What If ATIKU Fails...
By Ikuku
Amanoya.
In 2019, the choice that Nigeria as a nation is faced with is
a choice that would either put a nail on its coffins or that which would raise
the dying giant back to life. It is to say a 'do or die' affair. It's a do or
die affair not in the sense that politicians would have to do everything
possible to get to power. Rather it is a do or die affair in the sense that the
choice we would make this time would either do (make) us or die (send) us to
where we are already headed to ...... oblivion.
This is about who would lead
the once great Nigeria out of the impending doom or who is already bent on
leading the country to a nowhere but anarchy, tyranny, militancy , gory deaths,
hunger, joblessness, hopelessness, crimes, corruption; name it! I have had
times to discuss with fellows on what they think about the future of Nigeria
after 2019. Some are of the view that there is no hope for the 'cursed' nation,
that we would never get it right. Others hold that the current leadership has
succeeded in confirming that there is no hope by even thinking of re-contesting
in the coming election. Hence ensuring that indeed Nigeria is cursed! I was not
only worried about how far our people have lost hope in the leadership but also
how terrible the situation has deteriorated in weakening the tenacity of a once
resilient people. I was forced to further discuss who would bring a solution.
Who would restore the hope of a once giant of a powerful continent. Many who
robbed minds with me hold the view that the situation is further complicated
with ethnic hatred, selfishness, partisan blindness, lack of the value of the
common good, clannishness; name it. These factors would make it almost
impossible to arrive at a good choice. I am not a proponent of zoning. I would
scrap it some day when I do have my way. However, so far it is still a strong
issue in Nigeria. The South East is due to produce the president. The North
would want to complete her eight years. And one would ask: which is more
plausible? I think facing reality would suggest that there's more plausibility
that the North should continue in 2019. However sentiments would tempt one,
this is reality times. So, what can the North offer? Who have they got to step
in in this very dire times of 'do or die'?
The task is tough, really. And past history has not made it any easier.
Nonetheless, there are so many people in the North who are
interested in the job of number one citizen of Nigeria. But reality again would
force keen followers to narrow down to two major gladiators. The incumbent
president who has been adjudged by almost all and sundry to have failed the
nation one more time having failed woefully three decades ago is still
interested in re-contesting in 2019.
ATIKU Abubakar who was the former Vice President under
Olusegun Obasanjo is obviously interested in taking over from the incumbent.
There are equally ably qualified contenders as far as one can see at the
moment. The journey has started along with accusations and counter accusations
that go with our type of politics. Hope it would not escalate into witch-hunts
and intimidations that have always been a custom. Now back to the candidates.
Many think that with these two as major options, we do not still have great
choices. But again, many have expressed that the difference between ATIKU and
the incumbent is like Heaven and Hell. Many like me would definitely think that
BUHARI deserves no third chance. He had his first chance three decades ago and
the nation was plunged into an economic desert that it had never experienced
since amalgamation. The same man came back severally begging for a second chance.
He was severally rejected because the scars of his terrible leadership had not
left the masses even after three decades. Then in 2014, he came back to beg for
this same chance. In one of his interviews with the CNN, Buhari told the world
that it would be unfair for Nigerians to keep judging him with his leadership
of over three decades ago. In 2015, he eventually got, or rather took, his
second chance. And what a chance it's turned out! Woes upon woes! The
leadership is adjudged by many who witnessed his previous regime as
comparatively worse. Now the same Muhammad Buhari is asking for a third
chance!!!
Now, many
colleagues of mine ask me: “What if ATIKU
fails?”
Well, my answer is very clear. ATIKU is better educated,
exposed and experienced. Everyone ought to be considered partly based on their
interests and leanings. Buhari loves cows. That may explain why cows matter in
this administration more than humans. In the high ways, in the schools, in the
churches, in the private farms. The Fulani herdsmen have been audaciously
having a field day in this administration whenever Buhari is in the country. Do
you remember the last time anyone talked about these murderers when the
president was abroad? On the other hand
ATIKU loves businesses, quality education, building industries. Just like Fulani
herdsmen boomed in Buhari’s administration, it would largely follow that those
in these sectors of; businesses, quality education, building of industries would
audaciously boom.
To those who continuously ask what if ATIKU fails, these are
my personal considerations and convictions. I do not think ATIKU would fail.
Indices do not postulate such retrogression. As far as I am concerned the ‘Turakin
Adamawa’ presents one last chance to 'do' rather than 'die'. #AtikuForPresident
#AtikulatedNigeria is possible
@ah2h2019
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