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23/12/2025

Trekking as a Mark of Support in the 21st Century—What a Slap in the Face.

Now that trekking has become a supposed mark of political support and, disturbingly, a means of cashing out, one is compelled to ask: Must citizens subject themselves to such hardship before a person they intend to elect as a servant leader will notice them?

Is it not alarming, even shameful, that in this modern era, instead of leaders presenting clear visions, policies, and accountability, citizens are reduced to trekking long distances merely to be seen or rewarded? Rather than donating or contributing meaningfully toward candidates who will genuinely represent and serve the people, we are witnessing a system where physical suffering is paraded as loyalty and monetized as support.

What does this say about governance, leadership, and dignity? When leaders fail to create structures that empower citizens to be independent and productive, this is the inevitable outcome: desperation replacing participation, and endurance replacing engagement.

Indeed, it is not progress, it is a tragic regression.

May God bless us with leaders who serve, not ones who must be chased to notice their people.

01/10/2025

Nigeria at 65: A Reflection on True Independence

As Nigeria celebrates her 65th year of independence, one of the most pressing questions we must ask ourselves is this: Are we truly independent as a nation?

Looking back at our journey since 1960, the evidence suggests that our freedom has been partial, if not restricted altogether. If independence means self reliance, then why do we still depend so heavily on foreign imports, despite being blessed with abundant natural resources and a population of over 200 million people? Why do we outsource manpower while our own citizens remain underutilized?

Our institutions, which ought to be autonomous, continue to bow to executive influence instead of upholding constitutional mandates. Legislators often prioritize frivolous bills over matters of national importance. Our once proud educational system has been reduced to mere shadows of learning, stripped of its role in research, innovation, and national development. Professors who should be shaping minds are too often drawn into electoral manipulations. Basic social amenities, instead of being rights, have been turned into political favors or campaign promises. The health sector, meant to preserve life, has deteriorated into a symbol of hopelessness. At 65, can we honestly call this freedom?

Our electoral process, the very foundation of democracy, grows weaker with every cycle. Elections are plagued with fraud, violence, and manipulation. Citizens are tossed between religious, tribal, and regional divides, their choices often enslaved by the influence of political elites. This is not the independence we envisioned.

Security, the first duty of any government, has collapsed into a system where the state negotiates with bandits instead of protecting its people. Nigerians live each day uncertain of their safety. At 65, insecurity remains one of our greatest chains.

Worse still, the unity of the nation is eroded daily. Division, distrust, and a lack of love for one another have become the order of the day, particularly among the poor majority, fueling the elites ability to divide and rule.

So, are we truly free?
These are hard questions we must confront even as we celebrate Nigeria at 65.

Yet, despite the tears and the pains, congratulations to Nigeria on reaching this milestone. But true celebration will only come when independence is no longer in name alone, but in reality.

15/09/2025

The 2027 Elections and the Grip of Religious Ideology

It is profoundly disheartening that, over the years, religion has emerged as a dominant force shaping electoral decisions. This singular factor has played out negatively on our political stage, profoundly defining our landscape since time immemorial. All too often, the prevailing view insists that one must belong to a specific religion to govern or secure key appointments.

In fact, in certain states and at the federal level, political positions have been informally reserved for adherents of particular faiths, practices that lack any constitutional backing and undermine the very principles of equity and merit.

Ironically, every major religion professes to champion peace, the collective growth of society, and the ethos of being our brother's keeper. Yet, this begs a critical question: Why has religion become such a potent tool for winning elections? Does it reveal an absence of brotherly love in our politics? Or does it mean that the positive, unifying aspects of our faiths simply evaporate when entangled with power? These are questions we must confront with unflinching honesty as we approach the pivotal 2027 elections.

We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. Instead, let us approach this moment with a resolute heart committed to rewriting the narrative. By prioritizing competence, shared values, and national unity over divisive religious affiliations, we can build a politics that truly reflects the best of our beliefs. If we fail to act, we risk perpetuating this cycle, mistakenly labeling it an inescapable curse upon our nation.

May God bless us all as we strive for a brighter, more inclusive future.

12/09/2025

The Nepal Case: A Warning to Nigeria

As Nigerians continue to endure reckless leadership, disregard for the rule of law, and a lack of democratic dividends, our politicians should take a cue from Nepal.

When Nepal’s political elites chose greed over good governance, citizens rose in mass protests that forced their Prime Minister to resign and drove others into exile. History teaches that ignoring the people’s will has consequences.

Nigerian leaders must learn from Nepal’s experience or risk facing a similar reckoning.

The Governance, is it Felt?As we approach 2027, the question every electorate must sincerely ask is: Is governance truly...
10/09/2025

The Governance, is it Felt?

As we approach 2027, the question every electorate must sincerely ask is: Is governance truly being felt among the people? This should be the ultimate determinant in choosing leaders who will sit at the helm of affairs. Any motivation outside this, whether tribalism, religion, or selfish gains, will only lead us back into another cycle of damnation and suffering.

Sadly, the continuous elements of deceit are already creeping in, knocking at the doors of our hearts through gullible politicians. Many of them are more concerned about consolidating power through their agents and “data boys” than about the real feelings and needs of the people.

Unfortunately, a good number of the electorate often fall victim to these manipulations, allowing themselves to be swayed by religious sentiments, ethnic loyalties, or short-term personal benefits. This weakness has kept us trapped in the same web of poor governance.

We, who by grace understand the dangers ahead, must rise to the responsibility of campaigning against these destructive elements across all levels of our communities. It is our duty and our contribution to the electoral reform process. Only then can we secure a leadership in 2027 that will make governance truly felt and ensure that the dividends of democracy reach the people.

08/09/2025

Our 2027 Elections Must Be Deliberate

The realities of our present state and the nation at large have made one truth very clear: the 2027 elections must be approached with deliberate intention.

For too long, governance has been tainted by negligence, leaving citizens to question whether leadership truly exists in service of the people. The worsening state of security, the disregard for welfare, and the endless cycles of hardship demand that we, the electorate, rise with resolve.

This time, our choices must go beyond tribalism, religion, or any form of sentiment. The destiny of our communities and generations to come cannot be traded for temporary gains or shallow promises.

It then means that we must seek to get our PVC with every vigor, at any possible cost, just as one would take every measure to stay awake in protecting a treasure. Without the PVC, our voices are silenced, and our votes cannot count. Therefore, securing it is our first line of defense in reclaiming our future.

We must be decisive, courageous, and purposeful, for it is better to live and, if need be, to sacrifice for a just cause than to perish while fleeing from the consequences of failed governance.

Let us therefore choose wisely, vote deliberately, and secure a future worthy of ourselves and our children’s children.

08/09/2025

As 2027 draws closer, the political gladiators are busy tightening their grips and plotting their strategies, each determined to secure power at all costs. But let us pause and ask ourselves: is this truly the future of our democracy, or are we gradually watching elections lose their real meaning?

In the middle of this political drama, the electorate are not left out. Sadly, many find themselves divided, confused, and even at war with one another, while their leaders offer no clear direction. The real battle, therefore, is not only among politicians but also within the people themselves.

Here in Nasarawa West, the story is no different. The clock is ticking, and the decision of who will represent us in the Green Chamber is fast approaching. But amidst the uncertainty, a new wave of hope seems to be rising. Arziki Abokin Tafiya is stepping into the picture, and many are beginning to ask: Could he be the voice of change we’ve been waiting for? Could he be the one to finally give direction where there has only been confusion? Or will we, once again, allow history to repeat itself?

The choice is in our hands.

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