There is a popular saying in Africa that "a young man who washes his hand properly will obtain the right to eat with the elders". This has been the case in Benue State as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP, a visionary young man leads the pack, campaigning in a fashion never before observed.
As the 2015 general elections draw closer, it is becoming increasingly easier to see the signs of desperation and what others have described as the do or die attitude. To see various political patrons and their supporters sponsoring hate speeches and violent conduct becomes usual and little wrong is seen in such acts.
It is in the midst of all this ensuing chaos and lowered moral standards that I stand to salute the exemplary approach of one man, Rt Hon Terhemen Tarzoor. He has gone about campaigning in an usual way, deviating from name calling to focusing on issues. Hon Tarzoor has refused to to bring himself to the level of exchanging derogatory language as it is common in the political landscape of the country. At every opportunity he mentions his willingness to provide enablement and support for entrepreneurs, better healthcare systems, effective pension schemes etc.
While other candidates before him tried to debate trivialities, the beloved Prince traveled to Gambia in the middle of campaigning to seek a way forward for agricultural producers in the state. It is beyond expectations that an aspirant does not only possess a blueprint, but has also made concerted efforts towards achieving such efforts. It goes beyond what the rumours on the street will depict, that is the embodiment of visionary. In such forthright steps, one can see determination and a workable plan for the future.
On several occasions, the official statement of the Honourable gentleman has been one of peaceful co-existence and tolerance to the views and choices of others. In all honesty, he is the only candidate that has come out to issue public statements through all the possible outlets from the social media, to electronic and print media. My dear people of Benue, that is what a leader looks like. Being a Prince goes beyond been called one. Princely acts such as fostering peace at all costs, and restraining a few aggrieved supporters from causing mayhem is what shows that royalty truly flows in his veins.
The Bible in Proverbs chapter 22 verse 29 says "Seest thou a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." Rt. Hon. Prince Terhemen Tarzoor is diligent as exemplified in his campaign style, it is no doubt the reason he is on his way to stand before greater kings of the land.