MAZI EJIMOFOR OPARA
Just like everything Soludo, intentionality precedes action. Soludo believes that when actions are arbitrary, anyhowness is born, and when a person, institution, or society is managed or governed “anyhow,” chaos, if not anarchy, becomes the end result.
The November 8 Anambra governorship election revealed Soludo as a man of complex personality, wearing many fitting caps at once. As a leader, he was fully immersed in the entire process, leading the charge across all units and providing direction where necessary. On the streets, he became a General, leading ordinary people to take charge of the political process. Among the elites, he was the unifying force where every interest found common ground. On stage, he was an activist, placing societal values above political correctness.
He held the rules dear, guiding Ndi Anambra through the tenuous path of decision-making. He rejected the obscene, kept the brotherhood intact, and threw his weight behind his convictions. For the first time, Ndi Anambra looked beyond the depth of one’s pocket and considered leadership qualifications and competence.
The decision was two-fold and straightforward. First, the candidates’ qualifications to stand for elections, and second, their competence and experience to deliver on their promises. As the campaigns intensified, it became evident that ONLY Soludo met the relevant criteria.
November 8 may have passed, but the lessons from it have set major precedents. Today, Ndi Anambra may not know who their future leader will be, but they certainly know who cannot be. This was intentionally mainstreamed by Soludo as part of the ongoing revolution giving rise to the new “Onye Anambra”.