Everybody knows how gallantly Engr Musa Wada/Hon Sam Aro and you all fought for the liberation of kogites. Before now, Governor Yahaya Bello never believed anybody in Kogi state will challenge him to this level, himself saw it, Engr Musa Wada witnessed the highest pre-election court cases in history of Kogi state as an opposition candidate.
With outmost sincerity, passion and dedication, we wrestled to restore the mandate of the People, We dared the impossible odds with the hope and expectation of victory, while daring their guts, We were harrased, intimidated and some of us were even killed in the process, Yet, the will and mandate of the teaming population was shortchanged by those deemed the enemy of our beloved State. It happens like this at times, and I think the Almighty who oversees the affairs of Men should be the judge on this.
By mere thoughts, we should mourn this coordinated charade, because we’re heartbroken, but a second thought preceded by the concept of “Nothing Lasts Forever” give us every reason to forge on hoping for a better tomorrow, instead of allowing this charade to weigh us down.
To the inhabitants of Kogi State, you know I always love to speak against the ills of the Government with the aim of correcting thier heinous and counterfactual navigations, so that you can live and float in a system devoid of poverty, tyrannical rulership, percentage salary and infrastructural decay, please be strong! this is what I stand for and I don’t intend to compromise, because my yearn for good governance is indefatigable.
But I implore you to learn how to live with Yahaya Bello led administration, because the apex Court has affirmed his election despite the widespread condemnation, some of us will be there to speak out when necessary, it is a Voyage I promise to sustain, But I know some People who gave thier whole nine Yards for this conviction will fall for the gimmick ahead, and I say! Are those in their camp living better than you?
And as for the Workers in my Beloved State, please seek for alternatives that could fetch you additional income, it could be from your farm.
For the Pensioners , may Almighty God in his infinite mercy raise helpers for your sake. Please be strong.
And to the students across the state, please take advantage of internet and do more acquaintances to international and national academic standard.
To the opposing voices on social
media and beyond, do not give up, don’t be deceived by their fake smiles and dresses as they too are not feeling better or finding it easy with this feeble administration.
To those with Health challenges, I pray the Almighty God touches the heart of the said Lion to do the needful, so that you may not die before your Time.
And Finally to Yahaya Bello, Be informed that, oppositions play pivotal roles in the development of democracy and our economy as well, learn to tolerate opposition, do not take them as sworn enemies of your administration, they mustn’t be destroyed.
Democracy is a global standard of governance with opposition as its number one characteristic, be lucid enough to silence oppositions with achievements that are subject to verifiability. I am not interested in having Kogi State in the news for the wrong reasons, hence the advise.
You have performed abysmally and you know I am not giving up on my struggle, and it’s better you stop intimidating those that make bold to voice your ills.
May God bless Kogi State. Love you all.
Usman Okai Austin (UOA)
Writes from Abuja