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Attention Elites & Lay Nigerians. By Idakpo Friday Nicholas. by Fdaybliss(m): 10:02pm On May 21, 2017
Prior to the dispensation of CHANGE, the TRANSFORMATION agenda was marred with countless economic trauma, political crisis, educational tragedy, religious infidelity, and more alike. These harsh realities and hostilities predicated on Nigeria's leadership machinery made life miserable for majority of her populace especially the average ones. Hence, the quest for a better life, an improvement on the system become inevitable. This was evidential as one can lucidly read in most national dailies, burning issues revealing the desire of Nigerian masses against the realities before them.

Presumably, the nation was heading towards collapse and possible extinction with the unveiling scenario. Of course, no citizen wished for a calamitous end or terminus for a great nation as Nigeria. Without a doubt, one could predict what reaction would follow from the masses end. It was time to change the game and usher in an era that would salvage the entire situation for the greater good of all. In fact, an ideology was birthed and no one wish to entertain or accommodate ideas antithetical to what has been popularised. A sort of indoctrination arose from the economic harsh realities occasioned by an act of carelessness and indiscipline on the part of leaders and followers alike who ceremoniously enslaved themselves and enlisted the future of the country in the files of failed States accordingly.

Trust Nigerians, we are quick to embrace party divides when a system is inefficient. As such, the need to address the problem from a political angle becomes pressing. Obviously, this is the brain behind political instability rocking Nigeria's political history and transition. It is most likely to continue ad infinitum considering the unquenchable political sentiment resident in the minds of every Nigerian. Back to the issue, the needful becomes a change of party in the administration of the country's affairs. The ruling party must subtly relinquish power to another who is believed would provide solution to the lingering problem and consequently change the nation's fortune for the greater good. It is believed to be a Lee way out of our economic woes and a recouping of our national image among international communities. Hence, anything contrary to the plan implies total war, chaos and tragedy. Since it is evident that we cannot afford such doom at a time as this in our nation's history, the plan had it way and power had to be subtly relinquished to another party as desired. In my own words, "TRANSFORMATION stepped aside for CHANGE". For me, these terms are synonymous. Would there be any meaningful impact, considering the party gladiators? It was worrisome for me.

The inception of a new dispensation would ideally attract optimism, trust and enthusiasm. Of course it was. Owning to the promises of the "CHANGE" dispensation, hopes came alive, dreams ignited and motivation for a better experience filled the atmosphere. Populace believed a new dawn has been birthed. Something more like a Messiah has arrived for Nigeria. A new face of government. No one had pessimistic feelings for the "CHANGE" led administration.

However, has the administration lived up to its expectation recently? Now, this is that point where I desire everyone to have their philosophical lenses on and let us begin a formal process of evaluating, examining, scoring and determining the impact of this incumbent administration.

Now let us check out the events playing out since its inception. Power supply: degenerated, Security: compromised, Education: falling standards, Economy: recession, Salaries: unpaid, Commodity prices: inflated, and more alike. To start with, it is no news that dollar frustrates the Naira daily and has translated into unreasonable hike in fuel price, local commodities and services. Rice has become Gold so much that people barely afford it without an option. The situation is so bad that importers began to import rubber rice, stones and others alike. Also, In a bid to clamp down on corruption, anti-graft war was launched. As I speak, none has been jailed for corrupt practises amidst the legions of corrupt individuals in the country. Are they truly fighting corruption? I don't think so. Well, it has been said that, "If you talk you will die, and if don't, you will still die". Hence, why no not talk the talk and die the death, and rest a hero.

Nigerians complained of hunger in the past but may I announce to us that real hunger has just surfaced so much that three square meals now lies with NairaBet. Similarly, Nigerians lost millions of Naira in MMM. Our eyes behold unbelievable happenings daily, those who study with a dream of becoming Doctors, are now Conductors. Matters arising daily, the President is ill, Senators are confused, Ministers are dormant, Ministries are non functional, Parliamentarians are noisy, the entire system is chaotic. Could this be the "CHANGE" they meant? God forbid......

Obviously, a change of party is not necessarily a change of situation for the greater good. In Nigeria's case recently, change of party in the administration of the country's affairs has brought about "The Greater Worse" to say the least.

Elites and lay men alike, we have work to do for Nigeria. Party sentiment is clearly not the way out neither is it the way forward for Nigeria.

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