Eben Enasco Reporting.
IN Greek and Roman Mythology it was recorded that three Goddesses presided over the birth and life of humans.
Each person’s destiny, according to records was thought of as a thread spun, measured, and cut by the three Fates.
This means that, each of the three fates had different tasks, where Clotho spun the thread of life, Lachesis measured the allotted length, and Atropos cut it off with shears, which is how they “weaved” mortal’s destiny.
The three fates, including Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos coexisted to give humanity its existence and they never interfered in each other’s operations.
Like the three Fates of ancient mythology, Nigeria’s three-tiered government structure, federal, state and local, was designed to harmonize governance.
However, the country’s Executive arms have consistently dominated and marginalized the third tier, contravening constitutional provisions and undermining democratic principles.
For decades, stakeholders have expressed concern over this undemocratic trend.
Edo State serves as a poignant case study, where successive governors have disregarded constitutional guidelines, hindering grassroots development.
The bottom line is that you can’t correct wrongs with wrongs.
The Consequences of a complete disregard to the constitutional provisions include but not limited to, disrupted community governance reforms, Undermined market leadership, Impaired educational sectors, Inadequate healthcare, and Stunted infrastructure development
Reforms are imperative to restore balance and ensure local governments fulfill their intended roles.
I strongly advocate accountability from local government administrators, but distorting legal provisions hinders progress.
The recent suspension controversy has sparked renewed tensions among youth leaders also known as Okaigheles in our communities.
Since the change of government in the state, there has been an upsurge in the wave of change from the government to community leaderships cut across the state.
A development raising palpable tensions where in the past land Speculators engage in sporadic killings as a proof of dominance over any opposition.
In the market unionism, there has been a divorced decision between spilling groups. The Iyeki of the past government seizes to function because a new government has been sworn in, which undermines existing principles and value for the rule of law.
Whether the tenure is over or not, the enthronement of the preceding government automatically hurts the system.
Although viewed as now normal in a society Where the loser takes it all, it has no place in the face of the law.
Despite legal ramifications, some opportunistic lawyers may exploit loopholes to legitimize illicit actions.
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s vision for a new Edo risks derailment if compromised individuals influence his decision-making.
From afar, Governor Okpebholo appears committed, but proximity to self-serving advisors may undermine his objectives, but he still stands a chance to be self cautious using Professor Ambrose Alli’s downfall resulting from misguided counsel as his guiding principles.
Governor Okpebholo must prioritize rule of law adherence, eschewing impunity as embracing transparent governance will safeguard his legacy.
