Nigeria, April 1 -- There is a dangerous culture growing in Nigeria's political space, one that is rarely discussed but deeply corrosive. It is the culture of selective memory, where sacrifice is quickly forgotten, and loyalty is only valued as long as it serves a moment. History, it seems, repeats itself for those who refuse to learn. As Aristotle said, "He who cannot be a good steward of small matters cannot be entrusted with great ones." Leadership begins with honouring those who labour for you.

Nigeria witnessed one of the most underreported tragedies in its political history during the 2023 Labour Party presidential campaign. It is the story of Engineer Isaac Balami, a young man whose intellect, resources, and dedication kept Peter ...