In essence, this piece represents a lengthy apology. It couldn't have come at a more auspiscious moment.
It is precisely because of the fact that "24 hours is a long time in politics", that supposedly articulate and enlightened persons, like yourself, should refrain from purportedly reading the tea-leaves too early,
in such a fawning manner. Especially when the object of your 'predictions', in so many ways, represents all that is negative and uninspiring about Nigerian politics.
However, I disagree with you, when you subtly seek to rationalise the travails of Peter Obi, when you write:
In those days it was never the case that those with means who should rather be concerned with protecting their wealth ever dreamt of coming out in the open to contest elections, and thereby sharing in the limelight with the professional politicians, an error in judgement by the likes of Peter Obi.
Ironically, if one is to go by your assertion above, it then means that the likes of Andy Uba, (whom you were so earnestly sure of his victory) also, have no business contesting elections, because, it is an open secret that
Uba is wealthy beyond imagination.
Uche, I must observe that it is hard to categorize your political stance. Is it ideologically driven, or is it just a case of 'situational ethics'? One second, you're saying one thing, and the next moment, you make a complete volte face.
You will agree with me that if this attitude persists, it may be hard for discerning minds to take you seriously. And that would be such a shame, because, I sincerely believe that you are a great communicator. This is a God-given talent that should never be taken lightly, nor seemingly sacrificed on the alter of expediency.
Uche,
Nwanem madu (Uche, pesin broda),
nno (welcome)
DoubleWahala