MY UGLY EXPERIENCE IN THE PRESENTATION OF BLUE PRINT BY GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANTS TO YALA LOCAL GOVT. CAUCUS
ON THE 12TH OF OCTOBER,2014.
By - HON. GABE USIBE
I have embarked on a great battle with self since the last presentation by Governorship aspirants on Sunday,the 12th of October,2014.I have been embattled because of apprehension of the strokes &quarrels I received from my mum during my formative years for unwittingly not over looking certain ocurrences around me.But realizing the enormity of my experience on the 12th of October,2014,I can't but help voicing.
It's indeed unfortunate that Governorship aspirants of Yala L.Government extraction who presented their blue prints after Barr.Joe Agi (SAN)were asked to take a bow which was contrary to what was meted out to Barr.Agi. ...Though I MAY not be his fan,but permit me to express my unbias view on this very sensitive issue as it bothers on our entire wellbeing. In consolation however,many felt that Hon.(Barr.)Fidel Egoro who's presentation required taking a bow was due to the fact that he stood on the same floor he functioned as Chairman of Council to present his Credo of governance & also haven been a true party faithful.While Rt.(Hon.)Larry Odey was asked to do so as a serving Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly.But in the face of this,many were amazed when Chief Peter Ojie who as former Commissioner was also asked to take a bow on no account,after a multi-myriad rim of praises by one of his allies for distributing well over 52 cars for his political friends across the North.
As Member of the Elders' Forum of the Caucus,I was able to dowse tension when I perceived the near reaction by some Members of the Caucus around me who expressed surprise,worry & unawareness of the beneficiaries of the well over 52 Cars delivered by Chief Ojie to his cronies from Yala,Bekwara,Obudu,Obaliku & may be Ogoja Local Government Council respectively with an attempt to identifying them.Inquiry was also made for the reason/reasons that informed a part of the Caucus requesting he(Chief Ojie) to take a bow as he was no longer a serving Exco Member,besides the fact that he wasn't given such a honour by his Local Government Caucus which he even presides as Caucus leader.Moreso,those who presented before him like Ntufam(Dr.)Peter Oti,Mr.Gerald Ada & others were never given such a privilage.
I'm sincerely apolegetic for this post but I merely communicate public opinion which I consider key in every democratic process & which I consider a bitter pill to swallow on behalf of many grumblers & spectators.
In view of this,we look forward to other aspirants taking a bow in their presentation to Yala Local Government Caucus including the SURE-P Co-ordinator of C.R.S,Mr.Jarigbe Agom who has meritoriously served the Party in different & specific ways.
What is good for the goose is also good for the gander.
Thank you all for your patience in wadding through my piece as I expect your crucifix, depending on the interpretation given to the subject matter.However,let's bear in mind that this post is unbias but rather an attempt to ensure equity & fair play in our evolving democracy.
God bless us all in our quest for Charismatic leaders like Chief Charles Abuo &others who live in many more senses than one.
Hon.(Chief)Gabe Usibe (JP)
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