Donald John Trump emerged
victorious in astonishing style in the 2016 US elections. His victory came at
the expense of accomplished politician, former secretary of state and former
first lady, Hillary Clinton. Trump is president-elect courtesy the electoral college
even though he trailed Hillary in the popular votes. Here is my five takeaways
from the results:
Donald trumps over a united
enemy: the 2016 American elections was a historic one. All the pollsters and
the media as well as the international community were unanimous in their
support for Hillary Clinton. However,
Donald Trump pulled a major coup. He defied all the odds and prevailed even
though the entire world was against him.
A clear message to African youths:
Trump’s stunning victory is an obvious message that Americans have sent to the
world: America first. Africa, especially the youth, need to pay particular
attention- the days of dependence on the West is over. The young generation of
Africa have the huge task of banishing the negative image bestowed upon us, and
turning the fortunes of the continent around. In order to harness the limitless
potentials of Africa, a systemic changed is needed. Students’ leaders and
students have a unique role to play in shaping the new Africa. These crop of up
and coming leaders have to do away with the routine mismanagement of resources
and affairs, which is mainly brought about by rapacity. We can reach the point
where our students do not have to run abroad for masters, PhDs and greener
pastures. Through hardwork and diligence, the world will respect Africa.
Systems matter: the electoral
college system of democracy in America denied Hillary Clinton her chance to be
president even though majority of the citizens casted their ballots for the
former secretary of state. The system favoured Donald Trump who had the
required number of electoral votes to win, making redundant the over half a
million more votes that Hillary Clinton accrued in the popular votes.
Missed prophecy: many are the
accurate predictions Prophet TB Joshua prophesied in the past. But a single
miss was carried on the airwaves as if that was his final examination. The popular
preacher came in for enormous criticisms on both social media and mainstream
media. The situation was dire that even colleague preachers did not spare the
Nigerian pastor.
Africa the biggest loser:
president-elect Donald Trump and his enmity towards Africa is no secret. In the
book of the property tycoon, Africa is the bedrock of gargantuan corruption,
laziness, thuggery and purposelessness. It is very unlikely that the Trump will
change is his long held disparaging perception on Africa. As such, Africa is
should gear up for some unfriendly relationship with the United States
throughout Trump’s tenure as president.
