.Dear sir,
Its been roughly 2weeks+ since after your inauguration and I believe this is the right time to write you this open letter hoping that somehow you or those close to you gets to read it.
Firstly sir, When the 2015 election result was announced, I was really excited but Not for you because the true winners in 2015 elections were Nigerians who came out en-mass to vote and make their voice be heard and demanded that "enough is enough"- I also believed that our country will be far better under your leadership.
A lot of the younger generations have never experienced your leadership skills "first-hand" but we however did read and hear a lot about it- Some of us were very young while others have not been born.
We grew up in a country of selfish politicians who enjoy watching her people suffer- politicians who would embezzle billions at the expense of innocent Nigerians; Funds meant for basic necessity of ordinary Nigerians-
Maybe Ours, were the unlucky generation.
Because of the situations my generation found ourselves in, I became interested in learning about those Nigerian heads of state/President who earned respect of ordinary Nigerians after leaving office because most of Nigerian leaders always have some sort of "skeleton in their cupboard" and after their leadership, Ordinary Nigerians usually end up being angry with them and cursing them-
and of all the research I made, You happen to be one of the few Ex-leaders who "stood out" and one if not the only living ex-head of state that millions of ordinary Nigerians still remained loyal to and love so much.
During the 2007 and 2011 elections, even though I admired your personality and believed in giving you a chance to lead our great nation- I did not campaign nor vote for you, infact, I did not vote at all for any Candidate because I stopped believing in the system long time ago- the corruption at the electoral level was massive and glaring.
As of 2014-2015, it became obvious that Nigeria had become a "ticking time boom" and Our country was at a cross road; we needed someone who would move the nation to prosperous heights since the ex-president(Gej) could not do so with many years/chance given to him and at this point, I knew it became very important and necessary for ordinary Young Nigerians like me to get involve in politics of making Nigeria a better place no matter how little our effort may seem- I kicked off a grass root campaign for you-
Politics was something I hated and politicians are one of the few people I despise and hate so much but because I believed in a better Nigeria, I broke my own rule and campaigned for a politician(You).
As the then PDP ruling party continued with their hate campaign and propaganda against you, People like us(ordinary Nigerians who believe in you) took up a counter campaign to clear you of the false propaganda and allegations- It had become a case of them(the propagandist) trying to sell their hate and lies to those Nigerians who have Not decided on whom to vote and us(those who support you) trying to sell your candidacy and clear you of all allegation
- Social Network at this point had turned into a battle field and we were not ready to give up, We kept up the campaign in and off social network and also spent money for campaign where necessary.
It is very important sir, that you realize that it was the grassroot campaign of ordinary Nigerians like me that increased your popularity nation wide and NOT your party or your fellow politicians nor the party leaderships- I hope you do NOT end up betraying the trust we ensued on you or the little hope left in ordinary Nigerians.
The way we took your campaign very serious, Some people started accusing us of being paid by APC(your party)- Our integrity became questionable by people who knew we hated politics but we never gave up.
Sir, seeing the type of grass root support you got, I hope you do not follow the footstep of past Nigerian leaders.
Selling your candidacy to some people was very tough because a lot of hate campaign against you was everywhere.
People accused you of many things and I always told them: "Hate him or like him, his integrity remains no matter the hate you spread". I was referring to you.
If at this point after your presidency, you end up disappointing Nigerians, people like me who once believed in your integrity will end up hating you.
I believe you will move the country forward because at this point in your life, You should be trying so much to be the "Mandela of Nigeria"- leaving behind a great legacy that will remain in our lips and the lips of generations unborn.
Sir, You have to choose how you want Young Nigerians like me to remember you and tell your stories to generations to come-
-You have nothing to gain if you disappoint Nigerians and loot like others but you however, have everything to Loose when Nigerians hate you for disappointing them, for every worldly thing in life at some point comes to an end- But Nigerians will end up cursing you even after you have passed away
- You have to chose between being the most prayed for ex-president or the ex-president whom her people curse after leaving office.
We understand that the country is currently in a huge mess and we know that a lot of efforts and time is needed, in this regard, we will continue to be patient with your administration and advice others to also be patient, We hope that when you stay few months in office, You have at least done many things we as Nigerians should be proud of- Do not destroy the integrity younger Nigerians believe you always had.
Do what needs to be done and we, on our part as patrotic Nigerians, will always try our best to support and rally support of others for you.
Finally Sir, We Nigerians hope that before the end of your 4years administration, we should be able to boast of having constant electricity supply and a Nigeria with great security for all. We will continue praying for the success of your administration.
Yours Faithfully,
Eedris Ngene.
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