In the political architecture of Kogi State, Kogi East possesses immense potential, yet our challenge has never been the absence of numbers but the absence of strategic wisdom. Political power, as history unfailingly teaches, is not bestowed as a gift — it is taken, but only through the temperance of wisdom, not the instruments of coercion.
Every new administration bears the inescapable burden of continuity; it inherits both the virtues and the vices of its predecessor. Governance, by its very nature, is an unbroken chain — and every successor must inevitably carry the fragrance of the government that came before. No rational administrator would willingly entrust the machinery of state to his adversaries or perceived antagonists. In politics, as in life, one does not hand over the sword to the one who seeks to strike him.
Thus, those who aspire to reclaim political authority must first embrace the wisdom of genuine reconciliation — not the perfunctory handshake of convenience, but the deep, soul-searching reconciliation born of sincerity and collective purpose. Unity is not proclaimed; it is practiced.
When you lend your voice to the chorus of falsehoods against your own, you align yourself with those who seek your downfall. When you rejoice in the misfortune of a brother, you unwittingly widen the fracture that keeps your people from power. The path to political revival is not paved with malice or bitterness, but with love, empathy, and solidarity.
If Kogi East truly desires to reclaim its rightful place in the corridors of power, we must resurrect the spirit of brotherhood and communal harmony that once defined us. We are a people renowned for our forthrightness, diligence, courage, and compassion — virtues that must once again become the pillars of our collective aspiration.
Democracy indeed draws its strength from numerical advantage, yet numbers without wisdom are but noise without melody. The true genius of democratic ascendancy lies in coupling majority strength with strategic prudence and emotional intelligence.
In every democracy, incumbency remains a formidable force. The key to navigating it is not confrontation but cooperation. Aligning with the incumbent administration is not servitude; it is statesmanship. For no incumbent will willingly hand power to one who threatens to dismantle his legacy. Government, after all, is a continuum — and every wise aspirant must learn to harmonize with the rhythm of continuity.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo himself is a testament to this truth. His rise to leadership was not through rebellion but through apprenticeship — through patience, loyalty, and a genuine desire to learn governance from within.
If Kogi East must return to political prominence, we must abandon the politics of resentment and embrace the politics of relationship. Power is not conquered in isolation; it is achieved through understanding, humility, and alignment with the currents of the moment.
In the final analysis, a divided house cannot inherit the estate of power. But a united, wise, and compassionate people can move mountains — and reclaim the destiny that is rightfully theirs.