It's a miracle of sorts that God has brought us by His grace into the year 2015. Individuals may have made resolutions, seeking to do better this year than last year. Families, organizations, and communities would have done same. As a nation we also expect the best. The President in his New Year message promised to consolidate on the gains of previous years. Our prayer is that God would guide us through successfully in this task of nation building.
Of particular interest to us should be the oncoming general election of next month. President Jonathan has promised a hitch-free election by giving a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the election. He reiterated his one-man one-vote, one-woman one-vote position to ensure a free and fair election, and also warned whoever thinks to make trouble before, during or after the election of
government's readiness to meet such challenge, stressing that no politician's ambition equates to any Nigerian's blood to warrant its spilling.
We cheer the government's position on the forthcoming election. It is our corporate responsibility to ensure a peaceful election. We were worried by the threat of All Progressive Congress (APC) to form a parallel government should they lose the presidential election. That statement can hardly be termed "progressive". It betrays the mindset of members of APC. It shows them to be outlaws. They seem to want to intimidate the Nigerian public to vote them by hook or crook. This is not what we need in this New Year. The public is becoming more politically conscious and enlightened. They are not carried away by empty promises. They see and can assess a government's performance. If satisfied they go with that government. If not, they seek an alternative. They should therefore be allowed to choose their leaders without coercion. Nigeria is bigger than any of us, and we should not think of forcing the people to vote for us, whether or not they are convinced of our ability to lead them well. We can be sure every party that enters the race will definitely have votes, according to the wish of the people. Let us therefore allow the people's wish to prevail.
We are more than happy to see the New Year. We pray that it be better than last year, that God give us a miracle in the release of the Chibok girls, that Boko Haram be a thing of the past, that our elections be peaceful, free and fair with a good turnout, that electricity be more stable with low tariff, that naira stabilize between 140 and 150 dollars, that workers' salaries be paid regularly, that corruption be at its lowest ebb (we can be the least corrupt in the world if government decides to tackle it headlong), and that organizational white elephants like JAMB and similar parastatals be scrapped.
We see a great year ahead for the country. God will bring it to pass in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. So Happy New year, dear friend. May the Lord fill your mouth with holy laughter and your heart with His joy. Shalom!
Of particular interest to us should be the oncoming general election of next month. President Jonathan has promised a hitch-free election by giving a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the election. He reiterated his one-man one-vote, one-woman one-vote position to ensure a free and fair election, and also warned whoever thinks to make trouble before, during or after the election of
government's readiness to meet such challenge, stressing that no politician's ambition equates to any Nigerian's blood to warrant its spilling.
We cheer the government's position on the forthcoming election. It is our corporate responsibility to ensure a peaceful election. We were worried by the threat of All Progressive Congress (APC) to form a parallel government should they lose the presidential election. That statement can hardly be termed "progressive". It betrays the mindset of members of APC. It shows them to be outlaws. They seem to want to intimidate the Nigerian public to vote them by hook or crook. This is not what we need in this New Year. The public is becoming more politically conscious and enlightened. They are not carried away by empty promises. They see and can assess a government's performance. If satisfied they go with that government. If not, they seek an alternative. They should therefore be allowed to choose their leaders without coercion. Nigeria is bigger than any of us, and we should not think of forcing the people to vote for us, whether or not they are convinced of our ability to lead them well. We can be sure every party that enters the race will definitely have votes, according to the wish of the people. Let us therefore allow the people's wish to prevail.
We are more than happy to see the New Year. We pray that it be better than last year, that God give us a miracle in the release of the Chibok girls, that Boko Haram be a thing of the past, that our elections be peaceful, free and fair with a good turnout, that electricity be more stable with low tariff, that naira stabilize between 140 and 150 dollars, that workers' salaries be paid regularly, that corruption be at its lowest ebb (we can be the least corrupt in the world if government decides to tackle it headlong), and that organizational white elephants like JAMB and similar parastatals be scrapped.
We see a great year ahead for the country. God will bring it to pass in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. So Happy New year, dear friend. May the Lord fill your mouth with holy laughter and your heart with His joy. Shalom!
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