Taking to his X account on Wednesday, the one-time Kaduna Central Senator opined that trouble naturally erupts when the lackey, driven by conscience or new realities, decides to revolt against the unconscionable covenant between the god-son and the god-father.
Shehu Sani wrote:"Most Nigerian Political Godfathers don't anoint their successors on the ground of competence; they anoint and impose them on the ground of loyalty, loyalty not to the state but to lords of power. "It's a cultish relationship founded on state capture, absolute control of political power, mutual protection, and plunder of state resources.
"Trouble naturally erupts when the lackey, driven by conscience, overbearing influence or new realities, decides to revolt against the unconscionable covenant.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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