Opinion: What Does Emeka Ihedioha Need?, By Kenneth Amaeshi
A solid opposition will constructively keep Mr. Ihedioha on his toes to meet his election promises to Imo people. It is this constructive tension and competition that will possibly lead to some governance innovations in his regime, which will enhance the welfare and wellbeing of Imo people.
Since the emergence of Ihedioha, there have been some subtle insinuation that people should rally around him and support his cause. Some views are even more defacing – arguing that he might not live up to the high expectations awaiting his regime. In that regard, some go as far as asking for prayers to support Ihedioha, as if he was walking into a theocracy.
Notwithstanding, in most civilised and advanced democracies, the disagreements, struggles, and contestations inherent in democracy can be “constructive” and civil. They are often geared towards, and anticipated to lead to, the betterment of society and the nation at large.Unsurprisingly, democracy, as a system of governance, produces its surprises and weaknesses, which are largely beyond the state to address.
Of course, these are very valid questions and offer a unique opportunity for the other parties to rally together to play this role. Given the nature of politics, which can sometimes be about self-interests, as opposed to the interest of the people, the People’s Democratic Party – the next party in power in Imo State, may not want this to happen.
As such, the quest for some politicians to jump political ships and completely align with the Imo State governor-elect, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha, in line with the old mantra: no permanent enemies in politics but permanent interests, is nonsensical, bizarre, anti-democratic, and unrealistic. It is at best hypocritical, manipulative, and flamboyantly naïve.
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