Ogbeni Yinka: A Tag Team Of Liers -By Abdulsalam Oniyere

I must say that your message is a well-crafted response filled with personal achievements, but it misses the mark in addressing the core issues. It’s clear you’re proud of your accomplishments under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and rightly so, but there’s an air of superiority in your words that I can’t overlook.

You speak of loyalty, yet the same loyalty you claim to have for your current leader, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is evidently absent in your assessment of the contributions and sacrifices made by those who served Saraki. To suggest that we, the “Saraki media team,” were merely attack dogs or lacked growth is dismissive and disrespectful to the hard work and sacrifices many made. Leadership is not about belittling those who helped shape your current position or dismissing their contributions. It’s about recognizing the value of every individual, even those who may not have been given the same opportunities you’ve had.

You boast about your academic credentials and personal development, but you fail to acknowledge that true success isn’t just about titles, certifications, or opportunities provided by your current benefactor. Real success involves humility and gratitude for those who paved the way, even if they didn’t give you the same financial advantages. You seem to have forgotten that without the platform and influence you criticize, you might not have had the same opportunities you now take credit for.

You mention “Saraki’s media team” and paint them as individuals who lacked personal development, but you forget that we were also part of a bigger picture. Leadership under Saraki might not have been perfect, but it gave many of us the chance to rise, learn, and grow, even if not in the same way you have. Your current narrative of personal growth, bolstered by your postgrad degrees, paints a narrow view of success—one that overlooks the broader contribution of those who worked tirelessly in various capacities under Saraki’s leadership.

Furthermore, your comments about Saraki and his leadership are quite harsh and seem more like a personal vendetta than a constructive critique. You may have been lucky enough to find a father figure in AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, but that doesn’t diminish the loyalty or value that others, like myself, have towards Saraki. Leadership comes in many forms, and while you may have chosen a different path, it’s unfair to diminish the paths of those who have walked beside Saraki.

In regards to your comment about the lawsuit and the “taxi without a garage” comment, it’s evident you’ve failed to grasp the context and true gravity of the matter. The situation isn’t a personal attack against anyone but rather a reminder of the political realities we all face. It is easy to sit from a position of power and judge, but I encourage you to reflect on the nuances of these struggles before you speak so freely.

Lastly, your remarks about youth empowerment and inclusion are valid, but they seem to lack an understanding of the complexities involved. It’s easy to talk about leadership and empowerment from a position of privilege, but I hope you recognize that genuine empowerment involves more than just a financial or academic boost. It’s about recognizing people as equals, providing opportunities, and lifting others alongside you—not just promoting yourself as an example of success.

In conclusion, I’ll respectfully say that I appreciate your perspective, but I’d advise you to reflect on the true essence of leadership, humility, and gratitude. Your current path should not be used as a platform to belittle or criticize others who, in their own right, have also contributed to the political landscape we now navigate.

I wish you well on your journey, but kindly remember that growth is not just about self-promotion or boasting about what has been given to you.