What a Change of Party at The Centre Would Mean to Nigerians; The Possibilities

What a Change of Party at The Centre Would Mean to Nigerians; The Possibilities

Whatever is going on right now within the parties, it’s purely an alignment, this occurs every 4 years and not unusual for politicians to cross from party A to B and from party B to A.

Before you go about throwing stones, just so you know that I am aware of the shortcomings of this present government and in no doubt - some amendments are required. There is no government without challenges and most of these are man-made which in turn require man-made solutions.

It’s common knowledge that there is no clear-cut ideology between the two frontline parties and they are mostly alike anyway. Majority of those who were in the last PDP led government are in this APC led government except a handful who dare not come close or remained in power in their states maintaining the opposition stand – having an opposition is good for democracy, it keeps the government in power on its toes.

Even if there is a change of government, the people are still at loss. This is like doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result! It’s not possible! That a man changed his robe doesn’t make him a different man!

Now for those who don’t seems to get what’s going on and not in tune with reality, all those regrouping and challenging the government of the day, please imagine if that actually happened and there is a change of government, now imagine those who would be in government as below; be sincere with your imagination, there is a possibility of the list below being the people to rule us.

Atiku Abubakar as President!

Ike Ekwerenmadu as Vice – President!

Bukola Saraki as Senate President!

Buruji Kashamu as Deputy Senate President!

Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the House of Representatives!

Tajudeen Obasa as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives!

Rabiu Kwankwaso as Minister of Finance!

Ayo Fayose as Minister of Power, Works and Housing!

Femi Fani Kayode as Minister of Labour and Employment!

Patience Jonathan as Minister of Commerce and Tourism!

Iyorchia Ayu as Minister of Information!

Attahiru Bafarawa as Minister of defence!

Rayond Dokpesi as Minister of Education!

Jim Nwobodo as Minister of Foreign Affairs!

Ibrahim Shekarau as Minister of Transportation!

Lucky Igbinedion as Minister of Environment!

Bode George as Minister of Interior!

Tony Anenih as Minister of Budget and National Planning!

Olisa Metuh as Minister of Aviation!

Sule Lamido as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development!

Uche Secondus as Minister of Youths and Sports!

Henry Dickson as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment!

Samuel Ortom as Minister of Federal Capital Territory!

Dino Melaye as Minister of Solid Minerals!

Ibrahim Dankwambo as Minister of Science and Technology!

Kolapo Olusola as Minister of Justice& Attorney General!

Godswill Akpabio as Minister of Health!

Diezani Alison-Madueke as Minister of Women Affairs!

Bala Mohammed as Minister of Niger Delta!

Godsday Orubebe as Minister of Water Resources!

Ahmed Makarfi as Minister for Communication!

Prof. Tunde Adeniran as Minister of State for Petroleum!

Gbenga Daniel as Minister of Special Duties!

James Ibori as Minister of Police Affairs!

Dear Nigerians, are you getting the drift yet? Nothing would change at all – it’s just the same old charade, recycling of old leaders and compensating them with positions and juicy contracts for a job well done during the elections! 

In all these, the people do not matter at all and it’s all about power and remaining relevant.

We Nigerians must come together and be on the same stage with one voice, we must be in agreement and acceptance that we need help and that won’t come from aliens but by us and for us.

All these leaders have nothing else to offer but personal enrichment and swapping of portfolios, they have been promising lots and doing so little! 

By now, we must understand that we do not require change of leaders but a complete change of the system, a corrupt system of government wont produce a saint leader, be it party ABC or party XYZ – They are the same people in different parties whenever it suits them.

We risk being stagnant for another 20years if we embark on another route of change of leadership rather than focussing on changing the system.

Thank you for your time as usual.

Tunde Oluomo.