According to recent development nearly all the political office seekers are mostly those that have retired in their job. but majority of them are retired military officers etc.
Merrill Lynch survey found that nearly three out of four people
over 50 said their ideal retirement would include working. Which is fine.
Staying connected to the work world in some way can not only offer financial
benefits, it can also keep retirees more active and socially engaged”
Abraham Lincoln, one of the
greatest American presidents once said “that politics is too good a vocation to
be left alone for politicians”.
And Machiavelli in his monumental
book, “The prince “noted that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.
And that is the main reason, politicians stick to power. Though Machiavelli was
dubbed the devil, by his enemies, associates and intellectual hypocrites but he
definitely made a point and such point to my greatest amazement has still been
relevant till today, even though Machiavelli was writing during the time of
Mussolini of France and Adolf Hitler of Germany. But what he opined has been
relevant in most African countries, where there is sit tight syndrome. The
depose of Mubarak of Egypt, the death of Col Gaddafi of Libya on what has come to be termed as Arab spring
are still fresh in our minds. But why do politicians sit tight? That is not our business today; our business
is the retirement of politicians.
Merrill Lynch an investment and financial
guru noted above that”staying connected to the work world in some way cannot
only offer financial benefits, it also keeps retirees more active and socially
engaged” Merrill Lynch position has become relevant to Nigeria politicians.
As at the last count, nearly all
governors who have completed their second tenures are gearing up to for
senatorial seats and senators and House of Representative members who have
done two terms are gearing up for governorship. Political analyst are of
the view that they are trying to make themselves relevant, protecting and
shielding themselves from any financial misappropriation during their last
term based on the principle of immunity
.
But financial analysts and investment planners have
different mindset, they are of the view that they want to stay connected to work life and enjoy the good things of
life, fame , wealth , opportunity to
travel at short intervals above all a work world which keep them more active and social engaged.
But does it give them happiness, happiness
varies, what gives Retiree A happiness, may not necessarily give Retiree B
happiness. But the majority of them tend
to be happy except where they have soiled their hands during electioneering
campaigns and other issues that comes with it pertaining to godfathers and the
relevant oath taking to keep in them in check against reneging on their
promises to their financiers and king makers.
But be as it may, they tend to be
happy and according to Dave Bernard in an article captioned “Finding Retirement
state of mind” which appeared in US News .he stated that “they appear to be genuinely happy with their state of affairs and making
the most of each day. When you ask about their retirement experience they shine
a genuine smile and are happy to regale you – often at length – about how
wonderful it is to be in their shoes. Their happiness is infectious and you may
find yourself caught up in their joy. Although it is safe to assume not
everything is perfect in their world, their overall outlook is positive.
Reginald odunze.com
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