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House of Leaders or Warlords

As I ruminate on the ugly incidences that bewildered Benue House of assembly and the House of Representatives this outgoing week where law makers engaged in a free for all, I nodded my head in utmost dismay of what has become of the people we chose to lead us and make laws for us. This is not the first time we will be seeing something of such but every time it occurs it leaves a negative impression of incompetence, immaturity, clueless and law-less law makers on the heart of Nigerians and people all over the world watching. 

I'm not a political analyst neither do I want to become one but i'm an advocate of good 'leaders-in-a-ship' and I believe that what the nation deserves at this time is a way forward from where we are not engaging in blow throwing and cloth tearing.

Leadership is not by occupying position, that is, you are not a leader by being in an office or by holding a post. Leadership is all about influence. Its all about the ability to transform a vision into reality by harnessing all the available resources without disregard to any quota. Everyone is a leader, as leadership is not reserved for some set of people. Ability to lead others is embedded in our being and whether you know it or not, it's there. But what then makes a great leader? One of the quality of a good leader is good character. Your character reveals whom you are on the inside. Many are handsome, beautiful, articulate, knowledgeable but then they have a flawed character. Character is not built when giving a position, it is built when you're in obscurity, when no one knows you. This is because whatsoever character you are made of  will be revealed when you are given a position to hold. This is why it is pertinent that we  build our character and develop our minds now.

A leader without character is a like Boko-Haram suicide bomber, that will soon explode and destroy both the carrier and the people around. I believe you won't want to destroy yourself not to talk of others.

Character deficiency is one of the problems we have with our leaders in this country. And if we want to be agents of change that will bring the true transformation and change that we desire, character development is not an option. 

What we see being displayed by our various leaders everywhere is nothing but a show that many of them didn't pay attention to what matters most; Character. Character is not built in a day, it's as a result of habits done consistently without checks. 

Let me reiterate, positions are good and lovely but then they will bring to spotlight your character and whether it's good or bad it will be evident and seen by all.

There is no perfect example of someone with complete character development than Jesus. Scriptures declared that 'He did all things well' Your character might still have some dark spots but then the more you grow to become like Jesus, the more your character is being shaped to conform to His. 

Your character is shaped mostly by what you think, because you are a product of your thoughts. Your thoughts shapes your life for as a man thinketh in his heart so he is. And that's why Paul admonished 'Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you] Rom 12:2(amp).

The word of God is the greatest Character 'moulder'. The more you behold the Word the more you are transformed. God has great plans for you but then you have the responsibility to build your character so that when you get there, your attitude won't be a disgrace to yourself, your children, your family, the house of God and to God Himself.

Let's build our integrity and honour. Let's build our sense of worth. Let's build our Mind-system. Let's build our character. 

See you becoming a Great Leader among the 'Leaders-in-a-ship'

Got any question, comment or observation? Send it to ableabayomi@gmail.com

©theINSIGHT 2015
@ableabayomi 

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