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Politics / Re: Edodecides2024: INEC Uploads 90.33% Of Results On IREV by Riodiao(m): 8:05pm On Sep 21 |
Codepain:Shut up your corn smelling mouth 6 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Bayelsa And The Defenestration Of Hope. by Riodiao(m): 11:29am On Aug 21 |
BAYELSA AND THE DEFENESTRATION OF HOPE. When I was 15 years old, I heard someone use the phrase it's the hope that kills' and I couldn't wrap my head around the actual import of that statement. I thought to myself, how does hope kill? Shouldn't hope be part of the good guys along with Grace, Faith etc. I thought if at all anyone has been a tenant to disappointment, isn't hope the currency that keeps us alive in the market place of things we can't control? Years later, The Bayelsa State Government helped in solving that mind puzzle by showing how hope kills as much as malaria. So what is the value of hope in the conflict between optimism and cynicism when it comes to leadership in Bayelsa State. Having travelled to 19 state capitals in Nigeria, I can tell you for free that Yenagoa is the least developed despite its petro dollar gotten from oil wealth. If data gotten from National Bureau of Statistics is anything to go by, then unemployment and underemployment figures from Bayelsa is worst then the National average. Also Bayelsa has failed to have a transparent IGR regime over the past 24yrs, this is why Zamfara State boasts of a higher IGR figures than Bayelsa year in year out. Our optimism of hope is fast eroding and has done very little in terms of actual boots on ground doing the heavy lifting. So many questions comes to mind, why have we allowed kakistocracy to take the center stage while we stand beside and look. Why do we celebrate integrity challenged charlatans who lack the rudimentary charisma to be role models. Why do we feel we can’t do better as a people besides following politicians all over the place. Why do we sell our votes for some filthy lucre. If you must sell your votes then the price is N17M per head. Government after Government Yenagoa remains the same yet those in positions of leadership are being described in flowery terms such as astute, distinguished, honorable etc. At some point, we must realize that you can’t be a good politician and be poor at governance, you cannot be an astute politician when the human development index of your state is similar to those in war torn countries. We must ask ourselves who our heroes are because a society without values hardly makes it. In the end our support for politicians and political parties must be centered on the foundation of competence and tested integrity. False hope or unfulfilled expectations has led to deeper disillusionment in our beloved state. Hope alone, without substantive action and leadership, can perpetuate disappointment and stagnation as we have seen in the last 24years. When hope is consistently unmet by tangible results, cynicism takes root. In Bayelsa, the gap between expectations fueled by hope and the reality of underdevelopment has lead to a sense of resignation and skepticism about the possibility of meaningful change. Finally, there is a need for active citizen engagement and a willingness to demand better governance. This includes resisting the sale of votes and holding leaders accountable. We must realize that apathy and lack of consequence for poor governance perpetuate the cycle of ineffectiveness. The challenge therefore is to transform hope into tangible progress by fostering effective leadership and active citizenship. Tari Tamama is a Public Affair Analyst and the Convener Ijaw Integrity Group. |
Properties / Re: Families Of Victims Of Portharcourt Building Collapse Cry Out. by Riodiao(m): 6:56pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
if is to sack local government caretaker chairman and brodcasting house manager he will sharp his mouth. jonzing wike |
Politics / Re: Wike Sacks Mds Of TV, Radio Stations In Rivers by Riodiao(m): 9:09am On Nov 27, 2018 |
mama peace won't like this. I bet you wike and mama peace will have a serious beef cus of this |
Politics / Re: FG To Hand Over Offa Robbery Case To Kwara State Government by Riodiao(m): 6:42am On Nov 25, 2018 |
prime suspect don kpie, Dem want close case. Apshit! 20 Likes |
Politics / Re: Stop Hiding Under Religion, Ethnicity, Sultan Tells Politicians by Riodiao(m): 8:47am On Nov 23, 2018 |
when it was south (Gej) vs North(Buhari) , he didn't mention this |
Politics / Re: My Transition Hours: Jonathan Attacks Obasanjo by Riodiao(m): 7:21pm On Nov 22, 2018 |
Fafem:pls kindly forward to my mail riodiao@yahoo.com |
Politics / Re: Real Reason Fayose Lost Ekitidecide2018. by Riodiao(m): 9:05pm On Jul 19, 2018 |
walex2:really? why did edo own end in supreme Court. you must be indomie generation. if I slap your brain, Respect your elders |
Politics / Re: Malami: Dasuki Caused The Death Of 100,000, FG Can’t Release Him by Riodiao(m): 8:56pm On Jul 19, 2018 |
icc has warned Buhari, just shut the fck up and release him. 49 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Real Reason Fayose Lost Ekitidecide2018. by Riodiao(m): 11:17pm On Jul 17, 2018 |
leave all this long talk. Apc rigged ekiti election .they might have won the battle but they will lose the war at the supreme Court.it will surely go down to the wire. pdp planted moles in Inec for that election and at the right time hard evidence will come out. 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Politics / Re: Jilli Attack: Nigerian Army Suffers Heavy Casualty, 62 Soldiers Killed by Riodiao(m): 5:02pm On Jul 17, 2018 |
yes oooo said Buhari. Buhari till 2100 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Ekiti Election Update: Unconfirmed Results Trickle In As PDP, APC Battle For Vot by Riodiao(m): 8:36pm On Jul 14, 2018 |
July 15, Buharis govt is overthrown. all political parties dissolve 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Ekiti 2018 Governorship Election Results From Polling Units & Wards (Unofficial) by Riodiao(m): 7:14pm On Jul 14, 2018 |
BiafranDel: |
Politics / Re: Buhari Jets Out Of Nigeria Sunday by Riodiao(m): 6:45pm On Jul 14, 2018 |
he will be overthrown by the military. bye bye |
Politics / Re: Ekiti 2018 Governorship Election: Live Updates & Results Monitoring by Riodiao(m): 3:14pm On Jul 14, 2018 |
ward 9 unit 4
Apc 3, Pdp 103. invalid votes-6 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Ekiti 2018 Governorship Election: Live Updates & Results Monitoring by Riodiao(m): 3:12pm On Jul 14, 2018 |
ward 19.
Apc-79 , pdp 156. invalid votes- 8 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: UK Warns Against Rigging Of Ekiti Governorship Election by Riodiao(m): 5:18am On Jul 10, 2018 |
Sarkin:your brain dey shake |
Politics / Re: If You Rig In Ekiti, We Will Bury You Here -- Gov.fayose by Riodiao(m): 8:26pm On Jul 08, 2018 |
my own prophecy: Apc will rig ekiti election.and there will be trouble that will lead to a coup de tat. 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Couple On Power Bike Killed With One Other After Fatal Accident. Graphic Photos by Riodiao(m): 10:31am On Jul 08, 2018 |
I saw them yesterday around trans amadi road. jeeze |
Politics / Re: Christian Leaders Want To Set Nigeria On Fire – Muslim Group Alleges by Riodiao(m): 8:47am On Jul 08, 2018 |
pastor Bosun Emmanuel, my hero 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: NYSC: Kemi Adeosun Not Legally Required To Participate by Riodiao(m): 1:58pm On Jul 07, 2018 |
NgeneUkwenu: this is epic. I need to screenshot. hunger has formated his brain 58 Likes |
TV/Movies / Re: Turn Your Ordinary Tv To A Smart Tv Using Ip10g Android Smart Tv Dongle by Riodiao(m): 8:54am On Jul 07, 2018 |
are u sure 4gig is enuf to watch TV for at least 14hours daily for 30days |
Politics / Re: Buhari's Reaction Wen France President Was Asked To Speak On The Herdsmen Killin by Riodiao(m): 9:23am On Jul 06, 2018 |
so Buhari is human. he looks visibly worried. I think Buhari knows he won't win in 2019. if I was pdp I'll make sure international media houses report killer herdsmen news ,it will destroy Buharis image for 2019 5 Likes |
Education / Re: 2018 NDDC MSC And PHD Scholarship Application by Riodiao(m): 12:10am On Jul 06, 2018 |
I hope the foolish company contracted to conduct apptitude test won't go and set journalism questions for management students 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Wike Is Commissioning My Projects-amaechi by Riodiao(m): 7:28pm On Jul 03, 2018 |
Nwibii: |
Travel / Re: Dashcam Footage Of Otedola Bridge Tanker Fire/Explosion by Riodiao(m): 6:54pm On Jun 29, 2018 |
babaolofin: stupid afonja , apc ,zombie,fool that's what you are 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Buhari Approves Appointment Of 28 New Judges [see Full List] by Riodiao(m): 7:54am On Jun 21, 2018 |
they've started planning for 2019 election tribunals and appeal. this is what Gej failed to do and pdp loyalist Like olisa metuh we're being harrased. Gej fall our hand 5 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: !oil Licence Not Renewable,nigeria Not Your Company-says Pmb,obj,ibb,tyd Cries by Riodiao(m): 7:29am On Jun 19, 2018 |
afonja news 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Bishop Olagunju Reveals Winners Of 2019 Presidential Election, Ekiti Governorshi by Riodiao(m): 1:58pm On Jun 17, 2018 |
let me come and open my Facebook page to campaign for Atiku |
Politics / Re: President Buhari Calls Super Eagles On Phone: #World Cup 2018 by Riodiao(m): 10:03pm On Jun 16, 2018 |
no wonder ,they lost 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Abiola: 'Jail Babangida' - I Go Dye Writes Buhari by Riodiao(m): 10:02am On Jun 14, 2018 |
this one will not mind his comedy business until he cry like 2face |
Sports / Re: Mikel Obi And Onazi Ogenyi Supposedly Not On Talking Terms As Both Battle About by Riodiao(m): 7:01pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
i love what onazi is doing , i remember 2008 nation's cup in Ghana when vogts was coach and eguaveon as assistant. Mikel fought with eguaveon in training. karma is sweet. onazi blow his eye, if he turkey too much |
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