Before I make my statement - I have little respect for most politicians and that respect is non-existent for Nigerian politicians who have made many of us leave our father/motherland and adopt other nations; and who have made Nigeria to sin! As usual I'm going to get some attacks from this write up - from political supporters who have their gains in sight and religious proselytes and die-hards; but the statement below is simply my digital groans bear with me.
Nigeria! Wonderful country! Always sentimental like the British people who always believe they will win the World Cup but yet can't even host it.
Okaaaay....So Mr. President did his divine seeking in public view - does that make him a good president or someone looking for cheap publicity and popularity knowing how easily swayed Nigerians are with anything to do with God or their upheld diety. Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister did some publicity stunt at the Festival of Life held some years back too. Sentiment is dangerous. So what happens (or would have happened) if every Political aspirant at every level queued at the Redeemed Camp that day for prayers. God save Nigeria if all their prayers get answered - we would be the first country with multi-presidency - LOL!
Although I'm not following the political stories and unfortunately I don't know the actors but I can imagine the presidential aspirants...I think Atiku is still in the race (right?) shouting "Ol boy - Mr. Jonah hurry up now! Na only you wan collect prayer! No finish the prayer o! After this one na, I know say you go still go beg "Egbesu" make e come fight me, ba"? ....and you guessed right; on the queue, behind Atiku is the endless heads of financial wasters and 25% Budget allocation experts ready to score big with "divine intervention".
3 Questions...which may lead to more questions if my fingers get itchy:
1. What really was Jonathan's game plan going there (the Redeemed Camp)? - Is he not already a president - why did he not display the need for divine help once he took over the helms of power as President (even as vice president) like Solomon did in the bible? Or is God needed only in times of re-election (or whatever term you wish to call his unique case). Should we not commend him for realising he NOW needs wisdom to provide saftey and tackle kidnappers
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2. "But I must tell you that none of these will work if God is not there for us. Pray that God should guide us" - What was he trying to pass across...Hmm...He definitely has confirmed the fear of the Ostrich....God has not been there for them especially with the looting and the tacit approvals in the form of unbelievable punishments for those who steal big - either in the public sector or the capital market. My question is should politicians of the complexity found in the reformatted DNA of Nigerian politicians be allowed to fraternize with religious leaders. These bunch are the biggest menace to society hence I always ponder why religious heads have ANY dealings with most of the unscrupulous creatures. Albeit in the bible, the prophets were very revered and spoke fear into the hearts of the Kings and I used to, BUT have stopped wishing the same for a supposedly religious country like Nigeria. It is sad that most of the politicians and wannabe politicians (ex-military officers) have continued in the footsteps of King Rehoboam in the bible....who is often quoted him as "the King who made Israel to sin". Religious leaders are supposed to be gifted (ANOTHER TOPIC FOR ANOTHER DAY), and be able to discern the hearts of men and should fear no one but speak the tough love truth at all times (like in the case of prophets of old - Elisha/Elijah and yep! Jesus - used to have a go at Herod and Pharisees). If so much pauperism, so much injustice, so much crime exists and religious leaders don't speak out - like Gani did in his time but go ahead and......(DELETED BY POSTER).
I'm not a religious leader (but I'm currently a christian drop-out! I love God, He is real, true but can't reconcile what I get from all the religious stuff around me with him (Oh....ANOTHER TOPIC FOR ANOTHER DAY).
3. What really would have happened if more than one position aspirant got prayers that day and even after day?
I am careful not to say too much because I know that Nigerians can be toooooooooo sentimental so I will say go and listen to a bit of Fela to get you back into some reality check about politicians and the other type of players in Nigeria including religious leaders and ITT style corporate executives.
Baba Fela, I hail o!
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