The Extinct Breed

As we all dance in the next few days into the political space to decide the fate of our father's land, whether as a campaigner or a supporter I want you to ponder upon this question, when you find the time at any given hour to recess from all human contact, "what really is the motive of my ambition?"

Permit me to guide your imagination. For now all may seem well, but after 1,460 days (4 years) or if you are fortunate 2,920 days (8 years), what happens thereafter? What really?

What will you truly be remembered for, when time comes testing your deeds. Will it endure? I have met former 'great' office holders queuing for public service only to be met with the same very inefficient service that during their golden days, they would have easily influenced the necessary change, that now they themselves would have been major beneficiary with their names spiced all around the achievement as an aroma emitting from a bottle of perfume.

But oh no, we now all suffer the same fate. I see their faces wrinkled with regrets over wasted opportunities that would have now written their names forever on the sands of time. Heed to this reader, naming a street or an inanimate structure after a person will not immortalize him/her. It is the good deeds of men for men that immortalizes men! 

I hope my words of caution falls on fertile soil. How conscious are you of legacy? Do you care what the consequences are thereafter you have carried out your deeds either as an office holder or supporter? Because there will be consequence and you will either be glad or bitter at it.

From the benefits of hindsight, how many ex-known political figures have you seen dash for safety when a failed project that is attributed to their names are mentioned? Many I will say! I am almost in near doubt that we would have any example in this regards that we will sincerely want to emulate and follow in their footsteps, that is, if our visible followership won't be influenced by externalities such as money and faults loyalty.

Friend, life will always come judging. So why not adequately prepare to render selfless service to mankind. Indeed, the most humbling opportunity that life offers us is service to others. And when done well, there is always immense benefits that transcends known territories.