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There was apparent sigh of relief within the rank of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the former governor Abdulaziz Yari to embrace peace and work forf the party's success in 2023. Pictures of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle and former governor Yari both in smiles and shaking hands at the party national headquarters in Abuja, which went viral on social media were balms that soothed a lot of hearts across the state and beyond. Before the national headquarters incident, pictures of the two leaders also in smiles appeared a night earlier with the national chairman of…

The news of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s withdrawal from the 2023 presidential race is now old and embedded in Nigeria’s memory. The Senate Chief Whip who is the highest political office holder in Igboland under the Buhari Administration, said he resigned in order to support his immediate boss who is angling for Nigeria’s number one political position. The lesson from Orji Kalu’s U-turn disposition must be seen in a different light, particularly at a time where Nigerians pay very little attention to the principles of humanity such as friendship, trust, patience, commitment and sacrifice. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu even in…

Even the holy book says beware of false prophets, undoubtedly we have reached another pivotal point in our political history again, a season where all and sundry throw their hats into the ring. There are those with the sheep clothing, and there are only a few with skin as tight as a tiger. A conundrum of manifestoes have ensued but there can only be one man for the job, which is why thumbs must tick only the best, tested and trusted political officers. This discourse focuses on that one man, who amongst other equals has proven to be a different…

Opinion pieces are meant to be intellectual engagements, which usually mirror the maturity, depth and inclination of the writers. Some end up educating; some even entertain; some pontificate; while others analyse with or without proffered solutions. Alas, one of the tragedies of the Nigerian communication environment is that some fine, illuminating writers find themselves, now and then, being sucked up into pulling people down in the name of politics. This is when the otherwise good writers are in a personal conflict, striving vainly to justify the unjustifiable. At this time, even when their prose remains florid, one painfully observes them…

Leading up to the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, I have been observing with keen interest intriguing political developments as individuals, groups and regions busy themselves jostling for positions in line with their personal and corporate desires. Since only interests remain constant in the realm of politics, the scenario has witnessed a lot of horse trading, arm twisting and as expected stomach-churning betrayal by erstwhile trusted allies. Unfortunately, while some actors in the unfolding political drama are proactively playing out an already written script, others are only improvising reacting to moves initiated by the more prepared politicians. One subject that…

Even people who normally pontificate with cocksure certainty about politics in Nigeria are mystified by what’s going on at APC right now. Everyone in the corridors of power that I’ve spoken to was either cagey or just as bewildered as the rest of us. But I came away with three distinct impressions from my conversations with different people. First, the current circus show of all-comers' gladiatorial presidential primary contest in APC has been orchestrated by APC chairman Abdullahi Adamu with the support of a faction of the Aso Rock cabal. He tells insentient Buhari to invite people to visit him…