Ah, what a time to witness—the glorious reign of the unschooled! A time when ignorance is not only loud but worn as a badge of honor. A time when those who should be students of governance parade themselves as masters of it, blindly reassuring the naked emperor that his imaginary robes are magnificent.
And here we are, forced to endure yet another theatrical performance, a tragicomedy of epic proportions, as some, persons, definitely unwhorthy of our mention, scramble to discredit Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection to the APC. Their argument? That he is lying about PDP’s division, that he never spoke to the governor about the Okpai IPP, and that he is “deceiving” the people about Delta North’s development. Ah yes, because if you package ignorance with enough arrogance, surely it must become truth.
Let’s break it down for those who, despite their loudness, still struggle with basic reasoning.
First, the laughable claim that there is “no division” in Delta PDP. Oh, the beauty of self-deception! The party is in shambles, but why let facts ruin a perfectly good delusion? After all, when your only political strategy is blind loyalty, even a burning house can be described as “comfortably warm.”
Then, the masterstroke of ignorance: “Okpai IPP is a federal project, so the governor had no reason to fund it.” Wonderful! The same people who celebrate when Delta State fixes federal roads now suddenly remember jurisdiction when it comes to a power project that could actually benefit the people. But hypocrisy is a dear old friend in politics, isn’t it?
And the Ogwashi-Uku dam issue? Another display of selective amnesia. Senator Nwoko lobbied for the water treatment and giving his.people water. That represents making excuses, And somehow, he is to blame? Incredible! This is the kind of logic that keeps societies stagnant—the art of reverse psychology, rather than demanding results.
And then the comedy continues—”150 projects,” “₦2 billion per local government,” “₦50 billion for roads.” Beautiful figures! But where is the impact? Development isn’t a PowerPoint presentation. It is felt, seen, and experienced. If it were as impressive as they claim, why are they working overtime to convince us?
Then comes the most laughable claim—”Ned Nwoko is not as popular as the governor.” Really? Then why all this fuss? Why the frantic essays, the nervous justifications? If he were so irrelevant, why the panic? The desperation is showing, and it’s almost endearing.
And for those naïve enough to think his move to the APC means he will be gagged—what a journey into self-deceit! If anything, he will be louder, stronger, and even more determined. His oversight function in the Senate is not a favor to any government; it is a duty. Wishing it away won’t change that.
But, of course, 2027 will be the great revealer. The one-term placeholders will be exposed. And as always, the people will decide. The reign of the unschooled is always short-lived. Tick-tock.
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