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Atiku, Peter Obi. El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi. Photo: Google Images

 A failing government needs a replacement. People are attracted to change if it would improve their lives, however, people will resist change if it would create more misery and chaos. The truth is, the real purpose of the coalition will be defeated if its leaders are unable to rise above personal ambitions and embrace the most credible and competent leader to lead the change people genuinely believe in. Everyone knows that the leaders of the so called coalition have absolutely nothing to offer other than power grabs because they have been around for decades and uninterested in the idea of True Federalism nor flourishing democracy that will check the numerous ills of the monstrous Unitary System of government in Nigeria and guarantee sense of belonging and citizens wellbeing. HE Peter Obi represents the new future people want and deserves the opportunity to lead the country especially now that it’s the turn of the Southern part of the country. His popularity in the last presidential election demonstrates widespread support and acceptance. No doubt, people should be very vigilant about power sharks who will create more havoc than good given their past dirty politics using the coalition as a cloak for their political agenda. The Presidency has described the coalition as “a desperate alliance lacking in ideology and driven solely by personal ambition” , this should be a constant reminder and opportunity to prove itself  as a better political idea seeking service of the country rather than power at all costs and an attempt to disrupt the North/South rotation mechanism in Nigeria aimed at addressing sectional domination and fostering national unity which has become part of the country’s political culture over the past 23- years of the fragile democracy. The coalition leaders should be able to make essential sacrifices if they are truly committed to the unity and development of the country. “Anyone going against rotational presidency between the North and the South must understand there would be devastating consequences”-Clem Aguiyi. HE Peter Obi has all it takes to lead a new Nigeria for growth and stability and the people wouldn’t want to see him play second fiddle to anyone’. Uche Okeke, My View. 

Senator Natasha’s Attack Behaviour won’t change Nigeria’s dominant male power structure overnight

 “Our position is clear, the judgement of the honourable court did not contain any express order setting aside or nullifying the six-month suspension”- Paul Dauda, Senate Legal Counsel., challenging claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan suggesting that a federal high court order has directed her recall from suspension from legislative functions. I think understanding the different forms and motivations behind attacks on the political power structure is crucial for analysing political dynamics, preventing violence and promoting democratic stability.  Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan needs to revisit her power lessons to learn when to stop if she doesn’t want to put her political career on the line. Admiring antagonistic and aggressive politics won’t hasten a return to work and will only add to the unease. Unnecessary media obsession to entertain cheering crowd , profiteering groups and political commentary hasn’t helped her. The female Senator should simply comply with the recent high court ruling and seek genuine reconciliation with the Senate and its leadership to ensure a smooth return to work. Seeking to attack the power structure is never a winning strategy. Oby Ndukwe , a human rights advocate said Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan manipulated Nigerians to believe her lies and ignorantly join her sinister plot to bring down the Senate President, this may not be fair from the truth, having failed to back up her claims with evidence. As it stands, there’s no sexual harassment charges in any court against the Senate President, so one wonders what the embattled Senator really wants. No doubt, this is no longer about political representation. Attacks on the political power structure can destabilise governments, leading to civil unrest or regime change, so the state is not expected to treat such actors who challenge their beliefs and authority with kids gloves. “ Political leaders play outsized roles in shaping public opinion, their words and actions can condone or stoke aggression and violence among their supporters, just as easily as they can quell them…, When leaders cross the line into anti-democratic or violent behaviour, they must be held accountable”- Journal of Democracy. Ultimately, this may be the most important lesson Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will learn in this dreary struggle against the male power structure in Nigeria. Justice Binta-Nyako described her suspension as “excessive” but observed that the constitution failed to specify the maximum period that a lawmaker could be suspended from office. She recognised that the Senate has the power to punish any of its members who erred and this has emboldened the Senate to re-tighten its disciplinary measures against erring members. We will recall that the Senate said, the female Senator was suspended for gross misconduct , unruly behaviour and violation of Senate Standing Rules, basically her persistent attack behaviour has simply vindicated the Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has learned nothing. Uche Okeke, My View. Follow this blog for Free Thinking Opinion and Insights to Inspire Change.