Building our hope in respect of what is befalling or had befallen to
Nigeria. It is not far-fetched that since President Good-luck Jonathan
was sworn in as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria there
have been crisis here and there. But the most dreadful of all is the
Boko Haram insurgency, whose leader was Yesuf. After he was killed in
police custody in 2007, the sect was taken over by the current leader
called Abubakar Shekau.
The threat facing us from the Northern part of Nigeria- Boko haram- was
brought into existence by the politically chicanery of the northern
political elites basically to denigrate the leadership of president
Good-luck Jonathan after losing out in the contest to control the
presidency of the federal republic of Nigeria. Their sponsors had
boasted a long time ago that the un-governability of the Nigeria State
as their target if the president succeeded in the 2011 presidential
election.
What God has destined or ordained will be fulfilled forever. Boko Haram
is stirred-up and instigated by some leaders nationally and
internationally to make sure there is chaos, anarchy, misrepresentative
of power and destruction of Nigeria, but thank God that everything will
turn against them...
The prayer our fore-fathers used to pray is whatever you do to me; let
it be the gift that will be given to you. The killing of innocent
people, destruction of churches, schools and mosques is their
trade-mark. By their fruits we shall know them. Then their gifts will
not be different from their actions – they are terrorists!
The fact is very clear that Boko Haram is not Nigerian. Boko Haram kill
to make money to over thrown the leadership of Nigeria and also help
their sponsors to meet their selfish aim. Boko Haram depends on their
god-fathers for action, and some of their god-fathers are not Nigerians.
They go about given the President Jonathan bad-name in order for them
to justify their actions. But thank God to our wise president, who has
invited foreign authorities to unveil the truth. People where
complaining why President Jonathan is asking for help from other
countries that it is weakness.
The fact he is asking for help is not weakness, it is the demonstration
of patriotic wisdom, rather than weakness. President Jonathan obtaining
aids from other countries to combat Boko Haram shows that he has the
will and the zeal and the belief that Nigeria must be moved forward in a
true democratic style and not confrontational, violent and terroristic
style of war on innocent Nigerians adopted by the Boko Haram insurgents.
War, is a last resort when diplomacy and dialogue has failed.
What am I saying? I am saying we should use our discretion to choose the
right leaders to follow, because this is not war between the Christian
and Muslim, or Hausa, Igbo or any other tribe, this is a war against
Nigeria, because the Northern part of Nigeria is Nigeria, so if they
suffer, Nigeria suffers.
Little did Boko Haram know that their terrorism is uniting Nigerians against them:
* They have shown us that if we need to win; we must fight as one
(unity). This uncalled for barbaric killings is not only suffered by the
Christians,but also the Muslims.
* Boko Haram has brought to our knowledge that our international
boundaries are porous. If we should build a concrete walls or mounted
patriotic immigration guards, we can prevent any illegal migration into
the country.
* Boko Haram gave Nigeria the notion that their ammunitions are of
antique. They are telling Nigeria that their military need sophisticated
weapons for war, and Nigeria should invest more on security
(modernization).
* The event of the Chibok, the kidnapped girls by Boko Haram in Nigeria has created more international relationship and aids.
Boko Haram has become the problem of everyone in the whole world (bring
back our girls) and has made Nigeria known or to be seen as one of the
good, peaceful and blessed countries, which other myopic, heartless and
money chasing people are trying topaint ugly in order to invade and
exploit her.
It is somehow a good thing that Nigeria is facing Boko Haram, because
after the storm comes calm, and at the darkest night comes the dawn.
Boko Haram cannot be there forever! Their end will soon come. Boko Haram
has hit the apex, Boko Haram has hit the climax, and Boko haram cannot
go beyond this level of havoc they have caused to Nigeria. At least,
Nigeria will soon breathe the invigorating air of unity. The unity that
Nigeria sought for, the unity between the Muslim and Christian, the
unity among different tribes and the knowledge that we can still stand
as one of the greatest countries in West Africa.
I must commend Nigeria Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Nkonjo-Iweala for
her well presentation on CNN (interview with CNN: May 2014) on how the
Nigeria government is tackling the Chibok event and Boko Haram in
Nigeria. She gave a better respond to the intricate questions thrown at
her during the interview. She exhibited a true sense of patriotism,
followership, and loyalty to the president of the federal republic of
Nigeria – a patriot she is! I will want to use this as a point of
contact to advise those that are throwing insult on the president that
the president is so weak, so slow to actions. As long as today is
concerned, Dr. Good-luck Ebele Jonathan is the president of the federal
republic of Nigeria and he should be respected.You voted him and anyone
that insults him insult Nigeria, anybody that insult Nigeria will be
dealt with legally.
Let us call a spade a spade, even though the president is from PD Party,
he has his own leadership qualities; just like some Nigerians from
other parties as well. I am taking about how the governor of Lagos
State His Excellency Govt. Babatunde Fasola of APC party brought about
good management of the state resources and built Lagos to a winsome
place where almost every person wants to reside. Besides, we also have
governor of Akwa-Ibom state, a member of the PDP party. His Excellency
Governor Goodwill Okpabio has done so well for AkwaIbom state, a place
called Home – promise land. Notwithstanding, Ex-Governor of Anambra
State, His Excellency Peter Obi from APGA party had fished out all
culprits, fraudsters, and all money ritual persons from the state and
also made sure they were all brought to justice.
We should not forget about Jigawa State governor, His Excellency
Governor Lamido; no matter how little the state resources was, he
managed it to build a better state. All these better leadership happened
irrespective of whatever party they belonged. It is because they have
the people at heart – that is patriotism. So my fellow compatriots see
to it that whatever religion you belong to, whatever person you are, or
whatever region you come from – what matters is that you are a patriot.
You are a true Nigerian, you are serving the country for the good of the
country and betterment of the people, that’s make you a Nigerian. If
you are not these, then you are not a Nigerian, you are a foreigner, an
alien, and enemy to the country coming to destroy and disturb the
togetherness of the country.
Leadership is not about being in position before doing something
valuable for the people, rather leadership is being responsible and
valuable to people around you irrespective of your position. So my
people, I beg of you to use your discretion and decision and come out
with something valuable for the betterment of all Nigerians, because the
government cannot do all – help the Nigeria government to build
formidable, undefeatable and winsome country called Nigeria now and
forever – One Love!
Michael Oche
contact: 08038644573