A member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Senator Ayo Arise on Wednesday said that the reason why politicans would usually cause a stir in the polity is because the field is the most lucrative business in the country.
“The most lucrative job in this country today is politics” and not scientific invention or business venture, he said.
Recently, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, admonished politicians in the country to ensure that they do not heat up the polity.
Speaking in response to this on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Mr Arise agreed that there is a need for caution on the part of the politicians.
“We all have to be cautious. We have just this one country and we need to sustain growth and development and even the growth of the political system and the democratic structures we are just nurturing”
He stated that the reason why politicians engage in actions or talk that heat up the political atmosphere is as a result of the “perpetual struggle for office.”
The problem which has become a source of concern for stakeholders as well as the electoral body will not be solved “as long as it remains the best way towards acquiring massive wealth.
Mr Arise maintained that the only way to stem the tide would be “to open up vistas through which people can actually achieve success and be very relevant in society”
He cited an example of two persons who were recognized through the unprecedented award of Grand Commander for doing very well in business”
He advised government to reward excellence on other sectors so people would feel fulfilled.
The judiciary also has a role to play as “we should ensure that we put the laws that we need to work for our people”.
“Public service is not synonymous with wealth acquisition”.
