May 29th, 2011 came and passed with the investiture of Goodluck Jonathan as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He promised a fast and smooth transition, and also to get hunker down and get to work quickly. With the new air of expectation and the ardent hopes of a reunified vision, even when some misguided and teleguided youths of the North Eastern sector of the country, became restive, Nigerians were filled with hope, that this elephant was finally beginning to turn the corner towards being the true giant, that it is, in Africa.
Although optimism was tampered with caution, we still had something to be hopefully about. This new man, who is one of us, a humble, introvert, who was lucky enough to keep his head down, play his cards right, and land the plum job, someone who understands what it means to be a member of the Nigerian masses. Someone who can identify with the hundreds of millions of Nigerians. Indeed, it was a time to be excited, about being alive to see a perceived fair, not all that free, but we'd take it, a time to feel good to being a Nigerian. We had expectations of our brother.
its being almost a month, and from the indications and indices in the National Assembly and the overall Nigerian polity, I am seriously becoming disheartened. I read the newspapers, online journals, listen to local and international news, and the air, is fast losing that optimism and outlook for a better tomorrow. The spring in our steps, 6 weeks ago, is fast fading. As fast as President Jonathan "do nothing and conceed everything approach" is fastly becoming a mainstay in our psyche!!.
If I could have direct access to him, my question would be thus, does it take a whole PDP machinery to help set up your cabinet and team?? What is taking you so long???
The longer president Jonathan delays the announcement of his cabinet, the more anxious people get. Everyday, Nigerians are inundated with different stories in the media, and it seems we are back to the Yar Adua era, where the country is slowly grinding to a halt because of this perceived impasse in the selection of ministers.
Your Excellency, my advice is simple. You cannot please the world, and most especially the hawks in the PDP. For those seeking payment for doing their civil duty, ministerial appointment is not it. Please be firm, and drive the country towards economy prosperity during your tenure.
Select people who are going to challenge the system and the economy, seek those who are ready to serve and not award contracts that are hyper inflated and add no value to your brothers and sisters, the masses. Be strong and select those who will share your vision for a greater Nigeria. You have started well, with the selection of Prof. Attahiru Jega, he has left a legacy for you, for Nigeria, and for the entire Africa, that we are people capable of conducting credible elections. Please continue down that path, and select those who will massively and positively impact Nigerians with their contributions.
Dont delay in your conviction, don't delay in showing Nigerians that you are indeed the leader they voted for, and they were right to have stood behind you. Release the names of your team, let them assume office and begin to impact on the lives of the starving, suffering masses of Nigeria. The time for lobbying is over, you know your team. Please share this privileged information with your people. The time for development is now.
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