Nigeria, March 5 -- In mature democracies, parties exist to advance ideas and policies. Voters know what a Democrat or a Republican stands for. They can predict policy direction, trust that promises reflect genuine ideology, and hold leaders accountable. Party switching is rare because ideology matters. It is a principle that guides governance and ensures continuity. In Nigeria, ideology barely registers. Politicians hop from one party to another, not out of principle, but convenience. They align with whoever offers the highest chance of winning, the most influence, or access to resources. One day they are in Party A, the next in Party B, leaving voters confused and disillusioned. Recent elections have shown this clearly. Politicians hav...