By- Oluseyenla
I'm of the school of thought that believes that not all are born to lead and no matter how hard you try to create this quality out of some fellows, you just still won't cut it. If then by chance or occurrence you find yourself in a position of leadership there's a need to be careful of what,when and how you act and react,especially as a political leader many eyes are on you with the hope of learning valuable norms.
Yes, annoying issues may occur, provoking accusations may arise but once the 'light's are on you, take it or live it,your life,privacy isn't your sole property anymore.
Here are the "leaders" I think could have handled some events better, they should never have talked.
1. Donard J. Trump and CNN.
Duringa press conference at Trump Tower in New York, Donald Trump refused to answer a question from a CNN reporter as retribution for the CNN story that said he and Barack Obama had been presented with claims that Russia had compromising financial and personal information about the president-elect.
“Not you. Your organization is terrible,”
he didn't stop there, the US president went as far as saying,
“I’m not going to give you a question. You are fake news,”
This are statements that are unbecoming of the President of the most free nation. Regardless of how tough and blunt he might have wanted to sound,his action further portrays him as an unfit leader.
2.Gov Abiola Ajimobi and LAUTECH students.
When the video surfaced online, I observed people were more sympathetic for the students than the governor despite the fact that the students were actually Rude. Yes,the students were to rude in their manner of approach, this is Nigeria, southwest for that matter where respect and regard for elders is of paramount but the students threw caution in the air and addressed the Governor very rudely. I must say the mode at which they(students) behaved was enough to get a saint furious.
Having said this, Mr.Governor also descended so low to have lashed out to the obviously frustrated students. He ought to know better, when dealing with subjects under you, especially youths there is need for caution.
Going as far as daring the students to go and do their worse is a No! No!! for a leader,and a father that the governor ought to be. He shouldn't have talked.
3.Garba Sheu and Deji Adeyanju
Recently, the media aide to the President,Mallam Garba Shehu mocked Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for visiting a one time President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Ota Farm on the same day his (Goodluck) party (PDP)claimed he's to attend the inauguration of the new US president. The social media director of the PDP, Deji Adeyanju made the announcement that the former President Goodluck Jonathan was invited to the White House to witness the inauguration while the sitting President Muhammed Buhari was not.
First, Deji fired the shot,Garba came out to rubbish the announcement by mocking the ex-president and lastly, Deji rounded up the needless 'beef' by saying "Garba Shehu is my boy in Davido's voice". This I call needless noise from two grown ups. In this case,they both shouldn't have talked.
4. Gov. Ayodele Fayose and Sen. Buruji Kashamu
'Fayose is a liability, a loud mouth and animmature politician”
All in the name of trying to prove your point that you are not pleased with the emergence of Fayose as the head the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Kashamu dragged the image of a state governor in the mud.
My take is, Buruji Kashamu of all ought to know better, his attacks on the said governor are absolutely uncalled for,considering the fact that they are both to the same party platform and having it in mind that Nigeria system needs an active and fearless opposition which so far only Fayose has been able to provide, but then,the issue is on party factionalism. Kashamu shouldn't have talked.
5. Reno Omokri and a follower
One of the things I've learnt about models,mentors or leaders is that they can not be 100% upright. The earlier you realise this fact about some people you look up to,the less shocking and disappointing it'll be when eventually that go out of line. Reno Omokri, a one time special assistant to the former President on social media and a strong critic of the current administration also spoke when he could have exercised a bit of patience as a leader.
Follower:
"Reno, from your words it appears you favour Trump's Government over Obama"
Reno Omokri:
"How old are you? What makes you think you can address me on first name basis. Blocked."
As a writer,speaker and analyst I so much regard Reno Omokri,but you see, as I've earlier stated,once you have the "lights"on you,automatically, people look up to which means you are not just living for yourself but for your followers too.
I'm disappointed at the way and manner Reno handled that simple observation made by one of his followers. I'm still trying to figure out what prompted that sort response from him (Reno) ,was it the fact that the follower called him 'Reno' or the observation it self? I don't think either of those warrants him threatening to block the follower. Seriously,he should have just glanced through and move on. As a critic, you shouldn't get furious when some are thrown your way. Reno Omokri shouldn't have talked.
Having said this,it's not an issue of because you are a leader you should become dumb and ignore or take all sorts of insubordination but one of the qualities of a good leader is the ability to know when to talk and the best moment to be quiet and observe,this I've seen many times in the dealings of a one time president of the country, Olusegun Obasanjo.
Silence is most times golden.
I'm of the school of thought that believes that not all are born to lead and no matter how hard you try to create this quality out of some fellows, you just still won't cut it. If then by chance or occurrence you find yourself in a position of leadership there's a need to be careful of what,when and how you act and react,especially as a political leader many eyes are on you with the hope of learning valuable norms.
Yes, annoying issues may occur, provoking accusations may arise but once the 'light's are on you, take it or live it,your life,privacy isn't your sole property anymore.
Here are the "leaders" I think could have handled some events better, they should never have talked.
1. Donard J. Trump and CNN.
Duringa press conference at Trump Tower in New York, Donald Trump refused to answer a question from a CNN reporter as retribution for the CNN story that said he and Barack Obama had been presented with claims that Russia had compromising financial and personal information about the president-elect.
“Not you. Your organization is terrible,”
he didn't stop there, the US president went as far as saying,
“I’m not going to give you a question. You are fake news,”
This are statements that are unbecoming of the President of the most free nation. Regardless of how tough and blunt he might have wanted to sound,his action further portrays him as an unfit leader.
2.Gov Abiola Ajimobi and LAUTECH students.
When the video surfaced online, I observed people were more sympathetic for the students than the governor despite the fact that the students were actually Rude. Yes,the students were to rude in their manner of approach, this is Nigeria, southwest for that matter where respect and regard for elders is of paramount but the students threw caution in the air and addressed the Governor very rudely. I must say the mode at which they(students) behaved was enough to get a saint furious.
Having said this, Mr.Governor also descended so low to have lashed out to the obviously frustrated students. He ought to know better, when dealing with subjects under you, especially youths there is need for caution.
Going as far as daring the students to go and do their worse is a No! No!! for a leader,and a father that the governor ought to be. He shouldn't have talked.
3.Garba Sheu and Deji Adeyanju
Recently, the media aide to the President,Mallam Garba Shehu mocked Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for visiting a one time President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Ota Farm on the same day his (Goodluck) party (PDP)claimed he's to attend the inauguration of the new US president. The social media director of the PDP, Deji Adeyanju made the announcement that the former President Goodluck Jonathan was invited to the White House to witness the inauguration while the sitting President Muhammed Buhari was not.
First, Deji fired the shot,Garba came out to rubbish the announcement by mocking the ex-president and lastly, Deji rounded up the needless 'beef' by saying "Garba Shehu is my boy in Davido's voice". This I call needless noise from two grown ups. In this case,they both shouldn't have talked.
4. Gov. Ayodele Fayose and Sen. Buruji Kashamu
'Fayose is a liability, a loud mouth and animmature politician”
All in the name of trying to prove your point that you are not pleased with the emergence of Fayose as the head the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Kashamu dragged the image of a state governor in the mud.
My take is, Buruji Kashamu of all ought to know better, his attacks on the said governor are absolutely uncalled for,considering the fact that they are both to the same party platform and having it in mind that Nigeria system needs an active and fearless opposition which so far only Fayose has been able to provide, but then,the issue is on party factionalism. Kashamu shouldn't have talked.
5. Reno Omokri and a follower
One of the things I've learnt about models,mentors or leaders is that they can not be 100% upright. The earlier you realise this fact about some people you look up to,the less shocking and disappointing it'll be when eventually that go out of line. Reno Omokri, a one time special assistant to the former President on social media and a strong critic of the current administration also spoke when he could have exercised a bit of patience as a leader.
Follower:
"Reno, from your words it appears you favour Trump's Government over Obama"
Reno Omokri:
"How old are you? What makes you think you can address me on first name basis. Blocked."
As a writer,speaker and analyst I so much regard Reno Omokri,but you see, as I've earlier stated,once you have the "lights"on you,automatically, people look up to which means you are not just living for yourself but for your followers too.
I'm disappointed at the way and manner Reno handled that simple observation made by one of his followers. I'm still trying to figure out what prompted that sort response from him (Reno) ,was it the fact that the follower called him 'Reno' or the observation it self? I don't think either of those warrants him threatening to block the follower. Seriously,he should have just glanced through and move on. As a critic, you shouldn't get furious when some are thrown your way. Reno Omokri shouldn't have talked.
Having said this,it's not an issue of because you are a leader you should become dumb and ignore or take all sorts of insubordination but one of the qualities of a good leader is the ability to know when to talk and the best moment to be quiet and observe,this I've seen many times in the dealings of a one time president of the country, Olusegun Obasanjo.
Silence is most times golden.
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