As we enter this new dispensation in our history as a
nation, I want to congratulate Nigeria and all Nigerians for the great feat
that was achieved yesterday. Indeed, it is obvious that God is still interested
in the affairs of this nation Nigeria.
Despite the pressure and technical challenges, I must really
commend Prof. Attahiru Jega for his composition and demeanor all through this
very inundating task, Nigeria and Nigerians are proud of you Sir.
So many people didn’t know what to expect and even the
international community is wowed at how well things have panned out and I know
that these post-election outcomes are completely an act of God as the reality
we see on ground is nothing like the permutations in the heart of many and the
predictions of many.
To all our brethren who fled the country in fear of the
unknown, we are all alive and well (though some are not excited about the
results) and we look forward to welcoming you home whenever you decide that it
is safe enough to return home.
To those of you who did not vote, you will have to live for
another 4yrs with the decision that we made on your behalf and please don’t you
dare complain about anything for the next 4yrs because you had an opportunity
to say something and chose to observe us from the comfort of your sofa or bed
as it may apply to you.
To those of us who voted, I want to commend you for your
bravery. Your candidate may have lost or won, but the important thing is that
you and I became a part of history and will tell our children how we were part
of the process that saw a sitting democratically elected president (for the
first time in the history of Nigeria) voted out of office. The tone of that
story will depend on which side of the divide you were on lol, but all the
same, together we made history and posterity will forever remember us.
To his Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, I want to
salute your bravery Sir. You became the leader of this great nation in very challenging
times and under very difficult conditions and I can only imagine the pressure,
stress and distress alike that your office must have put you through. Your conduct
yesterday just before the final result was announced I must commend as heroic. I
wish you well in all your future endevours and hope that you will not do
anything in your remaining days in office to change my comments.
To the president elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari, congratulations
Sir. The people have spoken and I hope you have heard us. A leader is as strong
as his team, a team is as strong as its weakest link. I think this is my only
advice to you as you prepare to take on the enourmous challenge of leading this
great nation of super smart people. My prayer is that God will grant you the
wisdom to do His will only.
To all Nigerians, it is a New Dawn.
God Bless You.
@IamOluwaObinna
