In this part of the world, the unanimity about politics being by and large a dirty game is largely invalidation-proof. Lots of Nigerians, perhaps you too, dread the arena of acquisition and exertion of political power. The cliché "Politics is a dirty game" serves as a proposition of caution to those who would conceive or are weighing their chances of success in a field where the fittest survives. If the honourable, conscientious calibre of Nigerians persist in jilting politics and instigating others to do same, who then would deliver the exigent national change from the womb of today and tomorrow? In as much as such school of school is obviously marred with fears and unfounded bases, of profounder concern to this piece is the manner in which dramatis personae in Nigerian politics fight for survival through cross-carpeting. In contrast to the almost nationwide delight with yesterday's defections, the contention herein is that the event telltales a worrisome problem in Nigeria's political hemisphere alongside the poor quality of most of its political cast.


Since the dawn of democracy in 1999, inter-party migration has featured, affording politicians the leeway to file for divorce from political parties which are, by their judgment, unconducive for them and cleave to ones which are supposedly full of prospects. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's implicit defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) on the eve of 2015 elections; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's move to the then Action Congress (AC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and back and move again to APC and now back; Senate President Bukola Saraki's move from PDP to APC and loud whispers that a return is imminent; and most recently, the cross-carpetting of 14 senators and 37 representatives from the ruling APC to PDP/other political parties respectively. These wave of defections neither portrays dynamism in Nigerian politics in a good light nor underlines the political acumen of those involved, but rather exposes the scarcity of any predominant Nigeria-centered ideology in the politicking process. Put differently, egocentrism has displaced nationalism,


Furthermore, author Stephen Covey once argued that man-made creatures are created first mentally and then physically. Thus, what is without is often an accurate reflection of what is within. The paltry returns Nigeria and Nigerians receive on virtually every front somewhat point to the misplaced priorities of most political parties and politicians. On one hand, political parties seem to be solely preoccupied with securing power in exclusion of pragmatically promoting the sustainable prosperity of Nigeria and its citizenry. The gulf between their mantras and activities in government is so wide, hence their ideologies wane. Forgetfulness of modeling those core values either creates pandemonium within or attracts egoistic politicians to them. Like attracts like! And on the other, persons who politick to put personal interests above national interest crowd the political leadership space. Driven by fattening their assets, boosting egos and remaining in power, they defect frequently. If such actions are claimed to be resorted to for the wellbeing of the people, why are their constituencies and a greater area of this country (both human and material) still reeking of neglect and poverty? The problem is not the party but the leader. Fortunately, these happenings make Nigerians privy to the substance of these politicians.


Finally, these fresh defections dominating the news sphere should trigger in the average, right-thinking Nigerian a realization of how far we are from where we desire to be, not the adroitness or smartness of any politician. Unknown to the defectors, those steps enriches Nigerians with information about their political content and worth. To be candid, the details viewed in an objective fashion are disturbingly uninspiring.


Kaycee Naze
(Rational Pen)

Unlike other parts of the world where politicians defect for ideological reasons, politicians in Nigeria defects mostly for selfish end. All they are concerned with is simply associating with those with whom their personal political objective stand a better chance of being achieved

Our democracy is still in it's infancy but unfortunately it is developing at snail speed at best.

Our political parties are not based on ideologies. They are just vehicles to claim power or actualize personal agenda.

Our politicians are completely disconnected from the populace and the populace do not hold them accountable. The populace feel oppressed, abused, raped, cheated but they are gullible enough to still sell their votes to these politicians.

Unfortunately the populace are as bad as the politicians because the politicians are chosen from the same people.

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart.

Anything goes in Nigerian Politics


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Story for the God.....2019 we decide by PVC

It's simply disgusting

Ok

APC wailers won't let us rest

Anything that will send the dullard back to Daura to go and take care of his cows is a welcome development.
Zombies please save your tears for next year and stop writing silly and boring trash.

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Kayceenaz:
In this part of the world, the unanimity about politics being by and large a dirty game is largely invalidation-proof. Lots of Nigerians, perhaps you too, dread the arena of acquisition and exertion of political power. The cliché "Politics is a dirty game" serves as a proposition of caution to those who would conceive or are weighing their chances of success in a field where the fittest survives. If the honourable, conscientious calibre of Nigerians persist in jilting politics and instigating others to do same, who then would deliver the exigent national change from the womb of today and tomorrow? In as much as such school of school is obviously marred with fears and unfounded bases, of profounder concern to this piece is the manner in which dramatis personae in Nigerian politics fight for survival through cross-carpeting. In contrast to the almost nationwide delight with yesterday's defections, the contention herein is that the event telltales a worrisome problem in Nigeria's political hemisphere alongside the poor quality of most of its political cast.


Since the dawn of democracy in 1999, inter-party migration has featured, affording politicians the leeway to file for divorce from political parties which are, by their judgment, unconducive for them and cleave to ones which are supposedly full of prospects. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's implicit defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) on the eve of 2015 elections; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's move to the then Action Congress (AC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and back and move again to APC and now back; Senate President Bukola Saraki's move from PDP to APC and loud whispers that a return is imminent; and most recently, the cross-carpetting of 14 senators and 37 representatives from the ruling APC to PDP/other political parties respectively. These wave of defections neither portrays dynamism in Nigerian politics in a good light nor underlines the political acumen of those involved, but rather exposes the scarcity of any predominant Nigeria-centered ideology in the politicking process. Put differently, egocentrism has displaced nationalism,


Furthermore, author Stephen Covey once argued that man-made creatures are created first mentally and then physically. Thus, what is without is often an accurate reflection of what is within. The paltry returns Nigeria and Nigerians receive on virtually every front somewhat point to the misplaced priorities of most political parties and politicians. On one hand, political parties seem to be solely preoccupied with securing power in exclusion of pragmatically promoting the sustainable prosperity of Nigeria and its citizenry. The gulf between their mantras and activities in government is so wide, hence their ideologies wane. Forgetfulness of modeling those core values either creates pandemonium within or attracts egoistic politicians to them. Like attracts like! And on the other, persons who politick to put personal interests above national interest crowd the political leadership space. Driven by fattening their assets, boosting egos and remaining in power, they defect frequently. If such actions are claimed to be resorted to for the wellbeing of the people, why are their constituencies and a greater area of this country (both human and material) still reeking of neglect and poverty? The problem is not the party but the leader. Fortunately, these happenings make Nigerians privy to the substance of these politicians.


Finally, these fresh defections dominating the news sphere should trigger in the average, right-thinking Nigerian a realization of how far we are from where we desire to be, not the adroitness or smartness of any politician. Unknown to the defectors, those steps enriches Nigerians with information about their political content and worth. To be candid, the details viewed in an objective fashion are disturbingly uninspiring.


Kaycee Naze
(Rational Pen)

[/s]cry cry baby save your tears for next year

Sorry Nigerians. The earlier we realize that the solution to our problems is less of the people we think are the so-called messiahs, the better for us.
The System/Structure is faulty and there is nothing we can do only to continue to blame APC and PDP and keep cross carpeting till thy-kingdom-come.
Until we restructure, we would continue the blame-game and the unfortunate recipient (President) would always be the fool.

ok.

Azmodan:
APC wailers won't let us rest

I'm neither an APC agent nor member. The article was borne out of objective observation.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
[s][/s]cry cry baby save your tears for next year

If airing objective, palliative opinions on such a sensitive issue that impacts our nation's wellbeing is synonymous to "cry-babying," then such behaviour is worth encouraging.

Kayceenaz:

I'm neither an APC agent nor member. The article was borne out of objective observation.

Indeed

LLSAINT:
Sorry Nigerians. The earlier we realize that the solution to our problems is less of the people we think are the so-called messiahs, the better for us.
The System/Structure is faulty and there is nothing we can do only to continue to blame APC and PDP and keep cross carpeting till thy-kingdom-come.
Until we restructure, we would continue the blame-game and the unfortunate recipient (President) would always be the fool.

Political restructuring without prior ideological restructuring and overhauling is tantamount to merely relocating a lunatic, expecting the madness to be automatically cured.

pautex:

Unlike other parts of the world where politicians defect for ideological reasons, politicians in Nigeria defects mostly for selfish end. All they are concerned with is simply associating with those with whom their personal political objective stand a better chance of being achieved

That's exactly the problem. Political parties in Nigeria must learn to sell more than just election-running forms.

TooNoisy:
Our democracy is still in it's infancy but unfortunately it is developing at snail speed at best.

Our political parties are not based on ideologies. They are just vehicles to claim power or actualize personal agenda.

Our politicians are completely disconnected from the populace and the populace do not hold them accountable. The populace feel oppressed, abused, raped, cheated but they are gullible enough to still sell their votes to these politicians.

Unfortunately the populace are as bad as the politicians because the politicians are chosen from the same people.

Therefore, Nigeria needs mental restructuring. But the knotty question is, how can that be successfully achieved?

It is just too sad that Nigeria is yet to get it right even after so many years

I havent read your article but pls, there is nothing like "Cross-Carpetting"...it is called ""Carpet-Crossing". Please revise asap. Olorun o ni ba dada yin je.

delors:
I havent read your article but pls, there is nothing like "Cross-Carpetting"...it is called ""Carpet-Crossing". Please revise asap. Olorun o ni ba dada yin je.

Thanks. Note taken.

That is your opinion.
Your allusion is not in this regard.
It is restructuring viz-a-viz the federal structure of Nigeria that would aggregate our political inclination to form an ideological basis culminating into a Political force/Party.
Check developed federal states like India etc, there is a structured system that enables you and I based on our beliefs to form a political force then, a party.

Kayceenaz:

Political restructuring without prior ideological restructuring and overhauling is tantamount to merely relocating a lunatic, expecting the madness to be automatically cured.

Absolutely!
Only in Africa will party-switching like political GENDER-BENDERS (aka BOBRISKIES) as a result of material gains.

MOST, in non-SHYTE-HOLE countries will SIT TIGHT AND FIGHT the rot within the party, or become INDEPENDENT of all principle-LESS political parties like “THE SOWORES”! Yes! Very few switch. And only because of THE CHANGE IN THEIR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES, not because they want to “CHOP and LOOT” public funds.

In SHYTE-HOLE COUNTRIES LIKE NIGERIA, every RIFF-RAFF forms a new party like they form dialects within languages. In SANE countries, you have no more than 3 PARTIES!

Most politicians are already SUPER-WEALTHY in non-SHYTE-HOLE countries. In Africa. . . . Only the socio-economic-political TOUTS and DREGS without basic the education or pedigree bamboozle their ways to the seat of power with NOTHING TO SHOW BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER SERVICE.

The average politician in a civilized world looks for POWER to make a positive change in society.

In SHYTE-HOLE countries, MEDIOCRE, POVERTY-STRICKEN, EX-CONS, THIEVES AND CARPET-BAGGERS reign in TERROR! They chant “CHANGE” and become WORSE than the previous terrorists in power!

No hope for SHYTE-HOLE COUNTRIES.

Wailing zombies e don do o please.

Take this to the Bank.
There will be a bigger diffraction after the PDP primaries. And the "circle" continue.

SHM!