The Elected Leaders Have To Work To Unite Nigeria - Lawan Heads of state and other interested parties have continued to convey the directi...
The Elected Leaders Have To Work To Unite Nigeria - Lawan
Heads of state and other interested parties have continued to convey the direction that the newly sworn-in leaders should face in order to ensure peace and stability since the declaration of the winners of the 2023 elections in Nigeria. Nigeria is projected to experience national development.
In terms of ethnicity, factionalism, and the religious issue that has gained prominence as a result of the Muslim-Muslim ticket that the ruling party gave to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Kashin Shettima, it can be said that this time, the ways in which people are attempting to shed light on the directions that the leaders should take, will not be related to the types of rumors and the new style that the 2023 elections brought with them.
Although it was done in the 1993 election between Abiola and Kingibe, which was unofficially announced, it was anticipated long before the 2023 election that electing a president and vice president who practice the same faith would not be feasible in Nigeria at the time. Because it appears like there is a raging fire of hatred in Nigeria that has been stoked more than ever before by religious and ethnic divisions.
In addition, after the National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the 2023 presidential election, the opposition parties, particularly the major ones, the PDP, which was challenged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Governor Okowa of Delta State, and the LP, which was supported by Peter Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba- Ahmed, who won the election and kept her title, expressed their disapproval of the results. In addition to in Nigeria, it is customary for opposition parties to report their election results, but Atiku's demonstration in Abuja with party supporters revealed the type of reaction to the announcement of Tinubu and Kashim as the winners.
The calls by some of their supporters to give Peter Obi the victory in the election or the division of Nigeria, as well as his assertion that he won the election and not Tinubu, as well as those made by his deputy Datti Baba-Ahmed, have further inflamed the situation, especially among APC members who believe that they are the ones being sought after.
Additionally, the fact that the 2023 election results were unexpected in some areas and that those who were expected to win ended up losing due to the role played by religious differences, as well as an alleged cell phone interview between Peter Obi and Bishop Dabid Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide in which they claimed that the election was similar to a religious war, indicate that the elected officials will face a difficult task, especially in eradicating hatred.
On this subject, Senator Ahmed Lawan, President of the National Senate, and our representative from the presidential palace, Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, had a brief conversation on the difficulties facing the elected officials who will enter office on May 29, 2023.
According to Ahmed Lawan, "The unity of Nigerians is the job of Nigerian leaders," therefore new leaders do really need to work hard to bring the country's people together. It is the responsibility of those who are chosen to lead Nigerians to ensure that justice is always carried out. Additionally, ensure that no one is discriminated against according to their religion or place of origin.
He asserted that despite the elected officials' best efforts, they will not succeed in implementing development initiatives until there is peace and stability, adding, "Since we are politicians, we know the benefits of living in peace, we know the benefits of unity. It is commonly believed that without harmony and peace, advancement is impossible. This therefore depends on them or our elected officials.
"And I want to reassure the people that from him the president-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu Asiwaju and his deputy Senator Kashim Shettima and those of us who were elected as members of parliament and others who will be chosen as ministers and other important workers who will be prioritized, each of us will ensure to do the right thing so that there is unity in this country and not the people of the country are divided," the senator said. He spoke.
Additionally, Senator Ahmed Lawan urged those in charge to ensure that everyone who complains about being wronged is heard and given justice, adding that if the complaint is against someone, it is pointless to point out their error.
Additionally, when someone feels that he has not been treated fairly, he should be given consideration. If a problem really exists and hasn't been addressed properly, it should be fixed; if it's a baseless complaint, it should be made clear to the person or individuals making it that they shouldn't be whining about nothing. Justice must be served to guarantee that each person's rights are upheld. He clarified.
He was asked about the threats to Nigeria, to which he responded, "I don't know what you mean by those who threaten Nigeria?" He was then informed that he was referring to the politicians who decide whether or not to take action. The nation has completed whatever was required of it. I'm not familiar with them, the senator said. However, none of the candidates for office who will run in the election pose a danger to the nation. You are aware of your victory or defeat. You will be dissatisfied no matter what you do—eating, falling, or both. However, if you declare that you would rebel, destroy property, or use violence, you will be aware that there is a superior. And anyone who incites hostility in violation of any law—not even the legislation that may be found for inciting hostility—should be dealt with by the authorities.
"If you win the election, you win the election. If you lose the election, go to court and ask to clarify that you won and not the person who was rumored to have won, or you must certify that you began. Four years are covered by your plan. However, it is incorrect for someone to believe that if he loses the election, the government will destroy the nation. Anyone who claims that it will be destroyed due to his selfishness should be dealt with by the authorities. According to Senator Ahmed Lawan.
The ongoing competition for control of the national legislatures' senatorial and representative branches is currently the center of attention as preparations are made for the transfer of power at the end of this month. The soup has ran out due to the way the leadership positions are written and the type of house politics that are practiced by the APC, which holds the majority of the council seats, although it is unknown what will happen.
