MY OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR OKOROCHA
Brethren, never let someone else’s opinion
of you become your reality. In the same vein, accept no one’s definition of
your life; rather, define yourself.
No doubt, it was jubilation galore in Imo State, the Eastern Heartland,
on the Thursday 6th of May 2011 when Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha
emerged victorious as the Governor of Imo State in subsequence to the
supplementary election that took place in the State, at Oguta, Ngor-Okpala,
Ohaji/Egbema, Owerri North and Mbaitolu LGAs precisely due to the inclusiveness
of the main gubernatorial election that was conducted on Tuesday April 26, 2011.
To my greatest surprise as a concerned citizen of the aforementioned
state, I saw the cripple jumping as well as the dumb talking, on that fateful
day – May 6, 2011, because the leader in question finally emerged as the victor
at the said supplementary polls after all said and done by the opposition. In
my curious mood, I tried to enquire what actually prompted the moment of
euphoria among the electorates or why almost everyone was supportive of the
victory, and I was told unequivocally that Imo State had at last gotten a
Messiah.
Frankly, many were in the mood of jubilation across the facets of the
state on that very day, and the days afterwards. I succeeded in interviewing a
young man closely, to know the exact reason the state in its entirety was
turned into an euphoric arena. According to the chap, I learnt that the
jubilation regarding Chief Okorocha’s victory was not unconnected to the
free-education colleges, Rochas Foundation Colleges, he had sustained across
the nation for several years. Let’s ride on!
To say the least; since Gov Okorocha has been at the helm of affairs in
Imo State, to the best of the knowledge of every right thinking individual in
the state, the masses who were jubilating when he emerged victorious as the
Governor of the State are still in their right mood of jubilation, which has to
do with the dividend of democracy they have enjoyed from the onset of the
‘Rescue Mission’ dispensation, ranging from education to health care, road
network, security, agriculture, infrastructure, prompt payment of salaries/wages, pension matters, and
what have you. Some of them (the masses) would tell you that Rochas Okorocha
has done virtually everything he needed to do for the Imolites.
Now, the heat is on again in Imo State regarding the forthcoming general
elections in the country that are fast approaching. The proposed gubernatorial
election that would take place in the State, not unlike the presidential aspect
of it, has indeed increased the political tempo in the state to the highest
level. As regards the approaching elections, presently one may be of the view
that Imo, likewise any other state in Nigeria, has abruptly become a home for
insane elements.
At this juncture, my candid advice to Governor Okorocha is to remain
steadfast and never be distracted by the opposition if he truly wants to reign
for a second term. What he should be more concerned with now, is to concentrate
on how he can consolidate the genuine good work he has done in Imo State,
because Imolites need more from him. Industrialization, job creation, and
massive attention to the tourism sector ought to be his watchword or priority
at this point.
Thus, the governor should never let someone else’s opinion of him become
his reality. Also, he ought not to accept anyone’s definition of his life;
rather he should endeavour to define himself, because Imo must surely get to
the anticipated Promised Land. Think about it!
COMR FRED NWAOZOR
Public
Affairs Analyst & Rights Activist
Founder / General Coordinator, Imo Fans Fortress (IMOFAF)
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