NO TO INCISIVE POLITICS

Many of my friends are ardent protagonists of the need for the elite to become more actively involve in the political scene of our dear country. However the more i think about it, the more in love i am with my non partisan/political stance. It gives me the opportunity to supports some happenings and condemn others without being impartial or biased. Today am seriously condemning the incisive statements that have become popular with some high powered political juggernauts from whom one would except more decency and discretion. Recently there was an election in my state and one of the major contenders on speaking with his supporters told the to get their charms and amulets ready to wage war on any person trying to steal his mandate. While this sounds like a noble statement, it becomes worrisome when you interpolate it with the current realities of our political system. Where when any party losses, it must be due to improper actions and cheating on the part of the opposition parties and/or INEC. People them take to the streets with charms and amulets if they loose based on the statements made by their leaders. I am aghast that some Party leaders at the national level also echo the same sentiments which i think is harmful for our democracy. Also people who make such derogatory statements put themselves at risk. This is because dangerous and greedy elements in the nation can sieze the opportunity of these 'harmless statements' to wreck havoc in the nation knowing fully well that other people would be blamed. A good example is seen in the accusation of certain political giants as being the brain behind the insurgency in the North because of some harmful statements credited to them. While those statements in themselves is not proof of their involvement, it is enough reason to look in their direction. In conclusion, i believe true democratic success is when there can be political transition without mayhem whatsoever.Therefore people ho sabotage the success of our nascent democracy either in their words or actions should be treated as treasonable felons. Then we can move towards a fruitful democracy without inhibition. Share this piece with as many people as possible. In the end, we would create enough awareness to stop this people who speak in their own interests alone Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria