[FILE PHOTO] House of Representatives of Nigeria PHOTO:Wikipedia
The headline poses an intriguing question. A politician does not retire from politics. He merely changes political positions to continually reposition himself for relevance. However, with no condition being permanent, as the lorry owner in the Eastern Region once put it nicely, the Teflon wears off at a certain point and the emperor’s invisible silk robe necessarily admits tears. No man can stop the sun from setting.
In our system of government, an ex-governor has two options for holding on to the levers of power. One, he can train his sight higher and make a bid for the ultimate political office in the land – Aso Rock villa. Or two, he can head for the senate, the feeding trough of tired political egg heads.
Each position is, arguably, within his reach. He has the clout and he has what matters most – money – to pursue his next political ambition. The senate option appeals more to the ex-governors because it…
