Nigeria, June 25 -- True, I had not really paid attention to the direct verbal comments of the Kano political godfather, kingmaker, and idol beyond other reported speeches. However, I just stumbled on a video that inspired some admiration in me and offered insight into his oratory as a good talker, storyteller, joker, and a mind that radiates intellect. It is no small thing to speak before a crowd with a good head, wisdom, and maturity, with a high level of authority, conviction, and an overriding sense of validation that invites applause, persuasion, charm, agreement, and even positive emotion that reveals unanimous consensus.

It is a short video that shows Kwankwaso speaking with what looks like Kwankwasiyya members, symbolized by the...