There is no gain saying the fact that in a democracy, every citizen has the right to legitimately aspire to any height of leadership. At the same time, the same democracy makes it imperative that the constitutionality of the polity must be strictly adhered to. As it has earlier been made manifest, the difference between a leader and a ruler has always been very clear. A leader is a man or a woman of immeasurable vision, who is capable of visualizing the future. Such a man imagines socio-econo-political problems and selflessly solves them well ahead of time. It is, therefore, no wonder why the Governor of Ebonyi State; Chief Martin N Elechi, has been consistent in his advocacy that his successor shall be a product of equity in rotation. On many different occasions and fora, he has reminded his audience that he is a product of equity in rotation and that whoever will be his successor shall equally be a legitimate product of rotation in observance of the State’s Senatorial realities. The strategic importance of effective application and administration of equity in any human milieu does not need to be over-emphasized. Suffice it, however, to say that where there is equity, there is a sense of belonging that generates patriotism, dedication, development, progress, harmony, security and stability. On the contrary, mere absence of equity, in whatever form and at whatever level of human congregation, becomes a catalyst for frustration, unpatriotism, self destruction, retrogression and eventual societal dislocation and collapse. This is because, under such a very disharmonious circumstance, no sane man would expect any positive contribution from a segment or strata of a society that feels discriminated against, marginalized and psychologically traumatized. Governor Martin N. Elechis advocacy for power shift to Ebonyi-South(Afikpo) based on Senatorial understanding simply presents him as a leader who appreciates the fact that the strongest link in a chain is, surely, its weakest link. Being the consummate administrator that he is, the Governor realizes that no society can enjoy full development and growth if within it a section or an area perceives itself as a victim of calculated marginalization and deprivation. This thinking makes the humble but result – oriented Ochudo a statesman of note. Politicians think of self advantages but Gov. Martin N. Elechi concerned with what will enthrone peace, harmony, security and progress in our state even when he would have left office. People from all walks of life and shades of opinion in the state have, out of their own volition, acknowledged Ochudo as a man that is worth his salt. It would, therefore, be expected that all and sundry should appreciate the wisdom of Chief Martin Elechis advocacy for equity in rotation of the governorship of the state. There could be very many wealthy gubernatorial aspirants from either the North or Central Senatorial Zones of the State who, if equity and political morality were to be thrown to the wind, would easily grab the seat based on cash and carry syndrome. Interestingly, such wealthy personalities had, for the umpteenth time, publicly expressed their appreciation of and belief in Ochudo concern for equity and peaceful co-existence. It would, therefore, not be out of place if such persons toe the line of patriotism and selflessness by giving support to the governor in his bid to enthrone equity. It must be mentioned here that the Northern senatorial zone of Ebonyi State did not succeed itself in 1999 neither did the Central Sentorial Zone succeed itself in 2007. It will also follow that the South senatorial zone will not succeed itself in 2015. To the good indigenes of Ebonyi South, made up of Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo council areas. Every care must be taken to make sure they put their acts together. In the pursuit of their aspiration, ego, bitterness and inconsiderate rigidity for which many political actors from the zone are known, should this time, give way to selfless, liberal, patriotic and friendly consideration. That negative and self-destructive tendency of “if not me, let all of us fail” for which they are known and ridiculed should be a very distant thing of the past. Again, some prominent men in the zone who, like Esau in the Bible, are fond of selling their birth right because of greed, should, for goodness sake realize that this is the most crucial moment in the political history of the zone. Furthermore, it should be noted that he who goes to equity should go with clean hands. Since Ebonyi-South is asking for the governorship of the state in 2015 based on equity, fairness and competence, the zone should also make sure that equity reflects holistically in the zone. In summary, Governor Martin N Elechi must be commended for his intrepidity and resoluteness in his pursuit of Equity. Lets support our dear governors decision for a better Ebonyi State and stop playing selfish politics.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:40:42 +0000