In any society you find yourself,just pray the media are for you rather than against you.If they don't remember you,all well and good.But if they do,disaster beckons.
During the election,I observed a few politicians were unfortunately on the wrong side of media scrutiny,deservedly or not.And it affected them.
Speaker Dimeji Bankole was hassled and pushed by the press.The result was failure.Governors Ikedi Ohakim of Imo and Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo had all manner of media knocks,and they fell by the way-side.Even Presidential aspirant Muhammadu Buhari wasn't particularly covered in media glory.The result was obvious.As a matter of fact,ACN's recent domination over others and their massive conquering of the South-West saw the light of day,with the media playing important roles.So,in politics,the media play very vital role,whether good or bad.
The travails of Ohakim after his defeat by Rochas Okorocha is becoming pathetic.Every single day,some self-acclaimed politician or elder in Imo State must decry how he has syphoned Imo's money and call him names.At the moment,he has been made to look like a devil...which is unfortunate.Arrogant he may be,but does it mean he has done absolutely nothing for four years?The media think so.This campaign against him has become so bad,that I wish his haters would restrain,and afford him a moment respite.His loss is enough punishment.
The same for Adebayo Alao-Akala.Every minute of the day,his soon-to-be successor says one wrong thing or the other he has done.I just wish they let him be.
How could I forget Otunba Gbenga Daniel?That man would never recover from the media lashes he's had so far.Expect more when he leaves finally.
As for the media,I wish we continue the way we've been...good,but never bad.The pen is mightier than the sword!