Opinion article by Duke of Shomolu, Joseph Edgar
I have just read a statement purportedly issued by my egbon and fellow bow- tie loving PR maestro Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya with pride.
People who were brought up well shine during times like this. His statement apologizing to the Igbos on behalf of well-meaning Yorubas who are in their millions have resonated beyond borders.
Since Saturday, a lot has been said, and not enough has been done to soothe the pains and humiliation of a proud tribe who only wanted the best for us and our future.
The miscreants and by this I do not mean the drug fueled political thugs who roamed the streets and carried out the dastardly acts but the landlords who in their gilded suits gave the marching orders have refused to show remorse but instead continue to instigate and throw out worthless theories claiming ownership of a State that means so much to Nigerians as a whole.
Mr Okusanya’s apology has come like a soothing balm that will heal wounds and pamper the oppressed as they ask themselves exactly what they did wrong.
Their president-elect has sued for peace. He has asked for healing and yet refused to admonish his close aides who continue to sing different songs of babel.
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Every day, I wake up with the hope that a genuine reconciliation would be triggered either at the level of the State Government or at the level of the party hierarchy but end up going to bed crestfallen.
I stare at Mr. Governors phone number on my phone almost on a daily basis, wondering if I should just call and say, ‘;Oga, when are you going to Alaba? Oga, when are you going to announce an initiative that would begin the process of genuine healing?
But I tarry because I really do not understand the silence. I can not explain the loud silence, so I tarry to hold my peace.
But let me say this equivocally that there can be no meaningful development in Lagos or in this country if there is no genuine reconciliation and a rebuilding of trust among our peoples.
It’s not about the number of blue lines or red lines or the 4th mainland bridge or how many hospitals, it’s about the soul of the people.
It’s about humanity and the need to reign in the goons that have unleashed such mayhem that seems to have tainted our hard won victory.
Mr Okunsaya, thanks for the apology, but let it be known that those beaten up on Saturday and disenfranchised will surely have their day in the sun.
Sodom will rise again, but for now, let us cry.
Thanks
*Duke of Shomolu*
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