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OBAMA and the New World Order
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Every nation desires true leadership and only change can bring such dream to the realm of materialization.
Barack Hussein Obama, 47, was elected the 44th President of the United States of America amidst euphoric reaction from every part of the world. Even foes were forced to express their amazement at the turn out of what could be regarded as one of the greatest campaigns in the history of the United States.

His fever was everywhere, from the music group called Obama in Japan, to recipes in France called Obama cakes and all. It was indeed a defining moment after eight years of tension created by the Bush administration which has been adjudged as one of the most unpopular government in American history.

In his book, Audacity of hope which he wrote after becoming a Senator at the US Senate, he had stated his intention to reach voters directly, explain choices in a truthful fashion as he knew with hopes of bringing their instincts of fairplay and common sense around. In his exact words he said:

“I have come to the notion that politics could be different and voters want something different. That they are tired of distortions, name-callings, and sound bites solution to complicated problems. But if I could reach the voters directly, frame the issues as I felt them, explain the choice in as truthful fashion as I knew how, then the people’s instinct for fair play and common sense will bring them around”

Indeed, his campaign was a symbolic representation of a new era in the politics of the United States fulfilling the dream of the founding fathers and of Martin Luther King Jnr., Civil Rights Activist whose “I have a Dream” speech has culminated into a dream which majority believe has finally materialized. The man at the centre of the ovation, Barack Obama has since been sworn in on the 20th of January 2009.

There’s a huge sense of hope in the air given his tremendous campaign promises which was centred around bringing back hopes of possible change in the United States and indeed around the world, at least given the country’s reputation in the world. One specific achievement of h is campaign was its ability to create a new image for the United States around the world as against the battered one that was in place in the last eight years. The campaign’s all inclusive character was also a plus to the success; engaging individuals of all age group.

The election has come and gone. President Obama had made it to the White House; the ball is now in his court to lead the change. In his Inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to the course of revitalizing the United States from the worst economic crisis that has ever befalling the nation in its history, inspired and called citizens to service of the nation as a means of uniting forces together to create change. He also charted the course to the country’s foreign policy sending signals to both friends and foes, a determinant factor to what the world should expect in the next four years from the world’s most prosperous and powerful nation.

In his words, he said “We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.” This will be a major reflection of the course of the world for the next four years if not eight.
However, the past few weeks has proven that policy making does not lie in the hands of the executive arm of government alone. While Republicans are hell-bent on ensuring tax break for wealthy corporations, Democrats are concerned with relieving the average citizen of the misery of loosing their homes, jobs and health insurance. The stimulus package which the Obama administration is seeking to be passed to enable those promises be met is currently being ‘warred’ upon. Equally, his assistants’ pick is also currently under intense scrutiny. With one wrong pick to his kitty, the passage of his other assistants may not be rosy.
Reactions from Russia, to the middle-east and to Asia are beginning to depict that the tension is been doused, with Russia reversing on its earlier aggressive measures against the United States planned missile defense system in Europe, Iran’s willingness to cooperate given the US’s intention to dialogue with the former without pre-condition and the renewed quest by the US to broker peace in the middle-east.
All these have been within President Obama’s 100days in office. In my opinion, the world is gradually adjusting itself to the Obama change. Its course (Obama administration) will be significant in the years ahead. The American people are more than hopeful that this change will last the test of its might if it follows the course it promised during the campaign trail.
For us in Africa, apart from the hands of favourable foreign policies that may be extended to us, the greatest of all the tides that this change brings is the lesson it truly symbolizes. Whether some quarters are jubilant at the prospect of having a fellow black man in the White House or not, the lessons is that change is possible and sacrifices have to be made to create this change. The greater lesson is the equal opportunity that is bestowed on every citizen irrespective of class, ethnicity, and religion. That was major factor that gave the son of a Kenyan immigrant and a divorcee the opportunity to rise to become the 44th President of the most powerful nation in the world. It is a great lesson, equal opportunity to all. We must begin to invest in today and ensure that the right ingredients are administered for the success of tomorrow.
If it’s worth the risk, then we should take it. Risks are not to be avoided but to be managed.

Kayode Ajayi-Smith
Youth Action Ambassador
Young People We Care

February 9, 2009 | 6:12 PM Comments  0 comments

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OBAMA and the New World Order
Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

Every nation desires true leadership and only change can bring such dream to the realm of materialization.
Barack Hussein Obama, 47, was elected the 44th President of the United States of America amidst euphoric reaction from every part of the world. Even foes were forced to express their amazement at the turn out of what could be regarded as one of the greatest campaigns in the history of the United States.

His fever was everywhere, from the music group called Obama in Japan, to recipes in France called Obama cakes and all.
It was indeed a defining moment after eight years of tension created by the Bush administration which has been adjudged as one of the most unpopular government in American history.

In his book, Audacity of hope which he wrote after becoming a Senator at the US Senate, he had stated his intention to reach voters directly, explain choices in a truthful fashion as he knew with hopes of bringing their instincts of fairplay and common sense around. In his exact words he said:

“I have come to the notion that politics could be different and voters want something different. That they are tired of distortions, name-callings, and sound bites solution to complicated problems. But if I could reach the voters directly, frame the issues as I felt them, explain the choice in as truthful fashion as I knew how, then the people’s instinct for fair play and common sense will bring them around”

Indeed, his campaign was a symbolic representation of a new era in the politics of the United States fulfilling the dream of the founding fathers and of Martin Luther King Jnr., Civil Rights Activist whose “I have a Dream” speech has culminated into a dream which majority believe has finally materialized. The man at the centre of the ovation, Barack Obama has since been sworn in on the 20th of January 2009.

There’s a huge sense of hope in the air given his tremendous campaign promises which was centred around bringing back hopes of possible change in the United States and indeed around the world, at least given the country’s reputation in the world. One specific achievement of h is campaign was its ability to create a new image for the United States around the world as against the battered one that was in place in the last eight years. The campaign’s all inclusive character was also a plus to the success; engaging individuals of all age group.

The election has come and gone. President Obama had made it to the White House; the ball is now in his court to lead the change. In his Inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to the course of revitalizing the United States from the worst economic crisis that has ever befalling the nation in its history, inspired and called citizens to service of the nation as a means of uniting forces together to create change. He also charted the course to the country’s foreign policy sending signals to both friends and foes, a determinant factor to what the world should expect in the next four years from the world’s most prosperous and powerful nation.

In his words, he said “We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.” This will be a major reflection of the course of the world for the next four years if not eight.
However, the past few weeks has proven that policy making does not lie in the hands of the executive arm of government alone. While Republicans are hell-bent on ensuring tax break for wealthy corporations, Democrats are concerned with relieving the average citizen of the misery of loosing their homes, jobs and health insurance. The stimulus package which the Obama administration is seeking to be passed to enable those promises be met is currently being ‘warred’ upon. Equally, his assistants’ pick is also currently under intense scrutiny. With one wrong pick to his kitty, the passage of his other assistants may not be rosy.
Reactions from Russia, to the middle-east and to Asia are beginning to depict that the tension is been doused, with Russia reversing on its earlier aggressive measures against the United States planned missile defense system in Europe, Iran’s willingness to cooperate given the US’s intention to dialogue with the former without pre-condition and the renewed quest by the US to broker peace in the middle-east.
All these have been within President Obama’s 100days in office. In my opinion, the world is gradually adjusting itself to the Obama change. Its course (Obama administration) will be significant in the years ahead. The American people are more than hopeful that this change will last the test of its might if it follows the course it promised during the campaign trail.
For us in Africa, apart from the hands of favourable foreign policies that may be extended to us, the greatest of all the tides that this change brings is the lesson it truly symbolizes. Whether some quarters are jubilant at the prospect of having a fellow black man in the White House or not, the lessons is that change is possible and sacrifices have to be made to create this change. The greater lesson is the equal opportunity that is bestowed on every citizen irrespective of class, ethnicity, and religion. That was major factor that gave the son of a Kenyan immigrant and a divorcee the opportunity to rise to become the 44th President of the most powerful nation in the world. It is a great lesson, equal opportunity to all. We must begin to invest in today and ensure that the right ingredients are administered for the success of tomorrow.
If it’s worth the risk, then we should take it. Risks are not to be avoided but to be managed.

Kayode Ajayi-Smith
Youth Action Ambassador,
Young People We Care

February 9, 2009 | 6:08 PM Comments  0 comments

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Grandpa's Tale
Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

I had visited my late grandpa during a long vacation along with two of my younger siblings. It had become a regular routine as my parents were too busy to attend to our holiday needs.
While on holiday, we (I and my younger siblings) used to help out with operating my grandpa’s grinding machine and I must confess we did quite a hell of job as customers came in from far and near to grind cereals. It wasn’t as if we enjoyed it though but it was the least we could do to help while on holiday.
After a while, the initial enthusiasm began to diminish and we began to look for motivation. Eventually, we decided we were worth some financial dividends from the work we had done so far. Gradually, it became a habit to constant demand from grandpa, financial rewards for the work we did.

Grandpa noticed our new habit and invited us for a talk in his workshop (he was a blacksmith and his shop was located within the house). We initially thought he was going to complain about our new habit but instead, he ushered us in, in a friendly manner and announced to us that he wanted to entertain us with a tale.
“Story, story!” he cried out signalling the beginning of the story. In his story, a certain woman had several servants who will not work except only if some financial rewards or benefits were attached to it. On afternoon after the rice harvest at her farm, she called out to her servants and announced that she would be stepping out for a while and she had a very important but not urgent task for them. The task entailed that the rice be packed up in bags. She however stated that no financial reward was attached but every little effort in ensuring that the rice is packed up in the bags will be appreciated and she proceeded on her outing.

As soon as she departed, work began. Some of the servants filled the bags with their hands, some with cups, some with bowls, and some with buckets. The woman arrived later and thanked her servants for their gesture. However, surprisingly, she announced that each servant should go home with the number of bags he or she was able to fill as a reward for their service. In the end, Grandpa turned to us and said “which of the servants benefited from the exercise the most; the ones who filled the bags with their hands, or those who filled it with cups, bowls or bucket?” I was instantly dumbfounded by the lessons of the tale which was staring me in the high. The lessons which I summed up to mean accepting delayed gratification have remained the foundation of who I am today.

Today, I work in the development sector and most of the experiences I have gathered have been through giving my time to support development initiative as a Volunteer. Few days ago, I was honoured at an event which was held in honour of the International day of volunteering. An organization had nominated me on the request of the organizers of the event. The criterion for nomination was specifically volunteers that had helped the nominating organization in achieving its set goals and I was nominated. Though it wasn’t the first time I would be acknowledged for my selfless services but the fulfilment that comes with it is inexplicable. I remember volunteering with an Oxfam shop in London and the huge praise showered on me by my shop manager and even people who came into the shop to purchase items. One particular individual had walked up to me to ask me if I was paid for the job and when I said no, “that’s incredible” were his exact word. Each time I felt fulfilled, I remember my grandpa’s tale and of course the huge rewards, privileges and opportunities that comes with adhering to the lesson of the tale.

Today, I support the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals just as many other young people who are doing tremendous work in their various communities all over the world. I am convinced that sometimes we do not need huge platform to contribute to the development of our community as young people but the little we can muster will go a long way in ensuring that change is evident in our community. Positive change is one of the most desirable conditions that we yearn for as young people but Ghandi tells us how to achieve it and that which is:

“Be the change you want to see in the world”
My interpretation is if you want to make your community a better place, take a look at yourself and begin to make that change. Volunteer your time to raise funds for charity, assist the physically challenged, assist to teach mathematics in primary schools, assist in planting trees to cushion the effects of global warming and climate change, these are just but a few things you can volunteer to do. Identify a need in your community today and volunteer a little time to assist and you will not only be making changes but you will also be making the world a better place for all to live in.

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Best Regards,
'Kayode Ajayi-Smith,
Member, Editorial Team,
Development Report Magazine,
www.developmentreport.org


Youth Action Ambassador,
Young People We Care,
www.ypwc.org
+2348055316398, 07025813561
Young People We Care (YPWC) is a registered youth-led and youth-focused, non-profit organization that is headquartered in Ghana and has satellite offices in the UK, Canada and USA. The organization is operated by young people (ages 15–30) and adult allies working on youth and development related issues worldwide. At YPWC, we are passionate about sustainable development, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and the promotion of a culture of peace and universal human rights for all. Visit us at: www.ypwc.org

December 15, 2008 | 8:13 AM Comments  0 comments

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Embassy's Visa Process in Lagos, Nigeria undermines genuine applicantion
Related to country: South Africa

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

The Director-General,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
Republic of South Africa.

Attention: Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba

Sir,
Embassy's Visa Process in Lagos, Nigeria undermines genuine
application, please help to redress.

I have often dismissed many accusations against foreign missions in
Nigeria due to the desperation that has grown wild in most Nigerians
in their effort to seek greener pasture with every available
opportunity. Though I have reacted to some genuine ones by urging
those involved to report appropriately to appropriate quarters. It was
until I had a similar experience that I decided to write to report my
disgust at the situation.

The picture I can vividly paint of the South African Embassy in Lagos,
Nigeria is a clear case of an eyesore. I had been invited to attend
the World Association of Christian Communication Congress scheduled to
hold between the 4th and the 10th of October 2008
in Cape town, South Africa. The organization was to be responsible for
my airfare, transportation around the city, feeding and accommodation.
Please find attached a copy of the said invitation letter sent to me
which clearly affirms my claim.


I had visited the embassy on a Thursday to submit my documents for
ratification by the consular as it is the practice and was expected to
come back for an appointment date on a Monday evening at 4pm to pick
up my appointment date. It is worthy to note that I started processing
my visa a month and two weeks before my scheduled trip. The atmosphere
I met at the embassy like I said earlier was that of a clear case of
an eyesore. Touts have now become thin gods at the embassy, leaving
genuine travelers at their mercy. The Policemen and security agents at
the gate have also made matters worse as they have become accomplices
to the operations of touts. My first frustration came when I returned
to the embassy on the following Monday to retrieve my document and
find out what date I was scheduled for, for my interview. I had
received my document with a little note scribbled on it stating that I
should produce another invitation other than the invitation letter
sent to me by the organization and that I should give three contact
details of the organizers coupled with a phone number of the hotel in
which the event will be taking place.

I had contacted the organizers and had stated the embassy's queries.
In their response, Tim Meadley a representative of the organizers had
told me that the only invitation letter that was agreed upon in the
arrangement made with the South African Government was the one I was
earlier given. He further sent me a mail and asked me to print it and
attach it to my document. The mail was meant to explain the
arrangement agreed upon. You will find the content of the mail below
my letter.

With the content of Tim Meadley's mail, I represented my documents and
waited for another Monday for the embassy's response but I was yet
again to be disappointed. On the second occasion, my application was
returned with the same queries as though the content of Mr. Meadley's
letter was not read. I was unable to access any member of the
consulate to explain my case since the consulate's building is
designed in a way by which you are only allowed to speak with security
officials who carry out directive without discretion. I had retrieved
the e-mail address of the consular and the phone number from the South
African Government website. Sending a mail to the consulate office in
Lagos proved abortive as the mail could not be delivered, so I decided
to call. I had called all the numbers repeatedly but there was no
response. Even when someone finally responded, the response was not
helpful as the person from the other side of the receiver directed me
to call another line which kept ringing without an answer.

While discussing my frustration to a guy who I later discovered was a
tout, he had offered me to take me in without any hassles with the
security operatives but at a cost of ten thousand naira. I remember
asking me how sure he was about the deal, and he gave me a 90%
assurance. I took his phone number hoping to consider his offer as I
was already getting frustrated. He had also convinced me that I would
continue to go through the process of getting the consular's approval
of my invitation letter for the next four week if I do not yield to
his proposal as it is the practice at the consulate, according to him
(I can provide details of the tout's phone number on demand, at least
to prove my claim).

I had gone home, considered the offer and decided against it. I put a
call through to Mr. Meadley again, this time he offered a new
invitation letter which was signed by a DM Wanless (with ID number
4111135087089). Please find attached a copy of the said letter. Mr.
Meadley had on this occasion had stated that although the organizers
were able to assist, they were not supposed to attend to individual
needs and that I should not expect any more individual assistance.

Finally, I submitted on the 11th of September 2008 and I was able to
secure an interview date on the 18th of September 2008. On the 18th
which was the next Thursday, I was shocked to find out that there was
actually no interview except for a payment procedure which took
forever. I remember that I had, had to stand for several minutes to
await my receipt which was to state the date which I was to retrieve
my visa from the consulate. When I received my receipt, I was
convinced that the person who handled my visa application did not take
enough time to assess my document as I was asked to pick my visa on
the 9th of October 2008 (as stated on the receipt) when the event I
was going to attend would have almost ended.

I was totally disappointed but yet, I was unable to access any member
of the consulate to speak with. I went back there the next day hoping
to get someone to speak with. I got to the embassy early enough to see
a member of the consulate address intending travelers. I had being
fortunate to speak with a female member of the consulate who attended
to my situation. After listening to my case, she simply struck out the
9th of October 2008 collection date and replaced it with the 3rd of
October 2008 after she saw a copy of my travel schedule which I had
attached to my application. Please find attached a copy of the travel
schedule. I came back on the 3rd of October 2008 to retrieve my Visa
but I was told that the system at the consulate was down and thus,
Visas could not be collected on that date even when it was evident
that some individuals (obviously high powered individuals) were able
to retrieve theirs.

I left the consulate at about 4pm disappointed and with all efforts in
vain. I came back on Monday, and Tuesday but was only able to retrieve
my visa on the 8th of October 2008, a date to late to embark on the
trip has my travel booking had already being cancelled according to
the organizers. Even when I went to retrieve the my visa finally, the
lady who handed me my passport accused me of forgery of the date on my
receipt; a date which reassigned to me by a female member of the
consulate who I could vividly describe as an elderly woman in glasses
and I presume she will be in her late 40s or early 50s. She is
chocolate in complexion and had a height of about 5.5".

The most annoying part of the entire scenario was the fact that my
visa had been issued on the 22nd of September 2008 and a condition was
placed on the visa. The condition stated that I was to be admitted 30
days to attend WACC Congress in Cape Town, must hold Onward/Return
ticket; a condition that totally renders the visa useless leaving all
my efforts to lie in futility.

For a benefit of doubt, my name is Ajayi-Smith Olukayode Paul with
passport number A2399443. My receipt number 1074781 and my Visa
reference number is SZRLBQE.
I am development practitioner, a Youth Action Ambassador of the Young
People We Care (www.ypwc.org), and a Member of the Editorial team of
the Development Report Magazine (www.developmentreport.org). I have
proven integrity and service to humanity, traits which the World
Association of Christian Communication identified to have invited me
for their event and offered me the luxury of attending the yearly
congress. I was the only Nigerian delegate at the first ever Civicus
Youth Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 days in May 2007 and I
attended and returned back to my country. I am one of the very few
young Nigerians who believe in the strict compliance of the rule of
law though it is not that enforced in the country but yet, I observe
the laws. I am an advocate of the principle "work locally and think
globally".

My experience at the Visa section of the Republic of South Africa in
Lagos has made me lose confidence in the Visa process and I have thus
decided not to embark on such a futile effort again in my life.
Although, from my assessment of the consulate, I noticed that there
are very few staffs handling a huge number of applications but that
was not enough for genuine applicants to be treated like dirt.
If you do doubt my claims, you can investigate and I will be glad to
provide more details.
I trust you will use your good office to redeem our confidence in your
visa process as the current process undermines the application of
genuine travelers.
I look forward to you action on this issue.

Best Regards,
'Kayode Ajayi-Smith,
Member, Editorial Team,
Development Report Magazine,
www.developmentreport.org


Youth Action Ambassador,
Young People We Care,
www.ypwc.org
+2348055316398, 07025813561
Young People We Care (YPWC) is a registered youth-led and
youth-focused, non-profit organization that is headquartered in Ghana
and has satellite offices in the UK, Canada and USA. The organization
is operated by young people (ages 15–30) and adult allies working on
youth and development related issues worldwide. At YPWC, we are
passionate about sustainable development, the realization of the
Millennium Development Goals and the promotion of a culture of peace
and universal human rights for all. Visit us at: www.ypwc.org

Tim Meadley's E-mail to me

im Meadley hide details 29 Aug
to editorkay@gmail.com
date 29 Aug 2008 19:17
subject WACC Congress 2008 - Reference Number: c9f
Olukayode Ajayi-Smith

Further to our telephone conversation, which was interrupted.

WACC's representative in Cape Town has received a letter from the Home
Affairs Department of the Republic of South Africa indicating that the
Department would advise South African Missions abroad to issue visas to
delegates attending the Congress provided they were in possession of an
invitation letter. The letter is signed by F M Birkenback on behalf of
the Deputy Director General (IMS). The reference on the letter is
19/5/5/2/1912 (VS6).

Providing this information, together with the invitation letter that we
have already sent to you, should be sufficient to obtain the necessary
visa. If after communicating this to the embassy the problem remains,
please let me know and I will pass the information to our representative
in Cape Town who is in contact with the Home Affairs Department.
Alternatively, the embassy can contact me for clarification.

TiM

Tim Meadley, Manager of Administration
World Association for Christian Communication
308 Main Street, Toronto ON, M4C 4X7, Canada
Tel: +1 416-691-1999 Fax: +1 416-691-1997
E-mail: TM@waccglobal.org
--------------------------------------------------------

On-line full-fee registration for Congress 2008 still open! Register now!
Visit: www.waccglobal.org/congress

Aun estan abiertas las inscripciones para el Congreso 2008 en linea!
Inscribete ya!
Visita el sitio: www.waccglobal.org/congress

Inscription en-ligne (avec paiement complet) pour le Congres 2008 est
toujours ouverte ! Inscrivez-vous maintenant!
Visitez: www.waccglobal.org/congress

The World Association for Christian Communication is a UK Registered
Charity (number 296073) and a Company registered in England and Wales
(number 2082273) with its Registered Office at 36 Causton Street,
London SW1P 4ST. It is an incorporated Charitable Organisation in
Canada (number 83970 9524 RR0001) with its offices at 308 Main Street,
Toronto ON, M4C 4X7.



December 1, 2008 | 5:29 PM Comments  0 comments

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THE WOES OF A HURTING MAN
Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

I had usually wondered why people commit suicide,
While observing a recent case, I noticed that the victim had the
opportunity to safe himself but just didn't. How cruel! I thought;
even to oneself.

After several thought on the subject, I reached out to empathy to seek
fairness in my assessment of the subject but couldn't reach a concrete
conclusion as I couldn't figure out exactly what could prompt anyone
to embark on such an endless journey.

Recently, I went through some trying period. I was frustrated with no
clear direction to follow. I have always been a very restless
individual and will only get even more frustrated when idle. My trying
period was more than frustrating and it kept me idle. Solutions became
scarce, steps trembled, and quakes shattered every prospective hopes.

Soon, I was tempted to the quickest way out...guess what it was,
suicide. Ending it from a glimpse seem like the easiest way. Away from
the hustle ans bussle of everyday life, the insecurity that our
society is characterized by, thought of all the problems I would go
through if i chose otherwise and the thought of disappointments from
loved ones which have now become so rampant these days and I felt
relieved that finally the solution was here.
As i breathed a sigh of relief, my thought quickly ran through the
agony I saw in the eyes of the victim I saw the other day, and a sharp
feeling ran through my spine. Immediately, I began to see faces; faces
of loved ones. My mum was the first I saw, I saw in it a wild fire
about to engulf her entire being, I saw my siblings and their face of
disappointment as if to say "coward!"; I saw those who have challenged
me to prove otherwise that I was up to no good saying "Victory at
last! He chose the shortest route just like we envisaged".

I saw the Love of my life, innocent as ever. Her eyes were sore and
filled inexplicable expression. I thought of the times we shared, the
promises I made to her and most importantly, the prospect of spending
the rest of my life with her.

"NO!!" I screamed. That was all I needed to see how selfish I was with
my thought and how absurd it will be for me to embark on my earlier
decision. As I smiled while writing this piece, I thought once again
of the agony I saw in the eyes of the suicide victim and said to myself
"Welcome, that was a glimpse into the world of a hurting man and his
woes".


'Kayode Ajayi-Smith,
Youth Opportunity Coordinator,
YPWC,
www.ypwc.org,
+2348055316398, 07025813561

Young People We Care (YPWC) is a registered youth-led and
youth-focused, non-profit organization that is headquartered in Ghana
and has satellite offices in the UK, Canada and USA. The organization
is operated by young people (ages 15–30) and adult allies working on
youth and development related issues worldwide. At YPWC, we are
passionate about sustainable development, the realization of the
Millennium Development Goals and the promotion of a culture of peace
and universal human rights for all. Visit us at: www.ypwc.org

November 22, 2008 | 1:50 AM Comments  2 comments

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