The Nigerian political infrastructure, with few notable exceptions, has become infected by self-serving, myopic, and low-voltage personalities who govern with callous indifference to the plight and despair of the Nigerian people.
Take a recent example captured in this video!
In Nigeria, amid rising insecurity, escalating terrorist kidnapping of school children, killings of civilians by bandits, the public and humiliating execution of Brigadaire General Musa Uba by ISWAP, the boundless anguish of victimized families, the crippling economic conditions, the diminishing morale of Nigerian soldiers, and the general loss of hope by Nigerian’s for a brighter future…
Amid all of this, what is the priority of the First Lady of Nigeria? Hosting a dinner party for elites! To be feasting and laughing while the people need help and support. How dare you insult the plight of the people with this careless act? And do not gaslight Nigerians by pretending to discuss important matters over “sumptuous dinner”, for the entire historical precedence of the country contradicts this possibility. What we can expect is politicking for 2027 elections!
President Tinubu needs to call himself and the First Lady to order!
One of the few who spoke like a real leader is Senator Abaribe of Abia State at the Senate session, I recommend people watch his speech!
Besides, the “Office of the First Lady” is not even Constitutional in Nigeria, so you have no legal right to use that designation to gather Senators to discuss matters of the State!
But since many Nigerian officials, and also the First Lady have lost recognition of their duty, I am now compelled to speak for the people and remind them!
The First Lady is meant to be guardian of the flame of national values and virtues. She is meant to be the moral compass that points to higher qualities in times of darkness to inspire light, confidence, and hope.
That is the task of a First Lady! Translated to the present context of Nigeria, what can be done is leading a feminine task force with provisions and services to the people in affected areas. If one insists on private dinner, then invite the spouses of soldiers who died fighting terrorism and the families of the kidnapping victims to Aso Rock for an event to honor, commiserate, and strengthen them. To speak life into them and demonstrate that the country sees them, loves them and stands with them! These are two examples how you can ignite the flame of national values in times of darkness. Stand on your duty!
Why do you Nigerian officials forget the people? Why do you not help and protect them? Why are you so numb in the face of such suffering? Wake up and take up your duty or one day the ray of upheaval will reach you! Then, according to the Law of Reciprocity, you will receive the same support you gave Nigerians in their time of suffering … indifference! Remember this and wake up!
In service!
~Dr. Ikenna A. Ezealah, PhD, MBA
Builder of the African Future
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