The futility of political godfatherism, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE In Nigeria’s political theatre, one persistent and corrosive force continues to cast a long, ominous shadow: political godfatherism. Despite decades of democratic advancement and civic enlightenment, this antiquated and detrimental tradition remains obstinate. Sustained by individuals who presume they can impose their will upon an entire political framework, godfatherism has evolved into a significant threat to credible leadership and national progress. These self-proclaimed kingmakers operate under the delusion that they possess a divine right to dictate the course of political...