by Oluyemisi Joel-Osebor (Nee Agboola) | |
Published on: Nov 3, 2004 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=4589 | |
If I were in a position of authority I would: - Always remember that if it were not for the electorate I would not be there - Remember people voted me into office because they believed in my manifesto and trusted that I could deliver - Be strategic in identifying the needs of my people, thereby positioning myself to delivering customized interventions that will help - Strive to implement projects that will alleviate, if possible eradicate the sufferings of my people - Seek to improve their lifestyle and give them a better means of livelihood - Remember that life is in phases and every stage needs to be accounted for judiciously - Not want to betray the trust of the people that voted me into power - Strive to leave a positive lasting impression about my tenure - Remember that my being where I am, is not an opportunity for personal gratification and wealth accumulation (usually at the detriment of the populace) but an opportunity to serve – an opportunity to leave a lasting impression in the minds of the electorate and the sands of time If only I was in a position of authority If only… « return. |