THE ELECTION I CRAVE FOR

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THE ELECTION I CRAVE FOR!

4 Years ago, the political scene was tense, yes, though not as it is today, I wondered what will become of my country home, having seen posters of politically interested citizens with their opposing slogans and awful looks. In less than a month, the boiling pan was brought down from the oven and GEJ was announce the President. Then post-election opposition issues broke forth with the scariest act being the explosion of the BOKO HARAM sect whose existence had not been felt till then. Progressively, we tried to manage the scene, yet it grew worse than we could fathom with bomb explosions, kidnapping and killings rampaging the north and threats on the south. Considering the statement of one of the then contestants, there was no need for a prophet to make Nigerians believe that he could have some inclinations and involvement in such all in a bid of making the nation ‘ungovernable for his rival who democratically displaced him.

The wake of political alertness and interest rose again intensely by the beginning of 2014 with the same gladiator-like opponents in their varying political parties. The political spur and activeness of only 2 parties led me to ask the question, how many political parties are in Nigeria? The conglomeration of the Action Congress, All Nigerians People Party and part of the All Progressive Grand Alliance formed the now ‘Politically Radical’ All Progressive Congress(APC), the strongest political rivals to the Ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and since this formation, democracy in Nigeria has seen a reason to stand tall and speak for herself.

The political party motivated ‘hate speeches’, the intense scrutiny of opposition candidates eligibility, the grassroots campaign moves, the free-lance political philanthropy, the commitment to successful accomplishment of promises by the incumbent, the development of the underdeveloped areas to gain citizens interest, the inquiry into the health fitness of opponents, the social media activism of supporters of the ‘waring’political parties, the hyper activeness of election campaign officers and personal adviser’s on media, even the political involvement of some religiously affiliated groups, dreams, prophesies, the political radicalism of free-newspaper-reader association members and the political opinion and alertness of even children and youths below 18years of age gives me expectations for the 2015 election.

Having celebrated our centenary in 2014, patriotism and unity opines that we can remain united if we decide and if we chose even after the 2015 elections. The election I crave for is birthed in true democracy, encapsulated with non-post-election violence, enriched with sustaining unifying factor and garnished with the emergence of a leader who will not think ethnocentrically but nationalism as his inbred passion.

Though the political scenario has attracted international interest and watch, I still crave for a 2015 election that will put Nigerians on the wheels of positive change and scintillating speed into development. I crave for an election that INEC will tenaciously uphold her integrity and the masses will graciously accept the results. An election that will be democratically 80% flawless, an election that its product will aid our economy, lift our international reputation and increase citizens participation and willingness to contribute. An election that will awaken other dormant political parties. An election that months later, I will fearlessly work through the streets of Mubi and Chibok in Borno states. An election that its aftermath will solidify patriotism and make Christians erect Cathedrals and great Worship Auditoriums in the north while the northerners follow suit in the south ( if they wish) without any fear of rivalry.

It can start with you and me, if we obligatorily make March 28^th 2015 and April 4^th 2015 a success.

Yes we can have such only if we believe in patriotism, unity and Nationalism!!