President Barack Obama...Foreign Policy

You might be wrong or right with your opinion on Obama's foreign policy/policies. But I'll be quick to point out one or two critical issues that could enable the global community to make a difference in our world. And these are: Public Policy and Analysis and Active Citizenship.

My joy is that Lawyers are gradually taking up the job of governance and politics. So the good news is that, they have conscience, they respect other people's rights to expression, participation, etc. Rather than sit on the bench and discuss what they're doing and what not; let's do the Advocacy bid of Public Policy Analysis and what the proponents of Active Citizenship and scholars like D. Seer and the rest are saying.

Let's avoid being judgmental; rather, let's contribute our advisory bit, then leave it to their consciences to accept or turn our contributions down. Indeed the actions of these policy formulators whether foreign or local has a way of affecting our future, our businesses, our education and what have you? They all know that everyone has a say in the affairs of the state. But until you make them realize that you too know your right, they'll continually ignore the "commoners." But when you demand to make an input, they would listen.

Again, don't forget that most people in position of leadership are often surrounded with both good and bad advisers; so their influence counts a lot. Whatever our reservations may be, I would suggest that people should start getting involved. My orientation of politics and my perception of the job of politics changed a few days ago at Workshop for the African Leadership Forum (ALF) - Legislative Internship Programme (LIP), where I asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, a few questions. In fact, his response and those of the Politicians and scholars who facilitated or presented papers did the mindset-change thing for me.

It's high time people started reading revealing or inspiring articles from other sources, so that they might be spurred or inspired to get on board and be actively involved in the business of POLITICS.

Whatever face these policies may wear, they're subject to change, and change can only happen, when we initiate it. Thus, the time is now; you could do that by proposing a Bill. You may as well ask, how do I draft a Bill and where do I forward it to? The answer is simple, get a lawyer to do the drafting for you. And where to forward it is the National Assembly; better still you, could send it through your constituency representative or through your local council.

So can we begin something now?

You're comments are gladly welcome!