By: Busy Brain
Kwara State.
Wonders shall never cease to happen in Nigeria, predominantly in politics and the creative industry. The two facets of human endeavors remain the major enablers of the media. Others remain secondary with less attention. The entertainment industry and political corridor will always be the most talked about with the pervasive mysteries and wonders.
Of course, the news of Mallam Nasir El-rufai, who recently migrated from the ruling party to the Social Democratic Party, is still a topic for debate in political parlance. El-rufai’s recent decision to dump the party where he served as two-term governor further certified the mantra of no permanent friend in politics, but permanent interest. I have come to realize that politicians negotiate their interests, not in the interest of the masses.
The former Governor of Kaduna State is already missing his relevance in the party he worked for in 2015, 2019, and 2023. What matters to the political elites is relevance in the corridor of power. What special thing would El-rufai tell Nigerians about the future he claimed to secure in SDP that has not been said before during his active days in APC? Just like his words, unless betrayed, loyalty and fidelity to friends are permanent and pensionable. Unless reconciled, opposition and enmity to traitors are permanent and pensionable.” while Nigerians stand Akimbo to watch his abracadabra in 2027, I dare him to test his electoral value with a Presidential ticket.
Back to the basic, it is very appalling that entertainment industry is getting exacerbated with shameless and disgusting drama. The recent crisis between the two comic actors, Ijoba Lande and Baba Tee have further cemented the popular opinion that the industry is filthy and not a save haven for those who dwell in the realm of sainthood.
As a matter of fact, what Lande is going through currently is a self-inflicted penance, his estranged wife is not in his social class, I doubt if Lande smokes; her wife is a versatile smoker and tippler. The couple’s mismatch is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. I will only blame Baba Tee for engaging in such petty game. The real reason for initiating truth or dare was achieved-nothing more, nothing less. All the parties involved in the game are guilty.
Obviously, it took Lande time to drag his matrimonial issue to the court of public opinion, from his narrations, he went through a lot with a heavy heart. His experience is another testimonial that money is never enough to keep a woman. Something else matters.
As El-rufai rightly stated,” “Unless betrayed, our loyalty and fidelity to friends are permanent and pensionable. Unless reconciled, our opposition and enmity to traitors are permanent and pensionable.”
Ijoba Lande has exposed a lot and enough, he needs to move on. I pray he finds comfort he deserves. Amen!
