Why the Wike-Fubara Crisis Is an Indictment of the dangers of Godfather Politics
The protracted political feud between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, lays bare the destructive machinery of godfather politics in Nigeria. While political alliances and sponsorships are common in electioneering, the bitter struggle for the soul of Rivers State proves once again what happens when personal loyalty is…