[dropcap]I[/dropcap] have had to cope with the experience of ugly and painful plots by self-serving persons in the past, and so, the unscrupulous presence that the file-carrying Dr. Olise has received in the past days may have gone past me as one among many, but this one is nauseating and for two reasons: Of a truth, he seems to be achieving his intention (get public attention) with the reactions flooding most political fora; and second, the fact that he chose the wrong person for his imbecilic project – his “subject-matter” is beyond
him.
Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi is too tall a figure for this prattling Paper -weight.
Dr. Olise does not in spirit and form, possess the appearance, having been rejected three times by his Ndokwa East people when he presented himself for an elective position, as one with such capacity and substance to develop a 'mere proposal' not to talk of the sagacity and intrepid initiative to influence decision-making in an agency like NDDC. Evidently, and as has been adduced in most reactions, he is seeking to ensure that his principal and of course the Emperor/Paymaster of Delta State will continue to see him as relevant. Thanks to former Governor Fayose for introducing the phrase “Stomach Infrastructure” into our political lexicon.
That there is hunger in our land and family heads would do a lot to secure food for their homes is not at all a problem for me. That
is understandable. What is unacceptable is to deal at falsity for mere what to eat, or to be aspersive to achieve selfish ends. It is
annoying and in my opinion, criminal.
Also, there appears to be something common with people of inglorious background that spurs them to this severe pressure (all by
themselves) to impress and seek recognition. Most times, the unguided take them seriously and Dr. Olise seems to be one of those
and he needs help. I will leave us with a short story – one which we are all familiar with, but apt in the case at hand, and above all,
would be instructive for our friend Olise. Sorry for the error, “Native Doctor Olise”.
The Holy Bible tells a story of one Zacheaus, a very short man who was also hated by his people because he was a tax collector. He
had heard of a Jesus who was making the waves with his teachings and miracles and he thought in his mind that he needed the
audience and benefaction of this rev of the moment. Disadvantaged as he was, he had to climb a sycamore tree to have a proper
view of Jesus to be recognised. He actually succeeded in getting that attention and so, mission accomplished.
What is instructive about Zacheaus’ story is that he recognised the superiority of Jesus and the followership he Jesus was enjoying
because of his good works. He had a genuine ambition and he got it. Dr. Olise must understand that the widespread acceptance
and patronage that Senator Nwaoboshi is enjoying is as a result of the good work he is doing, representing us in the Senate. He
must learn that the only sure way to success, is through hard work that is people-centric, unless you are not in politics. Above all,
he must learn to be humble and respectful. “Onye kali onye, akaga”.
To find relevance in Ndokwa politics, I will advise him to be courageous enough to remind his paymasters that Senator Peter
Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, though is the Representative of Delta North to which the Ndokwa Nation belongs, Ndokwa Nation is
still part of Delta State and deserves, even if not as much, but something in the manner as the Owa Initiative. Only then can the
intentions of Dr. Olise be clearer.
Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu is from Ukala Okpunor and a member of the SPON Media Team