13 Feb 2006 |
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{mosimage}These days it is not only surprises in the country called Nigeria—it is much more, even a concoction of yo-yo jokes, corrosively ridden with corruption as its primordial for individual and groups ascensions to State-wealth. Suffice it to say that Otherwise, where in this world would someone that lacks credibility such as Orji Uzor Kalu, Abia State Governor, after destroying Aba-Ngwa the commercial nerve center of the black-world due to lack of vision and leadership would dream of presidency. It is only in a mediocre political landscape called— Let there be no misunderstanding here as this writer respects the views of Dr. N.O. ENE. Dr. ENE, your views as an individual, scholar, former Biafran hero and more are indeed respected. Even so, ENE’s participation in past actions alongside my uncle: Caleb Sunday UMUNNAH, former DSP of Police HQ Obalende Ikoyi, First of all, let it be said that Governor Kalu in this writer’s view does not meet the mark. This is because Kalu has refused to show leadership, responsibility in In 1929, Aba-Ngwa women riots showcased effectively its strengths, depicted its capacity as a fundamental technical base for mobilization. Through this mechanism, it expelled British imperialism from its soil. In 67-70, that courage was manifested yet again during the unfortunate Nigerian-Biafran war as aforementioned. It mobilized its intelligentsias/numerical positioning, being the largest Igbo-clan, occupying the greater Igbo-plate that made it possible to launch swift rapid re-enforcement that facilitated the speedy liberation of Owerri Sector. As it were, Owerri Sector failed twice to the enemy forces. Kalu should go and read history of Ngwa-land and stop his irresponsible acts against One is prompted to facilitate inquiries: for example, what has Kalu done for Ndi-Abia that gives him confidence and credibility to run for the office of the presidency? Is it not delusional to think that Kalu who cannot run a local government, let alone Abia-State, can administer Nigeria-State? Point at one thing Kalu has accomplished in This is a man that lacks credibility that cannot even be trusted with anything. A character, that talks with both sides of his month and uses God’s name in vain--as security. Nigerians have had enough of Obasanjo and would prefer an effective productive leadership with water-tight credibility other than Kalu. Not long ago, Kalu granted an interview to Mr. Omoyele in his In another instance, Governor Kalu also published an Open Letter in national newspapers allegedly stating that Obasanjo was plotting to kill him and others—through his henchman: Tony Anenih—Mr. Find fix and finish [FFF]. Governor Kalu later again, recounted his letter and remarks and later on wrote an apology letter to President Obasanjo. Orji Uzor Kalu allegedly claimed to have bankrolled Obasanjo’s 2003 rigged elections but came short when he was called upon to present evidence or reproduce proof of these claims. At some point, truth will surely swallow lies and fraud and heal the sufferings of our peoples, someday. Evidently, it is clear that Nigerians, Ndi-Abia, and Igbo-land are sick and tired of individuals with no credibility leading her into doldrums. What’s more, the question is if Kalu failed in This writer empathizes with ENE. First, ENE do no have all the information, neither does he understand the political space of Abia State especially when comparatively place side-by-side with the Coal City—Enugu State, home to ENE. In as much as individuals are at liberty and free to share their visions and views, it is also important to encourage these thinkers, individuals and others to leave Abia-politics alone for Ndi-Abia until they hopefully and thorough gain better insights and acquaint themselves with its fiefdom. I premised heretofore, that one should be informed that Governor Kalu has failed woefully in Abia State thence it will be an impossibility that he can administer well the larger political space such as Nigeria. It is a truism, that Igbo should produce the next president of Nigeria, but Nigeria and Ndi-igbo do not need another multinationals, IMF, Bank idolizers like Kalu for another lengthy space of time. Western worshipper immersed with anti-peoples policies and prepackaged programs will do no good for greater I asked before and I ask again, can someone please point at one thing Kalu has done for Ndi-Abia other than that he assisted to mend the rift between Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu and Dr. Alex Ekwueme, which is humbly appreciated! Even going by that, why is it that Kalu is having hard time mending fence with Aba-Ngwa and Ndi-Abia as a whole? Yes, he brought the likes of Alhaji Ibrahim Babangida and Alhaji Mohammed Buhari and what not. What a great accomplishment! However, it is erroneous to think that transformability of such reconciliatory conceptualized axiomatic by Kalu to The assumptions that Kalu’s reconciliatory skills will translate into national reconciliations and development is purely delusional to say the least. If Governor Kalu in his own state—Abia, cannot reconcile himself with Ngwaland and its peoples, cannot reconcile himself with Igbere and Abiriba peoples what made anyone think that Kalu can reconcile Nigerians with its multifaceted, multiethnic-conflicts? In short, Kalu’s pretension is a replica of Obasanjo’s nationalism. It is no longer news, that Obasanjo, for many years was busy running around western world bettering their tourism industry, making headlines about peace and security at the African Union forum [AU] as its Chairman; making headlines about peace and security in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan claiming international statesmanship, which indeed was a stolen legacy of General Malu’s accomplishments in these places, which he now made his own. We have seen that the reverse is the case in the homeland. This hypocrisy is manifested by the destruction of Odi-oma, Ijaw-land and the whole of Niger Delta and other nations within Nigeria-state all under Obasanjo’s orders. For me, this is the highest hypocrisy of the 21st century. Just recently, we witnessed Let’s return to Kalu’s failings. Governor Kalu on his recent visit to But what ENE forgot to ask in his phone conversation with Kalu was, what are the remedies to eliminating atrocious acts of multinationals and other corporate entities that have taken-over our lands, murdered and continue to murder our peoples’ every other day. Yes, oil companies that through oil-spillage, carbon-monoxide-emissions, and contaminations of our waterways with, multidimensional devastating ecological degradations created by these multinationals that reduced our people as endangered spices. Therefore, the masses privation and degradations cannot be dismissed by mere wishes. What ENE could have asked in his conversation is, what can be done to save our peoples, protect our people from these ecological criminality against homeland across the land. It is unfortunate that a scholar like Dr. ENE will descend to this level of praise singing of an individual who cannot even run a State to become his “President in waiting”. Sir, with all due respect to you this writer is really disappointed in your praise-singing of a character like Kalu. What is wrong with Dr. ENE, running for the president of Wonders shall never end, indeed. One wonders whether this is a manifestation of what is to come or a turning point or rather prophecies that is about to be fulfilled in the homeland, and in other lands. Paraphrasing, God said in the scriptures, that he will use the mundane things of this world to confound the intelligence of the powerful and great ones. I do not want to be dragged into conservatism of the Republican Party lead government under George W. Bush of the “The other day, I asked someone about it. He told me pointblank that politicians are dirty! Okay, the last time I checked, we were not electing a pope; we just need someone who wants to be president, who has the means, and who would work at becoming president by any means possible. Interestingly, there is no other serious and open contender to the Aso throne. IBB is bidding his time, hoping that Obasanjo would hand over the party keys. Buhari is still on the 2003 legalities; he knows PDP has the power. Marwa's chicken is cooked; he can now forget all about 2007 and hold on to his Al Barka Air. Atiku is busy surviving; the worst he can do now is to start a fight he would lose in round one! Besides There is no point mixing apples and oranges. There are good Nigerians, who would like to assist Shall we return to Kalu idiosyncrasies—it is agreeable that Kalu is the most vocal individual running for presidency—while, the rest are either hiding or contemplating on doing so perhaps in 2007 after the electoral results are out. Be that as it may, that does not make this man a presidential material. Readers note that, any projection and protection of foreign multinationalism in “Do you get what I am sensing? The man is already talking presidential. It is no longer about Abia State; it is now about Nigeria and foreign policy issues, just like a credible candidate for the presidency -- the only one running in the ruling and winning party. So I forced the question directly: “Do you really believe that you will be the President of Nigeria in 2007?” “God has willed it and no one can stop me. I don’t know how, but it will happen; you mark today’s date.” Marked!” Finally, I do not see anything particularly surprising, or intriguing about Kalu in his quest to lead It is only a question of time, these distractions and diversions will be unmasked for all to see. My thing is that hunger, privation and illiteracy have reduced our peoples to penury. The earlier we change this trend with responsible people’s oriented leadership, the better for her and all of us. Otherwise, how can individual[s] without agenda, that lacks business ethics, lead the homeland to continuous ruinations? This writer wishes Kalu and his followers luck in his quest to become the president of What’s up with In this writer’s view, rather than waste efforts, time and money trying to market an unmarketable Governor Kalu, it is significant that we mold our efforts, concentrate on a capable man. A man that has credibility, jam-packed with incredible track record; ladies and gentlemen, I am talking about Chimaroke Nnamani—Governor, Enugu-State. If we refuse this opportunity, history will not forgive this generation. Not only will history not forgive this generation, backwardness will be our portion; not only will backwardness be our portion, it will be a time well wasted; not only will it be another time well wasted, the consequential residual fallout off of this whole drama will massively re-produce a congealed circle of mediocrity—infinitum. Carlisle U.O. Umunnah Is New York-based Freelance writer Contact: cuu1_liberties@yahoo.com February, 2006
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