TO THOSE WHO INSINUATE THAT ZIK GBEMRE IS A SPONSORED/PAID WRITER/SOCIAL CRITIC FOR CHIEF KENNETH GBAGI - YOU ARE MISTAKEN
April 23, 2021 | News
I consider it necessary to write this, in other to clear the air and correct some insinuations by some in the public domain, which may create the wrong impression about the person and character of Mr. Zik Gbemre.
TO THOSE WHO INSINUATE THAT ZIK GBEMRE IS A SPONSORED/PAID WRITER/SOCIAL CRITIC FOR CHIEF KENNETH GBAGI - YOU ARE MISTAKEN
I consider it necessary to write this, in other to clear the air and correct some insinuations by some in the public domain, which may create the wrong impression about the person and character of Mr. Zik Gbemre.
As noted in the subject, let me emphasize and reiterate here that no person, I repeat; no person can sponsor or pay me, Zik Gbemre, to write anything to praise him/her, on any grounds. The fact that this absurd practice has become common place in the socio-political space, does not mean that 'everyone/every writer/critic' is engaged in such dishonorable act. This is not trying to blow my trumpet, but there are still very few persons whose integrity and conscience will not be stained/dented by such practice of collecting money/being paid in other to write for, and sing praises of another, no matter who or what that person may be.
Those who think, or insinuate so of Zik Gbemre, clearly don't know who Zik Gbemre is. If they do, they wouldn't think or insinuate such things in the first place.
I do not write to get or gain recognition/attention, neither am I looking for any sort of reward or favour from anyone. I simply write from the depths of my heart and mind, on issues that would ultimately be in the best interest of all and sundry. And if some persons do not like a particular subject matter that I have chosen to write about, for whatever reasons that are best known to them, well, that is their problem because if I see and become aware of something that will either not be, or be in the best interest of the common man, I will surely write about, regardless of who or what is concerned.
I write on what I see and not on mere hear-says. I have expressed my deep thoughts on grassroots, national and international issues no matter who or what is involved. I don't respect/recognize underserved titles of persons. Just the same way that I am simply Zik Gbemre, without any title attached to it.
Just because I write about someone, regardless of what people may think of that person, does not automatically mean that person paid me to do so. Besides, this would not be the first time I would be writing about someone whom I see fit to be a particular position in the Delta State Government. I have written about other politicians and technocrats in the past in similar lines too, most times without the knowledge of the persons concerned in the first place. Those who say things out of ignorance, might be excused because they do not really know better, hence they can erroneously conclude that I am being sponsored to write in favour of Kenneth Gbagi.
In all my life, I have never taken a dime from any politician to do his or her bidding, and I will never do it because it is against my core values, principles and beliefs. I don't know the colour of any government house in Nigeria because I don't patronize them. But I have continually given them the good advice and admonition needed to help them in practicing good governance - be it at the State or national level.
Agreed that we all are always entitled to our own individual opinions. But if you care to know about me should ask around, they would realize that they really do not know me and what I stand for.
Let us be true to ourselves and forget all these unnecessary talks - if it were to be in a civilized society, do we think those who ganged up with James Ibori to loot Delta State treasury under his administration as governor of Delta state with reckless abandon and impunity, will be allowed to contest in any election? Obviously not! But in Nigeria, anything goes. And people expect us to sit down, fold our hands, and pretend that all is well, when in reality, things have not been okay in Delta State.
In my opinion, Gbagi is still the most qualified Delta State governorship aspirant amongst the pack. Like I said in my past write-ups, Gbagi is a well-established business person/investor. Unlike the others who are nothing but 'professional politicians' that have earned every/if not most of their wealth by stealing from the Delta State treasury through different channels that are not known to the public.
Another good quality is the fact that Gbagi is not answerable to any person or clique, and I strongly believe that is sort of person we need as a governor of Delta State. Those other governorship aspirants that some persons prefer to Gbagi, were not significant before 1999. In fact, I am challenging them to bring their bank statements before 1999, and what it has transformed into over the years till now.
Sadly, it is only in this part of the world that we see and accommodate such rubbish. Why do we honour 'public thieves' in this part of the world? And then we still expect to see development in Delta State and the entire country.
It is because those that I am talking about here don't know who Zik Gbemre is, hence they think I am a paid writer/critic. God forbids that I would stoop that low! I mean, what are they going to offer me that would make me compromise what I stand for? Or will they take me to Europe/North America to enjoy? What exactly would entice me to write for, and sing praises of anyone? There is absolutely nothing that they can offer me. I have travelled round with my hard earned money for vacations abroad. What food are they going to give to me that I have not eaten before? How many rooms will I live in at a time? How many cars can I drive at a time? Majority of Nigerian elites are ignorant and uneducated. That is why we see the sort of rubbish we see today in Nigeria. However, it is only time that has a way of revealing the 'true colours' and 'intents of the heart concerning anyone.
The majority of Nigerian elites are simply certificated-illiterates, and certificate holders who are really not educated. They are just degree certificates carriers. I repeat, no person can pay/sponsor me to write for him or her. I write from my heart and mind, without expecting anything from anyone in return. Those who know me well, know this about me.
Zik Gbemre.
April 23, 2021
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes
I consider it necessary to write this, in other to clear the air and correct some insinuations by some in the public domain, which may create the wrong impression about the person and character of Mr. Zik Gbemre.
As noted in the subject, let me emphasize and reiterate here that no person, I repeat; no person can sponsor or pay me, Zik Gbemre, to write anything to praise him/her, on any grounds. The fact that this absurd practice has become common place in the socio-political space, does not mean that 'everyone/every writer/critic' is engaged in such dishonorable act. This is not trying to blow my trumpet, but there are still very few persons whose integrity and conscience will not be stained/dented by such practice of collecting money/being paid in other to write for, and sing praises of another, no matter who or what that person may be.
Those who think, or insinuate so of Zik Gbemre, clearly don't know who Zik Gbemre is. If they do, they wouldn't think or insinuate such things in the first place.
I do not write to get or gain recognition/attention, neither am I looking for any sort of reward or favour from anyone. I simply write from the depths of my heart and mind, on issues that would ultimately be in the best interest of all and sundry. And if some persons do not like a particular subject matter that I have chosen to write about, for whatever reasons that are best known to them, well, that is their problem because if I see and become aware of something that will either not be, or be in the best interest of the common man, I will surely write about, regardless of who or what is concerned.
I write on what I see and not on mere hear-says. I have expressed my deep thoughts on grassroots, national and international issues no matter who or what is involved. I don't respect/recognize underserved titles of persons. Just the same way that I am simply Zik Gbemre, without any title attached to it.
Just because I write about someone, regardless of what people may think of that person, does not automatically mean that person paid me to do so. Besides, this would not be the first time I would be writing about someone whom I see fit to be a particular position in the Delta State Government. I have written about other politicians and technocrats in the past in similar lines too, most times without the knowledge of the persons concerned in the first place. Those who say things out of ignorance, might be excused because they do not really know better, hence they can erroneously conclude that I am being sponsored to write in favour of Kenneth Gbagi.
In all my life, I have never taken a dime from any politician to do his or her bidding, and I will never do it because it is against my core values, principles and beliefs. I don't know the colour of any government house in Nigeria because I don't patronize them. But I have continually given them the good advice and admonition needed to help them in practicing good governance - be it at the State or national level.
Agreed that we all are always entitled to our own individual opinions. But if you care to know about me should ask around, they would realize that they really do not know me and what I stand for.
Let us be true to ourselves and forget all these unnecessary talks - if it were to be in a civilized society, do we think those who ganged up with James Ibori to loot Delta State treasury under his administration as governor of Delta state with reckless abandon and impunity, will be allowed to contest in any election? Obviously not! But in Nigeria, anything goes. And people expect us to sit down, fold our hands, and pretend that all is well, when in reality, things have not been okay in Delta State.
In my opinion, Gbagi is still the most qualified Delta State governorship aspirant amongst the pack. Like I said in my past write-ups, Gbagi is a well-established business person/investor. Unlike the others who are nothing but 'professional politicians' that have earned every/if not most of their wealth by stealing from the Delta State treasury through different channels that are not known to the public.
Another good quality is the fact that Gbagi is not answerable to any person or clique, and I strongly believe that is sort of person we need as a governor of Delta State. Those other governorship aspirants that some persons prefer to Gbagi, were not significant before 1999. In fact, I am challenging them to bring their bank statements before 1999, and what it has transformed into over the years till now.
Sadly, it is only in this part of the world that we see and accommodate such rubbish. Why do we honour 'public thieves' in this part of the world? And then we still expect to see development in Delta State and the entire country.
It is because those that I am talking about here don't know who Zik Gbemre is, hence they think I am a paid writer/critic. God forbids that I would stoop that low! I mean, what are they going to offer me that would make me compromise what I stand for? Or will they take me to Europe/North America to enjoy? What exactly would entice me to write for, and sing praises of anyone? There is absolutely nothing that they can offer me. I have travelled round with my hard earned money for vacations abroad. What food are they going to give to me that I have not eaten before? How many rooms will I live in at a time? How many cars can I drive at a time? Majority of Nigerian elites are ignorant and uneducated. That is why we see the sort of rubbish we see today in Nigeria. However, it is only time that has a way of revealing the 'true colours' and 'intents of the heart concerning anyone.
The majority of Nigerian elites are simply certificated-illiterates, and certificate holders who are really not educated. They are just degree certificates carriers. I repeat, no person can pay/sponsor me to write for him or her. I write from my heart and mind, without expecting anything from anyone in return. Those who know me well, know this about me.
Zik Gbemre.
April 23, 2021
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes