Nigeria's Next Political Reckoning: Between power and possibility, by Ahmad Shuaibu Isa The Politics of Self-Centredness: A Societal Undercurrent In every society, no matter how democratic, religious, or culturally enlightened, there exists a quiet yet powerful undercurrent that shapes human behaviour more than any constitution or scripture: the politics of self-centredness. While much public discourse focuses on the failings of politicians and the prevalence of corruption, these behaviours often reflect deeper societal patterns. Blaming those in power for oppression and hypocrisy is both easy and, at times, entirely justified. Many politicians, once...