Why PDP Needs Political And Social Reconciliation As Dr.Asue Succinctly Becomes PDP Governorship Candidate

*By Osayogie Raphael Osata*

*March 10, 2024*

Ideally,reconciliation:refers to a situation or condition of non-existent, mutually acceptable co-existence when former enemies come to re-envision one another. It can emanate from the various circle of influence;family, friendship,work place and political party circle.

Reconciliation prevents, once and for all,the use of the past as the seed of renewed conflict.It consolidates peace, breaks the cycle of violence and strengthens newly established or reintroduced democratic institutions.In practice such all-encompassing reconciliation is not easy to realize.It is not an isolated act, but a constant readiness to leave the ideology of violence and fear behind. It is also not an event but a process,and as such usually a difficult process and not an event,long and unpredictable one, involving various steps and stages especially in PDP and other political parties as an enclave to unification.

The reconciliation process is not a linear one in PDP as perceived.At each stage a relapse back into more violent means of dealing with conflicts is always a real possibility and the stages do not always follow logically after each other in any set order.There are three stages for political party reconciliation 1: Replacing fear by non-violent coexistence; 2:Building confidence and trust; 3:Developing empathy.

Coexistence, trust and empathy develop between factions in a party who are connected as either victims, beneficiaries and perpetrators.All these will soon become bad debts to be written off.Faster reconciliation can foster unity in all ramifications. According to Late Awolowo,there is unity in diversity.

As I delve into the vast expanse of history, a timeless truth echoes through the ages, encapsulated in the ancient Greek adage: "Whom the gods destroy, they first make him physically, psychologically and mentally disgruntled and incapacitated for a better or refine terminology.This profound wisdom, embraced by philosophers like Euripides, finds its resonance in the annals of time, cautioning that those destined for destruction often succumb to the insidious grip of mental instability and incapacitation.It's a sentiment that transcends epochs, reverberating in biblical verses that forewarn against the perils of pride,foreseeing its intimate association with downfall if PDP as one family does not take a swift and proactive steps.This is because the more active opposition party will use it and become more resilient during any electoral process. Especially,the governorship election that will take place on September 21, 2024.

Drawing from the wellspring of Yoruba wisdom,a poignant proverb emerges: the persistent vibration of a drum heralds its impending demise.This powerful metaphor, rich in symbolism, seamlessly weaves into the intricate narrative of contemporary politics, where some of the top- notch PDP personalities are taking the stage of the spoiler's role.

As Obaseki has accepted to make sacrifices for progress in Edo PDP, will the other top-notch PDP personalities also make concessions? Else,their political negative ideologies will now be so intractable,arduous and boorish.This can impact negatively to the ruling party in Edo State.

Some should devoid being a political turncoat🤢😔,so that we can work assiduously for the victory of the PDP in Edo State come September 21,2024.

Finally, in due course, we hope PDP as a team or as one family will be more formidable, tenacious for structured political consolidation.

Remember,when a house is divided the opposition parties may likely take full advantage.Enough is enough for the WISE.

*A Wise Man Is Pro-active And An Unreasonable Man Is Physically Vindictive And Re-active*

*Osayogie Osata Raphael,Reporting From Oredo Axis*