Nigeria Hand(s)over To ‘CHANGE’

As we await what will arguably go down as a significant reference point in the history of Nigeria come 29^th May 2015, it is noteworthy to point out one word that stood out all through the turbulent,borderline violent and some might say hate campaigns that were the order of the day for the better part of one year leading to the not too recently concluded elections conducted in Nigeria that will see power change hands from the 16 year rule of the ruling PDP party to the opposition APC. And that word is ‘SACROSANCT’!!! An adjective (especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

Yep! Sacrosanct according to Google trends was the most searched word in Nigeria in January 2015. Apparently a lot of Nigerians went in search of the meaning of the word on Google inspired by President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech where he emphasized in very clear terms I might add his administration’s commitment to democracy and his willingness to handover should he lose the elections. He reiterated that May 29 handover date is sacrosanct. To quote President Jonathan;

“I emphasized to Secretary Kerry that I am deeply committed to ensuring that our forthcoming election is free, fair and credible.

It is especially critical that all political parties abide by the Abuja Accord, which commits each to non-violence before, during and after the election.

I made it absolutely clear that the May 29^th handover date is SACROSANCT”.

Come May 29^th  may this commitment will be followed through and  be remembered by history in its full weight.