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POLITICS ENTAILS BUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT OF LIEUTENANTS.
Politics is not CHARITY or PHILANTHROPY. It is a GAME of INTEREST.
By Wisdom Oniekpa Ukuli,
The most popular definition of Politics is the one that was given by Harold Dwight Lasswell (1936) wherein, he defined Politics as who gets What, When and How.
While the definition is very succinct, it’s content is weighty, same way it conveys very strong, unambiguous messages.
It tells you in very clear terms that no one goes into Politics for fun or charity.
Everyone goes into Politics to promote, project and protect his or her individual interest or group interest. Group interest in this context may include those of friends, community, LGA, state, religion, tribe, etc.
ADVANCEMENT IN POLITICS ENTAILS BUILDING OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU WHO SHALL SERVE AS YOUR EYE AND MOUTHPIECE
Privileged Leaders who find themselves in positions of authority are expected to build strong men and women around them so that those followers and allies that they have built shall serve as their pillars, eyes and mouthpiece whenever the need arises.
For instance, people are ready to die for President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) today because he built men and supported them to grow.
The men he built have developed and acquired so much capacities that they have in turn built countless men and women too.
Today, that endless chain and structure of built and empowered people are the Pillars, Eyes and Mouthpiece of ASIWAJU of Africa.
Leaders who jostle for positions should ask themselves the number of persons that they have empowered.
Don’t build or acquire slaves whose targets and focus shall be the quest for freedom. Rather build great men and women who will use every opportunity to reciprocate and appreciate your benevolence and goodwill.
FOWL AND RICE POLITICAL THEORY where you deliberately starve the people and only bring out money whenever you need them especially during politics/elections has failed countless times.
Machiavellian and Joseph Stalin Theory of using Hunger as Instrument of Control has failed in contemporary times because people have device several survival strategies.
Political Leaders should learn lessons. Those who find themselves in powers of authority are not better than others.
Proper interrogation and understanding of the Social Contract theory by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and others will help.
Making one a custodian and trustee of our commonwealth and patrimony does not translate to sole ownership.
The strength, successes or the otherwise of a General is dependent on the morale and gallantry of his troop.
We need to wake up.
~~~ Most Senior Comrade Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli aka Mirror and Conscience of Society.
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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