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The Decay in Nigerian Politics In Nigerian politics today, sentiment, favoritism, and selfishness have replaced integrity, service, and patriotism. Many politicians have completely redefined politics from what we were taught in schools. They have also distorted the meaning of democracy , turning it from government of the people into a game of greed and self-interest. The very essence of public service to serve the people has been lost. Today, when someone is called a “politician,” Nigerians no longer expect character, ideas, or performance. Instead, the name now suggests lavish lifestyles , sudden wealth , luxury cars , and mansions built overnight . Politics has become a safe haven for ill-gotten wealth and a quick route to fame and fortune. Sadly, many politicians embarrass themselves and the nation through their greed and arrogance. The Natasha Akpoti Story A few months ago, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines after alleging sexual harassment again...

As Edo State journeys through a new chapter of leadership, it is important that the Executive Governor, Monday Okpebholo, intensifies efforts to deliver people-oriented projects that directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens. Edo people expect purposeful governance, not distractions, and the governor must rise above political intrigues within his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the criticisms from the opposition. History reminds every occupant of Osadebe Avenue that power is transient. Governors come and go, but their legacies endure. One day, Governor Okpebholo will also leave the seat, and like his predecessors, he will face questions about his stewardship. Those questions must be answered not with political rhetoric but with visible results. The governor’s emergence itself is a remarkable story. In the buildup to the 2024 governorship election, he was not considered a frontrunner. After the APC primaries and the crisis that trailed them, his eventual rise was un...