Political Networks: Sowore and Ezekwesili

Thanks for reading. A Jar of Clay, Part 1: Made in Nigeria is available here I am saying the obvious: neither Sowore nor Ezekwesili will win the next election because votes in Nigeria are delivered through a series of strong men. Nigeria is fundamentally different from countries of North America and Western Europe in that… Continue reading Political Networks: Sowore and Ezekwesili

The Elites of Nigeria: The August Gathering at Obasanjo’s Farm

Eventually, it had to come to your attention, especially if you are connected to Nigerians either in real life or social media. I am talking about the gathering of the cream of the Nigerian elites at General Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo's farm, the only man living who shared the honour of ruling Nigeria twice (of… Continue reading The Elites of Nigeria: The August Gathering at Obasanjo’s Farm

Nigeria And The Politics of the “Least Awful”

My book, "A Jar of Clay, Part 1: Made In Nigeria", is set in Nigeria. It explores how easy it is to stick to your moral compass when you have desires that are contrary and live in an environment that pose significant challenges. A big factor that influences the environment in which we live is the… Continue reading Nigeria And The Politics of the “Least Awful”