Commendation and sincere appreciation on a good deed they say it encourages the good advocate. Thus, I wish to commend and appreciate the Presidents and members of various groups that deem it fit to take the struggle for OKe Ogun development upon themselves for the previous job well done on behalf of OKe Ogun people.
The dream of Oke Ogun to produce next chief security officer of the state come 2019 is visible provided if we can humbly request for the tremendous support of other areas and if only Oke Ogun can produce a marketable candidate that is acceptable by all and sundry
Concept of democracy got us astray in the quest for political will. However, over time, the simplicity, logic and social inclusiveness implied by this statement has proven the quote irresistible to all. Thus, the concept of democracy has automatically enjoyed a pride of place in the socio-political consciousness of people of different eras and ages.
This is so even in societies such as ours where monarchies and oligarchies have been traditionally favoured, the idea of democracy has been found fascinating.
Democracy has therefore acquired so much patronage and wide acceptance that it’s now taken seriously as a precondition to receive cooperation by developing societies from the developed ones.
However, it seems that we all cry out for democracy mainly due to a supposition that it must brings good governance and economic development in its wake. While many democratic societies are working and have attained some enviable level of good governance, others are not.
What the above means is that, while democracy is one thing, good governance is another thing entirely, in other words, democracy does not necessary guarantee good governance and good governance is not restricted to a democracy. The integrity of those who are at the helm of affairs determines the enjoyment of such administration.
The quest of South to produce the number one citizen of Nigeria had came to reality through mutual understanding between the people that decide who should paddle the affairs of the country and with God on their back. I doubt if Oke Ogun people can unanimously agreed on a candidate come 2019, as broad daylight is drastically turning inky dark atmosphere half of the day. To realise this dream, it binds us to endeavor with due respect to our existing obligations to further the struggle for enjoyment and equality in order to have conducive atmosphere for development and civilization. The greatest danger is that we fail to face up to the nature of the threat we are dealing with.
We cry for political will instead of civilization and development. Political office is not the birth right of anybody rather, it’s a privileged given to those who are opportune to serve and lead in any given society. Must Oke Ogun indigene govern this state come 2019? Even though, I am an advocate of Oke Ogun indigene as the next governor of Oyo state. It’s certain that until the crushing burden of ornaments throughout the nation is lifted from the back of the people, they cannot enjoy the maximum social being which is possible. We cannot build the city of our desire under the constant menace of disappointment. Freedom from fear and freedom from want must be sought together.
Marginalization is our lamentation in OKe Ogun. Marginalization in what sense if I may ask? All the proposed agendas can be achieved with or without haven Oke Ogun indigene as a governor of Oyo state. During the reign of Obasanjo as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an indigene of Oke Ogun to be precised Sepeteri, Bamidele Dada, was appointed as honourable minister of agriculture, four bonafide indigenes of Oke Ogun have represented us at the Senate level, while green chamber were/are many, Deputy Governors, Commissioners and many permanent secretaries in various ministries, Minister of communication currently, Inspite of all these profitable and notable positions, what civilization or development does it foster to Oke Ogun. This is a national struggle and it is a battle of ideas, hearts, and minds, both within politics and outside it. This is a battle that must be won, a battle not just about the politician promises, but their views. Not just their barbaric acts, but their barbaric ideas. Not only what they do but what they think and the thinking they would impose on others.
Though, political will can fast track the agendas. But to win governorship election, we must humbly seek the tremendous support of other areas, as it’s a game of number provided there is a unity in the house. To foster peaceful co-existence with the other communities, we must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principle.
Let’s stand to gain unity of purpose for the quest…
By Yusuff Alade Integrity
He is an advocate of Integrity and a Human Rights Activist. He writes from Saki West LG Area of Oyo State. He can be reached via moshoodyusuffalade@gmail.com
