Growing up as a child, i was so conversant with these words; "you are the leader of tomorrow". Many of us must have heard same severally while growing up. I can even remember that song i used to sing in my days of primary education; "parents listen to your children, we are the leaders of tomorrow....". It bothers me to ask; did our teachers and parents lie to us about being leaders of tomorrow? Or could it be that tomorrow has not yet come? (i leave that to you to answer).
Little wonder, the leaders of the past have finally become the leaders of the present and possibly tomorrow!
In 1985, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) was the president
of Nigeria then and our teachers told us that Buhari was the former Head
of state. Our teacher also called us "the leaders of tomorrow" . Ironically, 29 years
later, IBB & Buhari are still contesting for Presidency.
In 1983, Bamanga Tukur was the Governor
of the defunct Gongola
State (now Adamawa &Taraba) and 32 years later, he was the Chairman
of the ruling Party, The PDP.
Dr. Bello Halliru was commissioner in
the old Sokoto State (now Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara), 35 years after,
he is today Minister of Defence.
Major General David Mark (rtd) was the
military governor of Niger State in 1984 and 30 years later he is today the
Senate President.
Gov. Murtala Nyako was the governor of Niger State in
1976 and 38yrs later he is today the Governor of Adamawa State.
Dr
Ogbonnaya Onu was governor of Abia State in 1992 and 22 years after, he
is today the National Chairman of ANPP.
Gov. David Jonah Jang was the
governor of Benue State in 1985 and 29years after he is today the
governor of plateau state.
A man of over 75 years is a governor in Nigeria and has been there since 2007. It is happening in Ebonyi State. Martins Elechi who is over 75 years is presently the Ebonyi State
Governor!
It is only in Nigeria that such is possible, where
the youths of today have no hope into the future! From strike in health
sector, to labour, to judiciary, to Education and today our
students are home lavishing!
Let Nigerian youths come to an alliance and fight for the unborn. We can't continue like this!
#Enoughisenough
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