Man by nature, is said to be a political animal. What this means, all humans have a unique political instinct in discharging any activities.for the fact we human possess a higher instincts than that of an animal, it becomes expident to note, that where two or three individuals are gathered, there are bounds to be a discomformity of laid down rules especially if it does not favor every members of the group , divergent opinions, arguments, and disagreement in order to arrive at a concrete definition of an ideas in achieving group or individual sets objectives. Politics is a game played by only the smart intellects, not for dulled IQ. Every politics is local. Every political flag, is deceptive. Every political statement, is a smoke screen. All politicians are egocentric. Politics are never played on the basis for national interest, but for an individual interest and set goals. There are various predominant factors in our Nigeria political system that will be discussed here. Be patience, we shall get there. But for now, let's go back to the business of the day and the overall subject matter for this easy. Yea, our main subject matter for this discussing piece of easy, centers on Hon. Dr. Chidi Julius lloyd, s defection to pdp.
This is no longer a hidden secret that hon. Dr. Child Julius Lloyd who was an ally to the current minister for Transportation, Rt hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, is now a card carried member of the people democratic party. His defection to pdp, noticed a heroic reception. As the able governor of rivers state, honoured his impeccable personality as an astute politician to organize such a reception ceremony for his defection right there in the rivers state government house. For many of my readers who do not know who Hon. Dr. Chidi Julius Lloyd is. , he hails from akpabu community in Emohua LGA rivers state of Nigeria, A husband and a father to his adorable children. He maintained his elective position as rivers state house of Assembly member representing Emohua state constituency for more than a decade. And was finally elected as the leader of the house to pilot the state assemblies. He is well know for his political steadfastness to any political class he pays his allegiance to. He does not know how to play any political game of betrayal. Now going down memory lane with a brief history as regards rivers state governorship k legs aspirant saga championed by the then Nigeria president chief olusegun obasanjo who substituted hon. Rotimi Amaechi, s name for his dear cousin Celestine omehia as pdp governorship flag bearer. I will never forget how hon. Chidi Lloyd and the present rivers state governor nyesom wike stood solidly behind their boss hon. Amaechi. While he hon. Rotimi Amaechi was in Ghana, this two political giants fought his political battle and gave him victory as the authentic elected governor of Rivers state after the supreme court has delivered verdict to his political favor. Now listen to me, this same hon. Chidi Julius Lloyd was already a member of the rivers state house of assembly even when hon. Amaechi was the speaker rivers state house of assembly. When he Amaechi completed his tenure in the house to contest for governorship, he chidi Lloyd was reelected to the house. Therefore, Its imperative to note that he was never jobless then. Yet he stood for his master and became an opposition to the ruling party he was elected under the same platform. We can never forget in a hurry how many pdp supporters especially those at the side of the then rivers state governor Celestine omehia where often coming to his house to beg him to switch over to Celestine omehia,s political camp which he visibly rejected. I also remembered he Lloyd telling us he does not play politics of betrayal except if himself is been betrayed by the people he so much put his political trust in. Lloyd who personally safed hon. Amaechi from impeachment during the rivers state assemblies fracas, was never rewarded for any political appointment whatsoever. Instead he was made to work more for hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and his political godson tonye Cole governorship campaign as the director general for tonye Cole and Gideon governorship campaign. Dear friends, the very moment the news flittered on air, wike became jittery and devastated over Lloyd, s appointment to head the campaign team for tonye Cole . because he knew the political capacity of hon. Dr chidi Lloyd. Ladies and gentlemen, to the amazement of rivers state people, when election results began to come out, the governorship candidate awara, whom apc supported and adopted after inec disqualified all apc candidate in rivers state from the general election, early result shown that Mr awara whom apc now supported against wike reelection bid, was evidently leading in many of the local govt before wike and inec systematically suspended the electoral results . He governor wike realized that hon. Chidi Lloyd plays the game more than he do. From that day on, he continue to woe hon. Lloyd to his political space which hon. Lloyd unrelentlesslly told him he can't work for him. Politics is all about personal interest. But for Lloyd, he puts his boss political interest first before his own personal interest. Lloyd was never jobless during his eight solid years after leaving office as leader rivers state house of assembly. He is a man that is productive and knows how to use his time judiciously. Today, he is a Doctorate degree holder in law. Also a lecturer in one of the reputable university in nig. Rivers apc knew that hon. Dr. Lloyd's defection to pdp, marks the end of apc in rivers state. While because, hon Lloyd, is the only politician in rivers state that has the political will to challenge wike. Both, where political allies instrumental to hon. Rotimi Amaechi, s political success while serving as rivers state governor. Wike understood that Lloyd is the only strong person that can marr his chances for chosen a successor when his tenure finally comes to an end. Hon. Lloyd awaited patiently to get political reward from his master, yet to no avail. I remember when he hon. Amaechi visited our family house on first of January with his entire family to plead with Lloyd to exercise more patience with him, promising him federal appointment Which we all believed he Lloyd would have taken over from dagugu opeterside from the marinetime sector after his tenure. Yet he failed him. Before Lloyd, s defection from apc to pdp. He Governor wike came visiting our family house some weeks ago before his defection to apologize to Lloyd to forgive him and join hands with him for the development of our state. However, wike does not see Lloyd as his political stooge, but a friend. Ladies and gentlemen, it may interest u to note that when Lloyd was charged to court by the then federal government led by Dr. Gej for willful damage of government property. (Mace), he was taking to abuja, they promised him alot. , offered him billions of naira contract, yet he rejected all the offers and maintained his political stands for the camp of hon. Amaechi. It amused me when those who does not know who Lloyd is, will come on air to say he is playing stomach politics. Look, this prominent akpabu born politician, loves his master so much in a way that any of the family members who pleads with him to give governor wike a chance to work with him, became his worst enemy.we loved hon. Rotimi Amaechi as we equally loved our son, brother, uncle, and cousin hon. Dr. Chidi Julius lloyd. In conclusion, hon. Dr chidi Lloyd is a political mediator between hon. Rotimi Amaechi and rivers state governor wike for the preparations and its anticipated achievements for the 2023 political ambitions of the both parties. RT hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi still remains my political role model. We appreciate him and wish him well for his future political endeavors . No matter how faster one runs, his shadow are never left behind.
Dear friends, we shall look at the various factors affecting nig politics for my next easy on this subject matter.
My name is Clifford igwe. Aka cliff dboss, prolific writer, event mc, movie director, movie producer, exponent political psychology, author "introduction to political psychology, and the man blessed with so much knowledge and wisdom. Title, given to me from my fans across the globe.
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