Our girls who just won the soccer world cup embody the Nigerian spirit: full of fun, energy and conviviality, yet united in purpose. That is what we Nigerians are until spoilt by free money. How I wish some of that spirit would find its way into our politics! At least if you can be an Awolowo try to be a Barkin Zuwo and give us some entertaiment to escape our sorrow.
While our girls are scoring goals and lifting spirits, Rotimi Amaechi, our “Lion of PH,” is firing his mouth well over the bar. He is asked to play a penalty and is turning his back at the poles ranting about the goal he didnt score yesterday. Plenty of roar, precious little coordination.
The girls understand teamwork; our politicians prefer to dribble everybody—including themselves.
Lion, abeg, you dey fall our hand! Even in our secondary school debates, we knew that noise was no substitute for a point. For someone aspiring to the vice presidency, your delivery is painfully banal and pedestrian. A running mate should strengthen the ticket; you are making yours run out of steam before the whistle. Get a coach or get out of the race.
Perhaps it is time to attend the girls’ training camp. They could teach you a thing or two about teamwork, timing and shooting with purpose.
Even a lion must learn that the goal is between the posts, not somewhere in the forest.
– Babafemi Ojudu