A balanced approach

EDITOR: The November 27, 2025 general election is now history. The people have spoken, and they did so passionately and loudly at the polls. Their voices resonated throughout the diaspora. Whether the result was anticipated or surprising, no other option is viable than to accept it and move forward. Politicians know that in a democratic country where the populace has the right to exercise their political franchise, anything is possible. As they say, “that’s the way the cooky crumbles.”

Having won the election, the new political administration led by Dr. Godwin Friday is now mandated to move the nation forward. This is no ordinary task. It’s one that demands maturity, vision, quality administrative competence, sound judgement, wise planning, prudent fiscal management, exceptional leadership skills, a strong support system and God’s grace, among others. And that they will be under constant public scrutiny make their task even more challenging. The general assumption is that they will rise to the challenge and prove their critics wrong.

Having said that, it is incumbent upon us, regardless of political affiliation to offer them our moral and spiritual support. Further, to hold up their hands as Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands. After all, they are our leaders, whether some like it or not. Paul admonished, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour,” 1 Timothy 2:1-3.

It goes without saying that from a national perspective, expectations are at a peak. The masses wait with baited breath to see which way the pendulum will swing. Would it swing towards national development, job creation, economic growth, social justice, security, workable domestic and foreign policies, to name a few. The political pundits and prophets assert that it is folly to think that it will swing otherwise.