That is this columnist’s way of relating to the fresh outbreak of concerns and controversy over the matter of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. Hence, the gathering controversy over Buhari’s successor can be likened to a heated discussion that generates more heat than light. In fact, if institutions do not work, that may well negate the efforts of leaders, chosen or anointed, by Buhari or anyone else. In that case, we will be talking of succession in ideational and ideological terms, rather than preparing just one person for high office. In conclusion, the current controversy is a dissipation of efforts and a reminder that politicians are paying far more attention to politics than to governance.

Source: Punch January 09, 2020 23:03 UTC