The New Era, A New Era?

Changes have come. Not earth-shaking, maybe. Significant be the outcome in the old western region - i.e. the southwest, Edo and Delta states. After the polls, the PDP lost grounds to ACN and Labour Party here. APGA, ANPP and CPC have not done so badly considering the overarching reach of the ruling party and other extenuating factors.

There were salutary changes within the PDP too: many politicians lost their primaries. The over-hyped power of incumbency was to no avail. Cold sweat.

Kudos to President Goodluck Jonathan for keeping his word. Kudos to INEC for being to to its mandate, its duty. Thanks to the Youth Corpers for their patriotic service to the nation.

Our most gains were in the parliaments: a huge turnover, especially at the National Assembly. The parties and the masses commended and chastised with the vote. Changes.

Can we expect a new era? Is this the new era of our yearning?

2011: My Predictions (Part 1)

I can see the Goodluck/Sambo ticket running away with the presidential tally in April. It is a gift the opposition parties willfully and willingly granted!

But voting Jonathan is not the same as voting PDP - he has promised one-term tenure and an inclusive administration!

I can see a hugely reduced majority of the ruling PDP at all levels. It is a voters’ reward for their blatant and ballistic denial of true democracy and sustainable development in the party’s rule since 1999!

I can see many new faces and vibrant voices emerging nationwide. It is the time of the heavens to intervene!

I can sense the pain and drain that will accompany all them losers, especially the masters and beneficiaries of the busted brigands. It is the proverbial crumbling of the cookies, alas!

I can see the media celebrating the celebrants, crucifying the crushed. Then, the clincher: Oh, let them see Farida Waziri on their way out. EFCC, boon be your day!