Everything about the 2023 post-election is in complete chaos – Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach
Nigerian Activist, Journalist and Author, Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach is a leading voice whose political articles, published on outstanding Nigeria newspapers and widely acclaimed international journals, address issues on politics and religions. His published books across all divisions of literature have been circulated worldwide with critical appraisals and some have been translated into Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Italian. Some of his books have emerged bestsellers.
What can you talk about sufferings in the country?
Well, I must say, Nigerians are looking so ugly at the moment due to oversize sufferings suffocating the middle- and lower-class citizens. So, only the upper class look freshy and fatty at the moment. Poor political condition of the country at the moment is seconded to none. Though, we have been told that present administration is putting things together to make sure issues affecting our economy is positively addressed in no distance time. The most worrisome is the continuous stay of sufferings whereas the political leaders are only focus on their personal interest. Unlike before, intervention of government is needed with urgency as there is no singular circulation of funds – yet, increase of products are at peak. Hence, taking good observation in homes and on streets, we see how manners of negativities have consolidated daily engagements of Nigerians. Therefore, our political leaders should go back to villages and streets in cities to have good pictures of what they have turned citizens into due to their mismanagement of natural resources. From look of things, the faces of Nigerians no longer show mercy to endure but to begin striking things that could bring better changes to their lives. It is to this; our political leaders act well on time to avoid setting things apart in our dear Nigeria.
What do you see about the 2023 post-election trials?
Everything about the 2023 post-election is in complete chaos. Though, for no time in Nigeria election since our so-called democratic era has witness progressions in electoral practices, but, this year’s exercises have dragged our democracy far back on its appropriations. The open compromise of the INEC, educational intellectuals and the judiciary is a thing to worry about and to work on in order to avoid such subsequent acts. Hence, their shameful enterprises have earned Nigerians across the globe an unforgettable embarrassment. It is really a painful thing and which must be attended to in a matter of jiffy to stop further embarrassment. If our politicians no longer believe in posterity; we too, should no longer believe in punishment awaiting them after transition of life – we are to face them to change narratives ourselves on time.
How have you contributed to betterment of Nigeria?
Exclusivity, all political themes in both my published books and articles have been channeled to regulate activism scores in order to substantiate claims of my exclusive progressions on political matters and possible suggestions to appropriate activism circles in the societies. Practically, I have been involved in pan-African groups where we organize conferences, summits and workshops to advocate for youth inclusion in governance, preaching peaceful approaches to constructive protects, we offer valuable advises to government on important issues surrounding our economy through press statement and the host alike. Additionally, my published letters on foremost national dairies talk much on how to standardize our democratic workings.
Which sector of economy do you think present administration should focus most?
Honestly, all sectors of our economy are not promising at the moment. Because, none is working closely to it purposes in the nation. Be as it may, security sector which restores and maintain glory of other sectors is at stake. So, the sector needs serious care. Certainly, having our security sector secured, agricultural sector which regulate standards of living and petroleum sector which add monetary values to the nation would be free of vandalism, and invariably, with this, we have promissory space to work on other sectors with ease. After that, our political sector and educational sector must be attended to uphold the nation’s integrity and to cultivate higher productivity. We must know that, without steady electricity, no room to achieve these. Therefore, available of electricity should be given utmost attention. I am so sure that, if the government can work fatally to make sure we see these sectors glowing, the economy of the nation is set to meet standards of her counterparts across the globe.
What is your advice for Nigerian youths yearning for better changes of the country?
I do always advise Nigerian youths to wake up from their ignorance and take over what belong to them. This is what I always admonish them on through my political articles and speeches delivered in various occasions. Our youths need to shun meaningless enterprises so as to focus on reasonable things for a better Nigeria. Our youths need to do away from dubious acts like jealousy, hate, belittling, betrayal, pride and criminality. These are possible attitudes that can hinder best in them. And, until these attitudes are pushed beneath, there can’t be prevailing collaborations for strong bound leading to successful team work to liberate the nation from her chaos. Furthermore, youths should refuse to be used by these devilish political leaders and they should cast more focus on reading books and articles having power to transform them for better changes. Youths, for their progress, are to support and promote one another. No hope on these political leaders who are only after their personal interests. Not even on the religious leaders that stylishly enrich themselves. For that, youths are to use their talents and gifts to better Nigeria as they do wish. Therefore, arts, agriculture, science and technology are to be given great consideration.
