africans. He also proved this by first declaring his 2023 presidential bid at the home of the Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll. Where artisans and the local people both young and old have gathered to rejoice with the traditional ruler on his 50th birthday.
Personally, I find this very symbolic. And then, before going round the country for his campaign and to pay courtesy visit to Nigeria past Heads of state. In order to seek their advice. A very thoughtful man.
My view is that Nigeria is a badly structured country. That is why there has been ethnic and religious tension, bigotry and conflict of interest among the federating zones. That is why it has been difficult for the country to make progress and ensure unity since coming into existence. Another point, here, I do agree with Prince Adabayo that the crux of the matter in Nigeria is mainly the elite vs the poor masses. Be that as it may, however, I do also feel that the situation is exacerbated with the fact that a certain section of the country has continued to lord it over the rest of the nation. Apparently, the political elite in Nigeria knows no tribe, religion or political party because they operate like a cartel around the country. This is why there are ‘big politicians’ in the south east who don’t care about their people. Otherwise, there will be no Nnamdi Kanu. Just as there are big politicians in the south and Lagos who don’t care about their people. Otherwise there will be no Sunday Adeyemo Igboho. Also, there wouldn’t have been Lekki toll gate killing of protesters. The same thing is happening in the north. Because there is also problem of terrorism and banditry. As well as high rate of illiteracy and abject poverty despite having big politicians and control of government for decades.
Therefore, Nigeria needs a new leader that will seriously come up with a plan/program to restructure Nigeria. And to address those little things that are sensitive. Because they are agitating the mind and feeling of other ethnic groups that make up Nigeria.
Therefore, it does not matter from where the presidency comes from. What is important for Nigeria at this material time is the man who will ensure justice irrespective of religion, ethnicity or geopolitical zone. This can then be replicated in all the states of the Federation.
PRINCE ADEWOLE ADEBAYO, a straight forward man, a man untainted in the thuggery and murky water of the Nigeria politics, has made JUSTICE FOR ALL a priority in his mission statement.
This should be the right way to follow, so we can have hope again in Nigeria.
