By Editor
Dear compatriots,
This letter is written from a place of sincerity, concern, and deep belief in Nigeria’s democratic future. It is not an attempt to diminish anyone’s passion, loyalty, or sacrifices, but rather a call to strategic thinking over emotional reaction because politics, at its core, is strategy.
To the Obidient Movement
Based on prevailing political realities, it is important to be honest with ourselves. If Alhaji Atiku Abubakar remains in the presidential race, the likelihood of Mr. Peter Obi clinching the ADC presidential ticket becomes slim. Not because of a lack of followership or popularity, but because Nigerian politics is still heavily influenced by political structures, alliances, and long-standing stakeholder relationships areas where Atiku remains far ahead.
Peter Obi’s most realistic path in such a scenario may be the Vice-Presidential slot, not as a demotion, but as a strategic positioning. However, one major obstacle to this possibility is not Atiku or the political class it is the pressure and absolutism from sections of the Obidient movement, where anything short of the presidency is seen as failure.
Politics is not driven by emotions alone. It is driven by timing, negotiation, and long-term vision.
If Peter Obi senses that accepting a VP role would trigger massive backlash from his own supporters, he will naturally hesitate even if it is the smartest move in the moment.
But if his supporters make it clear that they trust his judgment and will stand by whatever decision he takes in Nigeria’s best interest, he will be freer to act strategically.
Sometimes, winning is not about standing at the top immediately, but about positioning yourself to win decisively tomorrow.
To Kwankwasiyya Members and Supporters
Governor Abba K Yusuf ’s recent political decision has generated understandable emotions within the Kwankwasiyya movement. However, it is important to pause and ask ourselves a critical question: are we responding to facts, or are we reacting emotionally?
Despite the noise, the service delivery of Governor Abba’s administration remains evident and commendable something even critics quietly acknowledge.
Unfortunately, many have allowed political alignment to overshadow governance performance.
Leaders sometimes take difficult steps not for personal comfort, but for what they perceive as the long-term interest of their people and administration. Accepting this reality does not amount to betrayal; it amounts to political maturity.
It is also instructive to note that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso , despite his influence and capacity, did not instruct members of the movement currently in government to resign in protest. This is telling. It reflects a deeper understanding of power, timing, and responsibility qualities I personally admire in his political journey, especially his consistent ability to protect and position his loyalists.
Nigeria’s democracy does not suffer from lack of passion; it suffers from lack of patience and strategic consensus. Movements win when supporters trust leadership judgment, not when they issue ultimatums.
This is a call to cool heads, clear eyes, and collective wisdom.
Politics is not emotion.
Politics is strategy.
And strategy demands that we sometimes support decisions we did not expect, for outcomes we truly desire.
Yours in Nation Building,
Nworisa Michael
A concerned citizen
nworisamichael1917@gmail.com