Political friendship for Nigeria no dey last forever. Once power enter hand, loyalty fit turn to beef. From Kano to Rivers, godfathers and their former boys don carry matter go street.
Kano: Kwankwaso vs Ganduje — From Oga & Boy to Political Enemies
For Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso na the man wey raise Abdullahi Ganduje politically. Na him support push Ganduje enter Government House for 2015.
But once Ganduje settle for seat, wahala start.
By 2018, both men don split camp. Kwankwaso shout betrayal, Ganduje say no governor suppose dey collect order from outside. The fight scatter APC for Kano, and till today, both men still dey opposite side of politics.
Rivers: Wike vs Fubara — Political Handshake Turn to Boxing Match
For Rivers State, Nyesom Wike handpick Siminalayi Fubara as successor for 2023. But after swearing-in, governor no gree dance to old tune.
Before you know am, Rivers Assembly turn battleground. Lawmakers pick side, court case full ground, assembly complex even catch fire. Wike, now FCT minister, and Fubara dey throw words for public, while state politics dey shake.
Same Story, Different States
As BBC News Pidgin don often highlight, this kind kasala dey common for Nigeria politics: godfather install governor, governor later want freedom. The result? Power struggle, drama, and plenty tension.
Big Question Be Say… Who Really Get Power?
For many Nigerians, this fight show say godfatherism still strong pass institutions. Until politics move from loyalty to service, this kind street-level kasala no go stop.
