The people of Ekiti State must
know that good virtue and time tested principle are ideal in every
consideration. They should know that they are the ultimate authority
that decides who governs them and manage their commonwealth very
effectively. This becomes necessary in order that the state may retain
its treasured progressive inclination to politics.
It is important to stress here
again that party affiliation should not count for the Ekitis as they
decide the direction which the state political power will go in the June
21st 2014 governorship election.
Our deep sympathy for Ekiti State
impresses it on us to suggest for the electorate to vote for the best
candidate with track records, the most trusted among candidates, the one
with a noble character and virtue as well as the most determined to
transform the fortune of Ekiti.
Latest signs are that some
moneybags have been camping in Ekiti, colluding with rabble-rousing
politicians while attempting to misinform the educated populace on who
should be their candidate in the election. Reports have it that monies
are being shared to vulnerable voters and that billions had earlier been
budgeted for the purpose of aiding their misadventure. This will, of
course, amount to mortgaging the future of the Ekitis.
In a nutshell, our view is that
Ekiti needs a rational governor not a demagogue. Ekiti needs a stable
mind as governor not a rabble-rouser. Ekiti needs progress and stability
not unnecessary interjections that will do the state no good. Ekiti
needs an urbane and avuncular leader, not a semi-literate, Ekiti needs a
democrat not a dictator and most importantly, Ekiti needs a prudent
manager not one to waste resources.
The Omoluabi concept in Yoruba
tradition and moral suasion is not for nothing. It is a concept that
tells much about the virtue of good conduct, respect for elders, people
and institutions. An Omoluabi can never be rude to the next man. He will
always respect his father, mother, siblings, neighbours, chiefs,
traditional rulers and God. An Omoluabi is ever levelheaded and is never
boastful. He is prudent not extravagant. He is predictable in character
and conduct not egregious. These are the values Ekitis should embrace
as they file out next month to vote for the next governor.
Since the creation of Ekiti State,
every indication has been that the state has a date with history.
Ekiti, though may be small compared with many of the first generation
states in Nigeria, yet, it evinces signs of prosperity and great future
borne out of the strong character, strength and vision that an average
citizen exudes always. That great future still lies within the reach of
the state, which we believe, will soon emerge as the torch bearer for
Nigeria on education, commerce, technology based on available indices.
To attain that feat, however,
leadership must count. Thus, succinctly, we declare that Ekiti State
must embrace the right leadership.
Aduwo, President, Rights Monitoring Group, lives in Lagos.
-By OLUFEMI ADUWO
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