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August 24, 2006
Creating Level Playing Field: Role of Media
by Prof. Edward Oparaoji, (Philadelpia, PA) --- Gentlemen of the Press,
Hope this write up meets you well. I want to first of all commed you for the noble role you played in ladmark events of our time, which I have been honored to play a role. The most recent are the June 12 struggle and opposition to elengotation of term of office of the current Obasanjo administration. The lesson here, is that when the press takes a stand for the people and for change, they prevail.
I am professor Edward Oparaoji, NADECO chieftain and currently Vice Chairman of the Peoples Mandate Party (PMP)- led by Dr. Arthur Nwankwo.
As we approach the trecherous 2007 political arena, my analysis and that of respected local and international opinion writers is that the 2007 presidential elections will be stalemated and inconclusive, and attempts to instal an interim government will collapse, throwing Nigeria into a crisis we have never known. In this scenario, the only way out will be through a negotiated settlement/consensus. In the unlikely event of a smooth election, given the current lay of the land, it is obvious that the status quo will again rig itself back into power.
My appeal to you members of the press, given the afore said, is to devote more time/coverage to new comers and new political parties with potentials. I know this may be difficult given the high drama within the polity, created by elements of the status quo. Nevertheless, is important, to create a level playing field, an enabling environment for the emergence of new thinkers, and fresh ideas. These may be who we need to harness and redirect the outcome of 2007.
I know you are doing your best given limited space and competing interests, I just thought I should sensitize you to this matter. Keep up the wonderful work you have been doing and God Bless.
Warm Regards
Prof. Edward Oparaoji
National Vice Chairman
Peoples Mandate Party (PMP)
484-364-1139
Philadelphia USA
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