How NOT To Be Detribalised

I don't get SOME people.

You loudly supported those that threatened to throw those that vote for your 'enemy' in the #Lagoon (forgetting that God delivered Moses from being swallowed by the river at birth and that Pharaoh, the enemy, was also consumed by the waters).

 

Now your favoured candidate has 'won' (hopefully fair and square) and you're there threatening to evict your Igbo tenants. Haba! Diaris God ooo. Why can't you fear God? Later, you'll be claiming to be a well-informed, detribalised Nigerian. Kontiniu!

 

I remember one unforgettable sermon by Pastor Tunde Bakare. He said many Yoruba people are very backward in their thinking. He gave the example of when a very respected legal practitioner was given the title of "Bamofin" (A well versed lawyer) of the Oyo Empire. Pastor Bakare asked (and I concur) "Which Oyo Empire"? Is it the one that was conquered in If you're still thinking about "our land" and "their land", you can stop deceiving yourself about being detribalised or being a patriot. With all due respect, you are an ethnic lord/madam... You need to allow Jesus fix it!

 

In a related development, congratulations to everyone that won elections today. Please be magnaminous in victory; make efforts to build bridges and win over your opponents and their supporters with love. Don't be like some that choose to punish their opponents and their supporters with bad roads, tolls, increased taxes etc.

 

To everyone that didn't make it this time, please don't give in. If you have evidence of electoral malpractices, please make good use of the Election Tribunals all over the federation. Please do not engage in or incite your supporters to violence. Can I make a personal request? Please don't cross-carpet to the ruling party. The beauty of a democracy is the availability of credible and sensible opposition.

 

As #Nigeria2015 comes to a close, I commend everyone that has prayerfully and physically supported us in having GENERALLY peaceful elections. May the Lord bless us all and prosper the works of our hands.

 

GOD BLESS THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA