#HNNPersonality J.Japheth @Omojuwa Speaks with #HNNAfrica as MY PERSON OF THE YEAR 2013

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J.Japheth Omojuwa, a political blogger and football enthusiast who gets the whole of Nigeria wrapped into that #MTNFootball and has caught my eye for so long. When he did the #OurNass campaign, I was a little concerned that it was a waste of time as these lawmakers were elected by we the people and now we are complaining about their salaries and all? He is a fine activist for change in my opinion and a different kind. With a country with so many phony fake activists, @Omojuwa as he is called on Twitter does so much enlightening his online community. I caught up with him via e-mail and sent these questions below to him. He is based in Nigeria but in Germany for a short period lecturing at Berlin's Free University.

What drives your Activism?
I wouldn't call it activism as much as I would call it just being myself. There is nothing unique about demanding for one's right all the time. It becomes activism when one is often found in a situation where most people would rather be oppressed than stand for their rights. I am driven by my inability to watch anyone step on my rights without consequences. Sometimes I go beyond my personal rights to collective rights, the rights I share with my constituents and immediate society. It is a quest for justice.


Will you delve into elective Nigerian Politics soon?It depends on what soon is but what is certain is that I will not delve into politics until I achieve my personal goals outside of my desires for change in Nigeria. There is time for everything and I just don't feel I have the resources I need for a political career in Nigeria. I believe in the potential of politics to make change happen and I will take on that challenge when there is a balance between my resources and the Nigerian political space.


2013 has been very eventful so far. How do you assess the #OurNass event?
It was organised to be in Nigeria, 24 hours to the protest folks from other parts of Nigeria requested to take part. It could have been better but it was another opportunity to let the Baboon know that the Monkey is not unaware of all the injustice going on and one day soon the chicken will come home to roost.


How does your family support you?
My family supports me by keeping away from my business. No one is telling me to stop and to be careful in such a way as to scare you. That is understandable because they know when telling me to be careful won't make a difference anyway. I'd always take the risks that belong on my path. My family prays for me and they are my major cheerleaders.

How do you view me Kemi Omolololu-Olunloyo?KOO is an exceptional woman. It takes a lot of grit and self-belief to do the things she does. She stands out without a doubt.

This guy is about the truth and for that I chose him as #HNNAfrica's Person Of The Year 2013. Congrats!!

GET WITH OMOJUWA!!

J.J. Omojuwa
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