As the old order gives way to the new, there is bound to be a period of dysfunction in the transition period. This position holds today in the process of the birth pangs of the rebirth of the state of Osun. In view of the loss of privileges and the access to unearned funds this is to be expected.

The pampered, privileged PDP elite who have lost out cannot be expected to just sit down and accept their fate. They must be expected vigorously to stage a fight back, which in the case of the PDP in Osun State means fighting back with a vengeance. For this reason the new order, those who have done so much to rebuild the state of osun must provide more enlightment against apathy, as well as cynicism.

Cynicism is understandable. For the people not just in osun state, but nationally have been so serially violated. They have seen their hopes as well as their legitimate aspirations dashed, over and over again. For this reason if they are not cynical they will be less than human.http://www.osundefender.org/?p=96924

Unfortunately this gap is now being vigorously exploited by the far from people oriented and hardly democratic PDP. There must therefore be a fight back by those involved in the progressive transformation of the state of osun. Politics and political economy centers around what Machiavelli described as ‘the law of constant reminders’. The state of osun has seen exponential progress under the ogbeni Governor. And it must always be reiterated that it did so from a very low base.

From such a low base the progress made is truly remarkable. Across the board, you name it, education, agriculture, infrastructural development and so forth. Even the hard core PDP know that life has gotten better and that the state of osun in working. Even the PDP know for example that the climate has been created for greater employment generation. The various ’O’schemes is putting the big ‘D’ back into development.

What is therefore crucial is that the enlightment should be both more structured and more pronounced. The great gains made cannot be swept under the carpet, for the gains are real. Nationally osun state has become a beacon of hope and an example of sensible governance. This must be trumpeted at home as well.http://www.osundefender.org/?p=96924

If it is not trumpeted then the PDP whose hands are idle will have a field day in mischief making. And frankly they are very good at the business of making mischief since they have nothing to offer. Unfortunately their mischief making is destructive and has to be checkmated.

The PDP’s hanky panky of instigating clerics and workers has now reached a very dangerous dimension. Everyone knows for example that Religion and Politics do not mix and indeed is a combustible cocktail. In spite of this the PDP is trying to stir it up. Everyone also knows that the very great gains made in the arena of economic regeneration have been made with great sacrifices. That Aregbesola has shown great fiscal rectitude in order to rebuild the state’s finances. He has to be commended for so doing. http://www.osundefender.org/?p=96924

What has to be done now as the PDP faces electoral annihilation in next year’s election is greater enlightment. All the great gains made must be vigorously trumpeted over and over again as in constant reminders. It is after all not just enough to have governed well, even imaginatively. The gains must be highlighted over and over again.
We must continue to trumpet it over and over again. Osun is working; Aregbesola is building a better society and constructing a new more edifying era where there will be a better life for all.
Source: http://www.osundefender.org/?p=96924