His Excellency Edward David Onoja has indoctrinate into us the beliefs of having a resourceful, youthful and useful Nigerian leader who still remember and identify with the downtrodden despite making inroads in Nigeria political firmament.
The answer to our puzzle and dilemma today is obviously the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello.
Even though I am of the school of thought which holds that good wine need no brush, Chief Edward Onoja’s redefinition of loyalty, dedication, commitment and unparalleled thirst for God and his principal has warmed him into the heart of many unbiased and critical thinking citizens of the Confluence State.
By dint of hard work and practical manifestation of God’s express grace, CEDO’s (as Onoja is fondly called across Kogi State) humble background had propelled him into breaking some artificial jinxes and came to limelight as Chief of Staff and then, Deputy Governor of Kogi State. He is a distinguished and versatile geologist, prophetic celebrity, banker per excellence, and an experienced oil and gas magnate.
Chief Edward Onoja, a man divinely imbued with Davidic anointing, has proven beyond doubt that he is a symbol of responsive leadership, a teacher and a sticker of unmatched master of politics in Igala land and this ultimately earned him the office of the second in command in Kogi State.
No doubt, taking time to peruse the innate attributes of Chief Edward Onoja, an individual whose mind is liberated of ethno-religious and regressive sentiments, everyone will consent that using him as an advertorial tag for any budding business will geometrically boost the fortune of such business in a twinkle of an eye. This is a pure idea of a marketer. They look for the best brand as Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to outdo others in the ever competitive world of commerce. This could also be applicable in the political arena which has regrettably witnessed acute dearth of credible leaders with human face.
In light of the above image promotion qualities of CEDO, should anyone be at sea whenever any electronic media minion with waning recognition decides to cling on him for their revival? Hell no!
In recent past, renowned career rabble rousers such as Omoyele Sowore, Austin Okai, and many others in the despicable business of pulling people down, made unsuccessful attempts to smear the hard earned image of this man with impeccable character.
However, the people of Kogi State who value the personality of the Chief Strategist, were emboldened with the fact that Chief Onoja is like a mango tree with ripe fruits who apparently attracts hewing of pebbles from all sorts of creatures including those that requires urgent mental and psychological re-evaluation.
These unfortunate social media miscreants who used Chief Edward Onoja’s name to re-launch their battered image have had to shamefully embrace usage of phony accounts to perpetrate nefarious crime against a leader who is daily basking in the euphoria of God’s endless mercy and grace. Little did they know that Chief Edward David Onoja has become an octopus and polyhistor, the more you hate him, the more successful he becomes!
Every well meaning Kogite must understand that Chief Edward Onoja is not called Governor Yahaya Bello’s Siamese twin in vain. CEDO has been supportive to Governor Yahaya Bello since 2015 (AYB-GYB) and presently from GYB-PYB. He has since maintained unapologetic focus in his belief in leadership qualities of Governor Yahaya Bello. He is never a pessimist but an endowed persona who also wish well for the growth of others.
Chief Edward Onoja’s policies and strategies of life have always been opened and people-centered. He does his things frontally when the time is right. He is close to the grassroots and as well one of the government key personalities that creates times for the youths on social space by guiding them right. He will never send any miscreants in disguise to pull any of his contemporaries down because when the voice of the Leader(GYB) roars at the end, all GYB henchmen must collaborate to amplify such decision.
We can only progress if only we give room for it and the only way we could do that is by preaching for peace and unity as they are the foundation of any progressive society.
Let us maintain firm gaze for the full manifestation of GYB-PYB laurel. It is doable and achievable. This is because future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. No reason for anxiety, lets enhance trust bond. We are and we remain one big family of the New Direction Government. Outsiders can only try but cannot sow a seed of discord among us.
– Abdulhameed Ivavah writes from The Home of Steel, Ajaokuta LGA.
