I want to go crazy this morning because Nigeria has turned my head upside down. There is a song, originally from East or South Africa, that perfectly describes our situation. In the Nigerian version, it goes like this: Primaries, primaries… PDP primaries… Win election, win election… My people, this is our mindset! We sell our votes, our companies, our inheritance. Obi won an election, you sold it. Fubara became governor, you’ve driven him away. Nigeria is predictable—very, very predictable. Nigeria is a Kasongo republic.
Let me explain what I mean by Kasongo. In the animal kingdom, there is a watch-hog that will deliberately go and look for trouble. When a lion or rhino charges at it, the watch-hog will speed off and, without fail, it will always enter its hole in reverse. Nigerians know how to reverse. Everything in Nigeria is predictable!
Now, let me tell you what will happen next in Rivers State with this new sole administrator.
1. The Thanksgiving Service
The first thing that will happen is a thanksgiving service. His pastor will call for one and declare it an act of God. They will say it is miraculous, that some things in life do not require struggle. Just like Joseph was lifted from prison to interpret Pharaoh’s dream, they will say the Lord has called him for this assignment. Church people, we see you!
2. Traditional Rulers Will Pay Homage
The same traditional rulers who stood with Fubara will now visit the new administrator. They will sing praises, perform kung-yay-yay ceremonies, and tell him he is their son. They will assure him he belongs to them, that he is an Ijaw man, and that they will support him.
3. The Old Boys’ Association Will Show Up
His old classmates will start paying visits. They will call him Excellency! They will form committees, raise funds, print T-shirts, and pledge their loyalty. Before you know it, government contracts will start flying in.
4. The Contractors Will Rush to Government House
Every contractor will find their way to Government House. Even those who initially opposed the state of emergency will now come looking for deals. You will see them laughing, shaking hands, and doing kung-yay-yay again. Predictable!
5. The Security Agencies Will Turn on Fubara
You will see security men, the same ones who were running after Fubara, turning against him. If need be, they will be the ones to drag him away. The EFCC will come after Fubara. They will want to cram him like a broiler chicken prepared for Easter. But there is danger—Fubara knows too much. If they push him too hard, he may pull the whole house down. Nigerians keep saying, the heavens will not fall, but I tell you, the heavens over Nigeria have no pillar. In fact, they are already closed!
6. The Senate and House of Reps Will Play Along
The Senate will act as if they are debating the situation, but they are only calculating how to share the benefits. House of Reps, the same thing. We saw it during PDP and APC primaries. Everything was for sale—judiciary, lawmakers, everything. Mashrobo! You sold it all!
7. Money Will Flow and Betrayals Will Happen
Once money starts flowing, everyone will switch sides. There is a type of bank alert that drains your phone battery. The amount is so big that your phone needs a recharge before you can even process the transaction. That is the kind of money that will exchange hands. People will sell out. People will betray.
We are watching Rivers State. The same funds that were denied Fubara will now be released. Watch and see who controls the resources!
Nigeria is a Kasongo Republic
Everything in this country is predictable. We sell our integrity, our votes, our future. Look at our judiciary! Look at our lawmakers! We sell everything!
I am your friend, your very crazy friend, Dr. Charles Apoki. I am not normal. You are not normal. We all know the truth.
God bless you!
