United Flight 2015 Election

I read this story of what happened on the morning of September 11, 2001 in the United States. United Flight 93 from Newark to San Francisco had been hijacked by terrorists who claimed to have a bomb.

When they received telephone confirmation that other planes with terrorists on board had hit the twin towers of the World  Trade Centre, the passengers understood the hijackers' intent.

Todd Beamer, a thirty-two year old businessman, picked up a seat-back phone and reached Lisa Jefferson, a Verizon Airfone Supervisor. He told her that he and others were going to jump on a hijacker who was guarding the passengers in the rear. Beamer asked her to pray the Lord's Prayer with him. He also made her promise to call his wife, Lisa, and tell her that he loved her and their two little boys. Dropping the phone after talking with Jefferson, Beamer said, 'Jesus help me'. Then, after reciting Psalm 23, he said,'Are you guys ready? Okay, let's roll.'

Those were the unforgettable last words Beamer said before he and others rushed the hijackers. There were screams, then silence. That day, brave civilians, complete strangers, rose up against impossible odds and tried to save the aircraft. In doing so, they made the ultimate sacrifice. United Flight 93 crashed into a large field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all forty- four on board. Of the four hijacked planes that morning, theirs was the only one that failed to hit its target. That was courage shown at the highest level.

Nigerians, we will need this rare courage during the 2015 election. Don't sell your PVC!
Do not be disenfranchised!
Ensure you are accredited before 12pm on the day of election.
Shun electoral violence!
Vote for Change!

The Federal Government has introduced austerity measures and has proposed removal of subsidy. Nevertheless, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs must go back to the drawing board and come up with solutions to the impending difficulties.

2015 election is our United Flight 93. It may or may not be hijacked; but we must stay together, roll together and rush hijackers with our VOTE.
It is a great year!

We will succeed!
Amb. Elijah Falode