In Defence of the President (Umaru Musa Yar'adua)
No matter what the critiques say,President Umaru Musa Yar;adua has come a long and better way.
Mr. President inherited a premature system, shaky economy, corrupt system, insecurity, unemployment amongst others. Regardless of the difficult terrain, he has exhibited the leadership traits inherent in him in every sense of it, especially when he granted amnesty to the Niger Delta ex-militants. It is heart warming to see that he has equally upheld the rights of the Nigerian citizens, even those on self exile. As in the case of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu. So far so good, one can summarily say it is a step in the right direction.
The ability to lead others regardless the shade of people is a daunting task, and, this is based on the fact that the disappointment of the Nigerian populace over the years has created so much doubt and discontent due to the failures of past leadership. As much as we desire this change, it has to be gradual.
When president Yar’Adua declared his assets before his assumption of office, it was received with mixed feelings. Some praised him for setting the pace for transparency, while some simply relegated it to be a charade. But it is a good thing for democracy in Nigeria. This is an act of true demonstration of transparency and accountability. There has been divergent opinion of the public on his style of governance, be that as it may, what everybody should look out for is the dividends that will accrue in the end .
I am not saying Nigeria has the best of government yet, but what I am saying is that, the writings are on the wall and things will get better. There is no leadership that does not need support, physical or spiritual from its populace. We can only help ourselves to be where we want the country to be. Nigeria is faced with all manners of adversities; there is no denying that fact. But it is also pertinent to know that things are on the right track .
We need to also bear in mind that the best of leaders strive to achieve targets. It is better to be slow as long as the set goals are achievable, than embark on a very high momentous pace and crash along the line. This administration, God being on its side will definitely get there.
Not to talk of the good rain and Sensitization that comes as a result of the Man Sanusi,What more can we say about the amnesty and the Anti -corruption war.I silence the Critiques.
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