The Small Nigeria, The Big ElderStatesmen

Mrs Christopher served a Vegetables soup. The aroma, nostalgically alluring.
Professor Mr,Christopher and his friend, Engineer Mike, a
revolutionary engineer from Ibadan, very kin in African politics;
always passionate about it, joined him.

The two men, long time old friend; a streak from primary school. As
they spell Justice to what was set before them,and as always been,
Mike attended the meal with the latest political drama in town. It
greatly drew the interest of his friend, the professor.

"You know my friend", Mike began, before showing no respect to a
morsel in his mouth. "If you don't take care of politics, it will take
adequately care of you".

"Yes ofcourse, it is a big issue". Professor concurred.

"Politics is killing us". Another merciless justice on a morsel of fufu.

"It is not politics!"

"Not politics, then what?".

"Godfatherism.bGod fathers are dangerous when misunderstanding sets
inn. You cannot assume politics is killing us just because our men in
agbada failed to understand the basis of politics".

"What is your assertion then".

"US, UK.....etcetera, name them, all plays the political drama. All of
them. But differently from what we practice".

"I see".

"God fathers are always the problem".

"How?". Mike looked engrossed.

"When you put someone in power as your successor, shortly, he would
fallout out with you. That's the root of our political problems".

"I see".

"Power can intoxicate and god fathers must accept this. You think you
are putting Mr. O in such a position so that he will do your bidding.
Arrant nonsense!, let him begin to enjoy the siren and other
perquisites of office, the power and authority inherent in that
position and see whether he will hear you again".

"Power can do wonders".Mike shook his head. "Is that why the other man
tore his membership card?".

"Attention seeker!. Elderstatesman indeed. We all know his records".

"A lucky man!".

"Attention seeker!, unfortunately the media is at it".

"I was surprised".

"Why?, why should you?. If a man can tear the legs of his
daughter-in-law apart, I will be the least surprised and the last to
be
amazed if he tore a worthless
cardboard".

Both men laughed at length.

" The Small Nigeria, The Big ElderStatesmen". Professor added in
between the giggling.