In ancient biblical times, the
populace of the City of Babel decided they
were invincible, indestructible, immortal and omnipotent… all culminating into
masochist ego and arrogance at its peak! So they decided
to build a monument to themselves that would reach the
heavens, to let God know there was competition! What gumption! What
audacity? And God responded by sowing confusion in their midst. He just
easily gave them different languages and they could no longer ommunicate…. and
presto! they dispersed! Can we see similarities between the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the City of Babel?
PDP had all the
opportunities to both steer Nigeria towards the promised land and make history,
but they derailed and abused the God given priviledge and mandate
(no one can rule without Gods permission). We started hearing statements
like: “PDP is the greatest party in Africa”, “PDP is ultimate power”, “PDP will
be in power for 60 years” etc….. armed with this toga, they proceeded in
an unprecedented manner especially in the last six years to plunder the commonwealth
of Nigeria to the detriment of the masses. They were sated, sleek, and
fat and it couldn’t get any better. The new measurement
for wealth became Private Jets, Rolls Royces, Ferraris et al… unknown to
them their cup had run over…. their case was like the
biblical proverb of the rich man with a full barn that that said he
lacked nothing in the world that it can only get better … and God said you fool
you will die tonight!
In came APC, out went
PDP… APC had a rocky start with a lot of in fighting, lack of trust and
I wonder why it surprised a lot of people? It was to be expected
especially considering the matrix of APC, diverse groups rom diverse
backgrounds will always struggle to build consensus or a common ground….this
scenario and the Executive/National Assembly imbroglio was a gilt-edged
opportunity for PDP to rally and become a credible opposition party and work to
wrest power back A few governors led by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, who I
greatly admire and who I recommend Governor Ayo Fayose to take tutorials
and lessons in mature, objective and dignified opposition, and quit is
tactless and rabid rants against the Federal government of Nigeria.
Anyway, Mimiko and other forward thinking governors sensed
the opportunity and also knew that PDP needed a new type of
hybrid leader — who should be stupendously wealthy, gutsy, gritty,
audacious, confident, resolute, plucky and a fearless leader — in
came Alhaji Ali Modu-Sheriff. Say ill or good of him, he is a man
we all know possesses all the above mentioned attributes who left APC
because he had those attributes.
I was perturbed, apprehensive, and concerned
because I realised the danger this man posed to my party APC
for whom I worked unremittingly to contribute my quota to actualize change in
the last elections….It seemed to one else saw it! I wanted to climb
mountains and roof tops and scream to the APC leadership DANGER! I wanted to
dial 911 EMERGENCY! A menace to APC was about to be unleashed! And just
when they were gaining traction….. there was a divine intervention! Like
the city and populace of Babel, God changed their language and sowed discord.
All of a sudden, the party prevailed on the Mimiko and his cohorts to
withdraw their support for Sheriff and endorse Ahmed Makarfi
as Chairman. Confusion and chaos ensued, sounding almost a death
knell for PDP, hence ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s
observation that PDP was in its death throes and Ali Modu Sheriff
may be the undertaker….. The fact that Ali Modu Sheriff is still
standing albeit on one leg… testifies to his bullishness,
doggedness and tenacity…I want to thank PDP for going against
Sheriff and I pray he is successfully neutralized so my party APC can continue
solving its internal issues, building bridges, getting stronger and proffering
solutions under quiet diplomatic vibrant leadership of the likes of the
President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki,
APC’s National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, et
al…… once again I am beholden to PDP and will struggle for front row seats to
watch the in coming cataclysm…
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