Nigeria, March 30 -- When Cubana Chief Priest boldly declared, "APC is taking care of me," it was not just a casual statement made in passing, it was a window into a deeper issue that continues to frustrate millions of Nigerians. It exposed, in the most unfiltered way, the widening gap between those who benefit from political proximity and the overwhelming majority who are left to navigate hardship on their own.

Let us be honest: that statement is not something to be proud of. In fact, it raises more questions than it answers. Governance in any serious democracy is not designed to "take care" of individuals based on loyalty, influence, or visibility. It is meant to serve the people, everyday citizens whose votes put leaders in power in ...