Existing as a politician in Nigeria can be a very tricky affair, our former playground has been converted into a global standard stadium and only the fittest can survive. It is becoming increasingly difficult for a sizable majority especially the group categorized as millennials to survive as a politician in Nigeria. The recent events which surround the Nigerian political turf has shown how poor the Nigerian youth populace are as far as politics is concerned and this guide shows you how to survive as a politician in Nigeria, especially as a millennial.


Who are you to Contemplate Delving into
Nigerian Politics?

One of the funniest things about the Nigerian politico-sphere is the firebrand activism displayed by a majority of the Nigerian youth who give the impression that they’re deeply concerned but end up getting involved only for the “twitter relevance” it brings them. This irritable attitude has gone on for so long and the longer it does, the more it eats deep into the fabric of our democracy.

As a result of the lack luster interest shown by the youth who constitute a little over 50% of the total population, our fully packed El-Classico political stadium is overcrowded with halfwits and nincompoops who feel the need to constantly dip their filthy hands into the coffers of our dear nation. It seems like the word “Politician” in Nigeria is now a synonym for “Idiot” for lack of a better suited word to describe the old men who occupy the top political offices in Nigeria. So I ask you again, who are you to contemplate delving into Nigerian politics? You should know, if you do not already that the Nigerian politico-sphere is not meant for the faint heart and if your heart makes it a habit to fail you on certain occasions then simply stay back on the side-lines (stay, of course, only if you can pull a “BUHARI” successfully for four or more years) and root for your favorite politicians.

Categories of Politicians in Nigeria

In the most populated black nation of the world, being a politician can only mean two things.

A rich, corrupt Nigerian with enough resources to control the situation in his favour.

An idealist with not enough resources to effect a change.

Oh forgive my manners, there’s a third;

A Dino Melaye whom should fall into one of the two categories above but won’t because we simply cannot in good conscience do that to the rest.
There is one thing about being a successful politician in Nigeria, and it is that you have to be a CHAMELEON! Those who are unable to put on multiple colored coats are usually for the most part kicked out of their political affiliations or stabbed and left out to dry up in the cold. It is, nonetheless, very important to point out that it is very rare to find a young Nigerian politician between the ages of 30 and below who falls actively into any of the three categories listed above largely because a sizable majority of the population which falls into this age range either shows no interest in politics at all, are waiting for their old and sullen ancestors to let go of the widely coveted political positions or are busy trying to become music stars (no offense to real talents out there).

Over time, it has become very popular to incorporate technocrats into our political systems by political office holders in a bid to control as much as they can politically. It is the simple reason why intelligent Nigerians are seen making waves in politics but lack any iota of influence on their constituents. Need I alert you to the deceptiveness that currently occupies the Vice Presidential office of Nigeria with the name Prof. Yemi Osinbajo? Never has it happened in the short history of our democracy that a Nigerian occupied the vice presidency position for four good years and was not in the discussion for presidency despite his Oga’s obvious failing health. It did not even happen during Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, despite how relatively unknown Namadi Sambo was.

Hopefully, this guide gives you an insight into how to survive as a politician in Nigeria.


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