Posted on my facebook group, January 12 at 5:40 PM
Gab O'Waye II
An irrelevance borne out of misconception, selfish desire, and unfaithfulness to the Holy word.
One might wonder why there are religious crises particularly between Christians and Muslims. It looks as if it has been turned into cultist affair.
The Holy Bible states Jesus is the son of God – He is the Messiah. There was the Old Testament (Isaiah 53: 1 - 12) that predicted His coming in the New Testament. During that time, the Old Testament, there were messengers of God like Prophet Isaiah, Prophet Elijah that is even mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. So also was Prophet Mohammad, who as an Imam, brought along Word from God to lead the people in the expectation of the Messiah’s coming (An Nisa Qur’an 4: 158 - 159).
One thing is clear – true Christians and Muslims believe there is one God. It is agreed Christians call Him God, and Muslims call Him Allah.
The prophets even though brought the message of truth, there were introduction of doctrines. Today, the Holy Bible has many versions; it is believed the Holy Qur’an has only one. While Pentecostals pray in the name of Jesus, Catholics pray through Holy Mary, but that did not distance the truth from God’s word.
Just as the Holy Bible itself has many chapters that seem to contradict, they do not contradict. The Bible states, above all, get understanding. The Holy Book, either Holy Bible or Holy Q’uran, is not a novel to be read with a mere mind or basic human knowledge, because that is vanity. So people seem to pick up which ever verse or chapter applies to their motive, and use it. I believe that is where religious crisis came from – ulterior motive away from the truth of God’s Holy word; personal desire to cause for action.
God is a God of love, and He is a merciful God. He is a God of fire too. Mighty are His works, wonderful are His deeds. Hallelujah!!
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye
May 20, 2010
Robert Mugabe: A Mistake in African History
Posted on my facebook group, on December 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Gab O'Waye II
Recently quoted to Mugabe was that the people should protect their birthright as he uncharacteristically pointed towards a new election.
Mugabe, if by fact, is the third longest serving African leader. A man who started with all accolades in majestic flavour as a democratic leader, but with the temptations of leadership ignored and forsook the virtues that led him to being.
It was recently reported people of Zimbabwe particularly, the youths, travel to neighbouring countries, especially South Africa in pursuit of jobs. That alone signals to a total bad economy that needs a genuine and collective intervention to boost her morale.
Despite what has been happening recently, this has been a country over the years where the current leadership has been a shameful failure, but instead of giving room to the salvation of the economy and to the betterment of many lives the so-called leaders would have served, they clung to power to prevent arrest, to discourage liberty, to enable disharmony; while the peoples’ wail has been a smooth tune to the ears of the government. The last election guided by international and local electoral watch bodies yielded no fruitful return either.
The running contestant, Morgan Tsvangirai, who was believed to have won, had nothing to cling to but yields to eventual power sharing that has not brought any positive impact or rather, a mask to a poisonous wound that deepens as each day passes.
So I ask myself, is the recent signal to fresh election, the awaited solution to Zimbabwe non-seeming unending crisis? Is the call to protect “birthright” according to Mugabe, a call for the people to protect their votes, or for his cabinet members to protect their offices?
Also, recently reported was Tony Blair’s claim that Saddam has to be ousted even though their was clear indication that there was no weapon of mass destruction there with him. Am I the only one not surprised with the confession? It is obvious Bush had scores to settle with Hussein, but that is not the major concern here but the number of lives that have been wasted over the Bush-Hussein saga. Iraq is left in turmoil; more troops are being sent to the mid-east countries like Afghanistan, even as terrorism becomes a target. As McCain stated, “this is a matter of counter-insurgency not counter-terrorism”. I believe if 1/10 of the number of troops deployed to these countries, have been deployed to some African countries like Zimbabwe to rescue and stabilize government, it would be different news rather history. Yet African countries like that need limited number of troops, well disciplined to be guided by UN and AU, as they embark on a fruitful mission of not overthrowing the government or attempt to re-colonize the people but to give to the people what rightly belongs to them – a good leadership; to protect their votes, to maintain peace, and to leave the governance and economy to the people the soonest peace reigns and confidence in the government, trust in the country is restored.
For Zimbabwe to get back to track, Mugabe is an overdone actor who does not know how to quit when the audience are still laughing. He is just one of the many mistakes in African history.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News.
Gab O'Waye II
Recently quoted to Mugabe was that the people should protect their birthright as he uncharacteristically pointed towards a new election.
Mugabe, if by fact, is the third longest serving African leader. A man who started with all accolades in majestic flavour as a democratic leader, but with the temptations of leadership ignored and forsook the virtues that led him to being.
It was recently reported people of Zimbabwe particularly, the youths, travel to neighbouring countries, especially South Africa in pursuit of jobs. That alone signals to a total bad economy that needs a genuine and collective intervention to boost her morale.
Despite what has been happening recently, this has been a country over the years where the current leadership has been a shameful failure, but instead of giving room to the salvation of the economy and to the betterment of many lives the so-called leaders would have served, they clung to power to prevent arrest, to discourage liberty, to enable disharmony; while the peoples’ wail has been a smooth tune to the ears of the government. The last election guided by international and local electoral watch bodies yielded no fruitful return either.
The running contestant, Morgan Tsvangirai, who was believed to have won, had nothing to cling to but yields to eventual power sharing that has not brought any positive impact or rather, a mask to a poisonous wound that deepens as each day passes.
So I ask myself, is the recent signal to fresh election, the awaited solution to Zimbabwe non-seeming unending crisis? Is the call to protect “birthright” according to Mugabe, a call for the people to protect their votes, or for his cabinet members to protect their offices?
Also, recently reported was Tony Blair’s claim that Saddam has to be ousted even though their was clear indication that there was no weapon of mass destruction there with him. Am I the only one not surprised with the confession? It is obvious Bush had scores to settle with Hussein, but that is not the major concern here but the number of lives that have been wasted over the Bush-Hussein saga. Iraq is left in turmoil; more troops are being sent to the mid-east countries like Afghanistan, even as terrorism becomes a target. As McCain stated, “this is a matter of counter-insurgency not counter-terrorism”. I believe if 1/10 of the number of troops deployed to these countries, have been deployed to some African countries like Zimbabwe to rescue and stabilize government, it would be different news rather history. Yet African countries like that need limited number of troops, well disciplined to be guided by UN and AU, as they embark on a fruitful mission of not overthrowing the government or attempt to re-colonize the people but to give to the people what rightly belongs to them – a good leadership; to protect their votes, to maintain peace, and to leave the governance and economy to the people the soonest peace reigns and confidence in the government, trust in the country is restored.
For Zimbabwe to get back to track, Mugabe is an overdone actor who does not know how to quit when the audience are still laughing. He is just one of the many mistakes in African history.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News.
UN Climate Convention 2009 (An open thought)
Posted on my facebook group on December 8, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Gab O'Waye II
As the world leaders convene in Copenghagen for the UN climate change, let me draw your attention back to some of the contents of a reading I got back in January 2008, from Jerry Flint, former Forbes Senior Editor who was reported to have covered the automobile industry since 1958.
"Solving the energy problem is easy if you pay no attention to the laws of physics ... To pass is easy; to achieve is something else.
The best way to increase fuel economy (and reduce green-house gases, too) is to reduce the weight and engine size of the vehicles ... We could also lower the speed limit to 40 miles per hour nationally. That would do it, too, since engines would shrink, and air resistance is a lot lower at 40 than 60.
If all fails, maybe we resort to the figures-don't-line-but-liars-can-figure rule. Measure fuel economy not by what an engine does, but what it could do.
... Progress is being made, absolutely. But setting impossible targets makes real gains even harder to achieve."
As for me, I quite agree with him, he is a man full of experience but that doesn't very much deter me from the environmentalist stand on the present climate threat. I would agree there is difference between realism and optimism. I wonder if Al Gore or Leonardo DiCaprio could settle my mind on the actualization of the global climate/energy dream of 2020/2050.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, International News.
Gab O'Waye II
As the world leaders convene in Copenghagen for the UN climate change, let me draw your attention back to some of the contents of a reading I got back in January 2008, from Jerry Flint, former Forbes Senior Editor who was reported to have covered the automobile industry since 1958.
"Solving the energy problem is easy if you pay no attention to the laws of physics ... To pass is easy; to achieve is something else.
The best way to increase fuel economy (and reduce green-house gases, too) is to reduce the weight and engine size of the vehicles ... We could also lower the speed limit to 40 miles per hour nationally. That would do it, too, since engines would shrink, and air resistance is a lot lower at 40 than 60.
If all fails, maybe we resort to the figures-don't-line-but-liars-can-figure rule. Measure fuel economy not by what an engine does, but what it could do.
... Progress is being made, absolutely. But setting impossible targets makes real gains even harder to achieve."
As for me, I quite agree with him, he is a man full of experience but that doesn't very much deter me from the environmentalist stand on the present climate threat. I would agree there is difference between realism and optimism. I wonder if Al Gore or Leonardo DiCaprio could settle my mind on the actualization of the global climate/energy dream of 2020/2050.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, International News.
Two party electoral system: way forward in a democratic Federal Republic of Nigeria?
Posted on my facebook group on October 19, 2009, at 2:04 PM
Two party electoral system: way forward in a democratic Federal Republic of Nigeria?
This sounds familiar!! Nigerians have heard of two-party system before especially during the SDP/NRC tenure. Other ones before this might have been more efficient like the AG/NPC but it was more ethnic/region based. There are great democrats like Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo among few others, whose vision exceed the boundaries of a party but reaches to the doorstep of a common man in a country called Nigeria. His fight for democracy was not partial but a freedom for all.
With the overtaken by military government of perhaps the most cherish-able election in Nigeria, Nigeria has been thrown into shams of every individual right to live: the survival of the fittest, rather than the collective vision to forge ahead as a country that her motto is “unity, peace and progress”. Taking a close look at the recent revelation of misdeeds that led to the cancellation of the election/results, the military are not totally at fault but the civilians who fed with them from the same pot and felt greedy and afraid not to lose the dirt they have swallowed or the ill gotten gains they might have in the future, which is now the past and seemed to be on-going...
When democracy came into place in 1999, Nigerians thought of fair election, genuine democratic system, a system of government that would restore hopes to the lives of people, a practise of government that might have seemed to be long overdone but was patiently waited for. And when it finally came, Nigerians had a mission but the vision was blurred or peradventure lacked. We started with mainly AD/PDP/APP. AD later factionalized into AC, APP became ANPP with different visible factions and even dispute over National Chairman. PDP remained the same in outlook and AC its main opposition.
Let us not forget, when Nigeria attained the democracy of 1999, all the main power brokers, and power mercenaries went for PDP. Even the handpicked or self/caucus-consulted to be “elected” president then, was a fraud. It was the same old military in civilian clothes, and called “rtd...”How far did Olu Falae go? How well was Buhari’s case reached? That is left to that branch of government to decide to themselves in honesty and to the people in service, because every part of the government, every citizen and resident of Nigeria has a role to play in the sustenance of democracy and in progress in Nigeria.
Just like a businessman starting a business without a solid business plan, the political parties in Nigeria went over 40. Are they all agitating for the growth democracy or it is now a business-business? Now I get it! Some of the people who were with the military felt not served on gold by their colleagues that are now in power, so they form opposition. That is opposition in Nigeria in many sectors today. That is the wrong form of opposition to a government. They are equal to Niger Delta militants only that they do not bring out their guns and barrels in the open.
The Ekwueme’s recommendation report on electoral/constitutional reform to the senate and to the people of Nigeria has taken Nigeria into a different field altogether. Now if Nigeria was a businessman, she would say I have a business plan but it has to be well reviewed so as to ensure it does not incorporate mistakes that might have been in existence or not even have a minor fracture, so as to be well productive and efficient in many more and more years to come. It would also serve as a new foot-stone to the upcoming leaders and also to promote justice, equity, fairness and wealth among the people of Nigeria who labour day-in day-out to add positively to the economy and among great many other things.
The report has been delayed but it seems good news might be coming out of it. It has been delayed because the so-called power brokers are consulting and reviewing to see how it is going to benefit them. The delay has brought up Atiku/Buhari/Tinubu alliance. These are people across the country with opposing and collective views yet an alliance. If the mega party is actually formed, it is only party that could defeat PDP, the self-boasted largest party in Africa. Otherwise, AC remains a contender. I am not in for the defeat or win of any party for now, I am in to see a change in the way democracy is being practised and protected in our country, Nigeria. The government should not waste taxpayers money in all the unknown political parties that are not visible to the majority of Nigerians, but to cut the parties to a minimum and after all the experiments we have had with democracy, I believe the country should be ready for the real task now and to live up to their responsibilities.
God be with Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News.
Two party electoral system: way forward in a democratic Federal Republic of Nigeria?
This sounds familiar!! Nigerians have heard of two-party system before especially during the SDP/NRC tenure. Other ones before this might have been more efficient like the AG/NPC but it was more ethnic/region based. There are great democrats like Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo among few others, whose vision exceed the boundaries of a party but reaches to the doorstep of a common man in a country called Nigeria. His fight for democracy was not partial but a freedom for all.
With the overtaken by military government of perhaps the most cherish-able election in Nigeria, Nigeria has been thrown into shams of every individual right to live: the survival of the fittest, rather than the collective vision to forge ahead as a country that her motto is “unity, peace and progress”. Taking a close look at the recent revelation of misdeeds that led to the cancellation of the election/results, the military are not totally at fault but the civilians who fed with them from the same pot and felt greedy and afraid not to lose the dirt they have swallowed or the ill gotten gains they might have in the future, which is now the past and seemed to be on-going...
When democracy came into place in 1999, Nigerians thought of fair election, genuine democratic system, a system of government that would restore hopes to the lives of people, a practise of government that might have seemed to be long overdone but was patiently waited for. And when it finally came, Nigerians had a mission but the vision was blurred or peradventure lacked. We started with mainly AD/PDP/APP. AD later factionalized into AC, APP became ANPP with different visible factions and even dispute over National Chairman. PDP remained the same in outlook and AC its main opposition.
Let us not forget, when Nigeria attained the democracy of 1999, all the main power brokers, and power mercenaries went for PDP. Even the handpicked or self/caucus-consulted to be “elected” president then, was a fraud. It was the same old military in civilian clothes, and called “rtd...”How far did Olu Falae go? How well was Buhari’s case reached? That is left to that branch of government to decide to themselves in honesty and to the people in service, because every part of the government, every citizen and resident of Nigeria has a role to play in the sustenance of democracy and in progress in Nigeria.
Just like a businessman starting a business without a solid business plan, the political parties in Nigeria went over 40. Are they all agitating for the growth democracy or it is now a business-business? Now I get it! Some of the people who were with the military felt not served on gold by their colleagues that are now in power, so they form opposition. That is opposition in Nigeria in many sectors today. That is the wrong form of opposition to a government. They are equal to Niger Delta militants only that they do not bring out their guns and barrels in the open.
The Ekwueme’s recommendation report on electoral/constitutional reform to the senate and to the people of Nigeria has taken Nigeria into a different field altogether. Now if Nigeria was a businessman, she would say I have a business plan but it has to be well reviewed so as to ensure it does not incorporate mistakes that might have been in existence or not even have a minor fracture, so as to be well productive and efficient in many more and more years to come. It would also serve as a new foot-stone to the upcoming leaders and also to promote justice, equity, fairness and wealth among the people of Nigeria who labour day-in day-out to add positively to the economy and among great many other things.
The report has been delayed but it seems good news might be coming out of it. It has been delayed because the so-called power brokers are consulting and reviewing to see how it is going to benefit them. The delay has brought up Atiku/Buhari/Tinubu alliance. These are people across the country with opposing and collective views yet an alliance. If the mega party is actually formed, it is only party that could defeat PDP, the self-boasted largest party in Africa. Otherwise, AC remains a contender. I am not in for the defeat or win of any party for now, I am in to see a change in the way democracy is being practised and protected in our country, Nigeria. The government should not waste taxpayers money in all the unknown political parties that are not visible to the majority of Nigerians, but to cut the parties to a minimum and after all the experiments we have had with democracy, I believe the country should be ready for the real task now and to live up to their responsibilities.
God be with Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News.
May 13, 2010
Uncontrolled Journalism, a derailing compass to sustainability
With many impressions, and valuable service of journalism, it calls for caution. More importantly, with the freedom of speech and availability of internet, expressions for general use might demand ratified implementation before publishing or rather, sometimes outburst.
The recent call for this motion, on my part, is the way I have seen journalism as a means of public tool especially in the awareness of one's environment. Pertinent of all, troublesome as it may sound is the political use of journalism that has unjustified the verifiable truth, and left many to apathy and undue subjection, which in many cases lead to crisis.
A respectable friend, once told me of SaharaReporters, a 'privately-owned' online journalism for Federal Republic of Nigeria. As due, I went on the website and read many posts and articles on it. Some are quite interesting, many critical, and some are generated from emotional feelings than the realness of objectivity.
I was fortunate to watch the interview by the same online news, granted to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe. To me, even though the minister might have not performed as expected, the interview was a chaos, most especially on the part of interviewer. A sensible man would not expect the sort of treatment that was melted out to him in any case of a dignified official to occur in a matured economy or country. To add pain to injury, the interview took place out of the country, in United State of America. I would have expected that even if the man would not be so respected despite his laudable experience, the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs as equal to the Secretary of States must have the dignity and integrity protected. There should be courtesy and diplomacy in relaying important questions or point, when needed. Yet, I do not advocate for injustice and selfish attitude on the part of unjust official, which leaves the people of the country to labour in vain or less than they deserve, especially from the government.
The recent outburst, concerning the N3 billion bribe relating to the Ekiti State Tribunal is a major alarm that I believe deserves international body's awareness; otherwise, it should be settled, and online journalism curtailed or rightly monitored without the hindrance of the freedom that was long fought for, and attained. The PDP has dwelt more on the matter than the shameless verdict, as it was not celebrated; and from the verdict, the signs are written all over the faces of the right judgment. I am afraid, if it is true the adage, that justice and truth do not often lie together. I live to differ! More concerning is the fact that AC did not take responsibility but to send the people who may care to the online news blog, as they are not aware of the information. Something might be shady somewhere.
Outside Nigeria, many other countries have labeled journalism as a tool for trade of words especially in the political and less the business cycle. I believe if the freedom of speech is more predominant, and an effective way to eradicate injustice, and promote virtue in daily living, a controlled journalism by worthiness might be an effecting tool that points to a good path for growth and development; and guarantee future of good life, and value of the profession to this generation and upcoming ones.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye.
The recent
The recent call for this motion, on my part, is the way I have seen journalism as a means of public tool especially in the awareness of one's environment. Pertinent of all, troublesome as it may sound is the political use of journalism that has unjustified the verifiable truth, and left many to apathy and undue subjection, which in many cases lead to crisis.
A respectable friend, once told me of SaharaReporters, a 'privately-owned' online journalism for Federal Republic of Nigeria. As due, I went on the website and read many posts and articles on it. Some are quite interesting, many critical, and some are generated from emotional feelings than the realness of objectivity.
I was fortunate to watch the interview by the same online news, granted to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe. To me, even though the minister might have not performed as expected, the interview was a chaos, most especially on the part of interviewer. A sensible man would not expect the sort of treatment that was melted out to him in any case of a dignified official to occur in a matured economy or country. To add pain to injury, the interview took place out of the country, in United State of America. I would have expected that even if the man would not be so respected despite his laudable experience, the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs as equal to the Secretary of States must have the dignity and integrity protected. There should be courtesy and diplomacy in relaying important questions or point, when needed. Yet, I do not advocate for injustice and selfish attitude on the part of unjust official, which leaves the people of the country to labour in vain or less than they deserve, especially from the government.
The recent outburst, concerning the N3 billion bribe relating to the Ekiti State Tribunal is a major alarm that I believe deserves international body's awareness; otherwise, it should be settled, and online journalism curtailed or rightly monitored without the hindrance of the freedom that was long fought for, and attained. The PDP has dwelt more on the matter than the shameless verdict, as it was not celebrated; and from the verdict, the signs are written all over the faces of the right judgment. I am afraid, if it is true the adage, that justice and truth do not often lie together. I live to differ! More concerning is the fact that AC did not take responsibility but to send the people who may care to the online news blog, as they are not aware of the information. Something might be shady somewhere.
Outside Nigeria, many other countries have labeled journalism as a tool for trade of words especially in the political and less the business cycle. I believe if the freedom of speech is more predominant, and an effective way to eradicate injustice, and promote virtue in daily living, a controlled journalism by worthiness might be an effecting tool that points to a good path for growth and development; and guarantee future of good life, and value of the profession to this generation and upcoming ones.
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye.
The recent
Mar 23, 2010
A Night Riddle: Nigerian Politics in Retospective
Posted on my facebook wall on Dec. 8, 2009
Last night as I headed to rest, my mind was so filled of thoughts I would like to share. It is question-like to me, and probably to you as an individual, or as a group. As you go through this, you might have an answer.
I have been advocating for electoral, political reforms for a while now, as I and you look forward to a better economy beyond present dreams that is deserved. As part of my advocacy for the electoral reforms, I initially thought of two-electoral-party-system as the way forward but now, I thought of it as a minimum of two and a maximum of four. At the present moment there are over 15 registered parties. Let us put a minimum of fifteen (15) for simplification sake. Why all that political parties? What has been achieved with them? I kept asking myself.
These are few of my reasons for enabling a two to four political parties:
1. A candidate either wins or loses. And there could be talks among opposition party in the best of the country since democracy is meant to entail tolerance of opposition(s)
2. It would allow candidates to be more consistent with their parties than jumping in and out of different parties at wish
3. In event of any election flaw, it reduces the number of petitions to be sorted in priority and decided upon within a short estimated time frame
4. It would connect citizens more to the knowledge of the activities of political leaderships around them and more of making every political office holder accountable
... Among much other positivity since there could be no disadvantage of it compared to having mass parties that lack magnitude.
Other ways to get my questions or rather, thoughts clearer to you might be to give acronyms to the major parties to me and I am sure to very many other people out there and probably to you; and to analyze these parties accordingly.
1. PDP (Power Display Party)
A party that boast of being the largest party not only in Nigeria but the Africa continent as a whole, demands some commendations. After all, it has been heading the big country Nigeria’s government since 1999 democracy. A party that could beat her chest and say I command almost ¾ of the state governors among the 36 states of the federation. Why would anyone be surprised if the same party could be proud enough to have most of the ex military governors and generals – turned politicians, under her umbrella. Who cares if the rain is falling on the outside, these people seem covered. They have kept displaying their powers in all corridors of government but it looks as if there is storm, the umbrella might not be so capable of holding it back.
2. AC (Actual Contender)
AC, for utmost part deserves respect. She came out of AD (Actual Disabled), and challenged almost all already existing parties to a halt. Not that alone, after her mother, AD lost four of the five south west states she previously controlled and instead of re-strategy, she (AD) opted for fighting for leadership; AC left her mother in the wheel chair, and said “mama, I don’t think you should be a political party anymore, you’d be better off a region head like OPC; well, you shouldn’t be surprised since people out there hardly know the difference between you and Afenifere these days anyway”. AC stood her ground to the almost top. She defied the boring face of PDP in Lagos State, the national commercial capital of the country. She got Fashola in, and since Fashola has been the best product of a government in the current administration of Nigeria politics so far, who else could be the contender of the mighty PDP. Funny enough, they left PDP not even in a contender stage in the state; it seems PDP does not exist. How would it be when the landlord of PDP in the state, Bode George, who unwillingly and unexpectedly got himself behind those heavy thick iron bars and proved to others that no man is above the law, except OBJ and IBB – time will tell.
AC did not stop there; they seemed to have a mission guided by a vision. Edo State tribunals ruled and the khaki labor man found himself in the government house as the senior man. He called himself “comrade governor”. The glories of the labor years came with him; and in the early months, he left himself exposed to perils of democracy in Nigeria: walking down the streets with few bodyguards and all of that; no one even dare try that in a well civilized nation not to talk of developing nations where majority of the people are angry with the government because they have not been served right. Yet, I have not seen any much of his work other than much reported fights with the legislature. Many kudos to him for mass decampment of PDP “helmsmen” and other parties to AC. Bonus #2 for AC – amassing more supporters with every opportunity, because it is a blessed one.
The election tribunal in Ekiti State is yet to rule out his verdict, so as AC awaits that, best of luck and hope you look forward to mega party reportedly coming in next year.
3. ANPP (Automatic nonsensical for a political party)
ANPP could have been a party to reckon with as a formidable opposition to PDP especially in the early times of the 1999 democracy but the policies, handling of situations lacked any solid political bearings. She had a number of northern governors who could have been an epoxy to the party. She fought with herself, left her presidential flag bearer, Buhari who seemed to be the major backbone on his own, she jumped at anything she could reach without analyzing; that I am able to tell from her present status in the country. She gave room for most her governors to decamp without means of getting them to return. The Yar Adua PDP government came and proposed unity government; she went for it. As part of the agreement for the constitution of the unity government, the national chairman reportedly opted for family members and friends as political office nominees and subsequent office holders of the different offices. That brought up a lot of brouhaha among the members which left her scattered with no possible reunion in the sooner future. 2011 is around the corner, ANPP!! Any surprises? Are the about two of the governors left, remaining there as independents while they use her as a cover because they personally have principles other than jumping from party to party?
4. APGA ([why too many ‘A’s in Nigerian political parties identity? I am APGA, I follow my own rules even if they don’t work for me] Parental Guide)
APGA, just almost like ANPP, seemed to have derailed, lost moral values and political beliefs and there she is in turmoil seeking for a grasp to sustain her. Her condition seemed better than ANPP, but she faces almost the same leadership problem that rocked AD, ANPP and made her ship at the verge of iceberg. I thought she would have learnt from the mistakes of others while Ikemba is in place there. I would understand to some degree if Buhari could face betrayals, and why Ikemba too, the acclaimed war hero? With the recent newspaper release of the intended expulsion of Obi from the party who miraculously, through thick and thin I would have thought kept the name of the party. If Obi leaves, where is APGA? Does she still exist? People describe politics as a dirty game; I describe politics as a game of winners that comes from a leader’s effective service to the people. If I would have to look through APGA’s view, I would describe politics as just a game that is played for fun or rather a movie that requires a parental guide.
5. LP (Loss Prevention [for any political parties “decampees”])
Sadly enough, when I searched for “decampees” on google, what came up is different Nigerian news. It is a testimonial to stable government but unstable political system within the country.
LP was founded by the "Labour Congress" with the ideologies of great men, and some human rights activists like Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana, and others with great dreams and goals but have been thwarted and left to become a dumping ground for politicians who are affected in their respective parties. Most of the top politicians who seek to campaign in their parties, when they lose out in primaries or are unable to achieve their ambitions; LP is there anyway to accommodate them to achieve their aims. Mimiko who left PDP for LP has been the only successful person in this field; and much to his credit, he seemed to have been working hard and productive for the people he is there to serve. Mimiko had the backings of some political parties and heavyweight like AC to achieve his dream, probably one of the reasons for the success. Recently reported was Uba’s readiness to declare for LP in the coming days. Initially when Uba’s battle for the primaries at PDP seemed to be jeopardy, he was reported to have thrown his weight behind the governorship’s aspirant on LP’s platform. How has he throwing his towel in support now become his readiness for declaration in the party? As stated, it is LP, the home of political loss prevention. Most have jumped in from PDP and other parties to savour their supporters’ interests and jumped out back to where they came from when their mission was unrealized but how long shall this game be played?
I hope by now, you might have probably had an answer to any of my questions.
PDP – People’s Democratic Party
AC – Action Congress
OPC – Oodua Peoples Congress
ANPP – All Nigeria Peoples Party
APGA – All Grand Progressive Alliance
LP – Labour Party
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News
Last night as I headed to rest, my mind was so filled of thoughts I would like to share. It is question-like to me, and probably to you as an individual, or as a group. As you go through this, you might have an answer.
I have been advocating for electoral, political reforms for a while now, as I and you look forward to a better economy beyond present dreams that is deserved. As part of my advocacy for the electoral reforms, I initially thought of two-electoral-party-system as the way forward but now, I thought of it as a minimum of two and a maximum of four. At the present moment there are over 15 registered parties. Let us put a minimum of fifteen (15) for simplification sake. Why all that political parties? What has been achieved with them? I kept asking myself.
These are few of my reasons for enabling a two to four political parties:
1. A candidate either wins or loses. And there could be talks among opposition party in the best of the country since democracy is meant to entail tolerance of opposition(s)
2. It would allow candidates to be more consistent with their parties than jumping in and out of different parties at wish
3. In event of any election flaw, it reduces the number of petitions to be sorted in priority and decided upon within a short estimated time frame
4. It would connect citizens more to the knowledge of the activities of political leaderships around them and more of making every political office holder accountable
... Among much other positivity since there could be no disadvantage of it compared to having mass parties that lack magnitude.
Other ways to get my questions or rather, thoughts clearer to you might be to give acronyms to the major parties to me and I am sure to very many other people out there and probably to you; and to analyze these parties accordingly.
1. PDP (Power Display Party)
A party that boast of being the largest party not only in Nigeria but the Africa continent as a whole, demands some commendations. After all, it has been heading the big country Nigeria’s government since 1999 democracy. A party that could beat her chest and say I command almost ¾ of the state governors among the 36 states of the federation. Why would anyone be surprised if the same party could be proud enough to have most of the ex military governors and generals – turned politicians, under her umbrella. Who cares if the rain is falling on the outside, these people seem covered. They have kept displaying their powers in all corridors of government but it looks as if there is storm, the umbrella might not be so capable of holding it back.
2. AC (Actual Contender)
AC, for utmost part deserves respect. She came out of AD (Actual Disabled), and challenged almost all already existing parties to a halt. Not that alone, after her mother, AD lost four of the five south west states she previously controlled and instead of re-strategy, she (AD) opted for fighting for leadership; AC left her mother in the wheel chair, and said “mama, I don’t think you should be a political party anymore, you’d be better off a region head like OPC; well, you shouldn’t be surprised since people out there hardly know the difference between you and Afenifere these days anyway”. AC stood her ground to the almost top. She defied the boring face of PDP in Lagos State, the national commercial capital of the country. She got Fashola in, and since Fashola has been the best product of a government in the current administration of Nigeria politics so far, who else could be the contender of the mighty PDP. Funny enough, they left PDP not even in a contender stage in the state; it seems PDP does not exist. How would it be when the landlord of PDP in the state, Bode George, who unwillingly and unexpectedly got himself behind those heavy thick iron bars and proved to others that no man is above the law, except OBJ and IBB – time will tell.
AC did not stop there; they seemed to have a mission guided by a vision. Edo State tribunals ruled and the khaki labor man found himself in the government house as the senior man. He called himself “comrade governor”. The glories of the labor years came with him; and in the early months, he left himself exposed to perils of democracy in Nigeria: walking down the streets with few bodyguards and all of that; no one even dare try that in a well civilized nation not to talk of developing nations where majority of the people are angry with the government because they have not been served right. Yet, I have not seen any much of his work other than much reported fights with the legislature. Many kudos to him for mass decampment of PDP “helmsmen” and other parties to AC. Bonus #2 for AC – amassing more supporters with every opportunity, because it is a blessed one.
The election tribunal in Ekiti State is yet to rule out his verdict, so as AC awaits that, best of luck and hope you look forward to mega party reportedly coming in next year.
3. ANPP (Automatic nonsensical for a political party)
ANPP could have been a party to reckon with as a formidable opposition to PDP especially in the early times of the 1999 democracy but the policies, handling of situations lacked any solid political bearings. She had a number of northern governors who could have been an epoxy to the party. She fought with herself, left her presidential flag bearer, Buhari who seemed to be the major backbone on his own, she jumped at anything she could reach without analyzing; that I am able to tell from her present status in the country. She gave room for most her governors to decamp without means of getting them to return. The Yar Adua PDP government came and proposed unity government; she went for it. As part of the agreement for the constitution of the unity government, the national chairman reportedly opted for family members and friends as political office nominees and subsequent office holders of the different offices. That brought up a lot of brouhaha among the members which left her scattered with no possible reunion in the sooner future. 2011 is around the corner, ANPP!! Any surprises? Are the about two of the governors left, remaining there as independents while they use her as a cover because they personally have principles other than jumping from party to party?
4. APGA ([why too many ‘A’s in Nigerian political parties identity? I am APGA, I follow my own rules even if they don’t work for me] Parental Guide)
APGA, just almost like ANPP, seemed to have derailed, lost moral values and political beliefs and there she is in turmoil seeking for a grasp to sustain her. Her condition seemed better than ANPP, but she faces almost the same leadership problem that rocked AD, ANPP and made her ship at the verge of iceberg. I thought she would have learnt from the mistakes of others while Ikemba is in place there. I would understand to some degree if Buhari could face betrayals, and why Ikemba too, the acclaimed war hero? With the recent newspaper release of the intended expulsion of Obi from the party who miraculously, through thick and thin I would have thought kept the name of the party. If Obi leaves, where is APGA? Does she still exist? People describe politics as a dirty game; I describe politics as a game of winners that comes from a leader’s effective service to the people. If I would have to look through APGA’s view, I would describe politics as just a game that is played for fun or rather a movie that requires a parental guide.
5. LP (Loss Prevention [for any political parties “decampees”])
Sadly enough, when I searched for “decampees” on google, what came up is different Nigerian news. It is a testimonial to stable government but unstable political system within the country.
LP was founded by the "Labour Congress" with the ideologies of great men, and some human rights activists like Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana, and others with great dreams and goals but have been thwarted and left to become a dumping ground for politicians who are affected in their respective parties. Most of the top politicians who seek to campaign in their parties, when they lose out in primaries or are unable to achieve their ambitions; LP is there anyway to accommodate them to achieve their aims. Mimiko who left PDP for LP has been the only successful person in this field; and much to his credit, he seemed to have been working hard and productive for the people he is there to serve. Mimiko had the backings of some political parties and heavyweight like AC to achieve his dream, probably one of the reasons for the success. Recently reported was Uba’s readiness to declare for LP in the coming days. Initially when Uba’s battle for the primaries at PDP seemed to be jeopardy, he was reported to have thrown his weight behind the governorship’s aspirant on LP’s platform. How has he throwing his towel in support now become his readiness for declaration in the party? As stated, it is LP, the home of political loss prevention. Most have jumped in from PDP and other parties to savour their supporters’ interests and jumped out back to where they came from when their mission was unrealized but how long shall this game be played?
I hope by now, you might have probably had an answer to any of my questions.
PDP – People’s Democratic Party
AC – Action Congress
OPC – Oodua Peoples Congress
ANPP – All Nigeria Peoples Party
APGA – All Grand Progressive Alliance
LP – Labour Party
Gabriel Omololu Omowaye writes, for Beryl Group, African News
May 13, 2009
Relief, within my reach
times and times, different news buzzing around the whole place. so content i was with the 100 days in office dinner for president obama, then came the kilrea and o'brian case in ottawa, so annoying, i will rather leave that comment for now, i try to be diplomatic here. then and the celebrity gossips and the kids, chris and rihanna "nude" photo allegations and so on and s0 forth.
lots of things to write about, but at the moment, the ones i mentioned earlier seems to capture my attention, but not to any length either. i would, to an extent agree there is imperfection in every man, but every time i think about the great prophet Elijah, i ask myself, "why are men human when there is a divine side in every man who yields to it". if i could recall well, prophet Elijah was never dead, the word of God, and even scientists and philosophers agreed, stated that he rode to heaven in chariots. Hallelujah! verify this anywhere, the word is ye and amen.
as i continued to think about all these things, imperfections, perfections, flaws, mistakes, burdens, affliction, happiness, and the song came to me:
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
thou wilt find a solace there.
so how long am i going to worry about the circumstances around? how far am i going to get? how well is it going to be? how is he, she, they doing? could it be ...? would it be possible? what if ...? when i know that the relief is within my reach, i refuse to worry. i am beautifully made, shrinkles is a thing of old age for me, i will still look fresh now and then. i am blessed, this is my generation! we are better than the past, we will set standards for the people to see how re-created we are. it is called virtue of the inside that glorifies the outside. my relief is within my reach, i am a happy person.
this is my blog for today, take it to heart and believe. apply faith and put it to work and it is well with our souls!
Gabriel O. Jr
lots of things to write about, but at the moment, the ones i mentioned earlier seems to capture my attention, but not to any length either. i would, to an extent agree there is imperfection in every man, but every time i think about the great prophet Elijah, i ask myself, "why are men human when there is a divine side in every man who yields to it". if i could recall well, prophet Elijah was never dead, the word of God, and even scientists and philosophers agreed, stated that he rode to heaven in chariots. Hallelujah! verify this anywhere, the word is ye and amen.
as i continued to think about all these things, imperfections, perfections, flaws, mistakes, burdens, affliction, happiness, and the song came to me:
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
thou wilt find a solace there.
so how long am i going to worry about the circumstances around? how far am i going to get? how well is it going to be? how is he, she, they doing? could it be ...? would it be possible? what if ...? when i know that the relief is within my reach, i refuse to worry. i am beautifully made, shrinkles is a thing of old age for me, i will still look fresh now and then. i am blessed, this is my generation! we are better than the past, we will set standards for the people to see how re-created we are. it is called virtue of the inside that glorifies the outside. my relief is within my reach, i am a happy person.
this is my blog for today, take it to heart and believe. apply faith and put it to work and it is well with our souls!
Gabriel O. Jr
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