AS the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion marked by feasting, gift-giving, and acts of charity. In Nigeria’s Edo Central Senatorial District, however, the mood is not just festive, but also resolute. The good people of this district are sending a clear message to politicians: no amount of rice and beans can bribe them into voting for candidates who don’t share their values, self serving and local government funds looters. The good people of Esan Land knows who they are, people who suck them dry and share peanut to them.
This statement may seem simple, but it holds profound significance. In a country where vote-buying and electoral malpractices are rampant, the people of Edo Central Senatorial District are boldly declaring that their votes cannot be bought. They are looking for leaders who embody the values of integrity, humility, and compassion – values that are deeply ingrained in the Islamic faith and, indeed, in all major religions.
As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, they are reminded of the importance of self-reflection, self-discipline, and selflessness. The holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual rejuvenation, a time to seek forgiveness for past wrongs, and a time to recommit oneself to the values of justice, equality, and compassion. It is in this spirit that the people of Edo Central Senatorial District are approaching the electoral process.
They know that the candidates who are seeking their votes are not just individuals, but representatives of the values and ideologies that they hold dear. They are looking for leaders who will prioritize their needs, who will listen to their concerns, and who will work tirelessly to promote their welfare. They are not interested in candidates who are arrogant, who are dismissive of their concerns, or who are more interested in accumulating wealth and power than in serving the people.
In this sense, the people of Edo Central Senatorial District are not just voting for candidates; they are voting for a set of values and principles that they believe are essential for good governance. They are voting for leaders who will promote transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in government. They are voting for leaders who will prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable members of society, including the poor, the sick, and the marginalized.
As the electoral process unfolds, the people of Edo Central Senatorial District are sending a powerful message to politicians: they will not be swayed by empty promises, they will not be bribed by gifts of rice and beans, and they will not be intimidated by the power and influence of money politics. They are demanding leaders who will serve them with humility, with compassion, and with a deep commitment to the values of justice, equality, and human dignity. My advice to them is; collect the Rice and Bean and any other thing from them, they were yours originally. Do not feel bad at all by collecting what was your from the beginning.
In the end, this is what democracy is all about: the power of the people to shape their own destiny, to choose their own leaders, and to hold those leaders accountable for their actions. As the people of Edo Central Senatorial District celebrate Eid al-Fitr and exercise their democratic rights, they are reminding us all of the importance of integrity, compassion, and selflessness in governance. They are showing us that democracy is not just about voting, but about the values and principles that we hold dear.
