Worsening Leadership Crisis in the Country Now Evident
The ultimate cost of uncompassionate leadership, as evident in the country today, is turning citizens’ frustration into deep, volatile resentment. It is even more traumatising when the leader presiding over that collapse demonstrates clear incapacity and a lack of compassion.
The government and people of Oyo State, more than 50 days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned.
Since this unfortunate incident, I have spoken publicly about it twice, including appealing directly to the kidnappers to release the children. I also called the Governor twice to assure him of my solidarity, understanding that this issue is not just an Oyo problem but a Nigerian tragedy.
On Friday, July 3, I decided to travel to Ibadan with Prof. Pat Utomi to express solidarity with the Governor, as more than 50 days had elapsed without the rescue of the children and with numerous others still being held captive across the country.
During our two-hour meeting, I shared my experience in addressing insecurity as Governor of Anambra State. I recalled how President Olusegun Obasanjo, and later Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, would personally call us several times whenever we faced major security challenges.
But, to my utmost shock, I discovered that, contrary to my assumption that they had been in regular communication over the matter, Governor Seyi Makinde had not received a single call from President Bola Tinubu.
I remember the only case of a school kidnapping during President Goodluck Jonathan’s era - the Chibok girls. It drew local and international attention. Even though the security agencies provided almost daily updates on their efforts, Nigerians and the rest of the world were outraged that it took President Jonathan over two weeks to call the then State chief Executive.
I vividly recall that the current President, Bola Tinubu, led a team of vocal critics who called for President Jonathan’s immediate resignation over the incident, citing his delay in calling the state governor. That call for IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION should actually be the case in this matter.
Today, under President Tinubu, there have been more than 13 school kidnappings, yet the President has found it difficult to call the affected state’s chief executive after more than 50 days (over 7 weeks). This is outrageous. I suspect the same may also have been the case in other school kidnapping incidents.
I cannot imagine any issue more important than the lives of our kidnapped children, their teachers, and the many other Nigerians being held captive across the country. It is now an indisputable fact that governance has completely collapsed under this administration.
The situation reflects a total lack of capacity and compassion, compounded by glaring insensitivity.
Amid such an apparent display of incompetence, the President should either resign or, at the very least, abstain from seeking re-election for the sake of our dear country. This call is patriotic, not political. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
My 13 blessings for you on my 13th Priestly Anniversary:
1.May God surprise you with the answer you have almost given up praying for.
2.May the Lord heal the silent pain you have never found words to explain.
3.May every closed door that is not God’s will remain shut, and every door He has prepared open before you.
4.May Christ walk with you through every valley until it becomes a testimony.
5.May your tears never be wasted, but become the seeds of unexpected joy.
6.May the Holy Spirit give you wisdom when life leaves you with difficult choices.
7.May the peace of God quiet every fear that has been stealing your sleep.
8.May the Lord restore everything life, sin, or suffering has taken from you.
9.May your family become a home where love is stronger than every wound.
10.May God use your deepest pain to reveal your greatest purpose.
11.May you never miss the grace, people, and opportunities God has prepared for your destiny.
12.May your name never be associated with tragedy, shame, or sorrow; instead, may it be remembered for God’s goodness, favour, and faithfulness.
13.May unmerited favour locate you. May God bless you beyond what your efforts alone could ever achieve, and may His grace open doors no human being can close.
As I celebrate thirteen years of priesthood, I impart my priestly blessing upon you: may the Father watch over you, the Son walk beside you, and the Holy Spirit dwell within you. May your prayers be answered, your home be blessed, your work be fruitful, and your life become living proof that God is still faithful. Amen.
Today, I give thanks to God for 13 years of priestly ministry, serving at His Holy Altar.
Thirteen years of standing at the altar. Thirteen years of witnessing God’s faithfulness. If these years have taught me anything, it is that God does not call the qualified; He faithfully sustains those He calls.
Every year has been another chapter of His grace.
My sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and prayed for me throughout these thirteen years. I am deeply grateful.
To God alone be all the glory.
“That the love You have shown me, Lord, the world may experience.”
Thank you Jesus for a great weekend. Thank you for this new working week we are about to enter. I really feel optimistic about this week. I really feel that this week will be great for me and for all those who are reading this. Thank you for the good testimonies we will have. Thank you.
all roads lead you back to yourself. to the standards you ignored, the boundaries you softened, the intuition you didn’t trust. life keeps repeating lessons until you finally listen, learn and become a better version of yourself.
@LesMistic I don’t even care so much about the album or it’s title. I’m just glad we can now spotlight other names in music. Chioma and Amaka had a good run.🙂↕️😂
Today is D-day.
Our boys are now at the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma for the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy.
I’m optimistic about their victory.