A scepter is an ornamented staff (Small stick) carried by an individual in power and symbolizes authority over his/her followers just like a shepherd over his flock. This form of leadership was made popular during the medieval ages where the monarchs carried the symbol of authority (scepter) over their subjects around, especially in official ceremonies. Same can be said of today's leadership, a symbol of authority bestowed on those who have been democratically elected into office of authority all over the world.

However, its pertinent to discuss briefly the 'hand that hold the scepter' (Leadership)in today's world, given its significance in the welfare of the people. In a world driven by democratic practices as championed by the United States but introduced by the Greeks, each community selects a hand saddled with the responsibility of representing them at the top. This arrangement produces the President and the Legislatures and other public office holders whose decisions impact greatly on the people as authority figures.

The task of representing the people at the top is an arduous one meant for individuals with competency and knowledge of their servitude obligation to the people, if such society must move forward. For a country as large as Nigeria, there is the need for proper understanding of the difference in cultural/ethnic and religious background of other communities and those views must be respected when pressing for your own demand as a community representative. The plight of the people must be vicariously felt by the leader to enable him tackle their challenges.

But the reverse is the case when fools hold the scepter of authority, as with the obvious case of Nigeria and most African legislatures. Permit my use of the word "fools" as this simply means a person who act unwise or lacks sagacity in his judgment.Such individuals are prone to make grave decisions that will make citizens of their country/continent (which is blessed with abundance) to wallow in abject poverty. But why is this so in a democratic setting where the people decides who leads? The wise cannot nominate a fool to lead.

A deeper thought into this situation that repeats itself in every administration poses the indefinite question of who is really the fool?politicians two faced lifestyle is no longer news to the average African yet we continuously line up to elect the trick-sters and fools to handle our lives and those of our children. Is this a confirmation of the insinuation that there are no truly wise and sincere men of the African decent to lead the continent forward? Or is the followership in Africa the problem? Our children are watching again as the clock ticks, who will be the 'Hand That Holds The Scepter' to lead the people to the promise land?

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