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In some hours, the world will play host to the reminiscence of the making of a Being. In clear terms, tomorrow is the birthday of a brother, a friend and a twin - if you like it that way, Sapientias Etufugodueziokwu Chidiebere Ifedi.

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Igbos and The Reality Of Relevance In Nigerian Politics; My View.

I begin this on a note of clarification in order to avoid misreading, and unfair interpretation. The views expressed here are 'personally personal'.

I'll like to be straight to the point here. For long, the igbos have clamored for inclusion, relevance and a place in the political equation of Nigeria, but it does' seem' to me, to be one project, unrealizable! The general view of the Igbos as "kingless'' for me, is seriously affecting us. If this is not the case, what then, can explain the fact that there's no prominent Igbo man, who we can 'project' as our leader?

A dire need for repositioning of our lives

Prolegomenon:
The undue impacts or place of some odorous social misconducts like promiscuity, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, examination malpractice, youth revolt, gangsterism, cultism and many more others in teaching and learning in teacher’s education have been the central disturbing deliberations of most erudite scholars down the progressively intellectually decaying centuries. As such, this has constituted an obvious earthquake, and in a greater degree-a sort of tsunami which has, and is already engulfing us all alive. This rather predicted maladies have foundationally shaken and surcharged our nation’s teaching and learning domains. In addition, sexual promiscuity, cultism and examinations have turned out to gain much disciples than ever. With this on increase, the system of teaching and learning has degraded to such a level that it calls for intellectual redemption and salvation since the ‘sacraments’ holding them together have fallen apart. This engenders a dangerous deceleration in the growth of science and technology which will/may eventually crash-land us into lack of development founded on intellectual bankruptcy. Moreover, t

Yes, This is Her, from whom I took Flesh!

Today is mothering Sunday, or simply put, mothers' day.

Sincerely, I count myself privileged to be among the many who still have a symbol and epitome of love and affection, eminently personified in mothers!

I would like to commiserate with those who have lost their mothers, especially at very tender age, those who do not know their mothers and the motherless babies. A day like today is always not fashionable for you, but, rejoice in the joys of having our Sweet Mother Mary, who is Mother Per excellence; the Ideal Mother!

Here lies a better future?

With the results of the State elections tripping in from different states of the federation. Although it is still hard to say, it does look like APC will carry the day in the North and Southwest. 

It is rumored that Seen. Alhassan, a woman won in Taraba- if this is true, then it becomes the first time a woman is elected governor in Nigeria. Most of us would have thought a state like Taraba would lead the way in such a manner(although Anambra state had a stint of a female governor in Etiaba). I would have thought Lagos would have led the way!

Ekiti state and Fayose is rumored to have won all 26 seats in Ekiti State. I hope this would prevent him from being impeached. In as much as I may not like 'wholly' the personality of the man, Fayose, he has proved that he's a man to reckon with wnen it comes to politicking and politics in Nigeria.

Legs are crossed and mouths are wagging on the outcome of the elections. I'm patiently waiting for the Final results from INEC!

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GOD BLESS YOU!!!

A RETURN TO THE OLD WAYS

Today, the 36 states of the federation was agog with nationwide elections. It was battle, from the reports available to us. There was reports of daredevil snatching of ballot boxes and papers. The question is, why this brazen act of irrationality?

The last presidential election and it's outcome may have contributed to this present acts of violence. The two dominant political parties and other 'small' political parties want to assert their superiority over one another. This is the final battle! It has to be worn!

A BLOATED CELEBRATION: MUST LIFES BE LOST?

The presidential election has come and gone, but the outcome is still there with us. I am concerned with the mannerism of celebration which is wild, unthoughtful and belated. For the records, I am not against celebrations, nor am I against loud celebrations, but any celebration which costs the lives of Nigerians is not worth celebrating.

After the announcement of the results by the Jega-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), there was wild jubilation all over Nigeria, especially in the Northern Part of Nigeria and APC controlled states. Yes, there got to be celebrations! But, a situation whereby scores of Nigerians have to lose their lives in celebrating just a win in an election is seriously uncalled for. It should be resisted with vehemence. The lives of Nigerians are worth more than dying-in-celebration.

AFRICAN LIFE: A SECOND CLASS LIFE?

This blog was set up to address issues such as this. In the last few months, I have had recourse to ask myself so many questions especially as regards the nature of what I would like to call “African Life”. African life as used here is the totality of an African, the place of Africa in the committee of nations and the sanctity of human life in African perspective.

Majorly, my worries about the neglect of Africa stems from the wave of terrorism all over the world and the response of the world to them. Some days ago, over 140 ‘innocent’ students were killed in Garissa university in Kenya. The world was almost silent on this issue – there was no worldwide outcry as was the case in France months ago, when there was a terror attack in Charlie Hebdo.

I recall that on that day and days following the Charlie Hebdo attack, world leaders and even African leaders were swift to condemn the killings, and even converged in Paris for a solidarity rally. It was swift, resounding response. Nobody blamed the France government for not protecting the lives of those who were murdered in that attack, no one blamed the security agencies for not securing the lives of those who were lost on that day; rather, the world was in unison in condemning in strong terms, such action.  The response was such that the culprits were apprehended days later, and those who abetted them were apprehended.

In Africa, it is a different thing all together. The book haram terrorists killed hundreds of people in baga within the time of the Charlie Hebdo attack, but that was not given a significant voice or appraisal. Then, talk about the Boston bombing and the murder of a policeman in UK, all these received worldwide condemnation. 

A VOICE SPEAKS!

Hearing such voice as this gets me excited and spurs me more towards the ‘Life Project’.

Kamsi, wrote “O Mother of Jesus Christ the Savior, be with me. The unjust sit on our wealth as leaders of the people: they have taken our wealth; they have imported inflation, our wealth they have devalued. This evil thrives knowingly, public and private with no abiding piety or mercy. This evil infects our human veins like the people of Gomorrah.

WHAT A GENERATION OF DARKNESS

women climb women and seek for marriage and love, men seek  men in search of sex and love. The foolishness of Sodom and the tramp of their iniquities. The love of money has become d root of all evil, blood money is counted among the rich. Counterfeit men fill d cities with d dung of their crimes.

The church is in sorrow of overburdened crimes. The unjust, O Lord have bewitched your people. Sorcerers and occultists set traps to enslave the innocent. They have no peace but desire for evil; deadly diseases have befallen our time, cancer tears our skins and ligaments with no cure, AIDS make dry fresh bones of the people and deadly flu takes birds and men alike. To whom shall we go to O Lord?, you have the message of eternal life!

We have need for a leader as Cyrus of old; a king as David, one who rules in dominions of your

Kingdom; who has fear of You that our nation may be freed form captivity.

 Jesus put a stir to the world that sons of men will live again in the fear of God – AMEN”

BEYOND THIS SUFFERING

The Christians all over the world do commemorate the sufferings death and resurrection of Jesus. This particular celebration is usually announced by the Arch Wednesday, where by using ash, the Christians are reminded that they are dusts and to dust they shall return.

Christ the Son of God came down and suffered for us, that we may have life – not just life, but life to its fullness. Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example; to follow in his steps!

CHRIST’S PASSION: after the rain comes the sun!

One of the most construed words in Christendom is the notion of ‘suffering’. While some Christians see suffering as a necessity, towards the attainment of Eternal glory, others see it as an evil, a deprivation, a curse. But Christ taught us, by His suffering, that the way of the cross is the perfect way to Him. Thus he enjoins us that if anyone loves him, let him in humility take up his cross – daily – and follow Him!

It has become a norm, from the length and breadth of Christendom, for Preachers of the Gospel (although one has to question what actually they preach), to preach posterity, non-suffering, an easy life. These persons fail to understand the place of suffering, not just in Christianity, but in every meaningful endeavour.

At the fall of man, God left man to his means, to fend for himself, to live by himself. Thus, suffering and strife became part and parcel of man’s life. The point here is that man did not have to suffer to perpetuity, but that for every success, man has to work for it.

There abound in life, numerous experiences, where suffering leads to success, freedom and progress; Jesus is our first example!

Jesus came and suffered, he was obedient, even to death on the cross. For this reason, he was glorified. Christ’s glory was brought to the fore, when He overcame the powers of death and rose from the grave – a mighty triumph! As if that was not enough, he ascended into heaven with a [promise of the Advocate, The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity.

LESSONS FOR US

We must learn as Christians that the way of the cross, though not an easy road, is the best way to glory. Experiences have shown, that achievements which are hard-fought, are more pleasurable than those who are gotten on a platter of gold.

As we journey with Christ in these remaining days, may we die with him to sin and to suffering, and consequently rise with Him in Glory to a new life of Glory and Happiness – Amen!!!

                WISHING ALL CHRISTIANS, A SPIRIT FILLED TRIDUM!

 

2815 Presidential Election: My Take Away

The 2015 general elections may have come and gone, but the commentaries and analysis of thre elections and its outcome will linger on for quite some time.

The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, the winner of the keenly contested elections. I have one or two things as take away from this election.

1.        The votes was widely cast according to ethnic lines

2.       The Northern and South westerners used their high voting population to the advantage of the APC

3.       The 2015 election can be described as the freest and fairest of elections in Nigeria

4.       The statesmanship and shrewdness of Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, was astonishing. He proved all doubters wrong and just like a Samurai, he showed, practically, that his words are his bond; history will be very kind to him

5.       The President, by his act of humility, has made himself, the Father of Modern democracy in Nigeria

6.       The APC has preached change, we await their having to practicalize change

The Electoral umpire, Prof. Attahiru Jega should be commended for the mannerism of his conduct of the elections. He rose above all odds and pressures, to show tht integrity is not lack of opportunity, but a free choice!!!

              #NIGERIAHASDECIDED