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PAGE 24—SUNDAY Vanguard, MARCH 29, 2020 Joyfulhomes2015@gmail.com An end to fruitless efforts rethren, the Lord decreed Bthat we should be fruitful. This w<strong>as</strong> the pronouncement of the Lord several times in the Holy Bible. Many of us are familiar with Gen. I vs. 28 “ And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth”. This w<strong>as</strong> and still is a command of God to human beings <strong>as</strong> pronounced on the first human beings he created, Adam and Eve. The Lord made similar pronouncements in the Holy Bible. Gen. 1 vs. 22 “ And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the se<strong>as</strong> and let fowl multiply in the earth”. While blessing Noah and his family, God said in Gen. 8 vs. 17, “ Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, Managing the crisis Covid – 19 Etiquette till very challenging Stimes worldwide with no exception. So much fear mounting up and anxiety even from the medical professional. Every-where you turn the news is unple<strong>as</strong>ant, this pandemic crisis is one that urgently needs to managed at home, in the places of work and economically. Worldwide we are in a “stay home” ultimatum to help curb the spread of Covid 19 – Corona Virus. For many the fight to protect family members is now so real that anything and everything is taking place to survive the challenging moments. As a worker you may be operating skeletal services or working remotely from home. As a mother you are t<strong>as</strong>ked to maintain the home, become a teacher overnight, keep your sanity and still be <strong>positive</strong> about life. As a business owner your thoughts T he member representing Warri South Constituency 11 at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru, h<strong>as</strong> commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the concluded peaceful and successful Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) ward congresses across the state. The lawmaker made the commendation in a media chat with our correspondent and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth”. Brethren, God is interested in fruitfulness. Let’s see how Jesus reacted to fruitlessness in Mark 11 vs. 12-14 ( NIV) “ The next day <strong>as</strong> they were leaving Bethany, Jesus w<strong>as</strong> hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it w<strong>as</strong> not the se<strong>as</strong>on for figs. Then he said to the tree, “ May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And the disciples heard him say it”. Jesus and his disciples on their way back p<strong>as</strong>sed by the cursed tree. Let’s see what happened <strong>as</strong> recorded in Mark 11 vs. 20 & 21 ( NIV) “ In the morning, <strong>as</strong> they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed h<strong>as</strong> withered!”. Without any doubt, we are clear that God does not like fruitlessness. Why? Simply because it is not his wish that we be fruitless. You remember the encounter of Jesus with janet.adetu@gmail.com will be on how you can still run your business in the midst of all this chaos without going bankrupt. What will happen post Corona Virus is on the minds of us all. Truly it is daunting and so much uncertainty is lurking around. It is a call for staying focused and instead of seeing the bad paying more attention on the possible good. I put together a few ways that I feel will help to manage the crisis <strong>as</strong> best you can: Be There Being there for your family is a must <strong>as</strong> best possible, It is ensuring you keep in touch with all family members by making continuous phone calls or communicating electronically through WhatsApp and other means. At a time where the children are away from home schooling abroad or local long distances they will need you to call them very often, COVID-19: Legislator harps on need for correctional centres, IDP camps TBy Harris Emmanuel he lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, h<strong>as</strong> urged the presidential t<strong>as</strong>k force to rele<strong>as</strong>e guidelines on Correctional Centers and Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camps across the country to stem the spread of Coronavirus. Senator Ekpenyong stated this while <strong>as</strong>sessing the vulnerabilities of his constituents with a team of medical <strong>experts</strong>. He disclosed that Nigeria h<strong>as</strong> more than 250 congested correctional facilities with about 74, 000 inmates and no fewer than 28,000 staff at the various centres. His words: "These are vulnerable people and they would need special attention <strong>as</strong> a matter of national health security.There is an urgent need for the government Simon Peter <strong>as</strong> recorded in Luke 5 vs. 3-6 (KJV)“ And he entered into one of the ships, which w<strong>as</strong> Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, M<strong>as</strong>ter, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake”. Brethren do you realize that Simon had done his best <strong>as</strong> a human being but got no results but he failed because he didn’t know that God is able to make him fruitful. He didn’t know that our God Almighty is able to turn his situation around. His situation is similar to what many of us are p<strong>as</strong>sing through. You have labored to study and obtain certificates but you have not been able to find a job or start something for yourself. Brethren, anyone in such a situation is likely to lose faith in himself. If you lose faith in yourself, don’t lose faith in God. Once faith in God is lost, everything is lost. We must never lose faith in God. For a woman who h<strong>as</strong> been married and h<strong>as</strong> tried to make babies without success, she is likely to lose faith in herself especially if they live alone or are not near close family. This is also the time to keep the family platform active making sure that everyone participates. If you do have members that are silent the quietness at times is for a re<strong>as</strong>on, awaken everyone. Crack jokes and keep the humor with all, post engaging not frustrating material. Ask specifically about how they are and look out for any unusual signs. Also take time if they need anything. Stay Safe We have all heard of the need to w<strong>as</strong>h hands several times a day under running water. We also know about the importance of the hand sanitizer; I would add the use of antibacterial soap in the home too. Every member of your family should have a bar of antibacterial soap while the hand sanitizer can be placed in strategic places around the home for all to use often not just to look at it. There are now sanitizer sprays that are being marketed to use in your homes and spaces. This is the time to do that needed extra Opuoru lauds Okowa over PDP Ward congresses at a public function in Warri , <strong>as</strong> he remarked that Governor Okowa w<strong>as</strong> the secret behind the success of the ward congresses across the state. Hon. Opuoru re<strong>as</strong>oned that the success of the ward congresses would further strengthen the party in Delta State. While congratulating the PDP executive committee members in the various wards through the Presidential T<strong>as</strong>k Force for the control of the novel Coronavirus to quickly issue effective, scientific and methodical health guidance on the COVID 19 pandemic <strong>as</strong> it relates to nearly two million inmates and IDPs. ‘’My team of <strong>experts</strong> is already on the ground and h<strong>as</strong> just concluded a health risk <strong>as</strong>sessment of the district. ‘’I will be happy to share our findings and support the t<strong>as</strong>k force and state government by providing a draft copy of on COVID 19 pandemic outbreak <strong>as</strong> it relates to the correctional facilities and IDP camps in my district and state.’’ in Warri South Constituency 11 at the ward congresses, he urged them to work <strong>as</strong>siduously for the success and growth of the party at all times. Hon Opuoru then <strong>as</strong>sured people of the constituency of his further empowerment programmes. He, however, urged them to sustain their support for Governor Okowa, himself and the PDP. but that isn’t the way to go. Whatever it is that we are striving to have, losing faith The word of God is able to put an end to fruitless efforts, it is able to make us fruitful in one’s self and losing faith in God isn’t the way to go. No wonder Jesus said in Mark 11 vs. 22&23 ( NIV) “ Have faith in God,” Jesus answered . Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, Go, throw yourself into the sea, and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what he say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you <strong>as</strong>k for will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins”. Brethren, do not go to church leaving your faith at home. Many of us are so concerned about social activities or social interaction in the church that we often forget that our faith is so crucial. For without it, we may not receive from God. For us not to remain fruitless or labour in vain, we must work in fellowship with God. Psalm 128 vs. 1&2 ( KJV) is our guide. “ Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For spring cleaning all around the house and external environs too with a lot of emph<strong>as</strong>is on the kitchen. Educate All There is so much information spreading about COVID 19 Corona Virus, so many instructions all over. Some of this information may not be entirely correct but this does call for pruning out only the relevant information relying on the authentic sources. It is still important to keep informed and to hear about new developments of the virus. Do not get overwhelmed or bugged down by new information, just remain <strong>positive</strong>. In educating all I mean your close nuclear family, do not take for granted that children are aware of the situation. Educate them <strong>as</strong> best you can in a child friendly manner <strong>as</strong> possible. Domestic staff need the most education he remains of late TMama Joy Nwudeafor Obimma, aged 80, w<strong>as</strong> laid to rest in Ifite Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday March 20th, amidst tributes. The event would remain memorable in the minds of indigenes of the community <strong>as</strong> the son of late Ma Obimma, Pharmacist Ebele Obimma, Comrade Bonny Okonkwo, a friend of Pharmacist Obimma, former Special Assistant ( SA) to thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, it shall be well with thee”. When we walk with the Lord, we cannot miss it. Though initial efforts may fail, creating an impression that success is not attainable, we must not give up. We only need to call on the name of God with faith and the answer to our prayers will manifest. Isaiah 30 vs. 21 “ And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left”. The key word for us here is “ thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way”. This se<strong>as</strong>on, may the Lord open your ears to hear the word that will change your life for good. Do you know that the word that will change your life, can be the still small voice of the Holy Spirit, it could be the word of the Lord pronounced by your P<strong>as</strong>tor, it could even be a word from someone’s testimony. It could also be a word from the Bible p<strong>as</strong>sage that you have read. This is one re<strong>as</strong>on we must study the Bible. Many of us read but fail to identify the prayer point that is applicable to our situation. The word of God is able to put an end to fruitless efforts, it is able to make us fruitful. With the word, of God , a break through is certain. May God open our ears to hear his word in Jesus name. Just <strong>as</strong> this column w<strong>as</strong> about to go to bed, a friend let them be aware of what is necessary around the home to help everyone. Secure Security The security personnel in your homes is another area to manage well. Once they are properly educated, they will also do their jobs diligently. Being outside they will need extra precautionary me<strong>as</strong>ures, like latex gloves, and possibly m<strong>as</strong>ks. Hand sanitizers need to be used permanently by the security men themselves and they ensure that others entering use too, this also applies to family members that need to step out for any re<strong>as</strong>on. They should be very aggressive and diligent about maintaining to the rules for COVID-19 even when others seem to be slacking. Be Healthy This is not a time for any posted on Facebook with photograph, the story of a couple indeed a P<strong>as</strong>tor and his wife who were blessed with a set of triplets, a boy and two girls after 18 years of waiting. They had a child before who is already an under graduate. The P<strong>as</strong>tor is the general overseer of Grace Impacts Church, Bariga. Can you imagine what this P<strong>as</strong>tor and his wife must have p<strong>as</strong>sed through? He must have been praying others yet he had to wait for 18 years before God gave him an amazing miracle. While giving testimony, the P<strong>as</strong>tor w<strong>as</strong> quoted <strong>as</strong> saying, “ It got to a point it seemed we were giving up. But we persevered and God answered us”. He said, “they fortified themselves against external pressure, which helped them to be steadf<strong>as</strong>t in the face of challenges”. Did I hear you say, at le<strong>as</strong>t he had a child before? That is true but no delay is ple<strong>as</strong>ant. All delays are worrisome but God is able to turn things round. God is able to change that unple<strong>as</strong>ant situation to a joyous one. In the name of Jesus, <strong>as</strong> you hold on to God with you faith, you will soon celebrate Remember, Lent is still on, use the opportunity to f<strong>as</strong>t and pray and the Lord will change your story in Jesus name. This week you shall be fruitful; you shall experience an overflow in Jesus name. Have a peaceful week. excesses; but a time to be more creative health wise. Exercise is still a necessity to keep your mind and body in check. This can be done in your immediate gated environs or within your own home. Get creative with cooking, ensure the necessary fruit and vegetables are on the meal plan. As instructed hot liquids have been advised hot beverage and beverages should be taken regularly. Be mindful of the food ordered externally, make a duty to know the source and take extra caution. Occupy Your Mind Finally, for now to manage the crisis you will need to proactively occupy your mind with <strong>positive</strong> things. This can be done by reading interesting books, watching educative and engaging videos and programs, logging on to virtual teachings acquiring certificates, exercising, praying and listening to good music. You may also where possible join the many productive zoom meetings that will keep you engaged with others, join conversations online and participate not just listen. This the best time to use to “rethink”, “refocus” and “rejuvenate”. Wishing you the best during these trying times. Watch out for yourself and all your loved ones. Tributes <strong>as</strong> Mama Obimma is laid to rest Governor Okowa on Non Indigenes Affiars, Nze Francis Onuora, and other distinguished personalities paid tributes to her . In a chat with our correspondent, Comrade Bonny Okonkwo advised the Obimm<strong>as</strong> to be consoled with the fact that their late mother lived an exemplary life and died at a ripe age. On his part, the President of Ifite, Lagos branch, Mr Chuks Mike Okonkwo, said that he w<strong>as</strong> proud to join Comrade Bonny Okonkwo in the condolences and to be identified with Pharm. Obimma . While the the eldest son of the dece<strong>as</strong>ed, Mr Eric Obimma, thanked God that their late mother left a legacy in the family of which he hoped to sustain, he expressed appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the event. Comrade Bonny Okonkwo (7th), flanked by Mike Chuks Okonkwo(6th), Pharmacist Ebele Obimma(5th), and Nze Francis Onuora (3rd), during the burial ceremony of late Mama Joy Nwudeafor Obimma, at Ifite Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State.
Tribute SUNDAY Vanguard, MARCH 29, 2020,PAGE 25 ASIWAJU TINUBU: The Crucial Interventions By Tunde Rahman THE global coronavirus pandemic is really gathering speed. The numbers are frighteningly on the rise. As I write this on Thursday, more than 500,000 persons across the world, 65 of them in Nigeria, have been infected with the virus. Fatalities are now in excess of 22, 000. The world, indeed, is being confronted by a monster of a virus. The coronavirus crisis h<strong>as</strong> been described <strong>as</strong> the worst, the most dev<strong>as</strong>tating, since after the Second World War, which is why individuals, organisations and nations are feverishly mobilising efforts and materials to confront and curb the effects of the pandemic. Coronavirus h<strong>as</strong> proven that it’s no respecter of nations, rich or poor, developed or developing. No nation is immune to the dise<strong>as</strong>e. It’s a global pandemic ravaging all continents and all countries. Interestingly, rather than Africa, perceived <strong>as</strong> a poor continent, with weak health institutions and facilities and believed to be mostly vulnerable to killer dise<strong>as</strong>es like COVID-19, Europe h<strong>as</strong> emerged the epicentre of coronavirus. The grim reality of the pandemic is that the virus is being brought back home to us in Africa by people who have travelled to some of these developed countries, now turning to be coronavirus-high risk nations. This piece is not exactly about the ongoing virulent dise<strong>as</strong>e, though there are ways in which it is connected to the crisis. The article is to draw attention to and contextually situate the two crucial interventions of the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on the cusp of his 68 th birthday, which incidentally falls due tomorrow. The one issue is the yearly Bola Tinubu Colloquium, which h<strong>as</strong> become widely known <strong>as</strong> a platform for proffering ide<strong>as</strong> and solutions to contemporary issues affecting the Nigerian society over the p<strong>as</strong>t 11 years. The other is on the APC leadership crisis, which, mercifully, h<strong>as</strong> simmered down, even if not completely exorcised. In both interventions, however, is clearly demonstrated the APC national leader’s responsiveness, sensitivity and political sagacity. It is in line with the imperatives of this moment and in synch with the global call for the adoption of precautionary me<strong>as</strong>ures to prevent further spread of coronavirus, that AsiwajuTinubu, along with the Planning Committee of the colloquium, took the right decision to postpone the annual event, which would have held on his March 29 birthday. Announcing the postponement of the colloquium through an advertised statement signed by one of the panel members, Mrs.FolusoIdumu, the Planning Committee said it w<strong>as</strong> in consideration of the health and safety of all the guests expected at the event. “Following incre<strong>as</strong>ed and overwhelming concerns about the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic, we felt this (postponement) w<strong>as</strong> the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation,” she said. If that statement is apt, Asiwaju’s letter to Vice President YemiOsinbajo, Lagos State Governor BabajideSanwo-olu and others involved in the organisation of the colloquium, <strong>as</strong> reported by some newspapers, is more pertinent and instructive. “I believe we have a unique social responsibility to help educate and lift public awareness on all issues, including the coronavirus. We must lead by example,” the APC leader said in his letter, adding that he looked forward to the colloquium every year, this year inclusive. “This year I w<strong>as</strong> greatly looking forward to the discussion on innovation in b<strong>as</strong>ic education. However, I think it even more urgent that we educate and incre<strong>as</strong>e awareness of this possible public health menace. We do not want a situation where we have gathered for a good cause only to later find that the event might have been a conduit to disseminate not only knowledge but also the virus <strong>as</strong> well. “ Since the postponement, Asiwaju h<strong>as</strong> used every opportunity that comes his way to counsel Nigerians to obey all the me<strong>as</strong>ures put in place by governments at all levels to contain coronavirus and also impress it on them the need to take their personal hygiene seriously by w<strong>as</strong>hing their hands regularly and maintaining social distancing and taking other precautionary steps. The point is, on this coronavirus pandemic, the need to continue to focus public attention on the menace and harp on the importance of taking precautionary me<strong>as</strong>ures can hardly be overstressed. It w<strong>as</strong> no surprise therefore that coronavirus again became a metaphor for Asiwaju in his intervention in the APC leadership crisis, precipitated by attempts by some powerful forces to oust National It w<strong>as</strong> no surprise therefore that coronavirus again became a metaphor for Asiwaju in his intervention in the APC leadership crisis Chairman Adams Oshiomhole at all cost. Against the backdrop of exchange of barbs and court orders, the interventions by President MuhammaduBuhari and AsiwajuTinubu, however, saved the day and saved the party from the path of disintegration it w<strong>as</strong> inexorably headed. Although some people have tried to trivialize and even distort, mischievously, Asiwaju’s statement on the issue, the pertinent point he w<strong>as</strong> making cannot be overemph<strong>as</strong>ized. There must always be a gap between one election and the beginning of campaigns for another to give room for newly elected or re-elected governments to govern. Just imagine if the ruling party w<strong>as</strong> at this time engaged in managing the unsavoury fallouts of removing its national chairman at this time. How would the governments the party controls at the centre and the states be able to focus singlemindedly on the coronavirus crisis, which is a crisis of global dimensions? Future ambition that subverts and undermines present governance can be <strong>as</strong> deadly in their consequences <strong>as</strong> viral attacks on a polity. Again, Asiwaju’s analogy is not relevant to the APC alone. How do we explain a situation, for instance, where the opposition Peoples Kunle Oyatomi f there is much that h<strong>as</strong> been said about Ithe Jabagan ofBorgu, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, I solemnly affirm that there is still much morethat h<strong>as</strong> not been said about this National leader of our great party, AllProgressives Congress, APC. There are avoidable political prejudices and humanindiscretions in the Nigerian milieu that have constructed themselves into awall, preventing an open comprehension of the man’s politics. But it is only ifyou properly understand the man’s politics that you can be ready to know him. Afterall, one of the founders of modern philosophy, Aristotle, declares that, ‘Man isa political animal’. To understand Tinubu, therefore, <strong>as</strong> we celebrate him at 68,is to know him from the point of view of his political relationships. I thinkhe is of the Nkrumahist school: seek first the political kingdom and all otherpowers shall be added unto you. That w<strong>as</strong> the rallying cry Kwame Nkrumahemployed to snatch his country, Ghana from Britain, the colonial lords in 1957.Nkrumah gained the <strong>as</strong>cendancy. Thereafter his country and indeed the continentof Africa weren’t the same again. Our own Tinubu h<strong>as</strong> also leveraged on political power toachieve much for *Tinubu Democratic Party (PDP), driven by ambition and partisan political considerations decided to hold political events with large crowds both in Ibadan and Port Harcourt at this period of virtual national emergency? That again shows how blind desperation for power for its own sake can, like a virus, rid a polity of its immunity with dis<strong>as</strong>trous consequences. Asiwaju said those who engaged, in the distracting politics of seeking to remove the APC Chairman at this time were allowing their ambition to jeopardize the public good. Thus, he wondered why people were already entangled in the succession battle that is three years away rather than helping President Buhari to deliver on his mandate. This is how he succinctly put it that members of the party “should be trying their best to help the president. Instead of seeing President Buhari <strong>as</strong> our present leader and commanderin-chief, their sole contemplation is upon his eventual exit. Yet, not even a full year h<strong>as</strong> p<strong>as</strong>sed since his second inaugural. How can they be committed to helping him realise his mandate when the fullness of their gaze is affixed to seizing this very mandate for themselves?” Those touched by the malady, the APC leader urged to tell the time and discern the difference between the present and the future and the imperatives of the very se<strong>as</strong>on our nation finds itself, saying the party w<strong>as</strong> not built simply <strong>as</strong> a vehicle for personal ambition. “We built the party because we saw it <strong>as</strong> perhaps the only enduring hope to bring progressive governance to this nation.” The truth is that if ce<strong>as</strong>eless politicking from one election cycle to another marginalizes and undermines good and effective governance, and thus makes it impossible for the ruling party to fulfil its promises to the people, how will the party be able to face the electorate in the next election with any confidence? If politicians are preoccupied with elections that are still three years away now to the detriment of impactful and productive governance that the mandate of the ruling party demands, are they not creating the conditions for the non-realization of such ambitions if their party is unable to showc<strong>as</strong>e a record of high performance to the electorate? By the quality and incisiveness of his interventions in public discourse, which is akin to those of the late Chief ObafemiAwolowo, for example, Asiwaju is demonstrating, once again, that politics is not just about intrigues and jostling for office, it is also, perhaps more importantly, about thinking deeply and rigorously about public issues and intervening in such a way <strong>as</strong> to elevate public discourse and impact public policy <strong>positive</strong>ly. On the occ<strong>as</strong>ion of his 68 th birthday tomorrow, I join the teeming admirers in wishing Asiwaju happy birthday and many years of patriotic service to Nigeria and humanity. *Rahman, Media Adviser to APC National LeaderAsiwajuTinubu, w<strong>as</strong> formerly Editor, THISDAY on Sunday Newspaper. Understanding Bola Tinubu at 68 himself, his people and his political <strong>as</strong>sociates and<strong>as</strong>sociations. But, <strong>as</strong> I said earlier, many of his critics care little about theproductive angles of his politics; they look only at the drama and process,that is the unfounded media hearsay and the narrative of the person of Tinubu.They fail to <strong>as</strong>k: what is the outcome of the drama and the process they accuseTinubu of? At the end of every political activity, there must be consequences.It is when you diligently <strong>as</strong>k such questions about Jagaban that you wouldinevitably come face to face with the real Tinubu, not the one wrongly calledthe ambitious power monger. Yes, he works hard to win elections. But what does he dowith it? What is the purpose of the power in the context of redressing the illsof society? Now, don’t say I’m heading for the Machiavellian principle of theend justifying the means. No, ple<strong>as</strong>e. Instead, what I’m saying is that <strong>as</strong> a result of the shrewdpolitics of Tinubu, something happened in Nigeria in 2015 which hadn’t beenexperienced before in the history of the world’s biggest black nation: thepowerful government at the centre w<strong>as</strong> displaced to make way for the opposition.Tinubu is famously credited with the formation of the opposition coalition. Thestrategy that enabled that fledgling opposition to go ahead to win the federalpoll, again, w<strong>as</strong> brewed in the Tinubu school. The APC he formed with othersreplicated the winning spree in some states considered arch enemies of theparty. So, Tinubu h<strong>as</strong> always used the political power in his kitty to advancethe quality of our politics. But many superficial analysts appear confused<strong>as</strong> to where to place Tinubu in the politics of 2023. Will he stop being agodfather? Will he drop the toga of a kingmaker and be the king himself in2023? And because these commentators don’t exhaust the facts of the matter theyconclude that Tinubu is powergreedy and should be ‘evicted’ for fresh bloodand ide<strong>as</strong> to come into politics. No. Nigeria needs Tinubu more than ever to join othercompatriots to steer us through the treacherous waters gathering for 2023. Thesouthwest in particular should support him in any role fate thrusts on him inthe years ahead. As we celebrate Bola Tinubu on his 68 th birthday,we urge him to be focused for the delivery of progressive governance, not onlyat the federal plane, but also in all the states of the federation so thatmajority of Nigerians can count among those truly enjoying the dividends ofdemocracy. •Oyatomi is spokesperson for APC, State of Osun
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