The US Election: My Take.

Hmmm...
The whole world is talking about it,everyone is interested in who would succeed Obama as the US President?
Well,it has come and gone and congratulatory messages have started coming in...even from the Kremlin (Russia)! As a patriot of Nigeria ,I'm less concerned as to who won or lost. I'm much more concerned as to what lessons could be learnt and the fate of my country,Nigeria,with the choice the Americans have made?!
The following are my take from the elections:
It all began and ended today, on Wednesday
As compared to the Nigerian electoral system,this is election on  steroids! The very straight forward manner of conducting all elections in a single day without a hitch despite the much greater topographic diversity and higher population of the US,it's a great challenge to us as a nation.
I don't think it is impossible for us to conduct elections with such speed and a transparent election for that matter.I think it is a BIG challenge for us,the most populous black nation of the world!

The Opposition Conceding Defeat
Hilary Clinton called Donald Trump on his election as the US President. The former President,President Jonathan,though, have set the pace in this regard,it's my hope that we can continue to do that as we can see that it's a very good thing to concede defeat when we have been clearly beaten. There's no point being a bad loser!

Do or Die Affair Politics should be Shunned
It's not happening in the US and it's NOT because of the fat salaries of politicians in Nigeria that we experience political riots (you don't need much to start one it could be free!) but because of the big ignorance that's widespread. National Orientation Agency should please take note. There's a great deal to be done,yet,it appears that the Agency has gone to sleep!

Ethnicity and Sharing Formula Nonsense
The so called Federal Character,to me, remains one of our greatest hindrance to development. I mean,if that were to be in place in America,I doubt if the 4 Nigerians that contested in the US elections would stand a chance.
Heard that in some place up North and Lagos, similar maturity and integration are already taking place. Thumbs up for such states,the other parts of the country, especially, the East, please,take note!

Live Political Debates and Shows Prior to the Voting Period
Aaah! I wish we would work hard as a nation and insist on this by 2019!
One of the major roles of the media is to ensure ceaseless communication between the government and the citizens. Check out the smoking hot debates that were organized and well attended by the aspirants. Subhanallah! If by chance,you are looking for a way to weed out corrupt politicians and their accomplices,this is surely a way to go.
Let's hope our media outlets would take note and be more proactive next time there's an upcoming election. Now,that's not to look down on their contributions to the last general elections, it's just that without the debates,there's way too much left out on the table!
We need to know our prospective leaders better and know how prepared they are for the job. Nigerian media,please take note!
These are my lessons and takes from the American elections,I don't for you,but,as far as I'm concerned,who wins or loses is NOT my business as it doesn't spell progress or regress for Nigeria UNLESS we allow it!
Regards,
God Bless Naija!
Naija for life!!!