THE THIRD PARTY IN NIGERIA

Let me prefix this timely write up with this unarguable fact, that Nigeria is witnessing the most critical period in the quest for solution. Given the seriousness required to urgently address some crucial areas of our life as a nation- there is a need for a third dimension approach at this moment.

For some time now, especially in the last few weeks, it is no longer news that there is a long standing rhetorical issue bedeviling the 2 major political parties in Nigeria, where inter parties face-off has made it difficult for a vibrant unmatched party to spring up to relevance. And until when probably a formidable neutral person, third party or an unequivocal group finds its way into the system, lots of issues will perhaps remain unsolved.

Interestingly, you will agree with me that most African countries and especially Nigeria, and the black race in totality, have various degrees of freedom and developmental related challenges.
We have refused to develop a change in our mindset by discarding a lot of myths affecting our culture, traditions, marriage, politics and other aspect of life.

Regrettably, the manner in which western societies underates the black race is appalling, to the extent that while attempting to mediate during conflicts, their interest takes preeminence ahead of any possible solution.

As for me, I believe that God Himself is disceet when it comes to granting individuals their request particularly when it comes to family matters. Without the permission or agreement of both parties, it tends to be difficult for Him to act despite His supremacy in all affairs, He chooses to avoid infringing on anyone's privileges. An example was the case where the only answer our Lord Jesus gave in such matter was "from the beginning it was not so".

This shows that whatever the rift at hand, it was not God's original intention, or better still that it will be very difficult to mediate in matters that you are not privy to vital information of its inception. Therefore the 3rd party might not be able to rightly and accurately profer a solution either temporarily or permanently as the case may be, but it will be very pertinent for it to strike a balance.

Some Nigerians will remember the case of two prominent gubernatorial aspirants in a South Western State in Nigeria where their messy brawl paved way for the emergence of the third seemingly insignificant aspirant whose name (Otedola-- fortune through contention) suited the situation.

In all this, I strongly believe in the awakening of a vibrant third party, in order not to be deceitfully plunged into a one party system through avarice politicians.

Interestingly, nature has a way of making available a neutral person as the 3rd party with a difference in approach to same matter. This is the exact thing happenings in the ruling and opposition political parties. They should not attempt to underestimate the third force as we saw in the past.

However, if not for the incarceration of the truth, then we should be ready to warmly embrace and celebrate the emergence of a 3rd party, which I believe will be strengthened out of the blues at last if not now.

Basically this will happen if the two major parties (PDP and APC) while playing the ostrich, fail to synchronise for the Almighty God's agenda for Nigeria.

Therefore the current happening needs be highlighted to nullify the stance of some bigots who believe that no party can replace the existing presumed "too-big-to-fall" parties without some of their members infiltrating the new one. It is often said that inside every problem, lies the solution.

We are all aware that Nigeria is the richest country in the whole world; in every human endeavour, this belief makes us to be the most sought after and envied nation by God's agenda. We cannot afford to break up, neither can we afford another civil war, nor loose our dignity to the unscrupulous elements of degenerate political parties.

Let it therefore not suprise anyone that since our 2 major political parties cannot peaceably politically engage for the glorious entrance to the next dispensation, God will instead make this season to synchronise with the scripture that says "Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, neither has it gone into the hearts of men what the Lord has in store for those who love him", because a nation that has undergone series of afflictions, yet still loves God, must be free; like Israel that came out of Egypt, irrespective of religious stigma.

Obviously, transformation will not be immediate, not even at the instance of the emergence of a 3rd party. This is because this said party, will either be a blessing in disguise or a negative arrival as the case may be. We must be sensitive to the emergence of anyone or anything sent to influence a change because it can either make or mar the expected outcome.

Conclusively, let us all unite to fight against any *armageddon*, as well as the wiles of the major political parties while this third party in the making gets set to call the shots.

God bless Nigeria for this movement.

Apostle John Afefeojo
jafefeojo777@gmail.com

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