For three years, Traoré’s stock has risen amid algorithmic populism expressed in languages he neither understands nor speaks.
Abuja can argue that the hardship is global and that the temporary difficulties will produce a better future. But as economists say, in the long run, we’re all dead.
As we move closer to 2027, the actions of the children of newsworthy politicians will be a valuable lens through which we try to view and understand the political space.
Neither the Uromi I read about in history nor the one my mother visited is the same as the present crime scene. Something is broken, and false outrage won’t fix it.
Yet, Power managed to get away with openly complimenting the “gorgeous breasts” of Obasanjo’s wife and teasing him about the misuse of oil money, the bane of all Nigerian governments.
Those opposed to the proclamation should say how to leave Fubara in place and extract the water of peace from the coconut of Rivers without breaking the shell on the head of the people.
Why is Africa a spectator in its own case?
Akpabio has also abridged the rights of the senator’s constituents in Kogi Central by this libidinous overreach. He should have been more restrained.
Unlike his predecessor, Viktor Yanukovych, Zelensky was just the fool the West needed.
Babangida will not change, but that’s okay. He shouldn’t also make the mistake of thinking we have all forgotten.
