by Oluyemisi Joel-Osebor (Nee Agboola)
Published on: Nov 3, 2004
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Type: Poetry

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…


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