Dear Dad
I am not being alarmist. No. But if you arrive on our planet today, it will be so hot, so strange, so red and so inhumane you will be off in a jiffy...I swear! Around the world, things are depressing.
My worry is that we are daily preaching peace but fighting wars! We call for democracy but are busing constricting the public space! We say education is THE key to everything but our kids are getting more illiterate, less numerate, and cheating in exams, lacking rigour and substance!
Now, Dad, we under-invest where it matters most: humanity, and over-invest where it harms most: arms! World Poverty is so high you wonder how we got here - despite huge and growing World Resources!!
Yet our politicians profess faiths and project morality! They pray publicly and pontificate ever so piously!
I am extremely reluctant to ask the question. But, Dad, won't you...if you were me, us and the media? God is truly patient. Quite tough to make that stretch, isn't it?
Just wondering aloud, I suppose.
Still yours
Dayo
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Homes and Corruption
Mama
Things are happening o!
These days we don't know who is pushing who in the business of corrupt practices any more. So many parents are aiding their kids in exam malpractices worldwide. Many wives are apparently acquiescent over, if not outrightly aiding and abetting , their spouses or partners or relations in frauds, crimes and political or religious heist. Frightening.
Why I write about it today is because we are can make history this year. As you know, we're in a civilian-to-civilian democratic transition. By May 29, please God, the present leaders will hand over to new and reelected ones. It is a thrilling prospect, and we're all looking forward to Inauguration Day!
Now my point: Who does one vote for these days? The campaigns are building momentum. We shall be promised heaven-on-earth! If the past be any guide, we do need heavenly wisdom and celestial guidance. The corruption in town is monumental. And there is little remorse in their ranks. In truth, the masses are skeptical. Very very skeptical. Me, I know it will be well with us.
My plea: Since you and Dad are up there, please pray for Nigeria and Nigerian Voters. Pray that we have the conscience and courage to vote right, and to stay firm on our votes. Pray for change. Sea change in the land. We need that direly.
Most important, pray that God Almighty will kindly ensure that our votes not only count, but must be counted! Halleluya.
Always
Dayo
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Things are happening o!
These days we don't know who is pushing who in the business of corrupt practices any more. So many parents are aiding their kids in exam malpractices worldwide. Many wives are apparently acquiescent over, if not outrightly aiding and abetting , their spouses or partners or relations in frauds, crimes and political or religious heist. Frightening.
Why I write about it today is because we are can make history this year. As you know, we're in a civilian-to-civilian democratic transition. By May 29, please God, the present leaders will hand over to new and reelected ones. It is a thrilling prospect, and we're all looking forward to Inauguration Day!
Now my point: Who does one vote for these days? The campaigns are building momentum. We shall be promised heaven-on-earth! If the past be any guide, we do need heavenly wisdom and celestial guidance. The corruption in town is monumental. And there is little remorse in their ranks. In truth, the masses are skeptical. Very very skeptical. Me, I know it will be well with us.
My plea: Since you and Dad are up there, please pray for Nigeria and Nigerian Voters. Pray that we have the conscience and courage to vote right, and to stay firm on our votes. Pray for change. Sea change in the land. We need that direly.
Most important, pray that God Almighty will kindly ensure that our votes not only count, but must be counted! Halleluya.
Always
Dayo
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