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Ebira Politics: New Era, New Perspective

By Fortune Omuya

Ebira as a nation had moved tremendously over the the years toward a positive direction. Once upon a time Kogi Central  was labelled a war zone, brothers facing themselves with guns and machetes. Town waging war against town, leaders against leaders. Religion against religion and schools against schools. Citizens against police and armies molesting our women.

From the shackles of disgrace to the avalanche of God's amazing Grace. Ebira suddenly had become the most peaceful region in Kogi State. A God own region. We have moved from shooting at each others arrows of hatred and wickedness. And today in unity we live. Today we have compassion for each others and even the prodigal sons and daughters are returning.

We have changed from seeing ourselves as Ezi Odumi, Ezi idu, Ezi ehete, ezi omoye or ezi uka and so on and so forth but ONE EBIRA. We are neither Christians nor Muslims but on Nation. We are neither Ihima nor Okene but ONE EBIRA. We may be scattered abroad but success is gathering us back again. We may have ran away and vow never to return again but I tell you, unity and love can break any vow. Ebira is flourishing again. Let those in diaspora like those at home sing a joyful songs because this is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our sight. It is the way you appeared you will be treated. Most times before a beggar could raise his voice your hand is already in your pocket because he appeared as a beggar. We must as a matter of urgency begin to speak well of your nation and tribe because God has began a good job in us. But if you change the way look at things the things you looked at will definitely changed.

Kudos to men of goodwill who over times don't get tired, weary even in the midst of hauling insult and hatred speech we throw on them, for your sake we are where we are today. The unsung heroes of this achievement are men who in the corridors of their room praying day and night for the revival of Ebiraland. This victory is your victory. The unsung heroines are our mothers and wives who day and night pointing us to a direction we must not follow because of destiny. Your supports for your children and husbands have brought about this great achievement.

When I wrote an article titled SECOND CHANCE: THE PARADOX OF POLITICKING IN KOGI STATE. Many notable politicians and leaders called and assured me they will do everything within their power to give us the victory we long desired, they kept their words and the result thereof is fairwin. How can these be achieved without the united voices of our fathers, and brothers. The politicians whose bellies are not their constituencies or regarding their bank account more valuable than our collective interests. From senator Ohiare to Sanusi Abubakar, from Dr. Phillips to Pa Tom Adaba. From Ohize to Nurudeen Abatemi, from Ohinoyi to all the Otaru and Ohis, from Salihu Abdulkareem to all other great politicians who have laboured behind the scene to achieve this succes, from me to all other teeming youths who laboured day and night, others travelling from far and near like Kano, Abuja, Lagos and many places just to registered their support this victory. For once we all stood and speak to power in one voice, only victory can reward you all and you all are heroes.

Yes another test of true forgiveness in our land raised its ugly head, when court sack senator Ohiare. I saw youth across the country wearing a sorry faces. We are touched because your fall is our fall. We are touched because we identified with you in this struggle. I want you to know its a huge sacrifice you have paid for the whole Ebira nation and Kogi at large. Your name will be written in gold in the political history of our dear land. We have changed the way we looked at you. You are not just a politician but a father. God will make you a father indeed with or without a political post.

If there is anyone among you who still doubt the unity of Ebira, the answer is in you. Change the way you looked at yourself and you will definitely change for better. Merry Christmas and Happy New year in advance to all my Ebira brothers and sisters. I Love You All.
Thank God for setting my feet here in Ebira Land.

Fortune Omuya Salawu
Founder, Ebira Political Frontiers

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