A wise counsel for Bola Tinubu

As the ruling All Progressives Congress heads for its presidential primaries, I think it’s important to remind one of the leading contenders, Bola Tinubu, of this: Never overplay your luck as history has shown us it usually ends in humiliating defeats. Ask Idi Amin Dada.   For more than three decades, you’ve been visible in […]

As the ruling All Progressives Congress heads for its presidential primaries, I think it’s important to remind one of the leading contenders, Bola Tinubu, of this: Never overplay your luck as history has shown us it usually ends in humiliating defeats. Ask Idi Amin Dada.  

For more than three decades, you’ve been visible in the Nigerian political space – serving various offices and playing the role of “godfather”. It’s time to go and rest. It’s better to retire as a kingmaker.   

It’s important to state that “I made this, I made that – it’s my turn” isn’t the yardstick of determining, who becomes the next president. Nigeria is neither a monarchy nor a mafia state.  

At this point, we need competent, healthy, and serious-minded leaders (even if they’re ice cream and popcorn sellers) who’ll put down workable policies to tackle the nation’s myriad problems not entitled bosses.  

Nigerians don’t know those you’ve helped and therefore wouldn’t be able to sympathise with you fully. Already, many are suggesting that you should go and get your reward from those you think you’ve helped not with the future of Nigerian youths.  

You can also retain the title of statesman if you like. Some will remember you as the Jagaban. Don’t end up like the individuals who overplayed their hands and fell from grace.  

Nigerians thank you for “transforming Lagos” and nurturing “talents” as you and your supporters claim. Forcing yourself on them now will sink the quicksand and mark the end of an empire.  

Labaran Yusuf, Jos, Plateau State.