“Oyo n pe o,” which literally translates to “Oyo needs you,” is his adopted campaign moniker. He believes that the residual power to elect their own by singing with their thumbs on the election day lies with his people. After all, in democracy nothing counts like the majority’s acclamation.
Oriyomi Hamzat perhaps wants to leverage on his power of the Mic to harness votes through his human relation skills and on-air generosity. That’s a minimalist approach.
Whilst I agree with him that effective communication skills are a necessary requirement in choosing a visionary leader and also a vehicle to convey his strategic plans, of course, it takes a back roll, not the epicentre.
Altruism is often projected as a natural attribute. it’s not either, so this is how Oriyomi wants to plough back his philanthropic gestures on air. No wonder why they say, “Altruism is a coded theory”.
The first question people will ask is if he possesses the required competence for the job. They will also seek to have an explanation for promoting a single party on air all the while at others’ expense? So his being lopsided is clearly political?
How well has he been handling his radio station, his unhealthy controversies and what capacity has he shown the public to come with a practical solution to the growth and development of Oyo State?
In participatory democracy, not to assuage your ego for public office matters but how people will not receive the short end of the stick at the end. The overbloated big note saga is still yet to be completely wiped off people’s memories. Has he come off completely from the Christmas Funfair stampede saga?
How many local governments have you visited in Oyo state, or do you want to do that only when you want to cadge for their votes or after you have won a nod of approval from the present Oyo State gatekeeper, Engr Seyi Makinde. To be very honest and blunt – “nothing just happens,” Marcus Luttrell says.
Even to govern local authority requires expertise and political sagacity. Where have you tested your political waters before?
Not only mouthing people want you? Where are the empirical public opinion surveys to buttress that. Even if they do, it’s left for you to self assess your capability and administrative savvy to say, “Not yet.”
With integrity, Allan Simpson says, “Nothing else matters.” If you could not manage a mere big note printing saga, I wonder how you will govern a cosmopolitan state like Oyo.
If you are being deluded, search your own mind introspectively. It’s not a child’s play. If you are still in doubt, find out from our own Jennifer, Funke Akindele. Leave politics for the experienced politicians!
By Tobi Adisa
