There is a peculiar affliction in Nigerian politics: some politicians cannot distinguish between winning an election and acquiring ownership of the state. To them, victory at the polls is not a temporary mandate to govern the people. It is a licence to command institutions, domesticate independent organisations and demand political obedience from everyone within reach of government.
The Failure of Governance and the Assault of Politics: How Edo Was Left in the Dark By Lawson Akhigbe
