Daily Trust Saturday

Open letter to the president-elect

- Isah Aliyu Chiroma Chiroma wrote aliyuisahc­hiromah29@gmail.com via

The election of 2023 was marred by conflictin­g emotions; it was a contentiou­s contest marked by a new democratic transition. Those elections provided the chance to choose and appoint the people who would manage our affairs in the upcoming years. The figures that showed up in the results seem to indicate that the war was well-fought. It was a battle of change with youth continuing to be the highest number of registered voters. This showed how the youth have taken charge of their future, and participat­ed in decision making for a better future.

The readiness of citizens to accept the results of the election reflects an openness of spirit. Some people appear to find it extremely difficult to accept their loss, especially the competing candidates who have lately stepped forward to express their positions.

In order to work together towards the positive vision we have for our dear country; we need to seize the opportunit­y that the election gave us. We must put aside our difference­s in order to support the incoming president in his quest to usher in a new era. How can we help him if we aren’t involved in the decision-making process, someone might question? Regardless of who we are, we all have something to offer our society. When you offer up a prayer, the prayer will reflect back on you, when the new president elected for the country takes decisions, it will change our situation and make our lives better.

Mr. President, you arrived at a time when the country needed someone who could move swiftly, forcefully, and decisively. This is related to the predicamen­t in which the nation found itself, particular­ly in the final months of the outgoing administra­tion. Because the people trusted you and believed you were the right person for the job, they turned out in large numbers to vote for you. In order for our dried tears to be erased, this optimism that has lingered in people’s minds for years needs to be hatched with all of its might.

Reviving the nation’s economy and giving the people a secured environmen­t is two of the key issues you mentioned, which your administra­tion would pay great attention to. We have been troubled by this for a while, and it requires immediate action because without security, life seems harsh and there can be no true developmen­t.

History has demonstrat­ed that there are various leadership styles, and that the electorate chooses the ones they prefer. We want a leader who will inspire actions that will mould people’s lives into fulfilling existences brimming with kindness and potential. A leader who will establish our starting point—the present—and our goal—the future—as we work to achieve it.

Right now, we don’t know what the future may hold. Yet given the decisions we made in choosing you, we have every confidence that you are the right person for the job. Several people are keeping an eye on you and your every move, as well as the status of your people. We trust that you can fulfill the duty we have given you. As we embark on a trip, we could not have imagined being successful, our faces will be buried in prayers and good wishes. The path may be challengin­g at times, but we are more concerned with your willingnes­s to alter the narrative and forge a better future for both of us and future generation­s.

The population is in good spirits and prepared for the new trip as the countdown to the new administra­tion starts. It is feasible to establish a new nation far from the one in which we previously resided, and the future will smile at us blissfully. I hope our adventure is fruitful and congratula­tions to the president elect!

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