We need honest politicians

Its obvious that politicians in Nigeria are fond of applying the faulty mechanisms of treachery, half truth, lies, utopian promises at the eve of campaign in the pursuit of their political dreams.  Therefore, while campaigning  our politicians have to be honest, open, truthful and straightforward. Otherwise they would forever be breaking the hearts of their […]

Its obvious that politicians in Nigeria are fond of applying the faulty mechanisms of treachery, half truth, lies, utopian promises at the eve of campaign in the pursuit of their political dreams. 

Therefore, while campaigning  our politicians have to be honest, open, truthful and straightforward. Otherwise they would forever be breaking the hearts of their people who are voting them for a purpose that they later turn back to it intentionally.  

They have to learn that in everything honesty pays all the time. And as such, they had to be eluding cunning and deceptive phrases as  campaign promises in an attempt to lure their audience in to the world of delusional political dreams just to secure their valid votes. 

It suffice to believe with “ Its far better to fail with honour than to succeed with devoid of honour at any race “ and it will make more sense to the people if they truly mean business and if they are shrewd enough.  

It’s the duty of each and every honest candidate to educate people thoroughly about his agenda and blueprint. Make things clear as moon on its 15th day. Show them the consequences of their shallow thought about their zeal if they happen to have any. For a leader is meant to be a guide to his people not an accomplice to their stupidity.  

If you are lucky enough your people to get you on a spot then you can have a better days ahead in the office and you will have less stress because you have made it clear to the people about all your plans.  

May the voters get wise enough so that they won’t be lured for a cheap unrealistic and relatively utopian campaign promise.  

May Nigeria succeed. 

 

Abdulrahman Yunusa   can be reached via [email protected]