One or two lessons
on public relations will not be a bad idea for Peter Osaze Odemwingie, the Nigeria
International and West Bromich Albion player, who is locked in the habit of tweeting
his anger on the social media platform whenever he feels hurt. And I think that's
not wise at all, especially for a public figure like him.
Odemwingie is
a fine player that still has a lot to offer, but his twitter obsession and poor
attitude is threatening to jeopardize his career. He may have been shooting himself
on the feet and I think he needs help. He needs to hire a psychologist or a public
relation officer to help him manage his attitude.
Read some of
what his colleagues, ex-players, Coach, manager, fans are saying about him. And
I think you should lend your own comments below.
Joseph Yobo (Nigeria
National Team Captain): "Osaze has been reckless, disrespectful to most people.
He's not a kid, he should grow up because we cannot continue to baby sit him. He
is responsible for his problems."
Jeffery (West
brom Fan): "I suppose the lad (Odemwingie) stay calm on his game. Though, he
may think it make no odds to him, because he's on top of his benjamins. But the
odds shall sometimes tell against him. Perhaps, he thinks he's an orator. What a
bad act of tweeting. He needs one or two lessons."
Victor Ikpeba
(Ex-Nigeria International Player): "People close to him (Odemwingie) should
advise him. How can he just go about attacking coaches, ex-players and even his
colleague like that. I"m waiting for the federation to issue a statement on
this matter. They must take action because this is a dangerous precedent; because
if they don't, others will do the same thing in future."
Taribo West (Pastor
and Ex-Nigeria International Player): "Osaze should shut up and focus on his
career instead of insulting his seniors all the time. He needs to respect his elders.
His utterances smacks of indiscipline and unprofessional. He should apologize
to everyone he's been abusing on twitter because if he continues like this he will
not go far in life."
Ben Alaiya (IMC
and Sun Shine FC Administrator): "And we must respect our own (Keshi) at least
he is the one at the head of affair. I mean if by tomorrow Osaze becomes coach,
I wonder if he'll take such insulting tweets from his players. Its not too good
because the future is bigger than today."
Stephen Keshi
(Nigeria national team Coach): "He told some people that he want to be captain
as he considers himself one of the most senior player in the current squad, but
how he behaved in the national team over the years has really run counter to his
ambition to be the leader of the team. You can only lead by example."
Jeremy Peace
(West Brom Chairman): "The only way we would have considered letting Peter
leave was if an acceptable offer was forthcoming and if we had found a suitable
replacement at a relatively short notice. Neither materialized and in the end the
matter become a point of principle as much as anything Peter has acted wholly unprofessionally
(disrespecting the team and fans with his tweets)."
I think Osaze
will do well to himself and career if he close his Twitter account. I understand
that Twitter as well as other social media platforms are means of self expression.
But Osaze has been prone to errors using the platform and he cannot continue to
be apologetic every other time. Maybe, he misunderstands the whole concept of the
social media. His rantings is some worth an abuse of twitter.
I am glad
that Nwankwo kanu is making effort to help Osaze settle with the coaching crew,
but he must stop his erratic behaviors!
Read Some Of Odemwingie’s Tweets
“A coach the country is praising
now will one day be sacked and to his achievements they will say: only one cup?
I beg.”
“Very little
thing made me fall out with ex-Eagles coach Siasia, and that’s club commitment.
And that commitment was questioned after,”
“What did that teach me? You only a
good guy and professional when you score and give your teams what they want.
They throw us out after.”
“When I give all my heart and effort to
a team and get overlooked after, how could I possibly be happy? Same in Eagles.
Same in WBA. “Well praised and most criticized at the same time. Something is
wrong somewhere. And I bet it’s not in my attitude. I believe in transparency.”
“It’s time to change consciousness a
bit in naija. Yekini (may his soul RIP) our legend died in poverty. The way our
big men spraying now.
“Wish they looked after our heroes when
old and in need the way they giving out now. Femi Okpabunmi lost his sight and
struggling to feed now.
“The boy got medals and many caps for
naija. T. West I heard not so comfortable and few others. Glo and Mtn please
compete who give them more.”
