Dear Youth of Rivers State,

What Exactly Is Politics?

Politics can be a confusing and often misunderstood concept, but it is important that we all have a clear understanding of what it truly means. Unfortunately, many people have distorted the meaning of politics, using it as an excuse to engage in treachery, betrayal, and criminal activities. I want to clarify what politics is and what it is not.

First and foremost, when you receive conditions detrimental to the collective interest of Rivers State, refuse to sign. Refusing to honour agreements is not politics because you should have said no in the first place. What use is it to gain the whole world and lose your soul?

Instead, politics is about serving the people and working towards their collective interest. Refusing to sign agreements that go against the interest of the people is the right thing to do, and it is a crucial aspect of politics.

Embezzlement of public funds and diverting projects meant for the people into private funds is not politics. These acts are criminal and have nothing to do with politics.

Politics is about using public funds to improve the lives of the people and providing good governance to address their pains and meet their expectations.

Encouraging young people to carry ballot boxes and engage in intimidation and destructive acts is not politics.

Participating in political party activities to win elective positions or accepting appointments to improve the lives of the people is politics. Politics is about using your position to provide happiness for the people and creating a better future for them.

Furthermore, flaunting wealth that is taken from public funds when you have no history of running a private business is not politics.

It is important to lead with integrity, be credible, trustworthy, and have stable character to be a successful politician. Being Godfearing and leading with integrity is the foundation of politics.

As youth in Rivers State, it is important to not accept the mentorship of those teaching destructive tendencies and calling it politics. It is not politics. We need to be mindful of the true meaning of politics and reject those who distort its meaning.

As events in Rivers State continue to evolve, you will begin to see the true definition of politics. It is up to us to ensure that we hold our leaders accountable and demand good governance that serves the collective interest of Rivers State.

Let us work together to create a better future for the people of Rivers State.

Kind regards,

Sir (Dr) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi

Next Leader of Rivers State.

❤ Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.