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OPPOSITION TO THE OPPOSITION… Leading a credible alternative and genuinely challenging an entrenched dictatorship is a demanding, costly and often perilous undertaking. It is certainly no walk in the park. It requires tenacity, conviction, courage, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to the cause. Perhaps this is precisely why some find it easier to position themselves as the ‘opposition to the opposition’ rather than confront the difficult realities of challenging an entrenched system of power. It is less costly, less demanding, less stressful and certainly less risky to be the opposition to the opposition. But genuine political leadership demands more than criticism of those seeking change. It requires the courage to challenge the status quo, the discipline to build a credible alternative and the determination to translate the aspirations of citizens into a viable pathway to government. The ultimate responsibility is not simply to oppose the opposition, but to confront the system that makes genuine opposition. Do better. Don’t just be the opposition to the opposition. #TheNew #FreshStart #Godisinit

THE NATURE OF STRUGGLES…I know that, at times, frustration gets the better of us, and we lose sight of what we are up against. Because we desperately want to free ourselves from this hardship and dictatorship, we end up being too hard on ourselves, often unfairly. We try. Sometimes we fall short. Sometimes we get it wrong. But that is the nature of a struggle against oppression. It is never easy, never straightforward, and never without setbacks. Keep trying. Keep pushing. Keep believing. One day, we will make it. Such is the story of every struggle for freedom. There are setbacks, frustrations, disappointments and moments when we question ourselves. But we must never lose sight of what we are up against or why we began. We try, we stumble, we learn, and we rise again. The struggle is never easy, but we must keep going. The road may be long, but we must never give up on the destination. Our freedom is worth the fight and the sacrifice. #FreshStart #Godisinit