By Isah Aliyu Chiroma
“The political future of Nigeria is hard to plan, unless one can hold the volatile variables of unexpected changes constant.”
_Abubakar Gimba
The election of 2023 was marred by conflicting emotions; it was a contentious contest marked by a new democratic transition. Those elections provided the chance to choose and appoint the people who would manage our affairs in the upcoming years. The figures that showed up in the results seem to indicate that the war was well-fought. A battle of change, with youth continuing to be the highest number of registered voters. This showed how the youth have taken charge of their future, and participated in decision making for a better future.
The readiness of citizens to accept the results of the election reflects an openness of spirit. Some people appear to find it extremely difficult to accept their loss, especially the competing candidates who have lately stepped forward to express their position. In order to work together towards the positive vision, we have for our dear country, we need to seize the opportunity that the election gave us. We must put aside our differences in order to support the incoming president in his quest to usher in a new era. How can we help him if we aren’t involved in the decision-making process, someone might question? Regardless of who we are, we all have something to offer our society. When you offer up a prayer, the prayer will reflect back on you, when the president elected takes decisions that will change our situation and make our life better.
You arrived, Mr. President, at a time when the country needed someone who could move swiftly, forcefully, and decisively. This is related to the predicament in which the nation found itself, particularly in the final months of the outgoing administration. Because the people trusted you and believe you are the right person for the job, they turned out in large numbers to vote for you. In order for our dried tears to be erased, this optimism that has lingered in people’s minds for years needs to be hatched with all of its might.
Reviving the nation’s economy and giving the people a secure environment is two of the key issues you mentioned, which your administration would pay great attention to. We have been troubled by this for a while, and it requires an immediate action. Because without security, life seems harsh and there can be no true development.
History has demonstrated that there are various leadership styles, and that the electorate chooses the ones they prefer. We want a leader who will inspire actions that will mold people’s lives into fulfilling existences brimming with kindness and potential. A leader who will establish our starting point—the present—and our goal—the future—as we work to achieve it.
Right now, we don’t know what the future may hold. Yet given that the decisions we made in choosing you, we have every confidence that you are the right person for the job. Several people are keeping an eye on you and your every move, as well as the status of your people. We trust that you can fulfill the duty we have given you. As we embark on a trip we could not have imagined being successful, our faces will be buried in prayers and good wishes. The path may be challenging at times, but we are more concerned with your willingness to alter the narrative and forge a better future for both of us and future generations.
The population is in good spirits and prepared for the new trip as the countdown to the new administration starts. It is feasible to establish a new nation far from the one in which we previously resided, and the future will smile at us blissfully. I hope our adventure is fruitful and congratulations to the president elect!
